Our Story

Cold Goats is a small farm nestled in the scenic Connecticut River Valley. We are a cottage industry working with and supporting other local farmers to preserve New England rural farmland and lifestyle.

Our farm was purchased in 1996 with the intention of saving the barn from collapse and the fields from
encroaching scrub growth. The plan was to create a home for our pony and raise a few chickens.

By 1998 this modest beginning had grown into the current farming operation. We added Angora goats to
keep the pony company and browse on the invasive plant growth. The beautiful mohair the goats produced was a bonus.

At first, we bought hand selected sheep fleeces from local farms to mix with our mohair. The resulting blend combines the advantages of mohair, strength, warmth, and luster, with the elasticity of wool. As demand for our products grew, we added sheep to the farm. Our focus on breeds that produce high quality fleece lead us to CVMs, an endangered heritage breed. The sheep now outnumber the goats and make up about 2/3 of our herd. At our spring/summer peak, the herd numbers around 40.

Our Story

Cold Goats is a small farm nestled in the scenic Connecticut River Valley. We are a cottage industry working with and supporting other local farmers to preserve New England rural farmland and lifestyle.

The Owners

Bob & Vivienne McGarry