Sunflower Farm Creamery

What an absolutely magical way to spend a Saturday morning!! The kindest owners, the most adorable goats from teeny tiny two hour old babies to the grown-ups, cutest KITTENS ever, darling kids (the human kind :-) learning to be gentle with animals... It gets no better than this incredibly special little scene! Then the goat cheese… And the goat milk FUDGE... It's just a little piece of heaven ♥️ Back this week for goat yoga‼️

So very welcoming and happy to have guests whatever the weather. I had been planning this for quite some time for my 92 yr old mom who follows them on instagram and despite the rain and lack of yoga we made ourselves at home in the barn. We knew there were newborns from the previous evening and Nina placed lovely Wilma in my mom’s arms and gave her an unforgettable experience:) Fudge also excellent and we hope to return for yoga when sun shines! Thanks for being so welcoming and sharing your friendly goats!

Travelled to Sunflower Farm for a bachelorette trip and it was hands down one of the best experiences. Hope was very kind and the best yoga instructor. I was very pleased with my experience! The goat fudge is amazing!

Such a wonderful place to visit. They offer many activities with the goats (Yoga, put the kids to bed, etc..) Hope and Chris are amazing hosts. I cannot recommend highly enough.

Hope & Sunflower Farm Creamery for goat yoga was a great experience. Hope was friendly, energetic and welcoming to our large group! We had so much fun!

I had the best time doing goat yoga with Hope! I chose this spot for my bachelorette trip, and it ended up being the absolute highlight. Hope’s energy was incredible, so fun and uplifting, and the goats were beyond adorable. Afterward, we grabbed some treats from the store, and they were delicious. 10/10 recommend! I just wish I didn’t live in North Carolina so I could come back sooner! Thank you for taking care of us Hope!

What a rewarding visit so peaceful and relaxing. Learned how to make cheese and spent time with the goats in their pastures🥰🥰🥰. Thank you so much for your hospitality

Wonderful time with my friends enjoying the goat yoga. You will smile from the moment you get there until you leave. Hope is a wonderful yoga instructor, and there was a beautiful prayer at the end. We had really fun music that evening too but I know that switches around. We'll be back soon!

One word review: Sweetness! Came here with a friend to participate in their goat yoga. Sunflower Farm Creamery is located about 20-30 minutes from Portland and you finally reach this serene farm after many turns this way and that. During August when we were here, the grass was lusciously green, the sun was just beyond the tops of the trees, and the great barn was casting it's shadow over the rest of the fields. We were at the end of the birthing season so there were no tiny goats, but a lot of energetic teen goats with their mothers and fathers, all with nice fat guts. They host these goat yoga sessions every week during the summer and I believe when we went, it was the largest group they had had...over 70 people! How it works is essentially we prop our mats down, finding the most even ground, with a few goats roaming around as they take us through the flows. I think people get more distracted by the goats but honestly whatever helps you calm down and whatever is fun for the goats is all good. The whole session was maybe 45 minutes and we had more time to spend with the goats and kids. They were so nice to allow us to sample their amazingly delicious goat cheeses too! I do remember mine being gone by the 3rd day... :)

Love this little gem. I have been twice to goat yoga, and both times were great experiences. The yoga is wonderful for all levels, and the goats make it an unpredictably fun experience. They are truly funny little creatures; you can't help but smile. The owner is lovely and welcoming. I have purchased the fudge and blueberry chèvre - YUM! I highly recommend this adventure!

