Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens is such a charming little farm tucked away in Yelm. Ayub and his…read morewife run the place with a lot of care and pride, and it really shows. They're both very friendly and happy to chat about their animals and the work they do. Their natural honey is outstanding -- smooth, flavorful, and clearly made with attention to quality. You can tell it's the real deal. The goats and chickens add so much character to the place, and it's just a pleasant, down-to-earth spot to visit. If you're looking for locally made honey or just want to support a small family farm with heart, I definitely recommend checking out Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens.

SUPPORT LOCAL- This…read moreis a small family farm very worthy of your support. Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens, a small family farm , is very responsive via phone, text, and facebook messenger. I have purchased fruit trees, wood chips, firewood, and pumpkins. Next year I want to come out to harvest chestnuts. They even have goats you can rent to clean up your land. This is a welcoming, family friendly place guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Did I mention organic? Yes! Farmer Ayub does have another job to pay the mortgage, so please plan on coming out on their days open which are Thursday, Saturday and Sunday (7-am to 7pm). But of course contact them first before heading out, just in case they are away at an event. They do so many wonderful & interesting things here on this farm just outside of Yelm, Wa. They always keep everyone informed and are active on their facebook page regarding the happenings on the farm and what they are up to. I really enjoyed meeting Farmer Ayub and his family. He is very knowledgable & hard working. I will soon be buying their local honey, I can't wait! Marketing name: "QUEENIE BEE RAW HONEY FARMS" Please call 360-489-2830 before you start driving so that you make sure that they are home on the farm. Usually, their small family farm is open on Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays from 7 AM to 7 PM As noted on their fb page: "Its main focus is not on making money, but on educating the children using the PETTING ZOO as a focal point of teaching. With great amount of enthusiasm and passion, the volunteers in the community hold OPEN HOUSE educational events at the farm to share knowledge during workshops on greenhouse construction, solar panels, wind turbines, composting, Hugelculture, honey bees, rain water harvesting, Earthship homes, sustainable living, lowering our foot-print and responsible financial investments." DONATION WISH LIST: (From their Facebook Page) Cleaning out your storage shed or barn? Plz consider donating unwanted items to our farm for their second useful life ! Do you have any rakes, shovels, hoes, chains, garden tools, pots, hoses, garden decor/ornaments? Any old lumber pieces, odd ends, fencing materials or stuff we could use for chicken coops or rabbit hutches? Got an old bucket of screws, nails, odds/ends, light fixtures, kiddie swimming pool, chairs/coffee tables, funny signs, tomato cages, red/white/blue spray paint, paper bags, cardboard, expired multivitamins, tarps, sharpies, whiteboard markers, hori-hori, y-connectors, 4-way splitters, ropes, bungee cords, assorted tools, extension cords, roofing shingles, duct tape, flashing tape, old cd's, crocs, rubber boots, kitchen sinks, bathtubs for worm bins, pieces of rebar, hinges, timers, scratch paper, stencils, humming bird feeders, assorted veggie or flower seeds, expired pantry food stuffs, expired canned goods, epsom salt or anything else that can be used on a farm? Yes, we will take it ! Our own wish list includes: old hoses, fencing materials, posts, old bookshelves for chicken coop nest boxes, feeders, logs for making borders, gates-any size, ropes, bungee cords, large plywood for making signs, chicken tractors, brooders for chicks, greenhouse plastic, tarps, black plastic for solarizing, tractor implements, gravel for driveway and various gardening tools. Old paint buckets or tubs or totes are appreciated.

I went here with my boyfriend as a birthday experience! I have been to other animal sanctuaries…read morebefore but I think that this space is so special and well taken care of! The animals are incredibly sweet and cared for which really stands out by how friendly they all were! I was first captivated by the capybaras because they are my favorite animal but my heart was won over by the goats! We also got to give them milk and hold a baby goat ourselves! There are lots of cute animals here including emus, porcupine, Guinea pigs, wallaby and the relative of the capybara, the Patagonian Mara! Excited to come back here again with friends!

