Leaping Lamb Farm

We have stayed in the farm house and the cabin. Both are wonderful! Kiddos love feeding the chickens. We love petting the goats and exploring the woods. Excellent weekend every time

We stayed two nights in the cottage while on a bike trip in early June. The gravel road leading to the farm was a bit difficult, but it was well worth the trouble. The cottage was comfortable and offered beautiful views of fields and hills, and the fridge was stocked with bread, butter, muffins, milk, and fruit. I hung out at the cottage due to my allergies, but my husband had a wonderful time participating in morning and evening farm chores--and he was given some fresh eggs that we turned into a delicious meal. We would definitely stay here again.

What a fun experience for the whole family! My kids had a blast helping with the farm chores, and fell in love with the animals, especially the goats. We stayed up late stargazing and playing board games, and just had a lot of quality time together. My kids were bummed when it came time to check out, and wanted us to book our next vacation right away. We’ll be back!

We visited at the end of April for a tour and I cannot recommend this game enough! We were able to feed baby sheep, pet (and hold) goats, visit with horses, donkeys, birds, and so much more! Also hiked and had a picnic lunch, perfect day getaway

My wife and I had the most extraordinary weekend at the Leaping Lamb Farm on a recent trip to visit our daughter at OSU. We didn't expect how amazing it would be. The setting is absolutely gorgeous, nestled in a narrow canyon surround by fields and forests with a creek running through the property. Scottie and Gregg were amazing hosts. We joined Scottie for the morning chores of feeding the chickens, goats, sheep and horses and got a chance to experience a little bit of what life on the farm is like. And we made our breakfast with eggs straight from the chicken coop that morning. How special is that! I started reading the copy of Scottie's memoir "Country Grit" on display in the cottage but didn't get a chance to finish, so I bought a copy from her to finish at home. I highly recommend it. Her journey is absolutely fascinating and compelling, and we can't wait to return to that little slice of heaven for another visit.

Wonderful retreat…cottage was perfect…staff was engaging…hikes were a bit muddy…and the animals were amazing. Highly recommended for those wanting (or needing) to step off the carousel for a few days…thank you Scottie, Greg, TK and your supporting cast of warm and fuzzy creatures.

We enjoyed our time at Leaping Lamb and would consider coming back. We stayed in the cottage, which was nice, like an Airbnb with the bonus of caring for animals in the morning and evening. The staff and owners were wonderful and very friendly. They did their best to make our stay enjoyable. My three-year-old daughter loved interacting with the animals and finding fresh eggs. A few things to note that might help you temper your expectations. - We were excited about gardening and picking produce, but there wasn't much to pick. The garden seemed neglected and nothing was ripe. It seemed like the farm might be in a management transition, and the garden got overlooked. This was disappointing, but we still had a great time. - The farm shares that they provide some grocery staples like bread, milk, and fruit, they were store-bought, not farm-fresh as we expected. If we had known this in advance, we would have purchased our own items of this sort. - The advertised creek wasn't suitable for swimming. It was only ankle-deep and not very clean due to its proximity to farmland. However, we found other swimming spots nearby, one across the river from Debs where we also enjoyed milkshakes. Overall, it was a great experience and would consider coming back again, perhaps in a shoulder season when prices were a bit lower.

The perfect place to make family memories! It was our first time visiting all the way from Florida with our in laws and 5 and 7 year old girls. We stayed at the farmhouse and there was plenty of space for all of us. It had so much character and charm along with all the things you would need to have a comfortable stay for several days (all the cooking essentials, personal care items, plenty of linens and towels). We did our grocery shopping in Corvallis on our way to the farm and I am so thankful we did because our girls did not want to leave once we got there! My daughters’ favorite parts were “chores” (feeding the animals), finding eggs in the chicken coupe, and picking fresh fruit from the bushes and trees. We caught grasshoppers in the fields and went on many hikes. We walked through the creek and spotted crawdads and newts. We got lucky enough to be in town for the Alsea’s annual blackberry festival. The people were so friendly and generous with letting us try their homemade desserts and paint river rocks. Another family stayed at the cottage at the end of our trip and our families quickly became friends and now own pals. We spent a few days at the coast as well but our girls were asking to go back to the farm and we wish we would have stayed the entire trip. We will not be able to top this vacation so we will definitely be back!