I stopped by yesterday on the first really warm, sunny beautiful day so far this spring. There was nobody around, so we did not go into the gates to play with the adorable baby goats, BUT we sat in comfortable chairs by the gate and watched the goats for quite awhile. There are so many new babies and some very pregnant mama goats and it was entertaining to watch them cavort. I didn't realize that it was the first day of the season that the store was stocked with product which was a super score! I picked up an herbed chevre and one with orange and cranberry. We also scored a container of goat milk caramels and one with a HUGE chunk of goat milk chocolate fudge (what???!!!). The fudge and the caramels were gone by the time we got home. I popped the cheese containers into the fridge and forgot about them until tonight and...wow, there is no way to describe how amazing this cheese is. Take any prior experience you've had with goat cheese (bitter, briny) and erase it all from your mind. This stuff is pretty heavenly. I will absolutely be back to buy more, and hopefully snuggle a goat or two next time! I heard from a friend that Sunflower farm offers occasional cheese making classes, which they post on their facebook page. Count me IN!

Disney is not the happiest place on Earth. Sunflower Farm Creamery is. We are big goat people. We find them to be an adorable cross between bunny, dog, and dinosaur. If we could care for a couple goats we would, but I don't think our landlord would particularly like that. As such, we snuggle, cuddle, nuzzle, and love all up on them whenever we can. After a day out and about in the area, I convinced my partner to swing by Sunflower Farm, though he was skeptical. "Are you sure we can just go into this person's driveway? It sort of feels like we're on someone's private property," he asked hesitantly. But that's part of the charm - how normal, down to earth, and real Sunflower Farm Creamery feels. You ARE driving up someone's driveway, but that's okay. They want you to come and experience their farm. As is evident by the sign they have posted in multiple areas that reads: "Welcome to Sunflower Farm! Please enjoy the animals over the fence, but do not open any gates or stall doors or enter the pens unless you are will a member of the Hall family. Thanks for helping us to keep the animals safe and healthy! [We are so happy you chose to visit our farm. We love sharing our Nigerian Dwarf goats with farm friends! Whether you have been visiting for years or are here for the first time, know that it is people like you (who go a bit out of the way for the very best food from the most loved animals) who make local farms successful. Whenever possible, if we are here and not busy with farm chores, we will invite you for a goat visit or being a goat out to snuggle. The cheese kitchen is open mid May to January. Feel free to check the self serve fridge and store for available products!] So... we did just that. We - from over/through the fence - pet the goats. We walked around their property and took photos because it was a beautiful autumn Monday afternoon and the foliage was amazing. We bought two kinds of chevre from the self-serve fridge: an herb one and a cranberry-orange one. I wish we could have sampled before we bought, because there were two other kinds (a lavender one and a pesto/red pepper one we were curious about as well). And while we were lazily cuddling the cat, the mini ponies (careful of our hands because they nip), and the goats we watched as some car from Pennsylvania came zooming up the driveway, parked, four elderly people jumped out, they went inside to the cheese kitchen, walked out with armfuls of stuff, got back in their car, and zoomed away. It was kind of funny - it's like they knew all about the hidden gem that is this place and needed a fill before their long journey home. In summary: if you like goats, warm fuzzy feelings, and supporting local farms... do yourself a favor and swing by Sunflower Farm Creamery.

Beautiful and peaceful, yet not too far from the city. Everyone is incredibly helpful and so nice! Goat yoga was one of the most fun classes that I've ever taken, the goats are hilarious and adorable. I also tried the blueberry lemon goat cheese and it is yummy! Honorable mention for the goat cheese chocolate fudge, so rich and smooth.

