We are located between Keene and Peterborough, on the Dublin line. When you arrive, look for the "Open" flag and parking signs, and enter the large lot (on the right before our house, if coming from 101, and on the left after our house, if coming through Nelson). Park, and walk down the trail to the barn. The GPS will take you to our hous
We are located between Keene and Peterborough, on the Dublin line. When you arrive, look for the "Open" flag and parking signs, and enter the large lot (on the right before our house, if coming from 101, and on the left after our house, if coming through Nelson). Park, and walk down the trail to the barn. The GPS will take you to our house/driveway, so look for the flag and signs!
Please do not park in our driveway and do not drive on our lawn.
If you, or someone in your party, has mobility issues, contact the farm ahead of time.
We prefer you not be fashionably late, so please arrive 5-10 minutes before your session to give you time to walk down to the barn, fill out/sign our waiver agreement, and settle in. If you arrive earlier, you can either check out the town or wait in your car.
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We do ask that you NOT come to the barn if you are more than 15 minutes early t
We prefer you not be fashionably late, so please arrive 5-10 minutes before your session to give you time to walk down to the barn, fill out/sign our waiver agreement, and settle in. If you arrive earlier, you can either check out the town or wait in your car.
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We do ask that you NOT come to the barn if you are more than 15 minutes early to your appointment. The barn is not huge and can make getting folks in and out a bit cumbersome.
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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.
We may joke that our cows are "pasture puppies," as they are sweet and will play with you like a dog, but we do not allow instigating play, enticing them to run, roughhousing, etc. during your session. When they are in their stalls, it's quiet time and we want them to be calm. Unlike dogs, cows do not understand commands and will not kno
We may joke that our cows are "pasture puppies," as they are sweet and will play with you like a dog, but we do not allow instigating play, enticing them to run, roughhousing, etc. during your session. When they are in their stalls, it's quiet time and we want them to be calm. Unlike dogs, cows do not understand commands and will not know why they can run, kick, and jump on people one day and not the next. It may be cute when they're small, but not so much when they weigh 600+ lbs. For your safety, the safety of others, and theirs, please refrain from anything other than petting, brushing, cuddling, kissing, and/or laying with them.
As much as you want to impress and wear your Insta-fab best, we recommend wearing something comfy that you wouldn't mind getting a little dirty.
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If you are bottle-feeding, the babies tend to get milky, frothy mouths and then that typically ends up on you.
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Biscuit and Peppermint like to chew on shoelaces/hoodie strings, etc., so keep that
As much as you want to impress and wear your Insta-fab best, we recommend wearing something comfy that you wouldn't mind getting a little dirty.
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If you are bottle-feeding, the babies tend to get milky, frothy mouths and then that typically ends up on you.
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Biscuit and Peppermint like to chew on shoelaces/hoodie strings, etc., so keep that in mind when planning your outfit. Biscuit also loves hair and won't hesitate to try a sample if he can get to it, so hair ties are recommended. If you forget one, just ask - we have them at the farm and are happy to give you one!
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THE BARN IS NOT HEATED (we have small heaters running but it's still cold in the winter)--please dress accordingly. Also, NO OPEN-TOED shoes are allowed (gotta keep those toesies safe)!
Our sessions are held inside our barn, rain, snow, or shine.
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!
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And if you're so inclined, you can tag us on your social media and/or send some to us to use on ours!
Whether you want to share this experience with a loved one or just hoping they get pooped on, the base cost is for one person, and each additional person is $10.
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If you forget to add someone on when you book your session, you can bring cash with you the day of, or we accept Venmo.
We cannot force or cajole the cows into laying down or standing up - they are, after all, their own independent beings. They'll still take your hugs and kisses, even if standing!
They do! We let the cows tell us if they enjoy spending time with people...or not. The ones we've retired or have not used at all are due to either the cows not having a suitable temperament for it, or are too big, or too flail'y, etc. If at any point a cow started seeming unhappy during cuddle sessions, they would be retired to live out
They do! We let the cows tell us if they enjoy spending time with people...or not. The ones we've retired or have not used at all are due to either the cows not having a suitable temperament for it, or are too big, or too flail'y, etc. If at any point a cow started seeming unhappy during cuddle sessions, they would be retired to live out their lives in the pasture or re-homed, being petted and saying "Hi!" to visitors from the other side of the fence.
You can have up to 3 people total. If you have more than that, you can book another cow and go back and forth between them, or if you have 4 total, you can have 3 in the stall at a time and rotate.
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If you have more than 3 people, please contact us!
We have a porta-potty available for all guests.
For safety and liability reasons, we ask that you leave your four-legged friend(s) at home.
Granite Oak Farm
128 Chesham Road | Harrisville, NH | 03450
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