The Great Goat Escape

The Great Goat Escape The Great Goat Escape offers gentle goat hikes, quiet forest experiences, and restorative stays designed to help you slow down and reconnect.

Inclusive, small-group, and unhurried — the rest you didn’t know you needed.

Some stories take a long time to unfold.My mom recently found this old photo of myself feeding a goat. It was taken year...
06/20/2026

Some stories take a long time to unfold.

My mom recently found this old photo of myself feeding a goat. It was taken years before The Great Goat Escape was ever an idea.

Back then, I simply loved animals. I never imagined that one day I would spend my days hiking with goats through the forest, welcoming guests to our little corner of Deep Creek, and sharing these special animals with others.

Looking at this photo now, it feels like a reminder that some things stay with us. Sometimes the things we are drawn to as children quietly shape the path we take years later.

Little me would probably be pretty happy to know there are goats waiting for me at the barn every morning. 🤍🐐

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06/18/2026

Your yoga instructor may eat leaves and say “mahh.” 🐐
Self-Guided Yoga with Goats is here.
Mat provided. Goats provided. Inner peace not guaranteed. 😆

📣 Scheduling UpdateIf you recently received an email about an upcoming booking, no worries—nothing has changed about you...
06/18/2026

📣 Scheduling Update
If you recently received an email about an upcoming booking, no worries—nothing has changed about your experience!
We’ve simply made some behind-the-scenes improvements to our booking system to make it easier to choose the hike that’s right for you. We’ve also added more weekday availability so there are even more opportunities to spend time on the trail with the herd.
Your existing booking, date, time, and experience remain exactly the same. 🐐🌲
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
– Vanessa and the herd

06/17/2026

🍹 Introducing this summer’s hottest drink…
The Goat-tail. 🐐🍒
A refreshing blend of fresh water and floating cranberries, expertly taste-tested and enthusiastically approved by the herd.
Reviews included:
🐐 “Slurp.”
🐐 “Munch.”
🐐 “Can I have yours too?”
🐐 “Best thing I’ve had all week.”
Safe to say the cranberry mocktails are a hit around here. 😂
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06/15/2026

This week has been full.

We’ve welcomed hikers, cabin guests, educational groups, and spent many hours on the trails. I don’t have a lot of photos or videos to show for it because, honestly, I was busy being present. Talking with guests, answering questions, sharing stories, and sometimes simply forgetting my phone back at the barn.

But one moment stands out above all the rest.

On our last hike of the week, my almost 4-year-old son decided he was coming along. Still in his pajamas, determined and ready for adventure.

What I thought would be a short walk beside us turned into something much bigger.

He led the way down the trail, teaching guests how to approach the goats, explaining what they like and don’t like, pointing out fairy holes hidden in the forest, showing everyone the twin flowers growing along the path (he actually asked the guest for money 😂 - I am proud of his business sense there though), and proudly stopping at the giant mushroom he’s been checking on for years.

Whenever someone fell behind, he encouraged them to keep going. Whenever something caught his eye, he invited everyone to see the forest from his perspective.

As his mom, I stood back and watched with a full heart.

The leadership, confidence, kindness, and curiosity he showed at not even four years old made me incredibly proud. And I am grateful to the wonderful group who welcomed him so naturally and let him be part of the experience.

Sometimes the best trail guides come in pajamas. ❤️🐐🌲

06/12/2026

Sir, this isn’t your house.
Mater checked the door, questioned the dogs, gave me a single “maaah” when asked where he was going, and then walked away.
No further explanation was provided. 🐐😂
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06/07/2026

Meet Mater… aka Stewie. 🐐✨
Our newest, youngest future hiking goat — and our very first LaMancha!

He’s busy making friends with the herd, learning the leash life, and figuring out that trail snacks are basically part of the job description.

A new breed means a new personality on the trail, and we can’t wait to see who he becomes out there.

His first hike is coming soon… stay tuned. 👀🌲

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06/07/2026

🏆🐐 GOAT OF THE MONTH - MAY WINNER 🐐🏆

After counting the votes from our barn ballot box, the hikers have spoken...

🌿 TONIC is your May Goat of the Month! 🌿

Known for his impressive hair, adventurous spirit, and occasional escape-artist tendencies, Tonic has charmed his way into many hearts on the trail. Whether he’s leading the way, searching for snacks, or reminding us that fences are merely suggestions, Tonic always keeps life interesting.

As Goat of the Month, he has earned a special treat... but we need your help!

👇 What should Tonic receive as his victory reward?

🥕 Extra carrots?🍎 Apple slices?🌻 Sunflower seeds?🍌 Banana chips?🍉 Watermelon?🌲 Something else?

Leave your vote in the comments!

And while you’re here...

📣 Voting for JUNE Goat of the Month is now open!

Who has stolen your heart on the trail? Drop your favourite goat’s name below or cast your vote during your next visit.

Congratulations, Tonic! 🐐❤️

TrailGoat

06/05/2026

Something seemed a little different about Pebbelina this morning.

Then I realized she had fully committed to her coffee habit.

Now, I understand loving coffee. Trust me.

But I’ve never put the entire container over my head to get the last few grounds.

Barney stopped by to assess the situation, the can was removed, and Pebbelina immediately returned to her wheelbarrow snack inspection as if nothing had happened.

No regrets.No lessons learned.Just Pebbelina

06/03/2026

Sometimes I pause and think about all the reasons people have found their way to our trails.

We’ve celebrated birthdays, wedding anniversaries, family reunions, and bachelorette adventures.

We’ve been part of a prom proposal, a marriage proposal, and a teacher get-together on a ProD day.

We’ve also walked alongside guests celebrating the last day of cancer treatment, grief and other milestones that carry a little more weight.

Every booking has a story.

The goats never know whether you’re here to celebrate, reconnect, heal, or simply breathe for a while.

They show up exactly the same way every time.

Curious.
Present.
Unbothered.

And somehow, that’s exactly what so many of us need.

Thank you for trusting the goats and me with your memories, your milestones, and your moments in between.

It is an honour I never take for granted. ❤️ And yes I have had tears with guests in the forest as well!

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