Classes at Mountain Goat Lodge

Cheese Making

"Join experienced cheese maker Gina Marcell at 10am-1230pm most Tuesdays and Saturdays.

(see calendar for schedule)

If you have never taken a cheese class before, you will choose between several beginner level cheeses: Feta, Chevre, Cream Cheese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Haloumi and Paneer. (this will change depending on the milk availability) 6 person limit per class. SPACE is not guaranteed. While checking out, request the date where it says special requests. BOOK NOW We use fresh raw cow's milk and goat's milk from our farm."

Goat Care

This four-hour class can be customized to fit your goals and interests, but it will normally be split into two, two-hour segments with topics including:

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• A brief history of the goat
• Goat breeds and characteristics
• Pros and cons of goat ownership
• Housing
• How to make a simple tarp shelter
• The best fencing
• What to look for in a healthy goat, and a sick one
• Vaccines
• Wormers
• Milking
• Breeding information
• The best feed and management practices

Need not stay at the lodge to participate. 48 hours advance reservations required. While checking out, request the date where it says special requests. BOOK NOW

Raising Chickens and Ducks

This class features a hands on classroom and lots of handouts. Come learn about a variety of topics including:

(see calendar for schedule)

• Housing to avoid predators
• Proper feeding
• First aid
• Raising chicks
• Incubating eggs
• Breed types
• Meat and egg birds

Need not stay at the lodge to participate.
48 hours advance reservations required.

While checking out, request the date where it says special requests. BOOK NOW