2024 Events
HOOF IT + SIP IT
Wine Tasting + Goat Trek
$76/pp
(Private events are available.
Please call for details and availability.) 563.663.6944
11:30 am-1:30 pm
May: 26
June: 16
July: 7 & 21
August: 4 & 18
September: 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
October: 6, 13, 20, & 27
November: 3 & 10 (weather permitting)
Join us for a goat trek paired with a wine tasting at Hoof It in Galena County. Stroll through the forest with a glass of wine and a goat by your side! Enjoy a sampling of 6-1 oz tastings from a local vineyard and winery, Fergedaboudit. Wines will be paired with cheeses. Must be 21 to attend, no exceptions.
A Galena Country Forever Original Experience
In the event of inclement weather, refunds will be issued. There is a 10-person minimum to hold the event.
HOOF’N + GROOVE’N
Live Music + Bonfire + Goat Trek
$65/adult, $32/child (3-10)
(Private events are available.
Please call for details and availability.) 563.663.6944
6-9 pm
May: 25
June: 15 & 29
July: 6 & 20
August: 10 & 24
September: 7, 14, & 28
October: 5, 12, 19, & 26
November: 2 & 9 (weather permitting)
Star-filled skies, a roaring bonfire, gooey s’mores, live music, and goats! Life is good! Join us on an evening trek as the sun sets and the light fades from the forest. Return from the trek to a roaring bonfire, s’more baskets, and live music. Book now to ensure you are part of this experience. Space is limited.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs (picnic tables provided) to stretch out under the stars and enjoy the music. BYOB, snacks, or order pizza delivery from Cannova’s or take out from your favorite location.
A Galena Country Forever Original Experience
In the event of inclement weather, refunds will be issued.
FORAGING HIKE
Edibles, Medicinals + Goats
$48/person
(Private events are available.
Please call for details and availability.) 563.663.6944
10:30 am-12:30 pm
May: 23
June: 13
July: 18
August: 29
September: 19
October: 17
A perfect group experience!
2-hour duration
Forage alongside the goats as we wander the forest and learn about the wild edibles and non-edibles.
From mushrooms to medicinal plants to building a salad and topping it with berries and nuts. Explore the wonders of the forest on this 2-hour journey.
*No picking/eating allowed. This is an informative experience. Photos and collaboration are encouraged.
In the event of inclement weather, refunds will be issued. There is a 10-person minimum to hold the event.
THE MILL, THE MAKER + THE GOAT CAPER
Timber, Spoons + Goats
$90/adults, $75/children 8-12
(Private events are available.
Please call for details and availability.) 563.663.6944
A perfect group experience!
3-hour duration
The Mill, The Maker, and the Goat Caper™ experience guides guests through the process of raising trees, land conservation and management, harvesting lumber, green woodworking and carving, and goat hiking.
A fourth-generation family parcel of land, nestled among the hills of Galena, IL, sets the stage for this one-of-a-kind experience. This unique combination of trees, spoons, and goats shows how this symbiotic relationship started and is growing into one of Galena’s finest attractions.
John, the family patriarch, and the land and sawmill owner (The Mill) tells the story and vision of his parents as it pertains to the land. He continues with a tale of love, for trees, land, and family and ends with a desire to pass it on to future generations.
Paul, owner of Galena Spoon Co., and the spoon carver (The Maker), then demonstrates the Traditional American Craft of Green Woodworking. From selecting the raw materials to different carving methods, axe, and knife techniques, to finishes and the care of the final product.
Rounding off the experience is a goat hike led by three generations of the landowner’s family. Explore the forest and prairies while the goats wander by your side and learn how they play an integral role in the present and future of the land.