Things to Know

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We are located between Keene and Peterborough, on the Dublin line. When you arrive, look for the "Open" flag and parking signs (painted like a cow), 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!

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Please do not park in our driveway, and do not attempt to drive down the walking path or on our lawn.

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If you or someone in your party has mobility issues, contact the farm ahead of time.

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.

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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. No refunds or reschedules are permitted.

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.

Also, NO OPEN-TOED shoes are allowed (gotta keep those toesies safe)!

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If you are bottle-feeding, the babies tend to get milky, frothy mouths, which typically ends up on you. :)

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Biscuit, Peppermint, Barley, and Olive 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. 

 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 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 600+ 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.

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 5 and up for Goat/Sheep Cuddles). Young calves 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 for a small child. For safety reasons, we also ask that infants not be brought into sessions.

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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.

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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 farm unattended.

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 and we're happy to let you know what fruits/veggies they do enjoy. We will then dole the treats out at night during our routine grain-feeding.

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 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. 

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.

They do! We let the cows tell us if they enjoy spending time with people...or not. We spend hours with all new arrivals (be ones 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.

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.

Looking to add something extra fun to your event? Need to boost some employee morale? Want to take your wedding to the next level? Contact us about our C.O.W. (Cuddles On Wheels) program and discuss what you're looking for! We can bring one, or two, of our cows to you, provided you're within a 30-mile radius of the farm. If you are outside this radius, we may still be able to accommodate you, however. We'll bring the fencing, poop scooper, and feed/water for the cows. You bring the folks ready to cuddle and have fun!