05/19/2026
A Long Little Note From Indigo Acres,
Signed with love and snot; Wally, Willow, Walter, & Tera 💜
As messages continue pouring in and our season begins filling up, I wanted to take a moment to share a little more about the heart behind Indigo Acres & why we choose to operate the way we do.
We intentionally keep our visits very small, private, and limited; and truthfully, we do not even book every day. On the days we do welcome guests, we typically only offer 1 one-hour session. While we know this means availability can be more limited, this slower pace is incredibly important to us and to the experience we hope to provide.
Indigo Acres was never meant to be a fast-paced attraction or a place with constant traffic coming and going. From the very beginning, my dream was to create a peaceful space where people could step away from the noise of everyday life for a little while, a place to unplug, breathe a little deeper, and simply be present.
A huge part of protecting that atmosphere comes down to protecting our cows, too. Our cows are not "tools" to be used continuously until they are worn down. They are living, feeling, emotional animals with their own personalities, comfort levels, and needs. The gentle, calm energy that so many people feel during their visits only exists because our cows are allowed the time to rest, recharge, roam their pasture, and simply be cows in between sessions.
Indigo Acres is also intentionally very small and personal behind the scenes. I am the only person who works directly with the cows, training them, caring for them daily, preparing for visits, guiding every session, answering messages (15 emails and 7 texts today alone), cleaning, maintaining their field and barn, and making sure both guests and animals feel comfortable and safe. My husband often helps when needed and is my second handler for larger groups or behind-the-scenes with larger tasks, but there are no hired hands here. Every interaction people have with our cows is personal, intentional, and built on trust that has been formed over time.
We truly believe animals can sense energy, and because of that, we want every interaction they have with people to remain positive, relaxed, and meaningful - never rushed, forced, or overwhelming.
By keeping bookings intentionally minimal, we're able to protect not only the well-being of our fluffy crew, but also the peaceful, intentional experience that makes Indigo Acres what it is.
We know this may mean longer wait times or fewer available appointments at times, but we are endlessly grateful for the kindness, patience, and support everyone has shown us as we continue to grow. It means so much to know that so many people understand and value the slower, gentler approach we are trying so hard to preserve here.
From the bottom of my heart (Tera) and the ends of our boop-able noses (the cows); thank you for loving our little farm and the moo crew as deeply as we do. 💜