How have I not reviewed one of my favorite places on earth!!?? (sorry for the delays Hall Family) The love for me started in 2014 when someone shared the YouTube Clip, Running with the Goats - check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2_-i_cohMM Realizing this is an "easy drive" from anywhere in New England we stopped by for a visit. I am so glad we did. Our first visit there was to buy cheese and look over the fence. Unfortunately they had sold out of cheese, because it is THAT GOOD! So we stood at the fence taking pictures and simply getting lost in watching the goats place, sleep and come over to us to see what we were all about. They are curious and cute. The eldest daughter came over to say hi, even though she was with her friends. I think she could tell I really wanted to go into the pasture. It was probably my squeals and oooos and aaawwwwws. She introduced me to the goats and showed me how to hold them and told me about the history. What a nice, hospitable young lady. I followed them on FB and couldn't wait to return in 2015 at the beginning of kidding season. I continued to fall in love with the Nigerian Dwarf Goat breed via the Live Kidding Cam - Live through the kidding season (http://www.sunflowerfarm.info/sunflowerfarmlivefeed/) I took my family there in April 2015 and were warmly greeted by Hope and Chris, the owners of the farm. Their warm smiles and enthusiasm for not only the farm but the visitors makes this place like no other. To round off why this place should be on your bucket list, is the fact the cheese that Hope makes from the goats milk is UNBELIEVABLE. Creamy, flavorful and well presented. You will NEVER want to eat mass produced Goat Cheese again. My favorite is Marinated Goat Cheese. For cheese lovers who are lactose intolerant or lactose sensitive, this cheese is for you. As I learned from Hope, "Butter fat content in milk is highest in animals who make less milk. Nigerians have the highest butterfat content of any goat and make an average of 2-3 cups per milking. As butter fat goes up, lactose goes down." WIN! Read more: via the live cam link above) I have uploaded pictures of my experiences, but you should visit and add your own. Believe me, it is 1000% better in person :)

Review for lack of communication from business owner. We excitedly drove a half hour to sunflower farm creamery finding the hours and days open on Yelp to only find it closed on a Friday at 2:00. They were closed for cheese making and a private party for Saturday. Extremely disappointed that they didn't update their yelp to call first to check hours days open. We're from San Diego and I doubt we'll ever try going again.

A few weeks ago one of my friends posted a video on Facebook of adorable baby goats cavorting. I noticed the farm was in Maine and since we were going to be in Maine I did some online research, discovering it was only about half an hour outside Portland, where we would be staying. I found it on Yelp and bookmarked it so I'd be able to find it when we were here. After brunch at Bayside, we headed out here w/ the help of the GPS. As we drove up the driveway leading to the farm, a car was pulling out of a space in the lot. We drove past its space and into another one closer in. Having read Nancy P's review, I took the precaution of removing my earrings and put them in a cup holder before leaving the car, as I didn't want to risk feeding one to a baby goat. There were a bunch of people in the enclosed area w/ the babies, but not an overwhelming number. There were more goats than people. There were several stumps for sitting on. We walked in and I came face to face w/ a woman wearing a black Strength in Numbers from last year's playoffs. We greeted each other like long lost sisters, her partner and someone else, maybe the farm's owner, took photos of us and she and I stood and talked Bay Area sports for a while. She's from Redwood City and she and her partner just arrived yesterday for a visit. Several others smiled and cheered as we called WAAAARRIOOORRRSS and one man teased us about the Celtics and we commiserated w/ him. But back to the goats. The farm's owner, Hope Hall, saw me standing and offered to bring me a chair. I said I was planning to sit on one of the stumps but she insisted and said it was close, so she carried it in. I sat down and little goats came over to be petted. I overheard a woman telling her young daughter that they liked being held and snuggled, that it makes them feel secure. I finally leaned down, picked one up and put him in my lap, gently wrapping my arms around him. He settled in rested his chin on my arm and ruminated sleepily. Under my chair was another goat. Here's Alan's favorite of the photos he took: https://www.yelp.com/user_photos?select=bnYULyxm_Jey_QR5NoTaXA&userid=UXbCcmkYGl3DH_Py5UOtbQ The goat stayed in my lap a long time. If we hadn't gone to the barn to look at the other goats I think he would have stayed indefinitely. After walking through the barn, we walked over to the store. I checked the refrigerator for cheese and took one that was made w fresh herbs and garlic. Another refrigerator held goat milk fudge and I took one of those too. Each one was $7 and Alan put the money in the kitty. As we walked out, Hope asked where we were from and what our plans were and how we found the farm, so I told her. She asked if she could take our photo in front of the shop since we'd come so far. We said of course, and she did. She'd had another woman visit from Colorado this morning. It was a wonderful, heartwarming experience to visit the farm, meet the people and snuggle the goats. We were glad we did. If you want to read an article about the farm and the goats that captures the experience, here it is: https://zestmaine.com/sunflower-farm-creamery-goats-maine

