From Biology Student to Goat Whisperer: A West Michigan Farm Story
Aug 19, 2025
Leah Sienkowski's Dream Goats proves that following your passion can lead to extraordinary places - and adorable baby goat cuddles
What happens when a biology student falls in love with storytelling, nature, and the ancient bond between humans and animals? You get Leah Sienkowski, the visionary behind Dream Goats in Belding, Michigan - one of the remarkable entrepreneurs making West Michigan an extraordinary place to call home.
Leah didn't grow up farming, but her post-college journey led her to discover something profound: "Livestock has a really interesting, long, deep relationship with people that we've sort of lost contact with in our modern era." Her mission? Reuniting people with herd animals through unforgettable agritourism experiences.
At Dream Goats, visitors don't just observe - they become part of the herd. Spring brings six weeks of baby goat cuddles, where adorable Nubian kids might fall asleep in your lap or bounce off the walls with infectious energy. Summer transforms into magical goat hikes through lush Michigan woodlands and orchards, where 25 goats and 12 humans walk together as one unified group.
But Leah's innovation doesn't stop there. Her holiday tradition of Christmas tree recycling hikes gives families a meaningful way to extend the season while feeding hungry goats craving winter greenery. Plus, her handcrafted goat milk soaps capture the farm's seasonal magic year-round.
"You can't really think too many negative thoughts when you see Sylvie climbing a tree, picking an apple," Leah reflects, embodying the grounded joy that defines West Michigan's entrepreneurial spirit.
This is what makes West Michigan special - visionaries like Leah who blend passion, purpose, and place to create experiences that reconnect us with what matters most.
Ready to experience the magic yourself? Visit West Michigan and discover why it's the perfect place to call home.
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