Farm Therapy

Who’s up for a little animal therapy? These three Bay Area farms have adorable animals amid hiking trails and yoga sessions. Goat wild with your downward dog; combine wildflowers and wildlife on a trail with big views, and hike around a working farm with chickens, cows, and sheep.

Week: 03.12.2025
Regions: Northern CA

Goat Yoga!

Do Yoga with Baby Goats at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay

Baby Goats roam about as people take part in a yoga session at Goat Yoga at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay.
Baby Goats roam about as people take part in a yoga session at Goat Yoga at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay.
Baby Goats roam about as people take part in a yoga session at Goat Yoga at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay.
Downward dog, meet goat. As in Goat Yoga at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay. The fifteen or so baby goats roaming the barn-turned-yoga-studio here are the yogi partners you never knew you needed.
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It Takes a Hidden Villa

Farm Animals and Hikes at Hidden Villa in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Sheep looking at camera in Hidden Villa Farm
Adorable farm animals and peaceful hiking trails: Visit Hidden Villa in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, hike to South Bay vistas and see animal cuteness.
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From Farm to Forest

Hike and visit Deer Hollow Farm at Rancho San Antonio Open Space in the South Bay

Beautiful views, tree-lined trails, a working farm … Rancho San Antonio Open Space is filled with delights from wildflowers to wildlife, and seriously cute farm animals. See it all on this 5-mile loop through the Cupertino woods.
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Mini Guide to Reno Tahoe’s Lodging and Dining

Where to Stay and Eat in Reno

So, you’re going to Reno Tahoe for some time in nature, and some time in nurture? Excellent choice. The fun and wonder of Reno Tahoe is the easy part.
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