Smiling babydoll sheep, mischievous dwarf goats, and heritage chickens — the hearts and hooves of Lit Lavender
Every farm has a soul, and ours has hooves, wool, and feathers. From our smiling babydoll Olde English sheep to Puzzles and Bambi (our Nigerian dwarf goats) and the whole flock of Lavender Orpingtons and heritage chickens — they're family. They greet visitors at the gate, photobomb your lavender selfies, and have a way of making even the most reserved adults break into the widest grin. Come meet the crew that makes Lit Lavender feel less like a destination and more like coming home.
Famously "smiling" babydoll Olde English sheep — possibly the cutest sheep you will ever meet, and they know it
Babydoll Olde English sheep are one of the oldest sheep breeds in the world — small, gentle, and born with a permanent grin from the natural curve of their mouths. Their faces look like fluffy teddy bears. Their personalities are calm and curious. They are, without contest, the most enthusiastically photographed animals on the farm.
They live alongside the goats and chickens in our barnyard, and they are always ready for a gentle visit — especially if you have a handful of hay and a patient smile.
Our Nigerian Dwarf goats are perpetually curious, endlessly photogenic, and absolutely determined to win your heart
Always investigating something new — whether it's your bag, your shoelaces, or whatever you happen to be holding. Puzzles approaches every visitor like a mystery waiting to be solved and will nuzzle your hand until you give in to chin scratches.
Soft-eyed and sweet-tempered, Bambi is the one children gravitate to first. Patient enough to stand still for every photo and gentle enough to win over even the most cautious visitor. The perfect first goat encounter for little ones.
Two seasoned hens who rule the roost and six fluffy new arrivals who are stealing everyone's hearts
Catherine carries herself with a quiet dignity that commands respect from every bird on the farm. She was here before Joe and Susie took over the farm and acts like she runs the place — because, honestly, she does. Visitors love her regal strut through the lavender rows.
Named for the sound she makes when she spots a visitor, Hey Hey is the farm's self-appointed welcome party. She'll follow you across the grounds, investigate your pockets, and pose for more photos than most influencers. Impossible not to love.
Our newest arrivals — six fluffy Lavender Orpington chicks who are growing fast and already stealing hearts. With their soft gray-lavender plumage, they're the perfect birds for a lavender farm. Watch them explore their surroundings with wide-eyed wonder.
Meeting the animals is one of the best parts of a visit to Lit Lavender — and it's completely free
Animal visits are always free and included with farm admission. No separate ticket needed — just walk over and say hello.
The animals are available during open hours: Fri–Sun, 10 AM – 5 PM, May through September. They love visitors as much as you'll love them.
Let the animals come to you. Move slowly, speak softly, and you'll be rewarded with nuzzles and photo ops. Supervised feeding available — ask at the Farm Shop.
We came for the lavender and stayed for the goats. Puzzles kept investigating my daughter's backpack and she hasn't stopped talking about it since.— A Lit Lavender Visitor