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Sweet Dreams Acres

Sweet Dreams Acres

ADGA-REGISTERED NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS

CLEAN HERD TESTED - NEGATIVE FOR CAE, CL & JOHNE'S

MINIATURE DONKEYS & MINIATURE HORSES

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Nestled in Pottersville, New Jersey, our farm focuses on raising healthy ADGA Nigerian Dwarfgoats, Miniature Donkeys & Horses.

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And just like that, our first miniature horse foal has left the nest. 🤍

Maverick was a personal favorite around here — and definitely a fan favorite, too. From the very beginning, he had the sweetest, kindest personality and absolutely loved people. And kisses. Lots and lots of kisses. 💋

He also never turned down a Unicorn Social. 🦄 Despite technically being a colt, Maverick was perfectly comfortable being glittered, decorated, and transformed into a unicorn whenever the occasion called for it. 😂 He met so many families during his time here and somehow seemed to know that being loved on was part of his job.

Watching him grow was pretty incredible. He started out as this fluffy, slightly awkward little guy, and somewhere along the way he turned into an incredibly striking, handsome young colt. We’re not sure we even saw that transformation coming.

But as handsome as he became, the very best thing about Maverick was always his personality. He is just genuinely kind. 🤍

Today, Maverick left Sweet Dreams Acres with his mom, Misty, and headed to an absolutely beautiful facility with a wonderful, kind, loving, and experienced family. Knowing exactly where our animals are going and who will be loving them makes these goodbyes so much easier — and we truly could not have asked for a better home for these two.

We will miss this sweet boy very much, but we could not be more excited for the life ahead of him.

Go live your very best life with the very best family, Maverick. 🤍✨ And please never stop being willing to wear a unicorn horn. 🦄💕

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniatureHorse #MiniHorse #HorseReels #FarmLife

And just like that, our first miniature horse foal has left the nest. 🤍

Maverick was a personal favorite around here — and definitely a fan favorite, too. From the very beginning, he had the sweetest, kindest personality and absolutely loved people. And kisses. Lots and lots of kisses. 💋

He also never turned down a Unicorn Social. 🦄 Despite technically being a colt, Maverick was perfectly comfortable being glittered, decorated, and transformed into a unicorn whenever the occasion called for it. 😂 He met so many families during his time here and somehow seemed to know that being loved on was part of his job.

Watching him grow was pretty incredible. He started out as this fluffy, slightly awkward little guy, and somewhere along the way he turned into an incredibly striking, handsome young colt. We’re not sure we even saw that transformation coming.

But as handsome as he became, the very best thing about Maverick was always his personality. He is just genuinely kind. 🤍

Today, Maverick left Sweet Dreams Acres with his mom, Misty, and headed to an absolutely beautiful facility with a wonderful, kind, loving, and experienced family. Knowing exactly where our animals are going and who will be loving them makes these goodbyes so much easier — and we truly could not have asked for a better home for these two.

We will miss this sweet boy very much, but we could not be more excited for the life ahead of him.

Go live your very best life with the very best family, Maverick. 🤍✨ And please never stop being willing to wear a unicorn horn. 🦄💕

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniatureHorse #MiniHorse #HorseReels #FarmLife

🦄💕 FINALLY introducing Baby Willow! 💕🦄

We’re a little late getting this posted… but in our defense, we’ve been a little distracted by this face. 🥹

These photos were actually taken the morning after Willow was born, when we briefly borrowed her from Mama Ruby for her first little newborn checkup. 🩺🤍

Willow arrived at 10:55 PM on August 29th and is quite literally the spitting image of her dad, Ben — right down to his signature eyeliner! Last year, our beautiful redhead Ruby also gave us a spotted baby, but Willow’s coloring and markings make her look like Dad hit copy + paste. 😂

At her first weigh-in, she came in right around 20–20.2 pounds and measured just over 20 inches tall — almost exactly the same newborn stats as Baby Meadow, born just 10 days before her! 🤯💕

We weighed her, measured her, did her newborn health check and gave her umbilical cord another round of disinfectant. And since she was already away from Mama for approximately five minutes… well… you know how Grandma says what happens at Grandma’s house stays at Grandma’s house? 🤫

Apparently, what happens at the Sweet Dreams Acres weigh station stays at the weigh station. 🦄🪽😂

Then it was straight back to Mama Ruby. 🤍

Willow will be MDR registered, and we expect this tiny girl to stay micro. We have a feeling Willow and Meadow are going to be the very best of friends, and we cannot wait to watch these two grow up together. 💕

And YES — Baby Willow will be making appearances at some of our upcoming socials! 🥹🦄 Another very good reason to come visit us soon. 🎟️✨

#MiniDonkey #BabyDonkey #MiniatureDonkey #ExploreHunterdonNJ #SweetDreamsAcres

🦄💕 FINALLY introducing Baby Willow! 💕🦄

We’re a little late getting this posted… but in our defense, we’ve been a little distracted by this face. 🥹

These photos were actually taken the morning after Willow was born, when we briefly borrowed her from Mama Ruby for her first little newborn checkup. 🩺🤍

Willow arrived at 10:55 PM on August 29th and is quite literally the spitting image of her dad, Ben — right down to his signature eyeliner! Last year, our beautiful redhead Ruby also gave us a spotted baby, but Willow’s coloring and markings make her look like Dad hit copy + paste. 😂

At her first weigh-in, she came in right around 20–20.2 pounds and measured just over 20 inches tall — almost exactly the same newborn stats as Baby Meadow, born just 10 days before her! 🤯💕

We weighed her, measured her, did her newborn health check and gave her umbilical cord another round of disinfectant. And since she was already away from Mama for approximately five minutes… well… you know how Grandma says what happens at Grandma’s house stays at Grandma’s house? 🤫

Apparently, what happens at the Sweet Dreams Acres weigh station stays at the weigh station. 🦄🪽😂

Then it was straight back to Mama Ruby. 🤍

Willow will be MDR registered, and we expect this tiny girl to stay micro. We have a feeling Willow and Meadow are going to be the very best of friends, and we cannot wait to watch these two grow up together. 💕

And YES — Baby Willow will be making appearances at some of our upcoming socials! 🥹🦄 Another very good reason to come visit us soon. 🎟️✨

#MiniDonkey #BabyDonkey #MiniatureDonkey #ExploreHunterdonNJ #SweetDreamsAcres

Has anyone ever heard of “foal stealing”? 😳

Baby Meadow met some more of the herd today and, as expected, everyone was curious. Baby Simon was especially fascinated with the new little girl.

