Nestled perfectly between the Tug Hill Plateau and the Adirondacks Mountains, tucked within the Black River Valley you will find Hidden Pastures Dairy. This quaint little farm is run by the husband and wife team of Andrew and Blake Place. The Place family built what started out as a commercial goat dairy farm from an idle dairy farm parcel. The farm has offered everything from dairy products, to beef, to pumpkins and flowers. In 2023 the farm transitioned into making beautiful traditional and foraged wreaths sourcing items from their own farm and by supporting local evergreen farms in the area. The farm continues to support their growing family through promoting their products, agriculture education and through the simplicity of living a farm life.
First of all, goats are some of the sweetest, most curious and awesomely animated animals around. That is why we chose to raise goats. The milk itself is also an easy choice. Goat milk is 
People can make cheese, yogurt, ice cream and even soap with goat milk. We chose to craft gelato, resulting in a very mild dairy flavor. The cream that is produced in the milk stays in the milk and contributes to the delicious flavors without overpowering them. We do not add any extra cream to the gelato, like one might in ice cream, which means the overall fat content is lower than what you find in ice cream. (What this really translates to is that you can basically devour a whole pint of gelato with no regrets). The gelato is silky, creamy and absolutely delicious. Gelato is traditionally served at warmer temperatures than that of ice cream. We encourage you to leave your pint out for 15 minutes or so before scooping. (If you live in a tropical climate, we really do not know how long you should keep it out. We think it is awesome you live somewhere warm though).