Sleeping Beauties/Happy Trail Farm

Sleeping Beauties/Happy Trail Farm, fainting (myotonic) goats, Holly, MI, in Southeast Michigan near Detroit, welcomes visitors to its family farm. Sarah Faust-Doty has cultivated a herd focused on gentle temperaments and sound physical health through careful selection of bloodlines and routine health screenings.

Adhering to American Dairy Goat Association standards, the farm maintains extensive lineage records and a closed-herd policy to safeguard animal wellness. The goats graze on rotating grass paddocks and rest in naturally ventilated shelters, with kidding pens positioned near the farmhouse for gradual socialization. Young kids are handled daily and introduced to children and other livestock species to build confidence and ease in diverse settings.

This small-scale heritage operation supports local 4-H programs and occasional seasonal educational visits, sharing sustainable husbandry and heritage breed preservation. Visitors often remark on the calm demeanor of the goats and the farm’s focus on gentle, respectful handling.