Then Fluttershy came over.

Fluttershy is pregnant herself and due around the end of September. But when she met Meadow, she wasn’t just curious. She quickly began behaving as though Meadow were her own baby—staying close to her, becoming extremely protective and actually driving Raisin, Meadow’s real mom, away.

We separated them right away for everyone’s safety… and then, of course, I had to dig into what exactly we had just witnessed.

Turns out there’s actually a name for it: “foal stealing,” or misdirected maternal behavior. It’s a rare but recognized behavior in equids in which a pregnant or recently foaled female may attempt to claim another mother’s foal. It’s most often described in females approaching foaling, although it doesn’t necessarily mean labor is imminent.

Fluttershy isn’t showing the usual physical signs that she’s ready to foal just yet, but after today, we’ll definitely be keeping an extra-close eye on our very pregnant girl. 👀

And don’t worry—Meadow is safely back with Raisin, where she belongs. ❤️

We couldn’t resist using “I Will Always Love You” for this one. With so many people remembering Dolly Parton right now, it felt like the perfect soundtrack for our very devoted would-be donkey mama. 🤍

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniDonkeys #DollyParton #DonkeyFoal #FarmLife

Has anyone ever heard of “foal stealing”? 😳

Baby Meadow met some more of the herd today and, as expected, everyone was curious. Baby Simon was especially fascinated with the new little girl.

Then Fluttershy came over.

Fluttershy is pregnant herself and due around the end of September. But when she met Meadow, she wasn’t just curious. She quickly began behaving as though Meadow were her own baby—staying close to her, becoming extremely protective and actually driving Raisin, Meadow’s real mom, away.

We separated them right away for everyone’s safety… and then, of course, I had to dig into what exactly we had just witnessed.

Turns out there’s actually a name for it: “foal stealing,” or misdirected maternal behavior. It’s a rare but recognized behavior in equids in which a pregnant or recently foaled female may attempt to claim another mother’s foal. It’s most often described in females approaching foaling, although it doesn’t necessarily mean labor is imminent.

Fluttershy isn’t showing the usual physical signs that she’s ready to foal just yet, but after today, we’ll definitely be keeping an extra-close eye on our very pregnant girl. 👀

And don’t worry—Meadow is safely back with Raisin, where she belongs. ❤️

We couldn’t resist using “I Will Always Love You” for this one. With so many people remembering Dolly Parton right now, it felt like the perfect soundtrack for our very devoted would-be donkey mama. 🤍

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniDonkeys #DollyParton #DonkeyFoal #FarmLife

Ruby watch is officially ON. 👀🫏❤️

Our tiny 30-inch redhead is looking very close, and we think Ruby & Ben’s baby could be making an appearance within the next 24 hours! So now comes the important question…

🎀 Little JENNY (female)
💙 Little JACK (male)

What’s your guess?? Drop it in the comments! 👇 And tag someone who needs to get in on the baby watch with us.

With both Ruby and Ben measuring just 30”, we absolutely cannot wait to see what this little one looks like — or just how tiny he or she might be. ❤️

Stay tuned… baby announcement hopefully coming VERY soon! 🫏✨

#MiniDonkey #BabyDonkey #DonkeyFoal #SweetDreamsAcres

Ruby watch is officially ON. 👀🫏❤️

Our tiny 30-inch redhead is looking very close, and we think Ruby & Ben’s baby could be making an appearance within the next 24 hours! So now comes the important question…

🎀 Little JENNY (female)
💙 Little JACK (male)

What’s your guess?? Drop it in the comments! 👇 And tag someone who needs to get in on the baby watch with us.

With both Ruby and Ben measuring just 30”, we absolutely cannot wait to see what this little one looks like — or just how tiny he or she might be. ❤️

Stay tuned… baby announcement hopefully coming VERY soon! 🫏✨

#MiniDonkey #BabyDonkey #DonkeyFoal #SweetDreamsAcres

Baby Meadow made her pasture debut yesterday, with Mama Raisin right by her side. 🤍

Golden hour, tiny hooves, and a whole lot of exploring for one very little girl. There’s something pretty special about watching them experience the farm for the very first time. ✨

Safe to say, Meadow is settling into life at Sweet Dreams Acres beautifully. 🫏🤍

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniDonkey #BabyDonkey #MiniatureDonkey #FarmLife

Baby Meadow made her pasture debut yesterday, with Mama Raisin right by her side. 🤍

Golden hour, tiny hooves, and a whole lot of exploring for one very little girl. There’s something pretty special about watching them experience the farm for the very first time. ✨

Safe to say, Meadow is settling into life at Sweet Dreams Acres beautifully. 🫏🤍

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniDonkey #BabyDonkey #MiniatureDonkey #FarmLife

They say there’s a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow—but apparently, at Sweet Dreams Acres, you’ll find Lucky & Charm. 🌈✨ Honestly, even better.

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniHorses #Appaloosa #RainbowMagic

They say there’s a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow—but apparently, at Sweet Dreams Acres, you’ll find Lucky & Charm. 🌈✨ Honestly, even better.

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniHorses #Appaloosa #RainbowMagic

Belle’s two girls. 💛

Baby Honey is still enjoying these sweet moments with her mama, but when she is weaned in October, she’ll be moving in with her full sister, Tinkerbelle!

We’ll always picture Tinkerbelle as Belle’s tiny baby, but she’s a teenager now—and ready to take on the very important role of big sister. Although Honey and Tinkerbelle have never met, they share the same mom and dad, Belle and Ben, and will soon get to grow up together.