Wanted to take my Grandkids but there are no hours posted or anything telling you when they're openread more

Our annual Christmas tree hunt goes not farther than Schilter Family Farm…read more The Thanksgiving week end usually slams this tree farm. However, we always find a quality Noble fir if even we have to hunt a bit. This year was REALLY unusual. The Monday after T Day we went with the idea we'd have to spend time searching. The most helpful young man pointed us to a new field of Nobles. And there, no more than 10 feet in from the path was IT (visions of Clark Griswold!). There were countless more even after that Turkey Day rush. The same man came by in his tractor and asked if he could cut it down for us. He had a chain saw. I had a hand saw. No brainer!! The service and selection are first class. Topping this off is the gift shop, where you pay, has all sorts of Christmas related things, including fresh wreaths (which we bought)

Definitely deserving of a spot in the top 10 pumpkin patches in Washington!…read more I've been going to pumpkin patches almost yearly since I was 4 so I consider myself somewhat of an expert. Here's my highs and lows and good enoughs: 5 Stars to: -Plenty of Photo setup spots -Apple cider slush sundae -FRESH & HOT Roasted Corn -Many adult AND kid friendly activities -pumpkin assortment 1 Star for: -No back up generator (Power went out while at the farm and the poor animals were huddled up closer than the people were) -flavorless burgers 2.5 stars (aka good enough) for: -cold apple cider donuts -friendly but antisocial staff -gift shop (Felt more like a very small, 'small business' fair) I think the ticket price was a decent value for what was available!

Experts in raising and breeding Alpacas, Owners David and Jean led us on fun and informative tour…read moreduring which we met and hand fed alpacas, learned tons about care and breeding, and got a full tour of the fibre mill! They patiently answered our many questions. It was an epic day.

Visited on a groupon with family including a 9 month old and a 3 year old. The 2 dogs in the yard…read morewere the first enchanting encounter. Such sweet great pyrenees! Our 3 year old loved them. And chickens and roosters all over the place. Very fun. Then we got to feed the alpacas and it was really fun to be up so close and personal with them. This was the highlight of the adventure for us. Hearing the stories and history of the place from the owners was very interesting. The tour of the fiber mill itself was interesting also. We went into the store and of course had to buy something. 3 year old picked out an alpaca stuffy and grandma got a hot pad and a coaster made of alpaca fiber. We had a great time.

The blueberry lavender jam is AMAZING. SO SO GOOD. I highly recommend. Great on pancakes on French…read moretoast on ice cream or just on bread.

I just recently found out about this farm and im so excited to make her my regular stop for my…read moreessential oil and lavendar soap bars!! The owner is so sweet and informative i cant wait to buy more items from her store!

I signed up for the Unforgettable Riding Experience at Rusty Bar Ranch this past spring, and it was…read moreamazing! I was a bit nervous, having little to no prior experience. We started inside on Sheena the Wonder Horse. I have to say, the state-of-the-art simulator really helps to get comfortable in a number of ways. After that, it was on to the arena & Valentine, a real horse Rusty Bar Ranch owner and trainer, Kathy really knows horses & also cares about them. She was such a kind & patient teacher. I felt totally comfortable & at ease. She teaches at every level, depending on the student. I'm clearly a beginner & if you've been on the fence about horseback riding, I highly recommend this experience. You're NEVER to old to learn something new! Go to the website & sign up. It was definitely an unforgettable experience for me.

I chose the Rusty Bar Ranch for an extended stay location the whole environment there is family…read moreoriented and I loved every minute of it. Please check out Rusty Bar Ranch if you are intending on staying in the area.

Beautiful experience! Jerome and his wife were kind, patient, and clearly loved the animals. During…read moreour trail he shared stories and the scenic surroundings made the ride feel safe and personal. Overall I felt peaceful and taken care of. I am grateful for the companionship of both horse and nature. If you want a beautiful and soulful way to reconnect with the outdoors, this trail ride is simply unforgettable!

Amazing training, they are such a friendly family. Made me very confident!!!! Definitely going back…read moreto ride again.