Tucked away on a back road and down a dirt driveway is the cutest goat farm, ever. Family run and owned, this farm raises goats to make cheeses and milk. Last summer I took my motorcycle down the back roads to this farm for one purpose- goat calendar for my husband. The store is a little room attached to the house where you shop at your leisure during their business hours and pay by stuffing your cash in the little glass jar. When I arrived I quickly knew cheese was another purchase to be made. The cheese was amazing and I am always on the look out for their cheese at local stores now. The other day I went to the farm to visit the new born goats with my husband. Warning- if you or a significant other loves goats this may be overwhelming. My husband had to be reeled in a few times when the cuteness got to overload level with the abundant kids bleeting in their tiny manner.We even got to snuggle the babies which was slightly difficult due to the popularity of the farm. Tons of people, tons.

Best day ever at Sunflower Farm! We arrived at the end of visiting hours but it was still packed. We were able to wiggle our way into each area to visit with the goats. They are a bit older so they really did not want to be held much but that's ok because we sat on the ground with them and let them come visit us, eating our hair, my hood, my earring, it was a riot. They are full of energy and I could have sat & watched them all day. Because we arrived so late, the little fridge where they usually have goat cheese, fudge and other goodies were all sold out. That gives me a reason to return! A day with goats is the best day! Go, play with the goats, it's an amazing experience!

Sunflower Farm is much more than a "cheese shop." They raise Nigerian Dwarf goats for milk and welcome people to stop by and see the goats. In the spring after the babies are born they hold cuddle sessions with the kids that attract hundreds of people. We stopped by last week and were the only people there. Hope came out to say hello and talk to us about the goats. She still had three kids in the barn, one of whom we held. What a treat! They have a self-serve store of goat-milk products. Each is $7.50 and you can take a free ice pack if you need one to get the refrigerated products home. I was tempted by the feta and yogurt but decided to bring home some fudge and lemon-basil chevre. I'm so glad we made the effort to visit the farm and the goats.

Absolutely fantastic location. Great people that care about their animals. This is a farm not an amusement park. So parking is limited don't be a douche. All the products are delicious and simple. If you're coming to play with the kids (meaning goat babies) don't be frustrated that people are purchasing goats and products. Did I mention this is a goat farm not an amusement park? Yes they invite people to enjoy their little four legged friends. That doesn't mean that's all they do. It gets packed and of course there's not a lot of parking so come back another day or time.

Such a great experience here from the quaint and peaceful atmosphere, the workout, the silliness and excitement of wandering goats, delicious cheese, and friendliness of the owner. I am so pleased that I found this place! It's a small "farm" run by a husband and wife who own a ton of goats! I didn't meet the husband but the wife was soo warm and welcoming and just brought a breath of fresh air with her. Her attitude alone makes me want to go back and support their business. I attended the Yoga With Goats event (apparently happens every weekend in the Summer) and it was surprisingly a pretty tough workout but at the same time very relaxed! I definitely would recommend attending one of these whether you're a male or female, young or old, you go at your own pace. They're also cool if you don't want to do yoga at all but just wanna hang with the goats and get some fresh air! Can't wait to go back. Make sure you visit their little creamery cabin to grab some delicious and fresh treats!!