Tinkerbelle’s wonderful family placed a deposit on Honey a couple of months ago, and we couldn’t be happier knowing Belle’s two girls will be together. 🫏🍯💕

#MiniDonkey #BabyDonkey #DonkeyLove #NewJerseyFarm #SweetDreamsAcres

Belle’s two girls. 💛

Baby Honey is still enjoying these sweet moments with her mama, but when she is weaned in October, she’ll be moving in with her full sister, Tinkerbelle!

We’ll always picture Tinkerbelle as Belle’s tiny baby, but she’s a teenager now—and ready to take on the very important role of big sister. Although Honey and Tinkerbelle have never met, they share the same mom and dad, Belle and Ben, and will soon get to grow up together.

Tinkerbelle’s wonderful family placed a deposit on Honey a couple of months ago, and we couldn’t be happier knowing Belle’s two girls will be together. 🫏🍯💕

#MiniDonkey #BabyDonkey #DonkeyLove #NewJerseyFarm #SweetDreamsAcres

September is starting to take shape at Sweet Dreams Acres! 🍂🦄🌸

We’ve added new September dates for both our Unicorn Socials and Flower Crown Socials, with spots currently available for each.

Come spend some time with our miniature donkeys and horses, enjoy hands-on grooming and animal time, and then add a little extra magic with unicorn fun or fresh flower crowns made right here on the farm. ✨

If you’ve been thinking about visiting, now is a great time to take a look at the calendar — our socials are intentionally kept small, so space is limited.

📍 Califon, NJ
🎟️ sweetdreamsacres.net/event-list

Come explore a little more of Explore Hunterdon, New Jersey with us this September! 💕

#SweetDreamsAcres #ExploreHunterdonNJ #NJThingsToDo #HunterdonCountyNJ #NJFamilyFun

September is starting to take shape at Sweet Dreams Acres! 🍂🦄🌸

We’ve added new September dates for both our Unicorn Socials and Flower Crown Socials, with spots currently available for each.

Come spend some time with our miniature donkeys and horses, enjoy hands-on grooming and animal time, and then add a little extra magic with unicorn fun or fresh flower crowns made right here on the farm. ✨

If you’ve been thinking about visiting, now is a great time to take a look at the calendar — our socials are intentionally kept small, so space is limited.

📍 Califon, NJ
🎟️ sweetdreamsacres.net/event-list

Come explore a little more of Explore Hunterdon, New Jersey with us this September! 💕

#SweetDreamsAcres #ExploreHunterdonNJ #NJThingsToDo #HunterdonCountyNJ #NJFamilyFun

A little throwback to where the magic started… 🌸🌱

Before the flower crowns, there was a John Deere Gator full of blooms and a whole lot of planting. 🚜💐 And after this hot summer, it’s kind of fun to look back and remember just how it all started!

Even though the gardens were looking a little tired tonight, we had plenty of beautiful blooms cut and ready to go for another Flower Crown Social. 🌸✨

Of course, it’s easy for the flowers to get upstaged when there are foals around… and tonight’s guests got the biggest surprise of all: they were the very first to meet Baby Meadow, who made her Sweet Dreams Acres debut today! 🥹🫏💕

Plant the flowers. Grow the flowers. Pick the flowers. Wear the flowers. Meet the babies. 💐

#FlowerCrownSocial #BabyDonkey #FarmLife #ThingsToDoInNJ #SweetDreamsAcres

A little throwback to where the magic started… 🌸🌱

Before the flower crowns, there was a John Deere Gator full of blooms and a whole lot of planting. 🚜💐 And after this hot summer, it’s kind of fun to look back and remember just how it all started!

Even though the gardens were looking a little tired tonight, we had plenty of beautiful blooms cut and ready to go for another Flower Crown Social. 🌸✨

Of course, it’s easy for the flowers to get upstaged when there are foals around… and tonight’s guests got the biggest surprise of all: they were the very first to meet Baby Meadow, who made her Sweet Dreams Acres debut today! 🥹🫏💕

Plant the flowers. Grow the flowers. Pick the flowers. Wear the flowers. Meet the babies. 💐

#FlowerCrownSocial #BabyDonkey #FarmLife #ThingsToDoInNJ #SweetDreamsAcres

Meet Baby Meadow! 🌼🤍

Raisin welcomed this absolutely tiny little girl at 5:30 this morning. We knew she was close and had tucked her safely into a stall for the night—and sure enough, Meadow was here by morning!

She measured just 20 inches tall and weighed only 20.2 pounds at birth, placing her among the tiniest foals we have ever welcomed at Sweet Dreams Acres.

Both Raisin and Meadow’s dad, Ben, are registered MDR miniature donkeys standing only about 30–31 inches tall, so Meadow may remain especially petite. For now, she is healthy, nursing well and staying close to her very attentive mama.

Her soft coloring and beautiful white markings make her look as though someone gently painted her. We are completely smitten and can’t wait for everyone to watch this tiny girl grow! 🌼

#BabyDonkey #MiniatureDonkey #DonkeyFoal #FarmBaby #SweetDreamsAcres

Meet Baby Meadow! 🌼🤍

Raisin welcomed this absolutely tiny little girl at 5:30 this morning. We knew she was close and had tucked her safely into a stall for the night—and sure enough, Meadow was here by morning!

She measured just 20 inches tall and weighed only 20.2 pounds at birth, placing her among the tiniest foals we have ever welcomed at Sweet Dreams Acres.

Both Raisin and Meadow’s dad, Ben, are registered MDR miniature donkeys standing only about 30–31 inches tall, so Meadow may remain especially petite. For now, she is healthy, nursing well and staying close to her very attentive mama.

Her soft coloring and beautiful white markings make her look as though someone gently painted her. We are completely smitten and can’t wait for everyone to watch this tiny girl grow! 🌼

#BabyDonkey #MiniatureDonkey #DonkeyFoal #FarmBaby #SweetDreamsAcres

🚨 LAST-MINUTE BABY WATCH CONTEST! 🚨

Well, we were just about to officially roll out our “Guess Raisin & Ben’s Baby Arrival” contest at our socials —but Raisin may have other plans! We moved her into a stall tonight, and it looks like this baby may arrive within the next 24–48 hours. So much for giving everyone plenty of time to guess! 😂

Before the baby arrives, leave your guess in the comments:

🫏 Birth date
💙 Boy or 🩷 girl

The closest guess will win one FREE ticket to a future Sweet Dreams Acres event! Since we suspect many people may choose the same date and gender, if we have multiple winning entries, we’ll randomly draw one name from among them.

