The Surfing Goat Dairy offers a unique glimpse into the world of farming goats in the middle of paradise. Located in Upcountry Maui, this farm offers several tour experiences plus operates a full gift shop for your pleasure.
If you want an in-depth look into the goat farming experience, you’ll want to join the Grand Dairy Tour right out of the gates. On that 2.5-hour tour, you’ll get to spend time with the adult and baby goats plus learn all about the farmers’ approach to cheesemaking.
Craving more one-on-one time with the goats? Get in on the Evening Chore & Milking Tour as well. Although it lasts just one hour, this tour lets you milk the goats and get them settled into their beds for the night.
If you don’t have a lot of time, then the Daily Casual Tour will have to do. At just 30 minutes long, it gives you just enough time to fall in love with all the adorable goats you see and get a few pictures in for good measure.
At the end of your selected tours, opt-in for the tasting flight. During that experience, they’ll roll out all their most popular cheeses and chocolate truffles, so you can find your favorites. Then, you can take that knowledge into the gift shop and shop to your heart’s content. Without that info in mind, you’d likely find it hard to choose between their dozens of varieties of cheese and truffles alike.
No matter how you want to enjoy the farm, get ready to learn so much about their approach. The owners have a true passion for the world of goat farming and love to share it with everyone they meet. So, bring all your questions and ask them freely to fill your knowledge base with amazing goat facts.
Their most popular offerings include:
Truffles
Always made with fresh goat’s milk and decadent island flavors, the Truffles are a sure bet. Their truffles come in boxes of 6, 12, and 24, each one boasting a different collection of their most popular fillings. In the center of each rich chocolate shell, you might find Cinnamon Chipotle, Almond Ginger, Lilikoi, Toasted Coconut, Hawaiian Chili Pepper, and many other filling flavors to remember.
Strawberry Chia Quark
For a spreadable cheese that goes good on practically everything, treat yourself to their Strawberry Chia Quark. This soft cheese starts with their signature Maui Gourmet Goat Cheese Chevre. Then, they blend it up with strawberry and chia seeds to complete its bold flavor profile.
Feelin’ Good Soap Basket
Although their cheese and truffles steal the limelight, their soap is more than a little amazing as well. For a chance to sample all their best soap types, get the Feelin’ Good Soap Basket. With that, you can choose three flavors out of all their offerings, like Eucalyptus Spearmint, Coffee, and Honey Almond.
If you plan to return on a yearly basis, you’ll get to watch their goats grow and thrive. Beyond that, your visits will give you a chance to see the traits passed down through the generations. Plus, over time, you might even notice the goats take an interest in you upon arriving at the farm. Be sure to take the Evening Chore & Milking Tour at every visit to see if the owners change up their approach – or keep things the same forevermore.
Insider Tips:
-On busy days, they run out of items for the tasting flights. So, book that experience early to avoid missing out.
-If you’re not planning on joining a tour, you won’t get to see the goats. They keep them tucked away behind the gates for their safety.
-When it gets hot out, the goats are often harder to see as they go hang out in the shade. So, choose an early tour if you can.