COLUMBUS FARM FIELD GUIDE
Meet the Herd: A 30-minute, behind-the-scenes visit to Sassy Cow’s milking parlor
A concise farm tour that walks you from check-in to the barn, lets you see the state-of-the-art parlor, meet the cows and leaves you with a complimentary pint of Sassy Cow milk.
Meet the Herd: A 30-minute, behind-the-scenes visit to Sassy Cow’s milking parlor.
On a short, carefully staged tour outside Columbus, Wisconsin, Sassy Cow Creamery opens its gates to small groups for a close look at modern dairy work: step into a state-of-the-art milking parlor, visit the barn to meet the cows, and finish with a fresh pint from the creamery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
State-of-the-art milking parlor
The tour focuses on the creamery’s modern milking parlor, where visitors observe how the herd is milked in a compact, educational walkthrough designed for small groups.
Meet the cows in the barn
You’ll get up close with the cows in the barn—an intimate encounter that’s the emotional core of the tour and the reason families book time at the farm.
A complimentary pint of Sassy Cow milk
Each guest departs with a free pint of Sassy Cow Creamery milk, a simple but memorable takeaway that caps the 30-minute experience.
What the day feels like
What the 30-minute visit feels like
Compact and focused, the tour moves from an initial check-in at the Creamery Store to a short drive to the farm, a walkthrough of the modern parlor where milking is demonstrated, and time in the barn to meet the cows—all delivered to small groups that allow for questions and close observation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short farm visit suits — and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours run during summer on Thursdays and Fridays and every other Saturday in June, July and August; the advertised duration is 30 minutes.
No special gear is required for the short tour; guests should plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in at the Creamery Store before departing for the farm.
Tours must be booked in advance online and groups are limited to 15 or fewer people; allow time for check-in at the store and the short drive to the farm.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 30 minutes.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes—tours must be booked in advance online.
Are there age restrictions?
All ages are welcome.
How large are the tour groups?
Groups are limited to 15 or fewer people.
When are tours offered?
Tours are offered every Thursday and Friday and every other Saturday in June, July and August.
Is anything included with the tour?
Each tour includes a free pint of Sassy Cow Creamery milk.
When should I arrive?
You should arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in at the Creamery Store before driving to the farm.