Raisin and Ben are both MDR-registered miniature donkeys, so their baby will also be eligible for registration. Raisin is registered as very dark brown—although I probably should have registered her as black—and Ben is spotted. Those of you who are donkey enthusiasts probably know exactly what I’m secretly hoping for: a tiny black-and-white spotted girl! Of course, we’ll be thrilled with a healthy baby of any color or gender. 🤎

I’m also including a few pictures of Raisin’s last baby, Baby Blu—the teeniest, tiniest baby we’ve ever had here. Will Raisin give us another little one this time?

Get your guesses in quickly. Exciting news ahead!

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniDonkey #BabyDonkey #FoalWatch #FarmLife

🚨 LAST-MINUTE BABY WATCH CONTEST! 🚨

Well, we were just about to officially roll out our “Guess Raisin & Ben’s Baby Arrival” contest at our socials —but Raisin may have other plans! We moved her into a stall tonight, and it looks like this baby may arrive within the next 24–48 hours. So much for giving everyone plenty of time to guess! 😂

Before the baby arrives, leave your guess in the comments:

🫏 Birth date
💙 Boy or 🩷 girl

The closest guess will win one FREE ticket to a future Sweet Dreams Acres event! Since we suspect many people may choose the same date and gender, if we have multiple winning entries, we’ll randomly draw one name from among them.

Raisin and Ben are both MDR-registered miniature donkeys, so their baby will also be eligible for registration. Raisin is registered as very dark brown—although I probably should have registered her as black—and Ben is spotted. Those of you who are donkey enthusiasts probably know exactly what I’m secretly hoping for: a tiny black-and-white spotted girl! Of course, we’ll be thrilled with a healthy baby of any color or gender. 🤎

I’m also including a few pictures of Raisin’s last baby, Baby Blu—the teeniest, tiniest baby we’ve ever had here. Will Raisin give us another little one this time?

Get your guesses in quickly. Exciting news ahead!

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniDonkey #BabyDonkey #FoalWatch #FarmLife

A little Unicorn Social rewind while we work on pulling together all the magic from our more recent events. 🦄✨

This one was too sweet not to share again. Tiny horses, tiny donkeys, lots of grooming, a little sparkle, and some very happy little unicorn lovers. 💕🌸

And there’s plenty more unicorn magic coming — we’ve added new September dates, with more on the way!

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniUnicorns #UnicornExperience #ExploreHunterdonNJ #NJFamilyFun

A little Unicorn Social rewind while we work on pulling together all the magic from our more recent events. 🦄✨

This one was too sweet not to share again. Tiny horses, tiny donkeys, lots of grooming, a little sparkle, and some very happy little unicorn lovers. 💕�🌸

And there’s plenty more unicorn magic coming — we’ve added new September dates, with more on the way!

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniUnicorns #UnicornExperience #ExploreHunterdonNJ #NJFamilyFun

Apparently today is Black Cat Appreciation Day, and I almost missed the chance to appreciate Salem. 🖤🐈‍⬛

Salem discovered the good life this year. He retired from his barn-cat career at not even the age of 2, moved onto the deck, went vegan, and seemed perfectly content with his new lifestyle.

Then we got two actual tough barn cats.

Suddenly Salem is spending an awful lot of time at the barn again, looking very busy and making sure everyone remembers that he does, in fact, have skills. There may even have been some killing involved, so we’re no longer entirely sure he’s vegan.

And then there’s the ongoing competition for farm greeter.

Sparky the mini horse was hoping the job would be his, but enthusiasm has never exactly been Sparky’s strong suit. Salem, meanwhile, has realized that the job he was originally brought here to do — and genuinely loved — has been given to someone else.

So now he is campaigning HARD for the position of official Sweet Dreams Acres host. He attends events. He works the crowd. He poses for pictures. He makes himself available for pets. He is doing absolutely everything possible to remind management that he has previous experience.

Retirement, apparently, was only temporary.

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day to Salem — former barn cat, former vegan(?), and current frontrunner for Director of Guest Relations. 🖤

#BlackCatAppreciationDay #BlackCatsOfInstagram #FarmCat #FarmLife #SweetDreamsAcres

Apparently today is Black Cat Appreciation Day, and I almost missed the chance to appreciate Salem. 🖤🐈‍⬛

Salem discovered the good life this year. He retired from his barn-cat career at not even the age of 2, moved onto the deck, went vegan, and seemed perfectly content with his new lifestyle.

Then we got two actual tough barn cats.

Suddenly Salem is spending an awful lot of time at the barn again, looking very busy and making sure everyone remembers that he does, in fact, have skills. There may even have been some killing involved, so we’re no longer entirely sure he’s vegan.

And then there’s the ongoing competition for farm greeter.

Sparky the mini horse was hoping the job would be his, but enthusiasm has never exactly been Sparky’s strong suit. Salem, meanwhile, has realized that the job he was originally brought here to do — and genuinely loved — has been given to someone else.

So now he is campaigning HARD for the position of official Sweet Dreams Acres host. He attends events. He works the crowd. He poses for pictures. He makes himself available for pets. He is doing absolutely everything possible to remind management that he has previous experience.

Retirement, apparently, was only temporary.

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day to Salem — former barn cat, former vegan(?), and current frontrunner for Director of Guest Relations. 🖤

#BlackCatAppreciationDay #BlackCatsOfInstagram #FarmCat #FarmLife #SweetDreamsAcres

Flashback to May of last year. 🤍

A little girl running up a hill, and little Moon Chaser deciding there was nowhere else in the world she’d rather be than right behind her.

We miss this sweet girl. But I love that we have moments like this to go back to—the ordinary little pieces of farm life that somehow become the ones you remember most.

