Hike & Lunch with Llamas

The best part of this New Brunswick outing is the change of pace. At Dancing Goat Therapy Farm, you start among chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese, then walk slowly beside llamas and goats through pasture, woodland, and along the river. The farm animals are the main event, not a quick photo stop.

I like the friendly, hands-on farm time, especially the chance to feed animals and perhaps gather fresh eggs. I also like the simple lunch: a 10-inch wood-fired pizza made with farm ingredients, eaten outside in the llama pasture. The main consideration is weather. This is an outdoor visit, so a rainy or poor-weather day can mean a rescheduled booking.

Key points to know before you book

• A private two-hour farm visit: Only your group participates, giving the outing a personal, unhurried feel.
• Llama walking, not just llama photos: You take a slow walk through pastures, a woodlot, and beside the river.
• A real barnyard welcome: Chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and other birds are part of the visit.
• Pizza beside the llamas: Each person receives a 10-inch wood-fired pizza made with farm-fresh ingredients.
• Good for many ages and abilities: The walk is described as suitable for all ages and abilities.
• Plan ahead for a popular time slot: The activity is booked about 17 days ahead on average.

A gentle farm morning near Burtts Corner

Dancing Goat Therapy Farm is at 1072 Tripp Settlement Road in Burtts Corner, New Brunswick. The setting gives you something many animal encounters do not: time. You are not being rushed from one pen to the next. The visit allows you to slow down, watch the animals, and let the farm set the rhythm.

That slower pace matters. Llamas are calm animals, and the walk is designed around that calm. You may begin by thinking about taking pictures, but the steady movement through the property becomes the more memorable part. The path leads through pasture, a woodlot, and along the river, giving you changing views without turning the outing into a strenuous hike.

I would not book this if you want a fast-moving activity packed with facts and scheduled stops. I would book it if you want a quiet rural outing with animals, fresh air, and a meal at the end. The two-hour duration is long enough to feel substantial but short enough to fit into a day of exploring New Brunswick.

The activity is private, so you spend the time with your own group rather than being added to a large crowd. That is useful for families, couples, and small groups who prefer a slower conversation with the farm hosts. It also makes it easier to enjoy the animals at your own pace.

Meeting chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese

Your first contact with the farm is the barnyard. Chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and other birds welcome you before the llama walk begins. You can spend time with them, feed them, and perhaps gather fresh eggs.

This opening section gives the visit a useful sense of place. You are not simply being taken directly to the most photogenic animals. You get a glimpse of everyday farm life first. For children, this may be the most exciting part because the smaller birds are active and easy to watch up close. Adults may appreciate the practical side of the farm, including the possibility of collecting eggs.

The exact animal activity can depend on the day and the animals themselves. The wording is maybe gather fresh eggs, so treat that as a possibility rather than a guaranteed part of every visit. The same applies to feeding. The farm welcomes you to interact with the animals, but the experience is still guided by normal animal care.

Bring clothes and shoes that you do not mind wearing around a working farm. The supplied information does not specify footwear requirements, so I would choose sensible outdoor shoes and clothing suited to the forecast. This is one of those small choices that can make a country visit far more comfortable.

Walking beside llamas and goats

After the barnyard portion, you meet the llamas and goats. The walk is intentionally slow. It passes through their pastures, a woodlot, and along the river, so the attraction is not only the animals but also the quiet setting around them.

The walk is suited for all ages and abilities according to the activity details. That makes it a practical option for families and mixed-age groups, particularly when one person wants a gentle outing rather than a demanding trail. Still, the property includes outdoor areas, and the exact ground conditions can vary with weather. If someone in your group has specific mobility needs, contact the farm before booking to discuss the route.

The llamas are described as gentle, and the farm presents them as animals that can help people slow down and settle. I would keep your expectations sensible. This is not a medical treatment or a structured therapy session. It is a calm animal encounter in a rural setting, with time to observe, walk, and connect.

Keep an eye out for local wildlife as you move through the property. No particular species are promised, so the wildlife element is best viewed as an extra rather than a central feature. The main attraction remains the llama walk and the chance to spend time outdoors.

This is also the best part of the visit for photographs. The setting gives you room for pictures with the llamas instead of limiting you to a small enclosure. Selfies are encouraged by the nature of the activity, but remember that animals are not photo props. Let the host guide you on safe contact and feeding.

Pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven

After the walk, you join the llamas for lunch in their pasture. Your outdoor dining room is the farm itself, with the animals nearby and the property around you. It is a simple idea, but it gives the meal a strong connection to the place you have just explored.

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, though you should confirm any dietary needs when arranging your time because no vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergy-specific options are listed.

If the timing works out, you may take part in making the pizza. That can include tossing the dough in the open air or watching it cook in the wood-fired oven. The pizza-making part is not guaranteed, so think of it as an added opportunity rather than part of the fixed promise.

For me, the lunch is what helps this outing feel like more than a basic animal visit. The meal adds a relaxed finish and gives you time to sit still after the walk. You are not grabbing a snack from a shop and moving on. You are eating outdoors, close to the llamas, with food prepared as part of the farm setting.

