Elk Ravine Farm

My recent visit to elk ravine was an absolute joy, and I can’t recommend it enough for animal lovers! Our main reason for coming was the cows, and they did not disappoint. The herd was full of character those big, soulful eyes and gentle moos made for great memories. I loved learning about their daily care from the friendly staff, and getting to interact with a few was the highlight of my trip. They were so calm and curious, it felt like they were just as interested in us as we were in them That said, the horses completely stole the show as an unexpected bonus. I wasn’t planning to focus on them, but their grace and energy were captivating. They were so well cared for, and such distinct personalities! The farm itself was clean, and the staff were knowledgeable and eager to share their passion for the animals. Overall, it was a fantastic day, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit. If you’re an cow lover, this place is a must

We came up from NYC for a very fun day trip to see the farm animals. The two-hour "meet the animals" tour was both informative and very hands-on. The couple running the farm did a great job of acclimating the animals to petting and contact with visitors. We took the Metro train up from the city to Southeast, then transferred up to Wassaic. Others doing this trip should arrange a round trip taxi service from the train station to the farm well in advance.

The entire experience went above and beyond what we expected. The farm itself was absolutely beautiful, peaceful, well kept, and full of charm. I’ve never had such close interaction with so many animals in one place. The Highland cows were definitely my favorite, especially getting to brush and hug them. It was such a special moment. I had also never seen water buffalo in the U.S. before, so that was an unexpected and really cool surprise. The emus were fascinating and full of personality, I even got to brush them, which was such a unique experience. The baby goats were a joy to hold, playful and curious. And the horses were massive and beautiful, a really majestic part of the farm. A a huge shoutout to Kathy. She was amazing, so friendly, full of knowledge, and shared fun little facts throughout the tour that made everything even better. Jim runs the place like a legend. Super down to earth, knows everything about the animals, and you can tell he really loves what he does. Would absolutely recommend the tour.

It's such a beautiful farm. A unique experience. Jim and Kathy were wonderful people and were able to explain and educate us about the care of their beautiful animals. 100% recommended. You won't regret it. 🩷

My sister, her 1 year old and my 19 year old visited the farm this weekend on Saturday. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and even snapped some pics for us. The property is beautiful. Seeing so many different kinds of animals and getting to be up close was amazing! Reminded me of Catskill Game Farm a bit. Each of us had a favorite part. I loved the baby goats and my daughter loved the water buffalo. All in all, a perfect way to spend the day with family. We are all animal lovers so thoroughly enjoyed every minute and learned some things too. If you are on the fence, I would absolutely not hesitate to book a tour. Great local spot in Dutchess County - minutes outside of Village of Millbrook and approx 2 hours from NYC. Thank you to all involved for making our day so special!