Turns out, sometimes the magic really is just running up that hill together. 🤍🐐

#SweetDreamsAcres #FarmLife #GoatLove #FarmMemories #MiniFarmLife

Flashback to May of last year. 🤍

A little girl running up a hill, and little Moon Chaser deciding there was nowhere else in the world she’d rather be than right behind her.

We miss this sweet girl. But I love that we have moments like this to go back to—the ordinary little pieces of farm life that somehow become the ones you remember most.

Turns out, sometimes the magic really is just running up that hill together. 🤍🐐

#SweetDreamsAcres #FarmLife #GoatLove #FarmMemories #MiniFarmLife

Somehow, August is already slipping away… 🍂🤍

And our little SpitFire is growing up right along with it.

From staying close to Mama Little Bit, to being led around the farm, finding her confidence, showing us ALL that personality, and of course making time for her best friend Maverick — she’s packed a whole lot of life into one little summer. 🐴✨

Equal parts princess and absolute SpitFire. 🔥

She won’t be little forever, but I have a feeling we’re going to remember this version of her for a very long time. 🤍

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniatureHorse #MiniHorseFoal #FarmLife #SummerMemories

Somehow, August is already slipping away… 🍂🤍

And our little SpitFire is growing up right along with it.

From staying close to Mama Little Bit, to being led around the farm, finding her confidence, showing us ALL that personality, and of course making time for her best friend Maverick — she’s packed a whole lot of life into one little summer. 🐴✨

Equal parts princess and absolute SpitFire. 🔥

She won’t be little forever, but I have a feeling we’re going to remember this version of her for a very long time. 🤍

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniatureHorse #MiniHorseFoal #FarmLife #SummerMemories

🦄 NEW DATE ADDED! 🦄

Our Mini Unicorn & Grooming Social is back Tuesday, August 18 at 6 PM! 🌸✨

Come spend an evening at Sweet Dreams Acres with our mini donkeys and mini horses—groom them, accessorize them as little unicorns, take plenty of photos, and meet our adorable foals! 🫏🐴🦄

It’s a fun, hands-on small-group experience, and space is limited, so grab your tickets before this one fills up! Other dates and events available.

🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.sweetdreamsacres.net/event-list

📍 Califon, NJ

#SweetDreamsAcres #ExploreHunterdonNJ #MiniUnicorns #MiniDonkeys #NJFamilyFun

🦄 NEW DATE ADDED! 🦄

Our Mini Unicorn & Grooming Social is back Tuesday, August 18 at 6 PM! 🌸✨

Come spend an evening at Sweet Dreams Acres with our mini donkeys and mini horses—groom them, accessorize them as little unicorns, take plenty of photos, and meet our adorable foals! 🫏🐴🦄

It’s a fun, hands-on small-group experience, and space is limited, so grab your tickets before this one fills up! Other dates and events available.

🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.sweetdreamsacres.net/event-list

📍 Califon, NJ

#SweetDreamsAcres #ExploreHunterdonNJ #MiniUnicorns #MiniDonkeys #NJFamilyFun

🌸 Golden hour at Sweet Dreams Acres! 🌅🐴

Summer is coming to an end, and this is a unique opportunity to spend a beautiful golden-hour evening on the farm with all 10 of our foals — 5 mini donkeys + 5 mini horses — along with their moms!

Make your own flower crown, meet the foals, take advantage of that gorgeous evening light for photos, and visit the rest of the critters here at Sweet Dreams Acres — including our goats! 🐐🌸

📅 Saturday, August 22 at 7 PM
📍 Sweet Dreams Acres | Califon, NJ
🎟️ Tickets: sweetdreamsacres.net/event-list⁠

Don’t miss one of those perfect late-summer evenings on the farm. 💕🌅

#SweetDreamsAcres #ExploreHunterdonNJ #MiniDonkeys #MiniHorses #NJFamilyFun

🌸 Golden hour at Sweet Dreams Acres! 🌅🐴

Summer is coming to an end, and this is a unique opportunity to spend a beautiful golden-hour evening on the farm with all 10 of our foals — 5 mini donkeys + 5 mini horses — along with their moms!

Make your own flower crown, meet the foals, take advantage of that gorgeous evening light for photos, and visit the rest of the critters here at Sweet Dreams Acres — including our goats! 🐐🌸

📅 Saturday, August 22 at 7 PM
📍 Sweet Dreams Acres | Califon, NJ
🎟️ Tickets: sweetdreamsacres.net/event-list⁠

Don’t miss one of those perfect late-summer evenings on the farm. 💕🌅

#SweetDreamsAcres #ExploreHunterdonNJ #MiniDonkeys #MiniHorses #NJFamilyFun

Flashback to baby Tinkerbell and the man who actually stepped up. 😂💕

Her dad, Ben? Suave. Charming. Handsome. Absolutely delightful with people.

As a father? Deadbeat.

Thankfully, Bailey understood the assignment. 🐶❤️ While Ben was off living his best life and contributing absolutely nothing beyond good genetics, Bailey was there making sure baby Tinkerbell had a quality male role model.

Fast-forward to now: Tinkerbell is living her best life in Atlantic Highlands, and her full little sister Honey — another Belle + Ben baby — is here with us now. In another month or two, Honey will be weaned and head off to join her big sister. 🥹

Belle, meanwhile, may be questioning why she had a second baby with the same deadbeat. 😂

And apparently Belle wasn’t the only one who fell for Ben’s act. Every donkey baby born here so far this year is his. So not only is he a lousy father, he’s also been cheating his way through the pasture. 🙄

But we’ll give him this: the man makes beautiful babies.

Fortunately, the ladies of Sweet Dreams Acres are strong, resilient women who don’t need Ben’s nonsense. And there are still some excellent male influences around here: Bailey, our Great Pyrenees; Jack, our Rough Collie; and Firefly, our gelding.

It takes a village. Apparently because Ben won’t help. 😂

#MiniDonkeys #BabyDonkey #DonkeyLife #DeadbeatDad #PastureDrama

Flashback to baby Tinkerbell and the man who actually stepped up. 😂💕

Her dad, Ben? Suave. Charming. Handsome. Absolutely delightful with people.

As a father? Deadbeat.

