Ridge Ranch, a family-owned and -operated farm, in Patterson, is now offering Goat Yoga on select Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and select Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. through the 2023 season. Enjoy a simple yoga practice with certified instructor Rona Levine and the gentle, playful energy of the ranch’s baby and dwarf goats, mini-donkeys and even mini- and micro-cows. Classes are open to all ages and no prior experience with yoga or goats is necessary.

“Participants take short breaks to pet and nuzzle up to the animals, and it’s obvious that they enjoy the interaction and affection,” shares Levine who attests to the healing presence of the human-animal connection, adding that she’s witnessed the goats becoming calm right along with the participants during certain poses.

Farmers Dan and Arielle Honovich, along with one original goat, have grown Ridge Ranch and the herd to over 30 animals at present. In addition to goat yoga, they offer parties and will soon be opening an Airbnb onsite for those that would like to immerse themselves in farm life with a stayover.