I posted this on Trip Advisor but wanted to spread the word on this amazing experience! Our time at Leaping Lamb Farm could not have gone any better! Scottie was genuine, knowledgeable, and generous with their beautiful property. We went on a brief hike around the forest before enjoying a peaceful lunch watching the horses. We spent the rest of the day with the baby animals and admiring the nature around us. I don't think I have said "awe" as many times as I did today ever before. The baby goats and little lambs were so entertaining. We stayed for only a day and cannot wait to return for more.

Scotty and Denny have made our 5 stays on her farm memorable ones for my family. From the adorable lambs to stubborn Rams and everything in between our stays have been amazing...thank you

This was our second stay at Leaping Lamb, and it was even more fun than our first visit. The nice thing about visiting multiple times for our family is that at each new age, our daughter enjoys something different. There's just so much to do. We stayed for 4 nights, which still didn't feel like enough. Every day, we loved feeding all the animals, collecting eggs, watching the peacock strut around, and petting goats. We also really enjoyed hiking around the trails in the woods and cooking in the kitchen. To best enjoy your stay during the rainy season, I highly recommend a good pair of waterproof boots, rain pants, and a rain jacket. With those three things, we were always comfortable. For the hotter days, a good wide-brimmed hat was useful. Can't wait to come back!

This place is fantastic! You get to do morning and evening chores (feed animals, scoop poop, let the sheep in/out, pick fresh eggs), but you also have free reign of most of the farm. You can wade in the creek, play in the sprinklers, hike, and relax on the porch. Scottie is a marvelous and gracious host with a knack for making your stay as easy and enjoyable as possible. She and the entire farm crew are great with kids and a total pleasure to spend time with. It's no wonder this place is on so many best of lists!

The owner is very friendly and responds to emails and phone calls quickly. We just went for a day trip for $35 for the whole family to spend a day on the farm. We arrived and got to tour the grounds with the owner and then we were able to spend the day essentially doing whatever we want on the grounds. We hiked along the trails that had creeks and beautiful mossy trees with multiple fairy houses to find along the way. We enjoyed that baby goats and the barn cat that we got to play in hay stacks with. We liked the loud peacock and ducks, along with the chickens, roosters, and turkeys. We got to go in their coops and see them laying eggs. They had a ram and lots of sheep with baby lambs that we fed hay and grass shavings. They had two friendly horses and a donkey and two dogs. All of the animals are wandering around freely and you get to run into them multiple times as you go explore different areas of their farm. The farm had lots of different areas of water which was fun for catching salamanders, slugs, frogs, and other little creatures.

This farm stay is amazing! The family makes you feel at home, which includes an invitation to feed the animals and enjoy an authentic farm life. If you have a big family, big group of friends, the farmhouse is fabulous with room for everyone; it's such a lovely home with a very cool fireplace and huge kitchen. Such beautiful surroundings in the forest. And, fresh eggs! I highly recommend staying at the Leaping Lamb Farm!

What a wonderful experience this was! We only had time to stay one night. They encourage you to stay at least two and I can understand why. We took our twin 8 year old boys and everyone loved the experience. There's lot of animals to enjoy; goats, sheep, horses, chickens, roosters, ducks, a turkey, cats, and a donkey. Scottie, Teagan and Justin were excellent hosts. They clearly know what they are doing and they made us feel so welcome. Teagan greeted us with a fresh baked loaf of bread. We got to participate in the chores and spend as much time with the animals as we wanted. We had free roam of the property to enjoy the animals, beautiful scenery, stream, hikes and cottage. We will definitely go back. Thank you to Leaping Lamb Farm for a great experience!

