2025 Hands-On Learning Events

All events listed below occur at The Herb Hill Farm & Micro-Dairy unless stated otherwise.
16B Brookline St., Pepperell, MA 01463

Baby Goat Yoga

Saturday April 26, May 3, May 10, May 31 - 10:30am
$32 per person

Watch baby goats frolic as you enjoy their presence and the yoga session with an experienced local instructor.

Keeping Happy Backyard Chickens

Saturday June 7, 1-3:30pm
$50 per person, $80 a couple
Limited to 10 attendees

Whether you have a few chickens now or are looking to raise several this workshop is for you. This session will give you a look at raising backyard chickens for eggs and /or their meat. We’ll use the chickens at the farm for our hands-on learning too.

We will:

Learn about issues raising them on grass or not
Discuss shelters, feeders, feeds, and options for starting your flock and talk about processing options
Offer resources for other poultry-related topics

Goat Keeping, Milking and Management

Saturday July 26, 1-4pm
$100 per person, $180 a couple, Children are free but must remain with an adult.
Limited to 25 attendees

Goats 101 is another name for this workshop. We’ll discuss all things “goat” from breeding to keeping, kidding, feeding, pasturing, sheltering and trimming. We’ll use our farm’s goats for a hands-on milking experience for each attendee and have management discussions about various arrangements. Bring your questions. Wear close-toed shoes not worn to any other farm please.

The Afternoon Milker

May 18, June 14, July 18 and July 20, August 15 and August 17.
All days 5-7pm
$32 per person

Come and learn about how goats turn grass into milk, as you try your hand at milking a goat or two. Bring 1-2 clean quart jars for your milk, a small cooler, and a favorite cheese recipe to discuss. We’ll share stories of the benefits of drinking raw milk too.

Goat Cuddling & Watching

Free – Donations are gratefully appreciated.

Sit and watch the antics and fun of being a goat in our herd courtyard. Pick your favorite goat and we’ll share her name and her “real “personality with you. If babies are available, we’ll hand you one to sit, hold, and cuddle with.

Farmer for a Morning (credited to Jeremiah Farms S.C.)

3-4 hours $50 per person.
Limit of 6 people.
When you sign up, send a message to Lucy at theherbhillfarm@gmail.com and tell her which mornings work for you.

So you really want to get up with the chickens? This farm chick starts her day at a reasonable hour and invites you to join her in doing the daily farm chores. We’ll milk goats, feed chickens, and perform routine farm and livestock maintenance such as weeding, seeding, planting and harvesting. This is a great way to get a real feel for farm life and get your farm-fit workout in while spending some quality time out in the country. And take home a sample of what's fresh from the vegetables at the farm home with you.

Sound Bath Energy Exchange

May 18 3-4:30pm and June 11 6:15-7:45pm
$45
Limited to 25 attendees

Inquire with Tatiana Tremblay in Venmo @PURRfect Sound Bath