Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary

04/05/2026

Our very talented neighbor Kristy with BeaDreamer Creations made these stickers for us.

She made one of the infamous Pearl, our runaway goat and one of an alpaca. She didn't realize that the alpaca was Goldie.

She also didn't realize when she dropped them off yesterday that we were downstairs crying our eyes out as we had just minutes before said goodbye to Goldie.

I believe everything happens for a reason. I believe the universe listens.

These will be available for purchase at the studio and once we get them added to our Etsy store.

Please like and follow her page and watch for her upcoming creative classes here in the Chippewa valley as you would be supporting a local artist and their passion.

And thank you Kristy Ec...your timing was impeccable.

04/04/2026

It is with the most profound sadness that we inform our followers that we had to help our beloved alpaca Goldie cross the rainbow bridge this morning. Thank you to Dr Meg at the Osseo Vet Clinic for the kindness and compassion she showed us during this horribly difficult time.

It’s hard to put into words what we are feeling. We knew getting into this adventure that there would be difficult times ahead, this is by far the most difficult one we have encountered.

All grief, animal and human, comes with all of the questions and criticisms. Did we try hard enough? Did we do all the right things? Could we have helped her more? And we will spend many days in that space, arriving at the same answer each time. Of course we did. But the questions will still nag.

Goldie was 15 years old, which is within the average lifespan (15-20 years) of an alpaca. We personally didn’t quite get 3 years with her but they will be years that we will look back on fondly.

About a year after we got her Goldie started exhibiting a structural issue with her neck. We are confident that it was genetic, that its progression would be out of our hands and that the best we could do was keep her comfortable. We immediately found a chiropractor who was willing to try a few different types of treatment and adjustments that helped in the short term. The condition got worse but we were able to keep her comfortable with medications and stretching. We weren’t sure we would get her through one winter, let alone two but we did. Recently she stopped trying to lift her head off the ground and began eating less and less, greatly impacting her quality of life.

This decision didn’t come lightly nor without immense pain. And maybe someday we will realize we made the best decision we could for her considering the circumstances.

Goldie was the most soulful creature we have ever encountered. It was hard not to instantly love her when she looked at you or just being in her presence. She had an easy way about her but also fiercely protected her own space and the others left her alone. However, during her treatments they would circle around her to make sure we weren’t hurting her.

I started a project many moons ago, describing what lesson each animal has taught us. These are the words I wrote about Goldie-
Your character is defined by who you are in difficult times.
It’s OK to wear your heart on your sleeve.

Showing weakness in the face of your pain is not a failure, it’s the truth.
It’s OK to participate in group events in your own way and on your own terms.
Show up. Even when it may be the last thing you really want to do.

My heart is broken for obvious reasons but please keep Kristina close and send her all the love and light you can. This was her dream. Having alpacas. And she has loved them and cared for them beyond measure. This is going to break her a million ways to Sunday.

We would also like to personally thank and share our gratitude and appreciation to our neighbors Kevin and Mary Campbell who heard these dreams and instead of laughing, asked “how can I help?” And they have helped us in ways we will never be able to repay. Preparing their pasture, building them a beautiful hay trough, countless stall clean ups, plowing paths for them in the snow and a thousand other things. Asking them to help us with this was not something they probably signed up for but thankfully were willing to do. They loved her as much as we did. Which in and of itself is a huge gift.

The pasture is going to feel empty. The remaining alpacas in her herd have to grieve her loss as well. We all have so much to process.

We know death is a part of life. We have both personally experienced it so much already. It’s why we are here and why there is a sanctuary in the first place.

We have all lost a member of our pack.
She is resting now in the best pasture of them all.
This is going to sting for quite some time. It was the honor of our lives...getting to love her.

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

Plan your visit for pure adventurous fun for adults seeking to decompress and recharge with animals and nature in a peaceful, serene setting. Join us at our Wisconsin sanctuary for a goat yoga session or an alpaca experience!

03/19/2026

CC the tortie...one of Frankie's bambinos.
Caramel Chocolate is her official name 🤦🤦

CC will officially be 6 months old Saturday.

She's neither ladylike or demure.
She's an absolute maniac.
She's a terror on 4 legs.
She likes to shred furniture and walls.
She bores quickly and pretends she's always starving.

Would be hard to imagine life without her.

03/18/2026

Snow-my-goodness, Spring is coming right?

The goats are BEYOND ready to get back to business and mostly just get animal crackers.

OPENING WEEKEND is coming, Saturday, April 11th!

The 2026 calendar is OPEN now for reserving your spot!

Birthdays!
Anniversaries!
Girls weekend!
Me time!
Team building!
Bachelor/Bachelorette Outing!

Click here:

https://hiddentimbersoulsanctuary.com/goat-yoga-sign-up

02/19/2026

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Come snow or high water (it could be either at this point honestly)

The 2026 schedule is set to open April 3rd...no fooling!

Because we want people to collect experiences instead of things and because the cost of pretty much everything is higher, we are lowering our reservation fee for the 2026 season to $40/pp. Our gift to you.