The llamas are said to have good table manners. That does not mean you should feed them from your plate unless the host says it is fine. Enjoy their company, but follow the farm’s instructions around food and animal contact.

The meal can be arranged for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, depending on the date and time you select. The listed operating hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you want an early meal or a late afternoon visit, send a message when booking rather than assuming every time is available.

What the $56.20 price includes

At $56.20 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see farm animals. It is also not priced like a quick petting-zoo entry. You are paying for about two hours of private time, animal interaction, a guided walk, and a full 10-inch pizza.

The value improves if you would otherwise pay separately for a farm visit and lunch. The wood-fired pizza is part of the outing, and the private format means your group is not sharing the scheduled activity with strangers. For a family, the combination of animals and food may be easier to justify than paying for several short attractions.

The price is less compelling if you only want a quick llama photograph. In that case, much of what you are paying for is the slow walk and the outdoor meal. You should choose this because you like the whole farm visit, not because you want a five-minute animal encounter.

I also see value in the small details. Feeding birds, possibly gathering eggs, watching pizza cook, and spending time near llamas create a fuller visit than a simple viewing area. None of these moments is guaranteed in exactly the same way each time, but together they explain the price better than the headline attractions alone.

The activity is booked about 17 days ahead on average. That is a useful planning signal. If your New Brunswick schedule is fixed, do not leave this until the day before, particularly if you need a specific date or meal time.

Who will enjoy this farm outing most

This is a strong choice for families with children who like animals and for adults who want a quiet break from busy sightseeing. The mix of birds, goats, llamas, walking, and pizza gives the visit enough variety for a broad age range.

It also suits couples and small private groups. The slow pace leaves room for conversation, and the outdoor meal feels more personal than eating at a standard restaurant. If you enjoy photography, you will have several good subjects, from the birds and goats to the llamas in the pasture.

The walk is described as suitable for all ages and abilities. Service animals are allowed. Still, the activity takes place outdoors on a farm, and no detailed accessibility information is provided. If you need a specific surface, route length, or facility arrangement, ask before booking.

This is not the best pick for someone seeking a strenuous hike, a long educational farm lecture, or a large entertainment program. It is also not ideal for a weather-sensitive itinerary. The farm requires good weather, and poor conditions can lead to a new date or a full refund.

Timing, booking, and weather notes

The meeting point and end point are the same: Dancing Goat Therapy Farm, 1072 Tripp Settlement Road, Burtts Corner, NB E6L 1X8. You arrange your own arrival, since no transportation from another New Brunswick location is included in the information provided.

You receive confirmation when you book. The activity is offered in English. Since this is a private outing, your group is the only group taking part in that booking.

The cancellation terms are friendly if your plans change early. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside 24 hours are not accepted and are not refunded.

Weather deserves special attention. The farm may cancel for poor conditions, in which case you are offered another date or a full refund. If the minimum number of participants is not met, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund. Check the local start time carefully because the 24-hour cutoff uses local time.

How to make the most of the visit

Send a message when booking if you want a particular meal time, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Also mention food concerns before arrival, since the listed menu only identifies cheese, Hawaiian, and meat pizzas.

Arrive ready for an outdoor farm visit. Wear practical clothing and shoes, and check the forecast before leaving. The farm’s main appeal is being outside with animals, so comfort matters more than dressing for a polished restaurant meal.

Bring a camera, but let the animal interaction lead the day. The best pictures may come when a llama is simply standing near you rather than when you are trying to stage a perfect pose. Keep your hands and food under control around the animals, and follow the farm host’s directions.

If you are visiting with children, set expectations before arrival. They may feed birds, see fresh eggs, walk with llamas, and perhaps help with pizza, but some parts depend on the animals, timing, and farm conditions. That flexibility is normal for a working farm.

Should you book Hike & Lunch with Llamas?

Book it if you want a gentle, private farm visit with real time around animals and a memorable outdoor meal. The combination of barnyard birds, llamas, goats, a countryside walk, and wood-fired pizza gives you plenty to do without making the day feel crowded.

I would especially recommend it for families, couples, small groups, and anyone who enjoys quiet animal encounters. The $56.20 price makes the most sense when you value the private setting and the included pizza, not just the llama photographs.

Skip it if you need a fully indoor plan, a strenuous hike, or guaranteed pizza-making and egg gathering. For the right person, though, this is a pleasant way to slow down near Burtts Corner and spend two hours in the company of animals.

FAQ

Where does Hike & Lunch with Llamas take place?

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

How long does the activity last?

The visit lasts approximately two hours and ends back at the farm’s meeting point.

What food is included?

Each person receives a 10-inch wood-fired pizza made with farm-fresh ingredients. Listed choices include cheese, Hawaiian, and meat pizza.

Can I choose breakfast, lunch, or dinner?

Yes. The picnic can be arranged for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, depending on the date and time you select. You should send a message to book the preferred timing.

Is the walk suitable for all ages and abilities?

The walk is described as suitable for all ages and abilities. Service animals are allowed. The available information does not provide detailed route or surface specifications.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The activity requires good weather. If the farm cancels because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.