Hike & Lunch with Llamas

Slow down with a llama. Dancing Goat Therapy Farm pairs a gentle countryside walk with friendly barnyard animals and a wood-fired pizza lunch, giving you a simple, hands-on taste of farm life in New Brunswick. I like the chance to spend time with llamas at an easy pace, and I like that the meal uses farm-fresh ingredients instead of treating lunch as an afterthought. The main consideration is the weather, since this is an outdoor activity and a poor-weather cancellation can affect your plans.

The two-hour visit is private to your group, which makes the animal encounters feel more personal and less hurried. It is also suited to all ages and abilities, though you should be comfortable spending time outdoors around pastures, a woodlot, and a river. The $56.20 price is fair if you value the pizza, animal time, and relaxed setting together, but it may feel high if you are looking only for a short farm visit.

Key points at a glance

• Meet more than llamas: Chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, goats, and other birds are part of the farm welcome.
• Walk at an easy pace: The llama walk passes through pastures, a woodlot, and along a river.
• Lunch comes from a wood-fired oven: Each person receives a 10-inch pizza made with farm-fresh ingredients.
• Pizza making may be part of the fun: If timing and luck cooperate, you may help toss dough or watch the pizza cook.
• A private outing: Only your own group takes part, which suits families and small parties seeking a quieter visit.
• Plan around the forecast: The experience requires good weather and may be moved or refunded if conditions are poor.

A farm visit designed to slow you down

Dancing Goat Therapy Farm is not trying to pack a long list of attractions into two hours. Its appeal is the opposite. You arrive, spend time with animals, walk with llamas and goats, then eat outdoors beside the very animals that helped make the visit memorable.

That slower rhythm matters. A farm visit can easily become a quick photo stop, but this experience gives you room to watch animal behavior and settle into the setting. The supplied description points to the llamas’ calm nature, and one especially positive account praises the chance to learn about them, spend time with them, and form a bond. The host is also described as friendly, which adds to the welcoming feel.

I would especially recommend this experience if you enjoy encounters that are hands-on without being hectic. You may feed barnyard animals, possibly gather fresh eggs, and take selfies with a llama. Those details give the visit a personal feel, although the exact animal activities can vary.

Starting at 1072 Tripp Settlement Road

Your visit begins at Dancing Goat Therapy Farm, 1072 Tripp Settlement Rd, Burtts Corner, New Brunswick. The experience ends at the same place, so you do not need to arrange a separate pickup point or find your way back from another part of the property.

The listed operating period runs from April 17, 2024, through February 21, 2027. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Since the activity is booked for a date and time, contact the farm when arranging your preferred slot, especially if you want pizza for breakfast or dinner rather than a standard lunch.

The mobile ticket is practical for a rural outing. Keep your booking confirmation available on your phone, and remember that the farm setting means your visit depends more on outdoor conditions than on a fixed indoor schedule.

Chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese come first

The opening part of the visit introduces you to the wider farm community. Chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and other birds welcome you near the barnyard. You can spend time with them, feed them, and possibly collect fresh eggs.

This is a useful beginning because it lets you ease into the farm before meeting the llamas. Children can often connect with familiar barnyard animals quickly, while adults may enjoy the small details of ordinary farm work. The chance to gather eggs, if available during your visit, gives you something more engaging than simply looking into an enclosure.

Still, this is a working farm experience rather than a formal animal show. You should not expect a carefully staged performance or a guaranteed list of animal encounters. The wording allows for possibilities, so feeding birds or gathering eggs may depend on the farm’s routine and conditions that day.

Service animals are allowed. The activity is also described as suitable for all ages and abilities, but the full experience takes place outdoors and includes time around animal areas, pastures, a woodlot, and a river. If anyone in your group has particular mobility needs, contact the farm before booking so you can confirm that the route works for you.

Meeting the llamas and goats

The llamas and goats are the heart of the visit. After the barnyard introduction, you spend time with these animals before setting out on the walk. The experience emphasizes the llamas as gentle animals with a calming presence, and that tone shapes the whole outing.

You will have opportunities to get close, take photos, and enjoy the animals at a relaxed pace. The best part is likely to be the quiet interaction rather than a long list of facts. One strong account highlights learning about llamas while also spending time with them and bonding with them. That combination of information and contact is more satisfying than a quick photo with an animal you barely meet.

Use sensible animal etiquette. Move calmly, follow the host’s instructions, and let the llamas set the pace. The description says they have great table manners later, but that does not mean you should assume every animal will want constant attention. Their gentle reputation is encouraging, while respectful handling remains important.

The countryside walk through pastures and woodlot

The walk is described as slow-paced and suitable for all ages and abilities. It passes through the farm’s pastures, woodlot, and river area, giving you changing views without turning the outing into a strenuous hike.

