{"title":"Experiences that include the Golden Retriever Experience","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have all sorts of events that include the Full Golden Retriever Experience. Some of them include pancakes, some include wine and wine tasting, some include puppies (when we have them) and some include art! So be sure and click through to see what might work for you and your schedule! We look forward to hosting you!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-retriever-experience","title":"Golden Retriever Experience®","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGolden Dog Farm and Butternut Goldens bring a whole new meaning to “Happy”! Surround yourself with a “happy” of Goldens from Butternut Goldens and Golden Dog Farm. Much like a gaggle of geese or a rhumba of snakes, a “happy” is a group of Golden Retrievers! And for a \"Happy Hour\" you can enjoy a playdate with at least 10 Golden Retrievers in the bucolic setting of Golden Dog Farm. Play ball, snap photos, and cuddle on your way to having the best afternoon of your life! Refreshments provided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you'd like to join us for lunch before the event while enjoying our magnificent new hospitality barn and expansive views of Smugglers' Notch and Mt. Mansfield, we'll serve you a boxed lunch with a delicious sandwich from a local deli, chips, cookie and a beverage (sparkling water or soft drink). Sandwich options include the classics, including a vegetarian option. We'll share specific sandwich options if you select the lunch option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: On Select Sundays we offer a Pancake Breakfast with the Golden Retrievers (you can book those through our Sunday AM Pancake Pup-up in our menu bar). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$99.95\/person and includes 6% Vermont State Sales Tax ($94.30 + $5.65 = $99.95)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$129.95\/person lunch option includes an additional 9% Vermont State Sales Tax on the lunch portion ($27.52 + $2.48 = $30.00)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePLEASE REGISTER with both your phone number and email. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**IMPORTANT DETAILS TO UNDERSTAND BEFORE BOOKING**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou are purchasing a ticket to a specific event. Like any ticketed event (ie., theater, concert, sporting event), bookings are non-refundable. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce you book it, there are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eno\u003c\/span\u003e refunds and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eno\u003c\/span\u003e rescheduling\u003c\/strong\u003e. You may transfer your booking to friends or family, but you need to let us know who will be attending in your place so that they can be checked in for the event.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Golden Retriever Experience® is a group event with limited attendance - not a private appointment. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo outside dogs are allowed to attend this experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEveryone needs a ticket to attend, there are no observers or chaperones. Children under 12 cannot be unaccompanied.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Event typically occurs once\/day at 2:00pm and runs approximately 90 minutes. Please note that Golden Dog Farm is a working farm and a private home. Kindly arrive no earlier than one hour prior to the event. We did just receive our winery license, and if you do arrive early, you'll be able to enjoy wines from Golden Dog Farm and other Vermont craft makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 15, 15);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Booking Calendar is at the bottom of this section. Click on \"Book Here!\" to check available dates and to complete your booking. If, when you select a time, it says \"No Time Slots Available,\" that means we are sold out. \u003cstrong\u003eIf we are sold out, be sure and add your name to our waitlist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also, be sure and look at some of the other Experiences for the dates you are interested in, we may be hosting something that works for you! There is a calendar below the \"Book Here!\" button that highlights all of our farm events. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 15, 15);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe currently have dates on the calendar through September 15, 2026. We will release  dates for the remainder of the year in May. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eIf you want to be notified when we release future dates, be sure and subscribe to our emails. And you will be the first to be notified as we add more dates. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Dog Farm LLC","offers":[{"title":"Golden Retriever Experience","offer_id":48296352383227,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Golden Retriever Experience with Boxed Lunch Beforehand","offer_id":48296352415995,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4888\/3451\/files\/C99G1038.jpg?v=1700100052"},{"product_id":"golden-retriever-experience-gift-package","title":"Golden Retriever Experience® or Wines and Wags 2026 Gift Certificate Package!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive the gift of Happiness. Give the gift of a visit to the Golden Retriever Experience® or Wine \u0026amp; Wags! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will mail you, or your gift recipient, an invitation to come play with a Happy of Golden Retrievers on Golden Dog Farm for one of our upcoming Experiences! And to help make the gift even more tangible, we will include one of our super soft Golden Retriever stuffed animals with a Golden Dog Farm bandana. The gift recipient will then need to coordinate with us to reserve their spot at one of the Golden Retriever Experience® or Wines \u0026amp; Wags dates that have been released. (If this is a gift, please indicate in the notes section of your order what you'd like for your gift message to be.