Hike & Lunch with Llamas

At Dancing Goat Therapy Farm, lunch comes with a llama audience. You begin among chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and other barnyard birds, then walk beside llamas and goats through pasture, woodland, and along the river before eating a 10-inch wood-fired pizza outdoors.

I like the calm pace and the chance to do more than simply pet an animal. You can feed birds, perhaps gather eggs, watch for wildlife, and possibly help make the pizza. The main consideration is weather: this is an outdoor farm experience, so a rainy day can lead to a rescheduled visit or refund.

Key Points to Know Before You Go

• Llama walk through pasture, woodlot, and river area: The gentle route is designed for all ages and abilities.
• Barnyard time comes first: Meet and feed chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and other birds, with a chance to gather fresh eggs.
• Pizza is part of the experience: Each person receives a 10-inch pizza made with farm-fresh ingredients.
• Private outing for your group: Only your party participates, which makes the visit feel personal and unhurried.
• Simple, rural setting near Burtts Corner: You meet at 1072 Tripp Settlement Road and finish at the same place.
• Strong current rating: The experience has a 5.0 rating and 100 percent recommendation from 26 reviews.

Meeting the Barnyard Birds at Dancing Goat Farm

The visit begins at Dancing Goat Therapy Farm, a rural property at 1072 Tripp Settlement Road in Burtts Corner, New Brunswick. You meet at the farm and return there at the end, so you do not need to arrange separate transportation between stops.

The first part focuses on the birds. Chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and other farm birds welcome you near the barnyard. You can spend time with them, feed them, and possibly collect fresh eggs. That makes this more hands-on than a standard animal photo stop, though the exact activities can depend on the animals and the day.

I like this opening because it gives children and adults something to do right away. You are not simply waiting for the llama walk. You are learning the rhythm of a working farm through small tasks, animal sounds, and close contact with creatures that are part of daily farm life.

The bird area may also be the busiest-feeling part of the visit, simply because several kinds of animals share the space. If you prefer a quiet walk from the start, this opening is worth keeping in mind. If you enjoy farm animals and want a closer look at ordinary rural life, it is a useful beginning.

Meeting the Llamas and Goats

After the barnyard introduction, you meet the llamas and goats. The llamas are described as gentle animals with good table manners, and the experience is built around calm contact rather than a fast-moving animal show.

That slower pace matters. Llamas are large, curious animals, but the walk is meant to be relaxed. You have time to stand near them, take photographs, and get comfortable with their size and behavior. The chance to take a selfie with a llama is one of the clear pleasures here, especially for families and anyone who enjoys animal photography.

Goats join the animal portion too, giving you a different kind of farm encounter. Llamas tend to create the memorable photographs, while goats add energy and variety. You may find the combination works well for mixed-age groups, since younger children often enjoy the smaller animals while adults appreciate the peaceful walk.

The experience description says the walk suits all ages and abilities. That is useful information, but you should still consider your own comfort with an outdoor farm route. The exact ground conditions are not specified, and the visit includes pastures, a woodlot, and a river area. If someone in your group has particular mobility needs, contact the farm before booking so you can confirm the route for your date.

A Slow Walk Through Pasture, Woodlot, and River Country

The walk with the llamas and goats is the heart of the experience. Rather than covering a long distance, you move at an easy pace through the farm’s pastures, woodlot, and river setting.

I like the idea of this walk because the animals set the tempo. You are encouraged to slow down, notice the surroundings, and spend time with the llamas instead of rushing from one activity to the next. The farm also gives you a chance to watch for local wildlife, so keep your eyes open as you walk.

The natural setting adds value to the price. You are not paying only for a meal or an animal encounter. You get a short outdoor outing with several different settings, from open pasture to trees and water. The river area can also give the walk a quieter feel, though the available information does not promise a particular view or wildlife sighting.

Do not book this expecting a strenuous hike. The wording points to a gentle, slow-paced walk, not a demanding trek. That makes it a good choice if you want a peaceful rural activity, but less suitable if your main goal is exercise or a long route.

Plan for practical outdoor clothing. The visit requires good weather, and the farm activities take place outside. Comfortable shoes and clothing that can handle a country property are sensible choices, though the exact surface and seasonal conditions are not provided.

Pizza Lunch Beside the Llamas

After the walk, you eat lunch in the llama pastures. This is the experience’s most unusual touch: your outdoor dining room is the farm, with llamas nearby and the countryside around you.

Each person receives a 10-inch pizza made with farm-fresh ingredients. The listed choices are cheese, Hawaiian, and meat pizza. That is enough variety for a small group with different tastes, though the menu is not extensive. If someone in your party has allergies or strict dietary needs, ask about options before confirming the booking.

The pizza is cooked in a wood-fired oven. If the timing works out, you may get to take part in making it, perhaps by tossing the dough in the open air or watching it bake. The hands-on cooking opportunity is not guaranteed, so treat it as a welcome bonus rather than a promised part of every visit.

Eating beside the llamas gives the meal its character. The animals are described as gentle and well behaved around the table, but you should still follow the farm’s instructions about feeding and handling them. A llama close by can make lunch memorable, while anyone hoping for a quiet restaurant meal may find the setting more distracting.

The meal also gives the two-hour outing a clear finish. Instead of ending after the animal walk, you get time to sit, eat, and enjoy the farm at a slower pace. The lunch is basic rather than elaborate, but the setting and possible pizza-making activity make it feel like part of the farm visit.