A friend of mine, knowing somehow that I harbor an intense (but totally platonic) love of barnyard animals, gave me a sly look one night and asked me if I wanted to pet some baby goats. It was a kind of back alley deal the likes of which only happen in rural areas - the hushed voice, the conspiratorial lean-in, the shifty sideways glances that would ordinarily be reserved for drug deals outside of the 7-11. In this case, baby goats are my drug and my friend was the crafty goat pusher. I tried to play it cool as we set a time and solidified our plans to go to Sunflower Farm to meet their herd's newest members. When we arrived, the farm was quiet, unaware of the whirlwind of goat love that was about to occur. They have an open door, all hours policy so we just walked into the barn like we owned the joint. The goats, fecund and ready to burst, chewed their cud and eyed us with a weariness that all extremely pregnant ladies share. Hope, the cheerful and friendly owner of the farm, came out to greet us and offered us Elsie's kids to hold. If my friend is the street-level goat pusher, Hope is the carpine kingpin. If you have never held a kid (the four-legged kind), then you are missing out on one of the greatest joys in life. They are small and sweet-smelling and soft as can be and, by holding them and petting them, you are helping them be comfortable and friendly around their future humans. After loving on the babies and then going into the pen to love on all the mamas, we pried ourselves away. I was on a goat high for the rest of the day. Seriously, there is such a thing. The farm also makes delicious cheeses and caramels from their goats' milk. They teach cheese-making classes and they allow you to come by at all hours of the day or night to buy some of their goods. Just throw your money in the honor box.

We finally got to stop here today on our way back to VA, and we were not disappointed!!! The goats were all so super sweet and we fell in love little Hector who just wanted to be held by my husband. Hope was so sweet and we enjoyed chatting with her and meeting Lila and Max. We got some truffles and caramels to try and they are delicious!! This farm is like a slice of heaven on earth! We will definitely be back!!

Best time ever at Sunflower Farm! My family and I went for goat yoga. We are from New York and vacationing in Old Orchard Beach. I've always wanted to try goat yoga and figured there might be a place in Maine to do it. After researching online, I came across this farm and read wonderful reviews. Let me tell you, the reviews are correct! What an amazing, warm energy you get as soon as you pull in. Hope, the owner, who also instructed our yoga class was incredibly sweet - so was her daughter who showed us the baby goats after! Just an amazing experience that I highly recommend. Oh, and the cheese was phenomenal! If you're looking for a quaint farm with friendly people and good energy, stop by Sunflower Farm!

We recently attended a birthday party at the farm and all of the children got the chance to hold the baby goats. Some of the babies were 3 days old and some were a couple of weeks. There were lots of babies running around and the kids loved picking them up and snuggling with them. We have been here before for the goat cheese (which is amazing) but holding the baby goats was such a fun and unique experience!

I have been going here for... 3 years now. Hope and Chris Hall along with their daughters, have a very warm and welcoming nature. They welcome people to stop by to the 24 he cheese fridge and visit with the animals. Last year's video of the running of the kids went VIRAL and they have skyrocketed. This year they have set visiting hours to hold and socialize the kids(baby goats) and they do a great job of trying to get a goat in to everyone's arms, even us older folks, but let's be honest... What's cuter than a human kid holding a goat kid? The also have the goats of course, but also chickens, pigs (I think just one now) and the donkeys! Oh! And Moo the cat who can be seen patrolling or hanging with her goat pals. Each milking season, Farmer Hope makes cajeta (heavenly!!!!), multiple kinds of chèvre, feta and caramels. She not only stocks here 24 hr fridge, but also stocks Walnut Hill. For an up close and behind the scenes look, try signing up for a cheese making class. I did it and loved it! One friend even brought her own bacon to mix with her chèvre! The Halls are good people with an adorable farm. My husband is especially fond of their mastiff Gracie.

I've been to places that claim to be the happiest place on earth but this is the actual location! We first visited on Open Creamery Day in The fall of 2014 and loved everything we tasted and purchased. Now it is Spring 2015 and the farm is allowing visitors to cuddle with the new babies during our school vacation week. My heart is full. I saw a woman weeping with joy (this really happened) and I completely understand! I think you can taste the joy in the cheese! Treat yourself!

Amazing cheeses made by a great family!!! Love seeing all the tiny goats running around too! Love the spreadable with black pepper and olive oil and the feta is amazing! Great local business!