This is a walk for noticing things. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, listen to the farm sounds, and watch how the llamas move through their surroundings. The appeal is not distance or speed. It is the chance to let the farm’s quiet atmosphere replace a busy sightseeing schedule for a while.

The route also gives the visit a sense of place. You are not simply standing beside a pen. You are walking through the land where the animals live, with the river and trees adding a natural backdrop. That makes the experience feel more genuine, though you should not book it expecting a challenging trail or a major wilderness excursion.

The weather will shape this portion more than anything else. Since the activity requires good weather, wear clothing that suits the forecast and expect the farm to reschedule or cancel if conditions are poor. A dry, comfortable day will make the outdoor lunch and walk much more enjoyable.

Wood-fired pizza beside the llamas

After the walk, you join the llamas for lunch in their pasture. The outdoor dining setting is one of the most unusual parts of the experience. Instead of returning to a restaurant, you eat with the farm as your backdrop, with the llamas nearby.

Each person receives a 10-inch wood-fired pizza made with farm-fresh ingredients. The stated choices are cheese, Hawaiian, and meat pizza. That gives most groups an easy option, though the available information does not list vegetarian substitutions, allergies, or other dietary accommodations. Ask about those needs before booking rather than assuming the menu can be changed.

If the timing works, you may also take part in making the pizza. The experience may include tossing the dough in the open air or watching it bake in a wood-fired oven. This possibility adds a little theater and gives lunch a hands-on touch, but it is not presented as a guaranteed part of every visit.

The meal is important to the value calculation. At $56.20 per person, you are paying for more than a walk. You receive a farm visit, animal interaction, a private group experience, and a full 10-inch pizza. If you would happily pay for those parts separately, the price is reasonable. If your main interest is only seeing llamas, the cost may be harder to justify.

How private booking changes the experience

Only your group participates in this activity. That is a real advantage for families, couples, and small groups who want to move at their own pace. You can ask questions, pause for photos, and spend more time with an animal without worrying about a large crowd waiting behind you.

A private format can also make the farm feel more relaxed for younger children or anyone who is cautious around animals. The host can focus on your group rather than dividing attention among strangers.

The tradeoff is that private activities depend on the group’s own booking. If you are traveling alone or as a couple, the price applies per person and may feel less economical than a larger shared tour. The listed minimum number of travelers also means the farm may cancel if that minimum is not reached. In that case, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

Who will enjoy this New Brunswick experience?

I would choose this outing for several kinds of visitors:

• Families wanting a gentle outdoor activity with animals and food
• Couples looking for an unusual countryside date
• Nature lovers who prefer a quiet walk to a demanding hike
• Anyone interested in farm life, birds, goats, and llamas
• Small groups who value privacy and a flexible pace
• Visitors who enjoy taking photos but also want time away from a busy schedule

It may be less suitable if you need a tightly timed indoor attraction, dislike eating outside, or want a long and physically demanding hike. The tour is approximately two hours, so it also works best as a focused farm visit rather than a full-day activity.

The experience is offered in English. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the mobile ticket makes arrival simple. Since it runs Monday through Saturday, Sunday planning is not available according to the stated hours.

Booking advice, weather, and cancellation

The activity is booked an average of 17 days ahead, so I would reserve early if your New Brunswick schedule is fixed. This is especially useful for families or small groups that need a particular date and time.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Within 24 hours, cancellations and changes are not accepted, and the amount paid is not refunded. The cut-off uses local time.

Weather deserves special attention. The farm can cancel if conditions are poor, offering a new date or a full refund. That policy protects you from being stuck with an outdoor lunch in bad conditions, but it also means you should avoid placing the visit immediately before an important departure or connection.

Is Hike & Lunch with Llamas worth booking?

I would book it if you want a calm, personal farm visit that combines animal contact with a proper meal. The strongest features are the private format, the slow walk through the farm’s natural areas, and the chance to eat wood-fired pizza near the llamas. The friendly host and opportunity to learn about and bond with the animals add welcome substance.

The $56.20 price makes the most sense when you treat the outing as a complete experience rather than a basic animal visit. Book on a good-weather day, allow about two hours, and contact the farm in advance about your preferred pizza time or any dietary needs. If that sounds like your kind of afternoon, Dancing Goat Therapy Farm offers a memorable and refreshingly unhurried taste of rural New Brunswick.

FAQ

Where does Hike & Lunch with Llamas take place?

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

How long does the experience last?

The activity lasts approximately two hours.

How much does the experience cost?

The listed price is $56.20 per person.

What animals can I see?

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

Is the walk difficult?

The walk is described as slow-paced and suitable for all ages and abilities.

What food is included?

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.

Is this a private activity?

Yes. Only your own group participates in the activity.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience may be canceled because it requires good weather. You will be offered a different date or a full refund.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.