Scottish Cashmere Goat Therapy Retreats FAQs
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What is a Scottish Cashmere Goat Therapy Retreat?
Our Goat Therapy Retreat is a relaxed wellbeing experience centred around spending time with our gentle and inquisitive Cashmere goats in the beautiful surroundings of Lunan Bay.
It provides an opportunity to slow down, spend time outdoors, meet the herd and learn about our regenerative Scottish Cashmere project.
Is Goat Therapy a medical or clinical therapy?
No. Our Goat Therapy Retreat is a recreational, nature-based wellbeing experience and is not a substitute for medical, psychological or other professional treatment.
What happens during the retreat?
You’ll spend relaxed time with our Cashmere goats, with opportunities to stroke and feed them, before discovering the story behind our regenerative Scottish Cashmere.
The retreat also includes time in our Yarn Barn, access to our Goat to Garment shop and refreshments with homemade cakes.
How long does the retreat last?
Our Goat Therapy Retreat lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Do I need any experience with goats?
Not at all.
Our team will introduce you to the goats and explain how to interact with them safely and comfortably. You can participate at a level that feels comfortable for you.
Is Goat Therapy suitable for children?
Our Goat Therapy Retreats have primarily been designed for adults and teenagers looking for a relaxed wellbeing experience.
Families with younger children may find one of our Private Experiences or our annual Goats in Coats Festival more suitable.
What should I wear?
Please dress for the Scottish weather. Comfortable outdoor clothing, layers, waterproofs and sensible footwear are recommended.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Our retreats normally continue in typical Scottish weather and we have covered areas which allow us to adapt activities if it rains.
On the very rare occasion that severe weather means it is unsafe for visitors or animals and we need to cancel, we will contact you and issue a full refund.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. We can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.
Please tell us about any dietary requirements or allergies when booking so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
Is Goat Therapy accessible?
We welcome visitors with restricted mobility and wheelchair users.
As we are a working farm, please contact us before booking if you have particular accessibility requirements. We can then advise you on the facilities and terrain and help make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Can I bring a pushchair?
Yes. Pushchairs are welcome and our main visitor routes are suitable for them.
Can I bring my dog?
Only service and guide dogs are permitted within the farm visitor areas and must be kept on a lead.
Other dogs can remain with a member of your party in the car park area but cannot enter the farm or animal areas.
Lunan Bay beach is close to the farm and is a lovely place to walk your dog before or after your visit.
Can I take photographs?
Yes, absolutely.
Personal photography and video are very welcome and we’d love you to tag us @lunanbayfarm if you share your visit on social media.
Where does Goat Therapy take place?
Our Scottish Cashmere Goat Therapy Retreats take place at our visitor site on the south side of Lunan Bay beside Red Castle.
Please follow the directions supplied with your booking rather than travelling to the public Lunan Bay beach car park or to Myreside Farm.
What happens if I can no longer attend?
Please refer to the cancellation and transfer terms provided at the time of booking. If you have any questions about an existing booking, contact us as soon as possible.
When will new Goat Therapy dates be announced?
Retreat dates are released seasonally.
Join our mailing list or follow @lunanbayfarm on social media to be among the first to hear when new dates are announced.