What the $56.20 Price Includes in Practical Terms

At $56.20 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see farm animals. Its value comes from combining several activities in one private visit: barnyard contact, a llama and goat walk, time in the countryside, and a 10-inch pizza lunch.

I would compare it with the price of separate animal encounters and a meal before deciding. Here, you do not need to pay for a second activity after the walk, and only your group participates. That private format can make the price easier to justify for a family or small group that wants a personal visit rather than a large scheduled tour.

The food also matters. A wood-fired pizza made with farm-fresh ingredients gives you a substantial lunch, not just a snack. The menu is limited, so the value is strongest if everyone in your party is happy with cheese, Hawaiian, or meat pizza.

The experience lasts about two hours. That is long enough to feel like a real outing, but short enough to fit into a day of exploring New Brunswick. If you are driving through the Burtts Corner area, it can work well as a planned morning, midday, or afternoon stop. The farm says the picnic can be arranged for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, depending on the date and time you choose.

The published operating period runs from April 17, 2024, through February 21, 2027, with hours listed Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Because the picnic time is arranged with the farm, send a message when choosing your date and time rather than assuming every listed hour is immediately available.

Private Touring Makes the Visit More Personal

Only your group takes part in the activity. That is a strong feature if you want time to ask questions, take photographs, or let children approach the animals without a large crowd around them.

A private setting can also make the pace more flexible. You may be able to spend a little longer with the birds or llamas, depending on the farm’s schedule and the animals’ behavior. The available information does not promise a custom route or unlimited time, so think of the private format as personal attention rather than a fully customized program.

The current rating is 5.0 from 26 reviews, with 100 percent recommending the experience. The most praised detail is the chance to learn about llamas while spending time with them and bonding with the other farm animals. The host is also described as friendly, which matters on a small private farm visit where the welcome and explanations shape much of the experience.

No guide name is provided, so you should not expect a named guide to be part of the booking details. The host’s friendly approach is the useful point here: you can expect human contact and animal care to be central to the visit, rather than a formal lecture or scripted show.

Who Will Enjoy This Farm Visit Most

This outing fits families, couples, animal lovers, and anyone who wants a quiet break from city sightseeing. The gentle walk and all-ages description make it suitable for a wide range of groups, while the private format helps adults and children enjoy the farm at their own pace.

It is also a good choice for people who like photographs with a story behind them. A llama selfie is fun on its own, but the pictures become more meaningful after you have met the birds, walked through the farm, and eaten pizza beside the animals.

You may also enjoy it if you are curious about farm life. Feeding birds and possibly gathering eggs offers a small connection to the work of the property. The visit does not present an elaborate agricultural program, but it gives you direct contact with animals and the setting where they live.

I would be more cautious about booking if you want a long hike, a large menu, or a fully indoor activity. The walk is intentionally easy, the pizza choices are limited, and poor weather can cancel the experience. You also need to be comfortable eating outdoors near animals.

Service animals are allowed. The walk is described as suitable for all ages and abilities, but specific accessibility details are not given. Contact the farm if you need confirmation about surfaces, seating, or access to particular parts of the property.

Weather, Timing, and Cancellation Details

Good weather is required because the walk and meal take place outdoors. If the farm cancels due to poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Inside that 24-hour window, the amount paid is not refunded, and changes are not accepted. The cut-off follows local New Brunswick time.

The experience also requires a minimum number of people. If the farm cancels because that minimum is not reached, you will be offered another date or experience, or receive a full refund.

The activity is usually booked about 17 days ahead. That does not guarantee that you must reserve exactly that early, but it is a useful planning signal. If you have a particular date in mind, especially during a busy season, booking ahead is sensible.

Should You Book Hike & Lunch with Llamas?

Book this if you want a small, personal farm outing built around calm animal contact rather than a demanding hike. The mix of birds, goats, llamas, countryside, and wood-fired pizza gives you more variety than a simple petting-farm visit.

The strongest reasons to go are the private format, the gentle llama walk, and lunch served in the pasture. The main trade-offs are the outdoor setting, weather risk, limited pizza menu, and relatively short two-hour duration.

At $56.20 per person, I think the experience offers fair value for a private visit that includes both activities and lunch. It is especially appealing for families and animal lovers who would rather slow down and spend time with the farm’s creatures than rush through another attraction. If that sounds like your kind of afternoon, Dancing Goat Therapy Farm is an easy choice.

FAQ

Where does Hike & Lunch with Llamas take place?

The experience takes place at Dancing Goat Therapy Farm, 1072 Tripp Settlement Road, Burtts Corner, New Brunswick, E6L 1X8, Canada.

How long does the experience last?

The visit lasts approximately two hours.

What animals can you meet?

You can meet chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, goats, and llamas, along with other birds and barnyard animals.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Each person receives a 10-inch wood-fired pizza made with farm-fresh ingredients.

What pizza choices are available?

The listed choices are cheese pizza, Hawaiian pizza, and meat pizza.

Can you help make the pizza?

You may be able to take part in making the pizza, such as tossing the dough or watching it cook in the wood-fired oven. This opportunity is not guaranteed.

Is the walk suitable for all ages and abilities?

The walk is described as suitable for all ages and abilities. Specific access details for the farm route are not provided, so contact the farm if you have particular mobility needs.

Is the experience private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund.