Question 1

WHERE DO I GO?

Accepted Answer

If you are coming from 101, look for our parking lot on the right-hand side marked by signage. If you are coming from Nelson, go past our house and driveway, and turn left into the parking lot. Park and walk down the trail to the barn. The GPS will take you to our house/private driveway, so look for the flag and signs!
 
Please do not park in our driveway, and do not attempt to drive down the walking path or on our lawn.
 
If you or someone in your party has mobility issues, contact the farm ahead of time.

Question 2

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

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Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your session to give you time to park, walk down to the barn, and fill out/sign our waiver agreement.
 
We do ask that you NOT come to the barn more than 10 minutes early to your appointment, as it can make getting folks in and out a bit cumbersome.
 
If you are over 25 minutes late for a bottle-feeding session, we will feed the calf its bottle, but you can still snuggle afterward. No refunds or reschedules are permitted.

Question 3

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

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We recommend wearing something comfy that you wouldn't mind getting a little dirty.
NO OPEN-TOED shoes are allowed!
 
If you are bottle-feeding, the babies tend to get milky, frothy mouths, which typically ends up on you. :)
 
Biscuit, Peppermint, Barley, and Olive like to chew on shoelaces/hoodie strings, clothing (Olive), etc., so keep that in mind when planning your outfit. Biscuit also loves hair, so hair ties are recommended. If you forget one, just ask - we have them at the farm and are happy to give you one!
 
THE BARN IS NOT FULLY HEATED (we have small heaters running, but it's still chilly in the winter)--please dress accordingly.

Question 4

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN BE IN A SESSION?

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You can have up to three people in a session.  If you have more than three, we suggest either booking a second cow at the same time so everyone can cuddle, or you can have one of your guests stay outside of the stall for half of the session, then swap with someone halfway through. We do not recommend going in and out of the stall as this can be disruptive to the cuddling experience, however.

Question 5

WHAT IF IT RAINS/SNOWS?

Accepted Answer

Cow cuddling sessions are held inside our barn in the individual stalls. This means we operate year-round, rain or shine, and your session will not be impacted. You will need to walk from the parking lot to the barn, however, so plan accordingly.

Question 6

IS SMOKING/VAPING ALLOWED?

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There is NO SMOKING of ANY KIND allowed on the farm, including the parking lot, walking trail to the barn, and especially anywhere near the barn/where hay is kept - this includes e-cigarettes/vapes.  Hay is EXTREMELY flammable depending on how dry it is, and we do have to store some at our parking lot - Please do not risk burning our farm down!!

Question 7

CAN I TAKE PHOTOS & VIDEOS?

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Absolutely! You are more than welcome to take photos or videos, plus we are happy to snap some Insta and Facebook-worthy pics for you with your phone--just ask!

And if you're so inclined, you can tag us on your social media and/or send some to us to use on ours!

Question 8

IS THE COST PER PERSON?

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The base cost is for one person, and each additional person is $10 (you can have up to 3 people total in a session).

If you forget to add someone on when you book your session, you can contact the farm ahead of time, and we can send you a payment link, or you can bring cash with you the day of, or we accept Venmo.

Question 9

CAN YOU MAKE THE COW STAND UP/LIE DOWN?

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We cannot (and wouldn't if we could) make the cows stand up or lie down on command - they are, after all, their own independent beings. We also do not tie them up or do anything to force interactions with people, but you can pet, brush, hug, love on, and interact with them, even if they're eating (they truly do not mind)!

Question 10

DO THE COWS ACTUALLY LIKE BEING CUDDLED?

Accepted Answer

They do! We let the cows tell us if they enjoy spending time with people...or not. We spend hours with all new arrivals (regardless on if they were born on the farm or elsewhere) to see how their temperaments are, if they like being pet and spending time with people, or if that's not their thing.  Not all cows enjoy this type of interaction, and we take safety and stress very seriously. If at any point a cow started seeming unhappy during cuddle sessions, they would be retired to live out their lives in the pasture, being petted and saying "Hi!" to visitors from the other side of the fence.

Question 11

IS THERE A BATHROOM?

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We have a porta-potty available for guests. Please note, it is (unfortunately) not handicapped accessible.

Question 12

ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED TO CUDDLE?

Accepted Answer

While cuddling cows may seem like a fun activity for little ones, we require children to be at least 10 years old* to enter the cow stalls (ages 6 and up for Goat/Sheep Cuddles). Younger cows can sometimes mistake small children for fellow calves, which may lead to playful—but potentially unsafe—behaviors like headbutting, nudging, or running around the stall. What’s harmless for an adult can be overwhelming and dangerous for a small child.

*If you have a child between the ages of 3 and 10 who is calm and listens well, you can book a session with Biscuit. He is the only one we allow this with! Absolutely no infants or children under age 3 allowed in the stalls.
 
Cow cuddling is an at-your-own-risk activity, and we cannot control what the cows do, so keep this in mind when booking your session and when bringing children along.
 
We’ve also found that younger kids often lose interest quickly, while the adults never want to leave. 😉 So, if you’re bringing little ones, we recommend booking a 30-minute session. If your child is too young to participate or decides they no longer want to be in the stall, we kindly ask that an adult be available to supervise them, as children are not permitted to roam the barn or the farm unattended.

Question 13

CAN I FEED THE ANIMALS?

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We don't allow cuddlers to feed the cows as it creates chaos (trust us on that one). If you'd like to bring something to the farm, please feel free to touch base beforehand, and we're happy to let you know what fruits/veggies they do enjoy. We will then dole out the treats at night during our routine grain-feeding.
 
For the health and safety of our animals, we kindly ask that you do not feed them, even with plants, grass, or hay found on the ground. Some hay may contain mold, and certain plants—even those that look harmless—can be toxic. While we know the gesture comes from a good place, what seems safe to you can be harmful to them.

Question 14

CAN I PLAY WITH THE COWS?

Accepted Answer

We often joke that our cows are like “pasture puppies” because they’re sweet and playful, but unlike dogs, they don’t respond to commands or understand boundaries the same way. For that reason, we do not allow roughhousing, encouraging them to run or jump around, or instigating play during your session. When the cows are in their stalls, it’s quiet time—we want them to stay calm and relaxed.

What may seem cute when they’re small can become dangerous when they weigh 500+ pounds. For your safety, the safety of others, and the well-being of the animals, please stick to gentle interactions like petting, brushing, cuddling, kissing, or simply lying with them.

Question 15

CAN I BRING MY DOG?

Accepted Answer

We love dogs and even have a farmdog ambassador, Skittles, but due to the nature of livestock, and for the safety of all guests and animals, we ask that you leave your four-legged loved one(s) safely at home.

Question 16

CAN I VISIT THE OTHER ANIMALS?

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While we are not a petting zoo, you are welcome to say "Hi!" to the goats, sheep, chickens, and other cows on the property. We ask that you do not go beyond roped-off areas, or down trails, go around our house/front yard, and that you respect our property--this is our home, after all.

Also, do not chase, attempt to scare or run at, throw things at, or otherwise be disrespectful to our animals.  Parents, please talk to your kids about this before coming to the farm.

Question 17

DO YOU SELL MILK & EGGS?

Accepted Answer

We do sell our farm-fresh rainbow eggs. Please contact us to schedule a pick-up time. You can also purchase some the day of your session!

We do not sell milk at our farm at this time.

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