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf one of the combinations of attendees available below does not meet your specific needs, let us know, and we can put together a custom option for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVermont State Sales Tax is included in all pricing. (e.g. Golden Retriever Experience $124.95 + $7.50 = $132.45 or Wines \u0026amp; Wags $203.90 + $15.40 = $219.30)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGift Certificates are valid thru 12\/31\/26. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe currently have dates on the calendar through the end of April 2026. We will release Summer 2026 dates in February. And dates for Fall 2026 and the remainder of the year will be released in May. You'll note that there are no experiences offered in January as we are building a new operations barn that we will be moving into in January. First dates on the calendar currently start the weekend of February 14th. If the move goes smoothly, we may add more dates earlier once we are up and running again. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause we anticipate you or your gift recipient may be attending with a friend or family, we have designed options for you. When you purchase the Experience Package, which includes the stuffed golden retriever and gift certificate, you have the option to add (an) additional person(s)\/gift certificate(s) to the order for $105.25 each for the Golden Retriever Experience or $192.80 for the Wines and Wags option.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe recipient can also use the value of the gift certificate as a credit toward other Golden Retriever events like the Pancake \u0026amp; Pups Breakfast or the Puppy Experience when they are available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne key benefit of the Gift Certificate is that \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewe will hold back 20% of the Golden Retriever Experience® spots for Gift Certificate holders to book until 2 weeks before the event. This will help ensure that Gift Certificate holders can get their desired spot in this high demand experience, Those spots are released to the general public if they have not been reserved by Gift Certificate holders two weeks prior. Of note, those Gift Certificate spots do book quickly by other Gift Certificate holders for high demand dates. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you prefer not to receive the stuffed golden retriever with the bandana but would rather donate it, please indicate this in your order notes. We have a relationship with the pediatric oncology unit at Mass General and deliver stuffed golden retrievers to the children there. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Dog Farm LLC","offers":[{"title":"Golden Retriever Experience Package (1 Person Total)","offer_id":44979595739387,"sku":"","price":132.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wines \u0026 Wags (1 Person Total)","offer_id":47653586108667,"sku":null,"price":219.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Golden Retriever Experience Package +1 Person (2 People Total)","offer_id":44979595772155,"sku":"","price":237.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wines \u0026 Wags + 1 Person (2 People Total)","offer_id":47653586141435,"sku":null,"price":412.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Golden Retriever Experience Package + 2 People (3 People Total)","offer_id":44986508640507,"sku":"","price":342.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wines \u0026 Wags +2 People (3 People Total)","offer_id":47653586174203,"sku":null,"price":604.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Golden Retriever Experience Package + 3 Persons (4 People Total)","offer_id":44986520535291,"sku":"","price":447.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wines \u0026 Wags +3 Persons (4 People Total)","offer_id":47653586206971,"sku":null,"price":797.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Golden Retriever Experience Package + 4 Persons (5 People Total)","offer_id":47749385322747,"sku":null,"price":552.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Golden Retriever Experience Package + 5 People (6 People Total)","offer_id":47749387518203,"sku":null,"price":657.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4888\/3451\/files\/C99G8528.jpg?v=1698167495"},{"product_id":"wine-and-wags","title":"Wines and Wags","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start with a walk to the beautiful Golden Dog Vineyard. We’ll discuss viticulture and grape growing in Vermont while sipping on something delicious and enjoying the early evening overlooking the vineyard. This will be followed by our regular Golden Retriever Experience with the famous Butternut Goldens. After our play date comes to an end, we will sit down to an educational tasting of wines (from Vermont and beyond!) and discuss grape growing and wine making in a Northern Climate. Join us for this rare opportunity to taste wine, walk through the one of the most stunning properties in the Green Mountains, AND play with a Happy of Golden Retrievers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wine tasting is only available to adults 21 years of age and older. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Event begins at 5:30pm and ends at approximately 7:30pm. Please note that Golden Dog Farm is a working farm and private home. Kindly arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e You are purchasing a ticket to an event (similar to a concert or sporting event). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce you book it, there are no refunds and no rescheduling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you want to transfer your booking to friends or family, you may do so, but you need to let us know who will be attending in your place so that they can be checked in for the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe price of $187.50 per person includes wine for the tasting, but we do have an option for $157.50 for those that don't drink alcohol but would still like to participate. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelow the \"Book Here!\" button is a Farm Calendar that shows everything going on on the farm should you want to add any additional Experiences!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Dog Farm LLC","offers":[{"title":"Wines and Wags (with wine)","offer_id":48773816615163,"sku":null,"price":187.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wines and Wags (with non-alcoholic beverages)","offer_id":48773816647931,"sku":null,"price":157.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4888\/3451\/files\/C99G8563_b463204c-edff-4212-82d0-4b761c86d714.jpg?v=1753286770"},{"product_id":"private-wines-and-wags-event-for-up-to-24-people","title":"Private Wines and Wags Event (for up to 30 people)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou want the dogs and the wine! And you want it private! You got it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start with a walk to the beautiful Golden Dog Vineyard with Farmer Doug, the founder of Golden Dog Farm. We’ll discuss viticulture and grape growing in Vermont while sipping on something delicious and enjoying the early evening overlooking our vineyard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis will be followed by our regular Golden Retriever Experience with the famous Butternut Goldens. After our play date comes to an end, we will sit down to an educational tasting of wines (from Vermont and beyond!) and discuss grape growing and wine making in a Northern Climate. Join us for this rare opportunity to taste wine, walk through the one of the most stunning properties in the Green Mountains, AND play with a Happy of Golden Retrievers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wine tasting is only available to adults 21 years of age and older. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Event typically begins at 5:30P and ends at approximately 7:30P. Please note that Golden Dog Farm is a working farm and private home. Kindly arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf there's a date that is not on the calendar that you are interested in, please email us at goldendogfarmer@gmail.com. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: No Refunds or Rescheduling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once you've booked a date for a private event and we've removed that date from our booking calendar, there are no refunds and\/or rescheduling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Dog Farm LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000368480507,"sku":"","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4888\/3451\/files\/BB3I4257.jpg?v=1741730986"},{"product_id":"private-golden-retriever-experience-for-up-to-40-people","title":"Private Golden Retriever Experience (for up to 40 people)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGolden Dog Farm and Butternut Goldens bring a whole new meaning to “Happy”! Surround yourself with a “happy” of Goldens from Butternut Goldens and Golden Dog Farm. Much like a gaggle of geese or a rhumba of snakes, a “happy” is a group of Golden Retrievers! And for a \"Happy Hour\" you can enjoy a playdate with at least 10 Golden Retrievers in the bucolic setting of Golden Dog Farm. Play ball, snap photos, and cuddle on your way to having the best afternoon of your life! Refreshments provided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFantastic idea for bachelor\/bachelorette parties, family reunions, corporate groups, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf there's a day that you are interested in that is not on the calendar, email us at goldendogfarmer@gmail.com with your request. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**IMPORTANT DETAILS TO UNDERSTAND BEFORE BOOKING**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo outside dogs are allowed to attend this experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Event runs approximately 90 minutes. Please note that Golden Dog Farm is a working farm and a private home. Kindly arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Refunds or Rescheduling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once you've booked a date for a private event and we've removed that date from our booking calendar, there are no refunds and\/or rescheduling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-product-reviews\" data-id=\"8174905000187\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spr-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spr-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Golden Dog Farm LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000383553787,"sku":"","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4888\/3451\/files\/C99G0223-3.jpg?v=1741801558"},{"product_id":"sunday-morning-panckage-pup-ups","title":"Sunday Morning Pancake Pup-Ups","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOn select Sunday mornings, you can join the adult Butternut Goldens of the World-Famous Golden Retriever Experience for a pancake breakfast pop-up at Golden Dog Farm! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThe morning starts with a truly golden breakfast experience - you'll \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003esit back while we stack up delicious pancakes topped with the rich flavor of the world's best maple syrup* - Golden Dog Farm's Wood-Fired, Organic Maple Syrup. Your pancakes will be accompanied by lots of toppings, slices of bacon, and your favorite breakfast beverages. And while your fluffy pancakes soak up the syrup, you'll be soaking up the views from one of Vermont’s most scenic farms, including a stunning view of Mount Mansfield. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eOnce your stomachs are full, get ready to have your hearts filled too. At 12N we will greet the arrival of the Butternut Goldens for a full Golden Retriever Experience. The Butternuts will hang out at the end of the experience for a bit so that you can capture more pics and cuddles – whatever you desire!