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Cost: $55/person. 
Discounts for groups over 3.

Herding in the Catskills

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What to Expect

Experience an ancient tradition, HERDING: traveling the land with the cashmere goats as they seek their meal. Guide them to the best spots, follow them as they sample the delicacies of the meadows and woods. Listen to their bells, call them to you, learn their language. Become a goat whisperer.

Please dress for the elements with covered ankles and arms, sturdy hiking boots, and bring along a water bottle to stay hydrated. Don't forget a hat to suit the season!

Our journey covers over a mile of varied terrain, offering a glimpse into the unseen corners of farm life. From marshes to creeks, open fields to shaded groves, each step is a relaxed stride into the heart of the countryside and sustainable food production.

❋ Intentional Structure

We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

❋ A Supportive Space

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

Come, embrace the rhythm of the land, and create unforgettable memories with our delightful goats.

Meet Judy Stewart Vidal

Childhood Memories

Summers spent in our 18th century farmhouse in the French Pyrenees, cradled in the lap of the Col du Tourmalet through which the Tour de France still zips.

Monsieur Cazeaux scythes the hay by hand; women and children fan it out till it dries. The oxen bring the loaded wagon to the barn where the men carry the bundles on their backs into the hayloft.

The sheep and the cows spend the warm months up in the mountains, roaming the commons, their range. The shepherd watches over them.

Madame Cazeaux calls me “ma pauvre”—“my poor one” as I try to tell her I live in NYC, and I am not poor; my father is an actor, she’s even seen him on TV.

Adulthood & Hobart, NY

College. The Sorbonne. Independent theater producer and director; performances throughout France. A husband. Children. High school English teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Illness.

My mother, a WW2 veteran, and her 30 acres beckon me. New goal: produce healthy food for family and friends. Subsistence farming. Small and slow.

From the Pyrenees to the Catskills, via New Mexico, roaming the range.

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Cost: $55/person. 
Discounts for groups over 3.

  • "I learned so much from Judy about pastoral raising of goats, and regenerative farming. This is a beautiful location in the hills of NY. It was a pleasure to walk on the property."

    Elise

  • "Had an amazing time walking around Judy’s property with the goats, definitely a worthwhile experience if you’re in the area. We loved it!"

    Madelyn

  • "This experience was more than we expected. Judy is a lovely lady with a great view of life. The goats can be difficult, but she still kept up with our experience. We could have talked to her all day."

    Sunni

Looking for corporate team building?

  • The shepherd and the herd are one. The goats trust the shepherd; they know they are safe: they won't be mistreated, they will be led to the good spots where the food is plentiful.

  • Shepherding requires knowledge of each animal and the ability to build trust: the herd knows they won't be mistreated, they will be led to the good spots where the food is abundant. The goal is clear: harmonious foraging.

A Goat Walkabout invites team members to revisit their leadership and collaboration skills in a unique environment: the beautiful meadows and woods of a working farm.

The Walkabout experience can be tailored to each team's need: duration of the experience, catered meal etc. Inquire from Judy.