"High on a hill lived a lonely goatherd. Lay-ee ode lay-ee ode lay-hee hoo ….”

Ever thought about being a goatherd?  Or, at least just to see what it’s all about?

Surfing Goat Dairy (on Maui) is offering the Grand Dairy Tour – which includes a two-hour hands on visit and tasting experience that is fun for the entire family.

Be a goat herder and lead a herd from the pasture to the dairy, feed them, you can even try to milk a goat, play with goat kids, learn about the process of cheese making (our cheese masters even know the answer to the age-old question of where the holes in cheese come from), and finally the grand cheese experience, dig into over 20 of the many different varieties of our Maui Gourmet Goat Cheeses served with crackers, olives, pickles, grapes and nuts.

$25.00 per person.. includes a soft drink and the cheese tasting.

When: May 1, 15, & 29; June 12 & 26; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21
Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM

For more information or reservations, www.surfinggoatdairy.com, (808) 878-2870.

Surfing Goat Dairies - Grand Dairy Tours

Located on the slopes of Haleakalā in Kula, Maui, Surfing Goat Dairies is one of two goat dairires in Hawaii. It’s a fun place to visit anytime but they are offering ‘Grand Dairy Tours’ on March 6 and March 20, 2010.

The tour includes a two-hour hands on visit and tasting experience you will love. Surfing Goat Dairies encourages families, friends, neighbors and colleagues to come on down.

• Be a goat herder and lead a herd from the pasture to the dairy.

• Feed the goats,

• Try milking a goat.

• Kids can play with goat kids.

• Learn about the process of cheese making

• And … last but not least, enjoy the grand cheese experience … dig into over 20 of the many different varieties of Maui Gourmet Goat Cheeses served with crackers, olives, pickles, grapes and nuts.

Make your reservation early as these tours sell out quickly!

$25.00 per person ... includes a soft drink and the cheese tasting

Time: 9:00am

Location: 3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula, Maui

For more information, visit: http://www.surfinggoatdairy.com/about.html

Photo:  Surfing Goat Dairies