I hesitate to post this review, since I'm not sure I should reveal it's splendor to the rest of the world. My husband and I were in need of a quiet, isolated retreat, in the thick of the country, preferably surrounded by animals and one or two hiking trails. While browsing my Sunset magazine a few months ago, I caught a glimpse of the mention of this farm stay. I checked out the website and, after a blissful weekend of relaxation, I am officially in love with the Leaping Lamb Farm. Reasons we will return again and again and again: - The friendliest hosts (Scottie and Greg) and farm animals I've ever encountered - More animals than most petting zoos...horses, sheep, chickens, geese, turkeys, dogs, cats, a peacock named Fred, and a burro named Poco. Most of whom are very friendly! - You will be the only guests on the property during your stay, aside from Louie, the Labrador who loves to lick people. He visits the farm on occasion to play with the other dogs. - My cell phone doesn't work here and that's a good thing - No TV (thank GAWD!), but a DVD player for movies...perfect! - They even have Tabasco sauce in the cupboard for us! - We get to feed the animals, even the baby lambs! - Hiking along old logging trails, surrounded by cedars and greenery - Talk about educational...I'm already designing my own chicken coop. - Ohhh, the food!! Fresh farm eggs, fruit, and a hot, baked breakfast item every day, like potatoes with garlic (both from from the garden) or Monkey Bread (words cannot express how yummy this is). Oh yeah, did I mention the homemade pickles and freezer jam in the fridge? Hello! - Burt's Bees toiletries! - Super comfy beds, washer & dryer in your cabin, spacious and fully equipped kitchen, nice bathroom and living area, well-appointed with blankets and pillows - Excellent for kids! They'll wear themselves out here, for sure. - There's a little creek for splashing and playing, but the salmon spawn here in the fall - You can purchase their lamb and homemade soaps. I highly recommend both. Notes: This is the type of place you go to get away from people and attractions. It's a place where you can revel in not having anything to do, where you can read your book all day in peace, hike up a mountain, wake to sound of the rooster (er, roosters, plural) crowing, and feed crackers to a peacock. That is...ONLY if you don't mind walking in sheep, dog, and horse shit while interacting with the landscape and animals. If you have to wear makeup and fashionable clothes on vacation, this is not the place for you. As Scottie so accurately pointed out to us on our arrival, you can buy white bread and beer in the nearby town of Alsea, but I suggest you plan on bringing your own lunch and dinner items. There's also a restaurant in Alsea, but we didn't try it. If this sounds like your type of place, book well in advance, then go and enjoy it. Just don't tell anyone else!

I don't often share my reviews...BUT our 2 night stay at "Leaping Lamb Farm" was SO AMAZING that I want to encourage everyone at any age to visit this magical oasis in Oregon. We are a couple that stayed in the "cottage" for a Birthday and it was "The getaway that we needed !" Our days and evenings were full of farm activities, long walks, porch gazing and fresh air. Denny and Scotty were very helpful and wonderful in enhancing the experience. We took a million beautiful photos but the memories are enblazed in our hearts forever. On our first night there we booked another trip in May 2022 because we love it here so much and cant wait to return !!! Thank you LLF

If you are ever considering a stay in or around Corvallis, OR, do yourself a favor and consider a farm stay at the Leaping Lamb Farm. An alternative to hotel stays, farm stays allow the guest to experience life on a farm. And what a farm this is! This may not work out for business travelers, but for families and individuals looking to get away for a while this farm stay is perfect. Scottie and Greg Jones are friendly and gracious hosts, and will introduce to you what it is to live on a farm. Helping out is optional, for those worried they'll be asked to clean the stables, but it can also be a heck of a lot of fun for city denizens: Scottie Jones must have thought me mental when I dove into the stable cleaning chore... Help feed the sheep and chickens, brush Paco-the-donkey, hike in the woods, play by the stream, gather freshly-laid eggs, or just sit on the porch and relaaaaax. The setting is a beautiful secluded canyon near Alsea, OR - about 25 minutes from Corvallis - with a salmon spawning stream on property and air so clean and clear that you can actually see the milky way at night. (can hardly see a handful of stars in Los Angeles!) Secluded and private, this 19th century homestead also features apple trees over 100 years old. There is only one cabin that has two rooms, so there's no worry about being crowded. The cabin itself is fully appointed and super comfortable. For the price of a mid-range hotel, Leaping Lamb Farm represents HUGE value considering the memories that you will leave with. If you are considering a stay in or near Corvallis, do not overlook Leaping Lamb Farm as an option. My family (including 3.5 yr. old daughter) have never had a better stay... anywhere.

This is our first farm stay ever and we are hooked! My son has a great love of sheep, strange for a city kid, so we went there thinking it would be great for him. It was great for the whole family. We enjoyed the picturesque scenery, playing with the sheep and fowl, hiking through their forests and just doing some major relaxing. My only regret is that we didn't book more than one night, we will next time. We also found this to be a good deal, as a family of 5 we always have to book two hotel rooms and we got all this magic country goodness for much less than that costs. Visit here if you are traveling this way or if you just need some time in the country, it is a destination unto itself.

On a holiday from Australia along the US West Coast, our friends booked the one available night for both our families. What a shame only one night was available. I don't need to repeat the details from the previous two reviews, which are very accurate in describing the pleasures of this place and the hosts. All four children (girls: 9, 6, and 3 years; boy - 7 years), and three adults loved the all-too-short time we had here. After Disneyland, American Girl Doll shopping, comfortable hotels, and other sightseeing, I asked my 9 year old what was the best part of our holiday. Without hesitation she replied "the farm!". Says it all.