Thinking about goats? Let’s get you started!
Dreaming of fresh goat milk, cozy goat fiber, or just the joy of having quirky, loveable goats in your life? This interactive workshop will help you understand the essentials of your goat journey.
This is a Brain-Raising workshop, a facilitated group discussion with neighbors with deep lived experience at each table to lead ths conversation.. We’ll use our Goat Companion app to provide and authoritative backdrop to the event. Super fun, social, engaging learning experience. Pot luck as well!
When: We’ll schedule this workshop again when we get at least 10 pre-registrants.
Where: Bend/Redmond
Ticket Price: Contribute What You Can
Get First in Line! Pre-Register!
Pre-registration is free; we only charge your credit card when we’re ready to schedule (and you say ok). When 10 people pre-register, we’ll set up the next workshop!
The Details
Goat Goals
Not all goats are created equal! Whether you’re looking for milk, fiber, meat, or a pet, we’ll help you define your purpose and choose the right breed to match.
Goat Journey 101
Which breed is best for you? How many? What about fencing in these clever buddies? Expert advice and more!
Interactive Plan
Using a custom AI planning tool, you’ll assess your readiness, map out key requirements (time, cost, infrastructure), and leave with a personalized goat-keeping plan in hand.
Brain-raising Workshop
Join our Local Guest Stars at this Workshop
Brain-Raising workshops are community-led workshops. We find local people with tons of lived experience share what they know with their neighbors. It’s a fun, social, learning experience. We provide an expert Guide App to give an authoritative backdrop to the conversation. Our Guides only use content from colleges, research centers, government agencies, and non-profits. You’ll meet new friends, and learn from your neighbors, and be able to share what you know too. Super fun!
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Save 20% On This Workshop!
Join School of Ranch and get 20% off all workshops for a year. Your membership helps us cover our costs. Being non-profit doesn’t mean you can lose money! We need your support and nothing shows support as much as a membership.
frequently asked questions
What should I wear?
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty—you’ll be around live goats, hopefully!
What should I bring?
- A mobile phone with a data plan for the AI planning tool
- A notebook (optional) for extra notes.
- Something to contribute to the potluck and your own mess kit!
Can kids attend?
This workshop is designed for adults and older teens, but younger children may attend with supervision. Everyone must have their own ticket!
Will there be a potluck?
Yes! Nothing makes you hungry like planning your goat journey. We’ll bring the main protein, you bring your mess kit and something to share with your neighbors!
Will there be live goats?
We’ll try! 🙂
What is School of Ranch?
School of Ranch is a Central Oregon based 501c3 nonprofit. We hire experienced locals to teach practical and artisan skills, live and in person. Beyond teaching skills and helping grow our workshop leader’s businesses, we create common ground for neighbors. School of Ranch brings together people regardless of politics, age, background or beliefs.