Thankfully, Bailey understood the assignment. 🐶❤️ While Ben was off living his best life and contributing absolutely nothing beyond good genetics, Bailey was there making sure baby Tinkerbell had a quality male role model.

Fast-forward to now: Tinkerbell is living her best life in Atlantic Highlands, and her full little sister Honey — another Belle + Ben baby — is here with us now. In another month or two, Honey will be weaned and head off to join her big sister. 🥹

Belle, meanwhile, may be questioning why she had a second baby with the same deadbeat. 😂

And apparently Belle wasn’t the only one who fell for Ben’s act. Every donkey baby born here so far this year is his. So not only is he a lousy father, he’s also been cheating his way through the pasture. 🙄

But we’ll give him this: the man makes beautiful babies.

Fortunately, the ladies of Sweet Dreams Acres are strong, resilient women who don’t need Ben’s nonsense. And there are still some excellent male influences around here: Bailey, our Great Pyrenees; Jack, our Rough Collie; and Firefly, our gelding.

It takes a village. Apparently because Ben won’t help. 😂

#MiniDonkeys #BabyDonkey #DonkeyLife #DeadbeatDad #PastureDrama

Turn back time to late summer last year… 🥹💕

Baby Snoopy was looking for a friend, and of course Little Dipper was more than happy to volunteer. ❤️

These two would stand at the fence and have the sweetest little conversations with each other. Snoopy was just a baby, and Little Dipper—being the incredibly gentle, kind soul that he is—seemed to know exactly what he needed.

Some friendships are just meant to be. 🫏🐴💕

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniDonkey #MiniHorse #FarmFriends #BestFriends

Turn back time to late summer last year… 🥹💕

Baby Snoopy was looking for a friend, and of course Little Dipper was more than happy to volunteer. ❤️

These two would stand at the fence and have the sweetest little conversations with each other. Snoopy was just a baby, and Little Dipper—being the incredibly gentle, kind soul that he is—seemed to know exactly what he needed.

Some friendships are just meant to be. 🫏🐴💕

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniDonkey #MiniHorse #FarmFriends #BestFriends

Our next couple of Unicorn Socials are SOLD OUT! 🦄✨

Here’s a little throwback reel and a taste of what to expect when you join us! 💕🦄

More dates coming soon!

#ExploreHunterdonNJ #NJFamilyFun #UnicornExperience #MiniHorses #SweetDreamsAcres

Our next couple of Unicorn Socials are SOLD OUT! 🦄✨

Here’s a little throwback reel and a taste of what to expect when you join us! 💕🦄

More dates coming soon!

#ExploreHunterdonNJ #NJFamilyFun #UnicornExperience #MiniHorses #SweetDreamsAcres

The farm stand did pretty well today. 🥚🌻

Eggs for sale. Bracelets for sale. Stuffies for sale.

And apparently… one barn cat for sale. 😂

Salem climbed onto the bottom shelf, settled himself in with the merchandise, and waited for the offers to roll in.

Nobody bought him.

Apparently there’s just no market for a vegan barn cat who has decided hunting is no longer part of his job description. 🤷‍♀️🐈‍⬛

But that’s okay.

Hunt, don’t hunt. Go vegan. Sleep on the job. Become farm stand merchandise. Live your truth, Salem.

Because around here, you’re not actually for sale.

You’re priceless. 🖤

The farm stand did pretty well today. 🥚🌻

Eggs for sale. Bracelets for sale. Stuffies for sale.

And apparently… one barn cat for sale. 😂

Salem climbed onto the bottom shelf, settled himself in with the merchandise, and waited for the offers to roll in.

Nobody bought him.

Apparently there’s just no market for a vegan barn cat who has decided hunting is no longer part of his job description. 🤷‍♀️🐈‍⬛

But that’s okay.

Hunt, don’t hunt. Go vegan. Sleep on the job. Become farm stand merchandise. Live your truth, Salem.

Because around here, you’re not actually for sale.

You’re priceless. 🖤

🌸🦄 Two Sweet Dreams Acres favorites are coming together for one magical evening! 🦄🌸

Due to weather-related and travel-related cancellations this week, we’re combining our Mini Unicorn Social and Flower Crown Social into one special event this Sunday, August 9 at 6:00 PM.

Each guest will select one featured experience when purchasing tickets:

🌸 Create and personalize a beautiful flower crown
OR
🦄 Help groom and accessorize one of our miniature horses or donkeys as a magical mini unicorn

No matter which experience you choose, everyone will have time to meet and interact with our miniature horses, miniature donkeys, adorable baby foals, and Nigerian Dwarf goats—with plenty of sweet photo opportunities throughout the farm!

This will also be a pilot event for us. If everyone enjoys the combination format, we’ll offer more!

🎟️ Advance tickets are required for every attendee, including adults:
sweetdreamsacres.net/event-list

#MiniUnicorn #FlowerCrownWorkshop #NewJerseyEvents #Explorehunterdonnj #SweetDreamsAcres

🌸🦄 Two Sweet Dreams Acres favorites are coming together for one magical evening! 🦄🌸

Due to weather-related and travel-related cancellations this week, we’re combining our Mini Unicorn Social and Flower Crown Social into one special event this Sunday, August 9 at 6:00 PM.

Each guest will select one featured experience when purchasing tickets:

🌸 Create and personalize a beautiful flower crown
OR
🦄 Help groom and accessorize one of our miniature horses or donkeys as a magical mini unicorn

No matter which experience you choose, everyone will have time to meet and interact with our miniature horses, miniature donkeys, adorable baby foals, and Nigerian Dwarf goats—with plenty of sweet photo opportunities throughout the farm!

This will also be a pilot event for us. If everyone enjoys the combination format, we’ll offer more!

🎟️ Advance tickets are required for every attendee, including adults:
sweetdreamsacres.net/event-list

#MiniUnicorn #FlowerCrownWorkshop #NewJerseyEvents #Explorehunterdonnj #SweetDreamsAcres

A little flashback to 2023, when Nova welcomed this adorable baby boy at Sweet Dreams Acres.

