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Take full advantage of the premium offerings with the Colorado bed and breakfast specials at Mountain Goat Lodge!
We offer a variety of unique weekend experiences for our guests, including “goat packing,” goat husbandry, cheese-making, mystery weekends, weddings, and bed and breakfast romantic getaways.
Nearby outfitters provide options for an ecotourism vacation.
Our Lodge offers the following themed events, classes, and seminars. Prices are included on classes and seminars; call for prices on variable events. Classes and seminars have a two-person minimum, eight-person maximum, and two-week advance booking requirement. (If this does not work for your plans, please contact us to discuss customization.)
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Mystery Dinner Theatre
These hilarious events are scheduled as interest dictates, since typically 8 player/participants are required. This event is best arranged among 4 adventurous, good-humored couples that are good friends. This event includes an evening meal coordinated with the theme of the mystery. We require a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice to mail out the “invitations” with character role and costume suggestions.
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Pack Goat Training Seminar
This three-day package includes welcome cocktails upon check-in, one night’s accommodations in our comfortable guestrooms at the Lodge, breakfast on day two, followed by a ‘classroom’ training seminar before heading for the hills for hands-on pack goat hiking. The remainder of day two will be spent camping out in the mountains where all meals and equipment will be provided. Day three brings breakfast in the morning, and then hiking back to the Lodge, where you are welcome to add additional nights to this package. Call for rates.
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Cheese-Making Class
You will learn everything from how to milk a goat (although any type of milk can be used) to how to make simple cheeses quickly and economically. Depending on the time of year, we will provide you with either freshly pasteurized goat milk or locally produced pasteurized cow’s milk. You will get to eat and take home generous samples of all the cheeses you make! This four-hour class includes an overview on goat husbandry and a hands-on workshop where you will learn to make Cheve, Fresh Mozarella, Feta, Paneer, and a fabulous fool-proof method for Greek-style Yogurt. This informal workshop allows ample time to relax and chat while sampling local refreshments, homemade goat cheeses and snacks. Classes take approximately 4 hours total spread out within your overnight stay to allow cheeses to cure. $75 per person.
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Goat Husbandry Class
This class will prepare you for goat ownership.
Topics include:
» A brief history of the goat
» Goat breeds and characteristics
» Pros and cons of goat ownership
» Housing
» How to make a simple tarp shelter
» The best fencing
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» What to look for in a healthy goat, and a sick one
» Vaccines
» Wormers
» Milking
» Breeding information
» The best feed and management practices |
You will get to bottle-feed kids (this is seasonal). Most of all, you will learn enjoyment of these fascinating and entertaining creatures! $75.00 per person
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