Goats at Gather Farm
We are honored to be carrying forward part of the Simmons Family Farm legacy here at Gather Farm by welcoming many of their beloved goats into our care this year. These animals have been a meaningful part of Simmons Farm’s story and we’re committed to ensuring they remain a source of joy, connection, and peace for all who visit. Come meet our new friends!
Check out the schedule for goat hikes, baby goat cuddles, and other interactive goat experiences.
Interested in a private goat experience for you or your group? Reach out to us!
Meet Aidan Simmons
… and the goat care team!
Meet Aidan, who has grown up on Simmons Farm and has spent 25 years immersed in the world of goats! Aidan has joined us at Gather Farm, continuing the Simmons Farm tradition of providing valuable educational experiences. Aidan has spent a lifetime caring for goats and understands them like no one else.
Aidan is joined at the farm by Guinnevere and (also) Aidan in caring for the herd week to week. They all come to the task with depth of passion and a wealth of knowledge and as a team are incredibly collaborative and compassionate in their approach. It takes a village!
Meet The Herd
Come visit and experience behind the scenes where 23 lively goats (plus 3 new babies and counting!) are tended with great compassion and commitment and with intuitive hands and heart.
FAQ
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Baby Goat Hiker ($45): these tickets are limited and available on a seasonal basis for adults who want to walk or carry a baby goat on the hike!
Goat Hiker ($30): these tickets are for hikers ages 10 and up who will have the option to walk a leashed goat for a period of time during the hike.
Young Hiker ($20): these tickets are for our hikers under 10 years old who can enjoy the hike with the herd but are not permitted to walk a leashed goat.
Free: all supervised children under 5 years old are always welcome to come along and enjoy the hike with the herd (and do not walk a leashed goat either!).
Click here to check out the calendar.
Click here to reserve your tickets now!
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Goat Pet & Cuddle sessions take place inside the goat enclosure, run for 35 minutes and are limited to 10 people (ages 8 and up). You can always reserve more than one session though! Pet & Cuddles are typically with the whole herd or can be exclusively with our babies and mamas on a seasonal basis.
Click here to check out the calendar.
Click here to reserve your tickets now!
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Absolutely! Private goat hikes run about an hour for up to 15 people and can be reserved for $350. Private goat pet & cuddles are 35 minute sessions for up to 10 people and can be reserved for $175. Seasonally we also offer BABY goat pet & cuddles for $225! Have more people in your party? We can probably work that out, too. Additionally, all private parties are welcome to access our lovely event greenhouse (pictured here) before or after for gathering, having snacks, celebrating. Send us an email for more information and to book: gather@gatherfarm.com!
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We understand emergencies arise. You may request to cancel or reschedule a ticket for a full refund if your event is scheduled more than 7 days from the date of your cancellation request. Otherwise we will always happily reschedule your ticket to a later date less a $7.50/ticket rescheduling cost. In the event of rain or other extreme weather (in which the goats refuse to go outside or it is unsafe conditions for animals or humans) you will be contacted to reschedule your hike for another available date/time that you would prefer.
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We always recommend wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. The route of the goat hike is currently on flat grass paths around the farm fields. Sturdy shoes and warm hiking attire are recommended in the winter. Sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing layers, and sun and bug protection recommended for the warmer months. If you have any questions about the environment or the hiking terrain please reach out!
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While these amazing creatures are certainly spirited and full of life, they are very peaceful, gentle, curious and comfortable being around humans since birth. The herd is comprised of 13 adult females (does), 1 wether (a neutered male), and 5 sweet kids (baby goats) and counting! Being herd animals they prefer to stay together when traveling so you don’t have to worry about them wandering far. Most of our goats have had their horns removed for their safety. And while this is a very family-friendly experience and the goats are on average only a few feet high this can be the same height as many of our young human visitors so it’s important for children to be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. Water and hot drinks and hand washing stations are available in the Rosemary-Fig greenhouse after your visit with the goats and we welcome you to stick around and see what else is growing at the farm!