We were using celestial names that year, so naturally we named him Space Skunk. In retrospect, perhaps not one of our strongest naming decisions. 😂 Thankfully, his lovely new family renamed him Gizmo.

Nova and Gizmo went to their forever home together, and now, three years later, we could not be more impressed to see them both participating in such a wonderful accomplishment at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County 4-H Goat Show.

Nova helped her young handler earn Senior Showman in Dairy Breeds, while Gizmo helped earn Senior Showman in Meat Breeds. Since showmanship recognizes the exhibitor’s knowledge, preparation and ability to confidently handle and present the goat, these awards are an incredible reflection of the hard work and talent of their young showman.

Seeing this mother-son pair so loved, beautifully cared for and thriving together makes us incredibly proud. Congratulations to their entire family! 🏆🐐💙

#4HShowmanship #GoatShow #NewJerseyStateFair #FarmMemories #SweetDreamsAcres

A little flashback to 2023, when Nova welcomed this adorable baby boy at Sweet Dreams Acres.

We were using celestial names that year, so naturally we named him Space Skunk. In retrospect, perhaps not one of our strongest naming decisions. 😂 Thankfully, his lovely new family renamed him Gizmo.

Nova and Gizmo went to their forever home together, and now, three years later, we could not be more impressed to see them both participating in such a wonderful accomplishment at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County 4-H Goat Show.

Nova helped her young handler earn Senior Showman in Dairy Breeds, while Gizmo helped earn Senior Showman in Meat Breeds. Since showmanship recognizes the exhibitor’s knowledge, preparation and ability to confidently handle and present the goat, these awards are an incredible reflection of the hard work and talent of their young showman.

Seeing this mother-son pair so loved, beautifully cared for and thriving together makes us incredibly proud. Congratulations to their entire family! 🏆🐐💙

#4HShowmanship #GoatShow #NewJerseyStateFair #FarmMemories #SweetDreamsAcres

Baby Maverick and Baby Spitfire have been growing up together since the very beginning. Born less than a day apart, these two have become the sweetest little walking buddies. Watching them explore the farm and gain confidence has been one of the highlights of this summer. We can’t wait to see where their next adventure takes them. 🤍

#MiniHorse #MiniHorseFoals #FarmLife #HorseLovers #SweetDreamsAcres

Baby Maverick and Baby Spitfire have been growing up together since the very beginning. Born less than a day apart, these two have become the sweetest little walking buddies. Watching them explore the farm and gain confidence has been one of the highlights of this summer. We can’t wait to see where their next adventure takes them. 🤍

#MiniHorse #MiniHorseFoals #FarmLife #HorseLovers #SweetDreamsAcres

Some horses grab your attention the moment they’re born.

Maverick wasn’t that foal.

While his buddy Colton had everyone talking with his flashy markings and bright blue eyes, Maverick quietly won hearts the old-fashioned way—with kisses, cuddles, and the sweetest personality you could ever ask for.

Now that he’s growing out of that fuzzy baby coat, everyone is starting to notice what we’ve known all along…

He’s turning into one handsome little guy. 🤎

But if you ask us, the best part of Maverick has never been his looks. It’s the little nose that always comes over for one more kiss. 💙

#MiniHorse #MiniatureHorse #HorseLover #Foal #SweetDreamsAcres

Some horses grab your attention the moment they’re born.

Maverick wasn’t that foal.

While his buddy Colton had everyone talking with his flashy markings and bright blue eyes, Maverick quietly won hearts the old-fashioned way—with kisses, cuddles, and the sweetest personality you could ever ask for.

Now that he’s growing out of that fuzzy baby coat, everyone is starting to notice what we’ve known all along…

He’s turning into one handsome little guy. 🤎

But if you ask us, the best part of Maverick has never been his looks. It’s the little nose that always comes over for one more kiss. 💙

#MiniHorse #MiniatureHorse #HorseLover #Foal #SweetDreamsAcres

There are some donkeys you list the day you decide to sell them…

…and then there are the ones you quietly keep to yourself because you’re just not quite ready.

Butterfly has been one of those for me.

Butterfly is a young, MDR Registered spotted jennet who recently celebrated her seventh birthday. She has many wonderful years ahead of her and combines a striking, eye-catching coat with a pedigree that includes respected Outback, Jefferson Hills, and My World bloodlines. But honestly, it’s her personality that makes her truly special.

She has been quietly listed on my website for a while, but I haven’t truly introduced her to the world because I simply enjoy having her here. She’s expressive, intelligent, incredibly treat-motivated, and fully convinced that every visitor arrives carrying carrots specifically for her.

Around the herd, Butterfly is a total girl’s girl and is usually found with her best friend, Raisin. She has a big, fun personality and the kind of presence that makes visitors stop and ask, “Who’s that?” She would be absolutely stunning in anyone’s pasture, but she is much more than just a pretty face.

At some point, every breeder has to make difficult decisions. As much as I would love to keep every wonderful adult donkey, it’s time to truly share Butterfly and find the person who will appreciate everything that makes her one of a kind.

Whether you’re looking for a beautiful pasture companion, a cherished family donkey, a wonderful friend for a donkey or horse who needs companionship, or simply an unforgettable addition to your farm, Butterfly has so much to offer.

She is the kind of donkey people remember long after they leave the farm, and this one is going to be difficult for me to let go.

🦋 Message me for additional photos, videos, pedigree information, pricing, or to tell me more about the home you could offer Butterfly.

#MiniatureDonkey #SpottedDonkey #DonkeyForSale #MDRRegistered #SweetDreamsAcres

There are some donkeys you list the day you decide to sell them…

…and then there are the ones you quietly keep to yourself because you’re just not quite ready.

Butterfly has been one of those for me.

Butterfly is a young, MDR Registered spotted jennet who recently celebrated her seventh birthday. She has many wonderful years ahead of her and combines a striking, eye-catching coat with a pedigree that includes respected Outback, Jefferson Hills, and My World bloodlines. But honestly, it’s her personality that makes her truly special.

She has been quietly listed on my website for a while, but I haven’t truly introduced her to the world because I simply enjoy having her here. She’s expressive, intelligent, incredibly treat-motivated, and fully convinced that every visitor arrives carrying carrots specifically for her.

