Here In New York, you’ll find that a good majority of our residents love heading outdoors and even experiencing a fun, but safe, up-close animal encounter when we have the chance to. Some of us may choose to stretch our legs in the woods while we go for a hike with some llamas, but if you’re looking for an even more peaceful adventure that involves hanging out with another one of your favorite four-legged friends – then look no further!
West of Schenectady and just out past Mariaville Lake, you can visit a little-known goat farm for some one-of-a-kind outings.
The Mariaville Goat Farm is a lesser-known gem of the Empire State, home to a family of goats that are friendly and living a wonderful life here on the farm in Schenectady County.
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The goat farm has become a popular spot for locals to make a stop at when they’re in need of the best of the best soap, with the farm selling handcrafted goat milk soap.
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It’s not just the goat milk soap though that attracts visitors to this small-town farm, the goat farm also features yoga… with goats!
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That’s right, as you’re unwinding in the wide open spaces of this charming farm, you can look over and see a friendly face just waiting to assist you.
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One of the best yoga experiences that you’ll ever have, the classes here are typically 75-minutes long and involve lots of opportunities to interact with the stars of the farm.
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Before you run off, there’s more! The Mariaville Goat Farm isn’t just a day trip destination.
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On the Mariaville Goat Farm, you can find a yurt that sleeps up to four people.
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The cozy yurt has a bed, with extra cots depending on how many guests you’ll have with you, and even has its own wood-fired stove and oven inside to help keep things warm.
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Listed on Airbnb as the Mariaville Goat Farm Yurt, this glamping-like outing allows you to experience a true retreat.
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Plus, who wouldn’t want to hang around the campfire with all of these wonderful goats?
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They’re just too cute, and often waiting for you right outside the yurt’s door.
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If all of this sounds like your type of adventure, plan an overnight or RSVP to one of the Mariaville Goat Farm’s yoga events ASAP.
Mariaville Goat Farm/Facebook To find out more about the farm, click here.
Address: 233 North Road, Pattersonville, NY 12137
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To find out more about the farm, click here.
Address: 233 North Road, Pattersonville, NY 12137
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