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eBreakfast beverages (coffee, orange juice, and milk) will be included, and there will be a cash bar featuring mimosas, maple-themed cocktails and wine from the Golden Dog Farm\/Stella 14 Collaboration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCost is $138.95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\/person ($129.95 + 9.00 Sales Tax)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e* Not just hyperbole, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Food and Beverages News Maple Syrup Producers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/top-10-maple-syrup-market-companies-world-0ns9c\/?trackingId=Jtuqn9P5S2%2BN2WR20Be%2Fkg%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFood and Beverages News\u003c\/a\u003e put Golden Dog Farm at the top of their list of the World's Top Maple Syrup Producers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**IMPORTANT DETAILS TO UNDERSTAND BEFORE BOOKING**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou are purchasing a ticket to a specific event. Like any ticketed event (ie., theater, concert, sporting event), bookings are non-refundable. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce you book it, there are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eno\u003c\/span\u003e refunds and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eno\u003c\/span\u003e rescheduling\u003c\/strong\u003e. You may transfer your booking to friends or family, but you need to let us know who will be attending in your place so that they can be checked in for the event.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunday Morning Pancake Pup-Ups is a group event with limited attendance - not a private appointment. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo outside dogs are allowed to attend this experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Event occurs on select Sundays at 11A and will run approximately 2 hours. Please note that Golden Dog Farm is a working farm and a private home. Kindly arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 15, 15);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Booking Calendar is at the bottom of this section. Click on \"Book Here!\" to check available dates and to complete your booking. If, when you select a time, it says \"No Time Slots Available,\" that means we are sold out. If we are sold out, be sure and add your name to the waitlist. Separately, below the \"Book Here!\" button  you get a glance at our overall calendar that includes other events on the Farm! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Dog Farm LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181585285371,"sku":"","price":138.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4888\/3451\/files\/BB3I4428c.jpg?v=1747955584"},{"product_id":"when-art-imitates-life","title":"Brushstrokes of Happiness:  A Golden Retriever Focused Painting Retreat 8\/25-8\/27","description":"\u003ch4 align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16.0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Three-Day Workshop with Award-Winning Artist James Swanson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16.0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAugust 25 - 27, 2026\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAt Golden Dog Farm, we’ve always believed that happiness is golden — and what could be happier than a pond full of splashing Golden Retrievers? When we discovered James Swanson’s breathtaking oil paintings of Goldens in water, we knew we had to invite him here to let art imitate our “happy’s” life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJoin us for three unforgettable days painting, playing, and finding your own version of golden happiness — right at the source. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMeet Your Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJames Swanson is an award-winning artist celebrated for his extraordinary ability to capture the joy, motion, and spirit of Golden Retrievers in water. At Golden Dog Farm, he’ll be right at home — and so will you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYour Three Days at the Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis isn’t just a painting workshop. It’s a full immersion in everything Golden Dog Farm has to offer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAlongside daily instruction from James, your days will be filled by the world-famous Golden Retriever Experience, a Bee Experience, a Farm Tour (including how maple syrup is made), and of course, a Wine Tasting. Our resident Goldens — a genuinely happy bunch — will serve as your live models, whether they’re leaping into the pond, wrestling in the grass, or basking in the afternoon sun. And of course, the full happy of Butternut Goldens will be here to model during the Golden Retriever Experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBecause working with live dogs means embracing a little beautiful chaos, quick sketches are highly encouraged. Gouache is ideal for fast, energetic studies, and supplies will be on hand for everyone to try. You’ll also spend time collecting reference photographs — especially at the pond, where the dogs love to swim — building a rich library of material to fuel paintings both during the workshop and long after you’ve gone home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA more detailed itinerary will be sent to you after booking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Studio Space \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Ira Allen barn (c. 1770) at Golden Dog Farm will serve as your primary workspace — a fitting spot to paint the adorable pups who give this stunning location its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease bring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eA plein air easel (lightweight recommended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBrushes and canvases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eYour preferred oil painting supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOils and gouache will be available at the farm, but as this is our very first art workshop, participants are responsible for bringing their own core materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLodging \u0026amp; Meals \u0026amp; Transportation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAttendees are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations, and we recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingridgeresort.com\/?gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=290436290\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD-ohLZiEouryn-boA--bFi0ifE3L\u0026amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI15HVosbMkwMVUEL_AR28hgTiEAAYASAAEgL-hPD_BwE\" title=\"Sterling Ridge Resort\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSterling Ridge Cabin Resort\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a short drive from the farm. A light breakfast and box lunch will be provided each day at Golden Dog Farm and refreshments will be available throughout. Dinners are on your own — there are great options nearby in Jeffersonville and in Stowe – about a 20-minute drive away. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eReservations \u0026amp; Cancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpace is limited to 12 participants. (If you'd like to bring a plus one that won't be painting but would like to join us for the farm activities and lunches, we have that option as well.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour plus one will be able to participate in the Golden Retriever Experience, the Bee Experience, the Farm Tour, and the Wine Tasting - as well as enjoy the light breakfast and boxed lunches. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003e50% non-refundable deposit\u003c\/b\u003e is required to reserve your space, with full payment due \u003cb\u003e60 days before (7\/1\/26)\u003c\/b\u003e the workshop begins. To make the 50% deposit payment, please give us a call at 513-808-6597. You can also make your payment in full now, but 50% of it will be refundable if your plans change. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA few important notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWe will monitor attendance and confirm whether the workshop will run at least 30 days prior to the start date — please plan your travel accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 20.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eIn the unlikely event of cancellation due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, Golden Dog Farm will issue a full 100% refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-top: solid #C9A84C 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #C9A84C .75pt; padding: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8.0pt; text-align: center; border: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #C9A84C .75pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eHappiness is golden. Come paint it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Golden Dog Farm LLC","offers":[{"title":"Brushstrokes of Happiness Workshop","offer_id":48745993863419,"sku":null,"price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brushstrokes of Happiness Workshop Plus One (includes a second reservation for a non-painting participant)","offer_id":48745993896187,"sku":null,"price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4888\/3451\/files\/untitled-1-476.jpg?v=1775052859"},{"product_id":"a-happy-in-motion-august-28-3p-5p","title":"A Happy In Motion Aug. 28","description":"\u003cp class=\"s3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA Happy in Motion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s5\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eExtended Golden Retriever Experience with Artist James Swanson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s5\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFriday, August 28, 2026  |  3:00 – 5:00 PM  |  $129.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eAt Golden Dog Farm, happiness is golden — and on this special Friday afternoon, you’ll get to watch it come to life on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eJoin us for an extended two-hour Golden Retriever Experience, featuring a live painting demonstration by award-winning artist James Swanson. As Uncle Lenny and a full \"happy\" of Butternut Goldens splash, play, and do what they do best, James will be painting right alongside you — capturing the joy, motion, and spirit of the moment in real time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to witness a masterful artist at work in the very setting that inspires him. Watch how he reads the light, responds to the dogs, and transforms a fleeting moment of golden happiness into something that lasts forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eNo painting experience required — just a love of dogs, art, and a golden good time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003eThis experience immediately precedes the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"James Swanson's Artist's Reception\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/golden-dog-farm-vermont\/products\/9282013528315\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJames Swanson Artist’s Reception\u003c\/a\u003e from 5:30–8 PM (Free and open to the public!). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s11\"\u003eStay for the evening!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"s14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003eHappiness is golden. Come watch it happen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Dog Farm LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48607161254139,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4888\/3451\/files\/BB3I5376.jpg?v=1775052859"}],"url":"https:\/\/goldendogfarm.com\/collections\/experiences-that-include-the-golden-retriever-experience\/pancakes.oembed","provider":"Golden Dog Farm LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}