My sister in law stayed in the Airstream a few years back with her family. She asked me a few weeks ago if I wanted to do a New Year's Day hike with her. I agreed and had no idea it was going to be this amazing. High today was 40. With no signs of snow, but we got snow on our hike and it was epic. The quiet meditative hike with the pups and goats was exactly what we needed to start our new year on the right foot. They had hot tea and coffee along with a yummy vegetarian lentil stew following the hike. Next time I want to stay overnight. Thank you Christian, Gloria and the animals for making today so special. Love these memories I'll have for a lifetime. See y'all again soon. read more

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Gloria and Christian are super great hosts. Friendly and professional. Super speedy in responding to messages. If you need to get away from city life for a few days, come stay at one of their Airbnbs, go for a hike and hang out with the goats and dogs. read more

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Today's mid-September sunshine made for a perfect day for a drive up to Angeles Crest Creamery for a visit. We were there for one of their "open ranch days", which basically means they open up their land for visitors to just come and hang out and just be one with the animals and the terrain. They also host visitors for other activities, including hikes with the goats while they graze, but we found the open ranch day to be perfect for us, as we just wanted to see what the whole operation was all about. First off, I am not an outdoorsy person, which I know is like a crime for a Los Angeleno, but I just really have a thing for clean nails and tall shoes, okay? But I had to make an exception for this place when I read about it in the LA Times a few weeks back, because it sounded such a great thing that Gloria and Christian were doing, and I felt inspired to support their farm. Plus, goats are the cutest. So we picked up some lunch from around the Silverlake area and drove straight up. Less than an hour and a half later, we pulled up to the start of their driveway and parked alongside the highway, from which you can see their little red barn below. I missed a short walk that Gloria lead around the property, which started promptly at 11 (the open hours were 11am-2pm), so I don't have much concept of how much land the whole ranch covers, but the immediate area where all the animals reside is very manageable even if you're lazy like I am. There's the main red barn where the animals wander in and out , with a couple of stalls, one in which an adorably large pig lives. There were also turkeys hanging out here when we visited. A smaller barn to the side of this houses their retail operation. This is where we were able to pick up pint-sized jars of cajeta (slow-cooked absolutely decadent goat milk caramel), the freshest goat cheese (not barnyardy tasting at all), cooked goat meat, salsa, and fresh eggs from their chickens. The prices are pretty reasonable, and you obviously can't beat the freshness. Get here early in the day if you're interested in purchasing these products! They're small batch and they run out. I made my way over at the end of the visit, and the girls in front of me purchased the last jar of goat cheese. This was devastating, because I had just tasted the glorious sample they provided. The cajeta also ran out way before this, but I had luckily already sneakily purchased a couple of jars from their Facebook page online, as these are shelf stable and shippable. They're cheaper on the ranch though, as they're marked way up for the shipping charge online. I did, however, score a dozen of gorgeous jewel-toned eggs for about the same price I would pay at the farmers' market. In between these barns, there's a little shaded picnic table where the goats like to congregate, and this is a nice area to just sit and hang out. There are other picnic tables scattered around the property as well. Christian directed us to a particularly well-situated and shaded one about a quarter mile up a gravel path behind the barn, and this was the perfect spot for our lunch. It was so incredibly quiet and serene up there, almost shockingly so at first if you're used to city noise like we are, and such a change from where we live in downtown Pasadena. You can see that they strung up a hammock in the trees nearby, so clearly this is a favorite hangout spot, and it made us feel so welcome that they shared it with us! After we finished eating, we walked back down to join the group and spent a couple of hours just hanging out with the animals. The goats are super friendly and not aggressive in the least. I admit I was a little skittish at first, but it became immediately obvious how gentle they were, and it was fun to just pet them and watch them interact. What I really fell for though were the horses and donkey in a pen down the path, closer to the driveway entrance. The horses were friendly as well, and one with a chestnut coat was particularly gorgeous. And I made friends withe particularly outgoing and nuzzley donkey. We drove home enamored with the ranch and our perfect little half-day getaway with the animals. It really is gorgeous out there if you're a proud So Cal resident who loves our weird, deserty terrain as I am. And I can't wait to fry up my eggs for Sunday brunch tomorrow. A big thanks to Gloria and Christian for opening up their home to us and sharing what ranch living is all about. read more

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What a unique experience! Gloria opened up her ranch one late Sunday morning and invited guests to hang with her goats and to watch a coffee roasting demonstration, all for a 25 dollar admission fee. Even though the ranch is a bit of a drive from LA (approx. 1.5 hrs.), I knew I had to give this a try. In addition to her goats, I got to meet Gloria's dogs, mule, chickens and pig. They were all so sweet! I brought a bag of cut up carrots to feed the pig and mule. I was told that I would be inundated with goats if I tried to feed just one, so I played it safe. The goats wander together in a herd, and they roam freely around the ranch. It was so cool walking right alongside them as they strolled through the open land. For 10 dollars, you could purchase a pint of green coffee beans, with Gloria providing hands-on instruction on roasting the beans. I chose this option and walked away with a batch of medium roast beans that I can't wait to use for my morning coffee! Gloria says the coffee will have a chocolate-y flavor...yummmmm. Most of the guests brought a picnic lunch, and if you chose to, you could sit at the picnic tables beside the small lake and enjoy your food. It was wondrous to be surrounded by nature and animals in such a gorgeous, faraway location. You could also purchase jars of fresh caramel ($10) or yogurt ($5) made from goat's milk. I bought the caramel and can't wait to pair it with some fresh apple slices or to use a dollop atop a dish of vanilla ice cream:) This was such a special experience and I highly recommend it for anyone who loves nature, animals, and coffee:)! Thank you for your hospitality, Gloria! Note: you're not allowed to park at the ranch, so park along Big Pines Highway and walk along the long driveway until you reach the barn. Also (no duh) don't wear your best shoes! There's lotsa dust, dirt, and (ahem) goat poop scattered about! read more

