WOODSTOCK FARM FIELD GUIDE
Barn-Side Goat Cuddles at Strohmer's Farm: Forty-Five Minutes with Friendly Goats in Woodstock
A private, 45-minute session at Strohmer's Farm for feeding, brushing and cuddling goats — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Barn-Side Goat Cuddles at Strohmer's Farm: Forty-Five Minutes with Friendly Goats in Woodstock.
In the barn at Strohmer's Farm, visitors slip into the quiet, slightly sweet smell of hay and goat bedding for a private 45-minute session designed around hands-on time with friendly goats. The experience centers on feeding, brushing and cuddling these attentive animals, then opens onto the rest of the farm to meet other residents in an outdoor setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private 45-minute Goat Session
A focused, private 45-minute encounter inside the goats' barn where you feed, brush and cuddle the animals — a concentrated way to unwind and connect with farm life.
Barn and Pen Interaction
You enter the goats' house — the barn — and spend your session in the pen with the animals; the activity is outdoors and up close to the herd.
Meet Other Farm Residents
After the goat session, visitors are welcome to explore and visit other animals on the farm, extending the hands-on farm experience.
What the day feels like
What the 45 Minutes Feels Like
The session unfolds as a private, intimate barn visit: you step into the goats' space, spend the allotted 45 minutes feeding, brushing and cuddling, and then, if you wish, move outdoors to visit other farm animals — a short, tactile immersion in everyday farm life.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and the practical limits to keep in mind.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear boots — you will be in the barn and in the pen with the animals. Dress for an outdoor farm environment and hands-on interaction.
Meeting takes place at Strohmer's Farm; the program is a private 45-minute session focused on goat interaction.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a Goat Cuddles session?
Each session lasts 45 minutes.
Where do we meet for the session?
The session meets at Strohmer's Farm.
What will we do with the goats?
You will feed, brush and cuddle the goats during the private session, then may visit other farm animals afterward.
Is this indoor or outdoor?
The activity takes place in the goats' barn and pen and is an outdoor farm activity.
Can I bring extra people?
Extra people may be added for $15 per person, with a limited number of additional spots allowed.
Do I need special footwear or clothing?
Yes — wear boots because you will be entering the barn and the animals' pen.