Around the herd, Butterfly is a total girl’s girl and is usually found with her best friend, Raisin. She has a big, fun personality and the kind of presence that makes visitors stop and ask, “Who’s that?” She would be absolutely stunning in anyone’s pasture, but she is much more than just a pretty face.

At some point, every breeder has to make difficult decisions. As much as I would love to keep every wonderful adult donkey, it’s time to truly share Butterfly and find the person who will appreciate everything that makes her one of a kind.

Whether you’re looking for a beautiful pasture companion, a cherished family donkey, a wonderful friend for a donkey or horse who needs companionship, or simply an unforgettable addition to your farm, Butterfly has so much to offer.

She is the kind of donkey people remember long after they leave the farm, and this one is going to be difficult for me to let go.

🦋 Message me for additional photos, videos, pedigree information, pricing, or to tell me more about the home you could offer Butterfly.

#MiniatureDonkey #SpottedDonkey #DonkeyForSale #MDRRegistered #SweetDreamsAcres

I always said I’d never get a full-size horse… 🤦‍♀️😂

Technically, I still haven’t! Meet Lucky, our sweet Appaloosa pony, and her adorable filly, Charm.

At about 39 inches tall, Lucky feels absolutely enormous next to our miniature horses and donkeys—but she’s still considered a pony. 😄

Most of these first photos are of Lucky and Charm together because they are such a sweet pair. And while Charm is already adorable enough on her own, we’re especially excited to watch her grow. She is a leopard Appaloosa, and we’ve already sent hair samples out for genetic testing. We can’t wait to learn more about her color genetics and watch her color and pattern continue to develop.

These are just a few quick snapshots while they’re settling in, but I couldn’t wait to introduce them. Better photos—and more about these beautiful girls—will be coming soon!

Have you ever seen a leopard Appaloosa in person? ❤️🐴

#SweetDreamsAcres #Appaloosa #LeopardAppaloosa #PonyLove #FarmLife

I always said I’d never get a full-size horse… 🤦‍♀️😂

Technically, I still haven’t! Meet Lucky, our sweet Appaloosa pony, and her adorable filly, Charm.

At about 39 inches tall, Lucky feels absolutely enormous next to our miniature horses and donkeys—but she’s still considered a pony. 😄

Most of these first photos are of Lucky and Charm together because they are such a sweet pair. And while Charm is already adorable enough on her own, we’re especially excited to watch her grow. She is a leopard Appaloosa, and we’ve already sent hair samples out for genetic testing. We can’t wait to learn more about her color genetics and watch her color and pattern continue to develop.

These are just a few quick snapshots while they’re settling in, but I couldn’t wait to introduce them. Better photos—and more about these beautiful girls—will be coming soon!

Have you ever seen a leopard Appaloosa in person? ❤️🐴

#SweetDreamsAcres #Appaloosa #LeopardAppaloosa #PonyLove #FarmLife

Sparky isn’t always the most enthusiastic guy. He’s the dependable, easygoing type who usually has a “I’m just here doing my job” expression. 🥹

Then this sweet little unicorn showed up with the cutest braids, the perfect accessories, and enough magic for both of them. ✨🦄

By the end of the evening, Sparky was actually smiling. I’d call that a unicorn success. 💕

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniHorse #UnicornMagic #HorseLover #TooCute

Sparky isn’t always the most enthusiastic guy. He’s the dependable, easygoing type who usually has a “I’m just here doing my job” expression. 🥹

Then this sweet little unicorn showed up with the cutest braids, the perfect accessories, and enough magic for both of them. ✨🦄

By the end of the evening, Sparky was actually smiling. I’d call that a unicorn success. 💕

#SweetDreamsAcres #MiniHorse #UnicornMagic #HorseLover #TooCute

Mother Nature kept us guessing all day, but somehow the storms held off just long enough for tonight’s Unicorn Social. 🌦️🦄

Baby Clover was determined to join the fun, even though her mama wasn’t interested. She got all dressed up, soaked up every bit of attention, and looked like the perfect cross between a fairy, a unicorn, and a K-pop diva. ✨💖

By the end of the evening, she had one final request… a ride back to the pasture. And once we got there? She decided getting out was someone else’s problem. 😂

I guess even baby donkeys have those “best day ever” moments—just like kids after a day at the fair.

#SweetDreamsAcres #BabyDonkey #MiniDonkey #DonkeyLove #TooCute

Mother Nature kept us guessing all day, but somehow the storms held off just long enough for tonight’s Unicorn Social. 🌦️🦄

Baby Clover was determined to join the fun, even though her mama wasn’t interested. She got all dressed up, soaked up every bit of attention, and looked like the perfect cross between a fairy, a unicorn, and a K-pop diva. ✨💖

By the end of the evening, she had one final request… a ride back to the pasture. And once we got there? She decided getting out was someone else’s problem. 😂

I guess even baby donkeys have those “best day ever” moments—just like kids after a day at the fair.

#SweetDreamsAcres #BabyDonkey #MiniDonkey #DonkeyLove #TooCute

I’ve spent the day checking on the horses, donkeys, and goats, making sure everyone was okay in the pouring rain. While I was worrying, many of them stubbornly chose to stay right out in it anyway.

Then I noticed this tiny hummingbird.

A creature so small that a single raindrop must feel enormous… yet there it was, carrying on without a care.

Instead of worrying, I found myself simply standing there, completely in awe.

Nature has a funny way of changing your perspective. ❤️🌧️

#Hummingbird #NatureLovers #FarmLife #RainyDay #SweetDreamsAcres

I’ve spent the day checking on the horses, donkeys, and goats, making sure everyone was okay in the pouring rain. While I was worrying, many of them stubbornly chose to stay right out in it anyway.

Then I noticed this tiny hummingbird.

A creature so small that a single raindrop must feel enormous… yet there it was, carrying on without a care.

Instead of worrying, I found myself simply standing there, completely in awe.

Nature has a funny way of changing your perspective. ❤️🌧️

#Hummingbird #NatureLovers #FarmLife #RainyDay #SweetDreamsAcres

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