A great place in the mountains to spend a Saturday petting, hugging, and kissing (if you'd like) goats of all ages. The babies are super soft and adorable. Other animals are there as well, dogs, a hog, a quail, horses, a mule. My favorite was hiking with the herd to forage. You can also participate in coffee roasting and sample their goat products (milk, chèvre). The owner is really nice and can talk goat all day long. We will be returning. Update: They sell an amazing salsa, I bought only one jar and regret I didn't get more. I recommend you try a jar... or five. read more

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Lovely place to stay and learn, the owner Gloria is super nice and educational. The airstream is nice, cozier than ordinary camping. read more

Angeles Crest Creamery - Farms Near Me - Valyermo, California

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This place is amazing! As much as I want to keep it to myself, I want them to be super successful. My friend and I stayed overnight in the Airstream for a quick girls' trip. We had a blast! Gloria, Christian, and all the animals were perfect hosts. The food was also delicious! Please write a cookbook or a blog or something! I cannot wait to visit again! read more

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We enjoyed a nice leisurely walk here this past weekend with the 120 plus goats and had so much fun. It was hilarious hearing the goats bleat to each other. We enjoyed Katie the pig and the pups as well. It's pretty warm (at least it was in June) and at elevation, so bring lots of water. The owners of the farm, Gloria and Christian, are super friendly and informative; they talked all about the farms origins, raising goats, and answered all our questions. We brought a picnic to eat (which you can enjoy on the property) but ended up going to nearby Big Rock Creek for a little more shade. They have two Airstreams and a cute little cabin as well that are available via AirBnb! We would definitely go back! read more

Truly spectacular visit. Go and support this place, hike with the goats and dogs and visit with the couple horses and pigs they have. Really nice man and his daughter helped us park and the owner was really informative and laidback. read more

Such an amazing experience! My friend and I stayed in the bambi airstream and it was perfect for two people. The goats are so friendly and jump right into your lap. We got to take the boat out onto the lake and even did some stargazing at night. The whole environment is so relaxed and you have so much freedom to do whatever you'd like. Highly recommend purchasing some eggs, goat cheese, caramel, and the goat tacos- everything was delicious! The whole weekend was so serene and we're both already planning on going back soon. read more

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Very fun place to camp that also has goats. I woke up too late to milk the goats but I look forward to doing it the next time. Only one campsite is drive up. There is a clean portapotty that is a trek from the campsites. read more

What a unique, amazing experience! We stayed a night in the tiny house cabin, and it was so cozy and beautiful. I was so impressed with the outdoor bathtub, so cute. We enjoyed the gas firepit overlooking the (frozen) lake. Gorgeous. The animals are so fun, and so incredibly well cared for. The dogs were a huge highlight for us, such huge sweethearts! The owners were knowledgeable, so willing to take the time to talk to us, and super down to earth. I have not one complaint about our stay, it was fantastic! read more

I feel bad for writing a less than perfect review, but there are a few critiques I had after our visit. It's been a while. We came to visit mid summer. For the amount we paid to stay per night, we don't feel what was provided in terms of comfort and amenities were adequate. I think we paid 200+ a night for the airstream plus fees. The AC barely worked when we really needed it, mid day was torture, outside was cooler but the flies kept biting us if we were out there. The fridge wasn't getting cold enough. The microwave took forever. Just felt like the thing didn't get enough power. Definitely no ice. If you come in the summer bring your own, and a lot of it, in a cooler. You can't number 2 in the airstream, we had to ask other guests where we go for that business because we weren't told. It was pretty far away and if you have to go at night, there are no lights. Thankfully I brought lanterns and flash lights... you're probably better off using the woods. Most Airbnbs we go to have some type of snack or breakfast food option, nothing was included here. You have to take all your trash out, and clean up after yourself, feel like the cleaning fee should be less. I think the airstream could use some hooks around to hang your belongings as well. Also hard to reach the hosts if you need anything because there's very limited to no reception. Other than that, the goats were great, and the hosts were nice when we did see them. The dogs were the best part. So I do feel bad for writing this but I just wanted to point out some things for future visitors in the summer. It was a pretty uncomfortable stay. read more

This Place is Awesome. Good People who make everything from lip balm to deodorant to having silent walking with goat walks. You can stay in the Airstreams for the weekend for a fun far enough away but not to far to drive other world. read more