For my first post, I thought I’d share how our Wiggly Goat Farm business came to be in Vermont.

We’ve called our home “Wiggly Goat Farm” since 2002.  That’s the year we got some wiggly goats to live with our sheep. I began crafting and selling soaps & yarn at local farmers markets that same year.  Soon after, I added goat milk lotion, felted items and pottery to my list of wares. I also welcomed llamas, alpacas, chickens, and a lot more goats to our barn.  Raising farm animals and handcrafting milk & fiber-based items was always delightful. It also complimented my job as Farm Manager at a large resort.

But, last fall, after retiring from the resort business, I had an epiphany. My eldest son helped me see that I could grow Wiggly Goat Farm into a second career. 

My husband and I live in one of the oldest homes in Vermont. The farmhouse and barn date back to the 1700’s. We have a beautiful view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Often, we marvel at the rich history of this area. By making products that come from our garden and animals, I feel connected to our property’s agricultural past. I also feel connected to those who lived here before us. 

We specialize in making small-batch goat milk lotions and soaps. We also make gorgeous farm-blend yarns and felted items.  We take pride in using ingredients that come straight from our farm or neighboring ones. Furthermore, we source other ingredients that are sustainably and ethically grown & harvested, so you can feel good about using our products.  We believe in creating products that are good for you. They are good for the animals and good for the environment as well. 

As our business grows, I plan to offer items that I love. These will be made by artists I admire, that fit into our Vermont lifestyle. I hope you will love them too!