I absolutely loved my stay at Goats and Gardens. Greg and Barb were both incredibly welcoming, responsive and accommodating, and made me feel right at home.
My little room was cozy and quaint, with a mini fridge and microwave, and I especially loved having my own private deck overlooking the pasture. Finding fresh cherry tomatoes waiting for me in my room when I arrived was such a lovely touch.
There are so many wonderful little spaces around the property. The cabin is incredibly cozy and a great place to curl up with a book or just hang out. There’s a bench by the pond, an outdoor shower, and a lovely little outdoor kitchen where you can prepare your meals.
The farm itself was a big part of what made my stay so special. Greg showed me around the farm, gardens and animals. I got to hold a chick and pet the goats, and I loved the little updates about what was happening around the farm, including the chicks being born. I’ll have to go back just to learn more about their water system, which looked fascinating!
Greg was very thoughtful about letting me know beforehand that this isn’t a secluded retreat—it’s a working property and a place where people live their everyday lives. You may hear family and friends, people working or doing chores, animals, neighbours, cars and trains. I really appreciated knowing that beforehand.
What I discovered, though, is that it doesn’t have to be one or the other. The sounds of everyday life and the peacefulness of the country can coexist. In fact, the sounds of family, friends and people working around the property made me smile—happy sounds of people being together and simply living their lives. I could hear life happening around me and still sit on my private deck overlooking the pasture and feel peaceful, safe and grounded.
For me, that was part of what made Goats and Gardens so special. It really was the best of both worlds—connected to the life happening around me while still surrounded by the beauty, warmth and grounding experience of the country.
I happened to arrive during a particularly difficult time in my life, and this little corner of the world turned out to be a very special place to be. It’s a wonderful place to take a break from life for a little while, and I will definitely be back. I’m already planning to talk to my grandchildren about coming back to camp here together next year.
Thank you, Greg and Barb, for creating such a special place and for making me feel so welcome.