Here are just some examples of when a goat/pasture yoga experience may be beneficial:

Birthday
Anniversary
Engagement
Wedding Shower
Date night
Alone time
Girls weekend
Team Building
Just because

Will we see you here in 2026?

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And lastly
In the COMMENTS of this post, tag someone you would like to share this experience with!

Click the link below to reserve your experience NOW!

https://hiddentimbersoulsanctuary.com/goat-yoga-sign-up

02/04/2026

While we are all (furry and humans) dreaming of warmer weather and green grass (it comes eventually right?) it is looking more like we will have a delayed start to our season. We normally open the first weekend in March.

As all small businesses are right now we are hopeful for a prosperous year but remain vigilant that we do it safely for all of our guests.

We hope to be posting our schedule soon so that you can start booking your goat yoga experiences as we believe now more than ever it will be important to reconnect with nature!

We are looking forward to meeting new faces and hopefully some old ones as well!

01/16/2026

Check out the comments for part 2.
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01/15/2026

Been a minute since we've updated.

We have legit just been trying to survive. We had some snow. That thawed and became ice. We had a lot more snow. Some of that thawed and became slush which then became more ice. Then we had ice from the sky making the pile of ice more icy. Every single part of the property is an ice rink and we are expecting more snow tonight which honestly would be a blessing unless it's another 6" which it may be. Who knows. This has been the longest scariest winter of my life and we have a long way to go.

After two delivery drivers got stuck and one had to be pushed out with the help of a neighbor, beautiful orange cones now prevent entry to the sanctuary 😔😔

The critters are doing great. I can only imagine what they say as they watch the two human penguins traversing the glaciers attempting to do chores.

Beans comes in for dinner with Frankie and CC and immediately heads for the door. He has zero interest in being an inside cat. Frankie and CC have become downstairs cats, since the upstairs cats want them banished and we call their quarters the Shawshank since they have a gated door. But honestly they have extremely luxurious accommodations.

I for one cannot wait for spring!

12/24/2025

’Twas the Night at Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary

’Twas the night before Christmas at Hidden Timber Soul,
When all through the pasture, peace was the goal.

The barn doors were latched with such care and such pride,
In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would arrive.
The alpacas were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of hay bales danced through their heads.

Lacey stood watch, the guardian true,
While Olivia and Gracie hummed softly on cue.
Lola shifted once, Goldie sighed,
Five fluffy protectors on calm duty inside.

The goats in their pen were…well, mostly at rest,
Though Pearl, the boss lady, thought she knew best.
Rosie and Rita curled close in the straw,
Josephine dreamed of animal crackers without flaw.

Virginia and Matilda whispered low bleats,
While Talulah plotted a midnight escape feat.
Beans the farm cat patrolled every inch,
Sanctuary security—alert, and sharp as a cinch.

Inside by the fire, Frankie and CC lay,
Herbo the Tank hogged the couch upstairs anyway.
LK roamed in search of more snacks,
While everyone wished he’d just sit down and relax.

Kristina and Tiffany finally sat down,
Boots kicked off gently, stress set aside for now.
The Wisconsin wind howled through timber and pine,
But inside the sanctuary, all felt just fine.

When out by the barn there arose such a clatter,
They sprang from their seats to see what was the matter.
To the window they flew, hearts quick with delight,
And saw hoofprints and paw prints lit up by moonlight.

Then what to their wondering eyes should appear,
But a tractor-turned-sleigh and eight different critters of cheer.
With a driver so jolly, so grounded, so kind,
They knew in a moment—St. Nick had farm life in mind.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
Left treats for the goats (even Pearl, that old jerk).
Extra hay for the alpacas, catnip galore,
And gratitude sprinkled in the barns and on the floor.

He tipped his hat softly to Beans on patrol,
Gave Herbo a nod—respecting his role.
Then rising again into snowy moon glow,
He called out with laughter, warm and slow:

“Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary, keep doing what you do—
You shelter, you heal, you love strong and true.

To Kristina and Tiffany, hearts big and brave,
Merry Christmas to all—thanks for the lives that you save.”

And they heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight:

“Happy Christmas to all…and to all a good night.”

Merry Christmas from our Herd to yours!

Kristina and Tiffany

12/16/2025

Do you know what makes nice holiday gifts? Books.

For kids of all ages? Books

Do you know who has written two TRUE STORIES about a real life kitty and his adventures at the Sanctuary? Me.

Order from our Etsy store TODAY (you are running out of time like way running out of time) and yours truly will SIGN it and give it Beans stamp of approval and personally walk it to the mailbox myself. That's being handled with so much love it's ridiculous. Especially since we have a metric ton of snow, it's cold and slippery. I am completely risking my life to get it to you. 🤣🤣
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HiddenTimberSS

Would rather get it from the Zon? Your business. Here's the link for that. But it won't be signed!
https://a.co/d/h8oecaB

These make great holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, birthday gifts, shower gifts, or simply just because. And your purchase supports a small business and a dream!

Happy Holidays!

(Old photo of Beans, we have way more snow right now)