Yoga on the Farm – Sundays in May

Yoga on the Farm – Sundays in May

YOGA ON THE FARM – Sundays 5-6pm 10715 Shopton Rd West Have you always wanted to do mountain pose next to a goat? There are 10 baby goats and several mamas that love our yoga guests. Be prepared for yoga poses to be interrupted by goat noses. It’s a pretty laid back and family friendly class. Get some good stretches in, snuggle some goats and get some fresh air! Join us Sundays 5-6pm at the farm for a refreshing outdoor All...

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Yoga on the Farm – Sundays in April

Yoga on the Farm – Sundays in April

YOGA ON THE FARM Have you always wanted to do mountain pose next to a goat? Come join us every Sunday in April 5-6 pm at the farm for a refreshing outdoor All levels Yoga Flow class led by your Synergy Yoga team. Cost- by cash donation – suggested $10 per person. Teaching Schedule: 4/10 Sara, 4/17 Sara, 4/24 Pam. Bring your own yoga mat, water, and bug spray. *Weather permitting *Kids are welcomed as long as they are with a parent or...

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Spring Open Farm Day – Sat April 16th 3-6pm

Spring Open Farm Day – Sat April 16th 3-6pm

SPRING OPEN FARM DAY! Saturdays March 26th and April 16th 3-6pm Free – Rain or Shine – Everyone Welcome – NO PETS Please Spring is here and baby goats have arrived. The farm will be open for new friends of the farm to meet the newest additions to the herd and enjoy this lovely spring weather while it lasts. Please consider supporting the farm by making a donation. We have 6 new girls, all named for strong female vocalists, and...

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Goat milking for dummies: 10 things I didn’t realize about dairy goats

Goat milking for dummies: 10 things I didn’t realize about dairy goats

GOAT MILKING FOR DUMMIES At the beginning of a milking session, one must perform what I have been calling a “courtesy squirt” to clear any bacteria from the nipple. Goat milk comes out hot. Not cold. Who would have thought the inside of a goat’s udder is not refrigerated! Goats can be finicky – if they’re not in the mood to be milked, you may get a dirty goat foot in your milk bucket or in your face. Goats only...

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Welcome baby Eclipse!

Welcome baby Eclipse!

This week at the farm, our lovely Luna gave birth to a healthy baby boy Monday morning. With help from his surrogate mom Auryn, little Eclipse got cleaned up. Within minutes, he gained the strength and confidence to start wobbling around the barn. “Little man” (my nickname for him) has been nursing (and sleeping) pretty constantly. Weighing in at about 2 pounds 3 ounces the day after his birth, he gained 11 ounces the very next...

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Are you Milk Maiden Material?

Are you Milk Maiden Material?

Calling all Milk Maids (yes, men are welcome)! The 2015 Milking season has arrived. This is an Open Call for seasonal Milk Maidens in Training (as opposed to Ladies in Waiting…) for the 2015 milking season. We have a small herd of Nigerian Dwarf and Mini Nubian dairy goats. Milking season is ongoing and requires daily milking. The position is rarely open to the community and signups WILL GO QUICK. If you are interested, please contact us...

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