Four Diamonds Ranch’s original milkhouse is transformed into a farm store where you can procure farm fresh and hand-crafted goods. Photo: Provided.

Shop the Four Diamonds Ranch store on the Alleghenies Marketplace

One of the most appealing things about the Alleghenies region is its natural beauty–the rolling, tree-covered mountains and wide-open farmland are a draw for tourists and one of the reasons residents choose to make the area their home. Four Diamonds Ranch in Huntingdon County allows guests to do more than just enjoy the view,  offering an interactive experience with farm life built around the appeal of its most popular residents: dwarf goats.

In addition to providing entertainment,  the goats  supply their milk, the main ingredient in the farm’s bath and body products. “Our farm store houses hand-crafted soaps, lotions and sugar scrubs. The rich and creamy soaps are made with goat milk. Most of which is provided by our Alpine goat, Loretta.”

Dickson says she had help from key resources to get started: “The Huntingdon County Visitors’ Bureau was instrumental in helping us get off the ground. In 2021, they launched ‘Farm Tour Friday.’ And we were a part of that,” Dickson says. “And Christa McGeary (Huntingdon County Startup Alleghenies Coach) is such a wonderful person. She helped us make connections with people to rebuild and manage our website. She has been such an encouragement to me, and we have grown leaps and bounds with her help.”

Read more about Four Diamonds Ranch here.

These playful goats are snuggling in for a rest but will provide plenty of entertainment when you visit. Photo: Provided.

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