Reviews of Fox Den Goat Yoga (Gym)

Maria Paola Bernabe

Pretty dang awesome! gotta go again asap

Amanda Colvin

I’ve been lucky enough to have the opportunity to practice with Foxden Yoga in both the studio and goat yoga at the farm. Melina is a great yoga teacher, well organized & informative. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

C

FOXDEN Goat YOGA in Niagara on the Lake was an amazing experience. Melina is so chill and knowledgeable. Our group, from Valhalla Project Niagara consisted of veterans and first responders with PTSD. Melina was sensitive to the needs of our group and provided us with an amazing interactive experience. TuPac and Biggy were adorable as the newest additions to the herd. Cant say enough great things about FOXDEN. What was supposed to be a "cool" activity turned out to be a highly educational and rewarding experience They have been an amazing partner from the start of our program.

Amanda Dendy

Really great experience. The goats are so friendly! 30 minutes of yoga with the goats, as they cuddle you and interact with you. then 30 minutes of playing with the goats. Staff are super friendly! Great place to go with friends. Be sure to bring extra pair of clothes, as they will get dirty!

Lisa Taylor

Absolutely loved our Goat yoga session at Small Talk winery. The goats are so adorable lots of great goat selfies. Great date idea!!!

Talia Schwebel

I have been a member at Fox Den studio for 2 years now and I love it. Melina is very caring and has so many wonderful yoga teachers. There are many different types of yoga and even some Pilates classes...something for everyone!

Lesia Malanchuk-Stephens

This experience was nothing short of magical. The goats were not only adorable but hilarious. The yoga class was lovely, relaxing and enjoyable. Already planning our next goat yoga experience! Thank you for having us!

Constructive Feedback

Fox Den Yoga is amazing! Melina really does a great job with her programs and treats her animals like children. If you are in the Niagara, give Fox Den Yoga a call ... you will not regret it !

Rachel Molenda Team

I attended my first goat yoga class on the weekend. It was held at Triple C Farm and it was a wonderful experience! I enjoyed seeing the animals in their own environment, as well as the care with which they are treated. The comfort and safety of the animals seemed to be a top priority. Everyone involved was awesome and I can't wait to go to another session!

Krystal Darling

I’ve been to two goat yoga classes this month!!! As a beginner to yoga I was concerned that I may not be able to keep up, but the instructor did a great job to make sure students of all levels felt comfortable and had fun. The goats were an amazing addition. They are hilarious and have a unique way of making “city folk” escape their busy lives and relax in a country atmosphere. The mat rentals are only $3/person which includes unlimited swap outs (incase there’s a little goat accident) and a part of the proceeds go towards helping out the rescue. What a great cause!?! All in all, it’s a blast and a great way to spend an afternoon or evening.

Katherine S

Cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Fox Den! Goat Yoga is charming and supports a great cause, and Melina is a talented and knowledgeable instructor that I can comfortably highly recommend to anyone of any skill level.

Cazador Equestrian

Unreal experience! Totally worth. The Goats are so relaxing and peaceful. I would highly recommend this experience.

Elizabeth Hill

I wanted a surprise for our wedding anniversary and in the early days of COVID-19 there were few options. On a whim l thought this might be a good go. Wow l was so wrong....it was a GREAT go!!! Everyone from my father to my grandchildren LOVED the beasts. They loved Melina's passion for the animals and her ability for making it as simple and worry-free as she could. Payment was easy for an old retired guy so she gets two thumbs up. ???????? If you want to make friends and influence people in an hour....this is outstanding value for your money.. Thank you so much Melina!

Michelle B.

We booked the Mediterranean Donkey wine tour at the Colaneri winery in Niagara on the Lake for our 2nd wedding anniversary! Absolutely loved the experience learning a little bit about wine while leading two fantastic donkeys with their wonderful handlers! Phylis is so cute and sassy and Earl is very chill and adorable. The experience made our anniversary that much more memorable, especially since being in lock down the previous year unable to celebrate our first anniversary. The tour is one we will highly recommend!

Julia Howe

We did a private session for 4 of us and it was amazing!! Would definitely recommend going in a smaller group! The goats are so fun and Melina was so lovely! A highlight of my trip.

Calley Maeda-Sistermans [Staff]

How could we not give a 5stars? Very nice class and thoses tiny goats are so cute!

Annette Wydysz

So much fun! Staff are fantastic and the goats are adorable!

Bev Ferrante

What a fantastic team of humans and goats!

Melissa Rose

Loved my experience there. The instructor was very warm and helpful. The goat experience was amazing. I learned how goats connect with humans and are sooooo friendly. Would love to go again.

Karianne Gauthier

Excellent experience!

Chris Watson

goats were so cute

Pascal Gauthier

Great and relax yoga the baby are so nice and friendly

RUFF Furnishings

Had a great time with my friends. It was COVID friendly and safe. We learned goats have such lovely spirits. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience.

JBomb679

This is great time everybody should do it once or twice come ride the wave with us

maddie m

Wonderful and refreshing experience with the goats. Nothing like a warm sunny afternoon with a goat snuggling up your shirt and nibbling on your ear!

xMariie74

Had so much fun, had to go back for more!! Goats and wine and clearing my mind. Loved it!

Ruth E Magee

A fun and relaxing time - the goats are super friendly, and the yoga is a healthy way to spend time in Niagara-on-the-lake. If you've done wine country and you are looking for new experiences there, this is the one!

Michelle Mannia

Great goat yoga! Instructor was super friendly and amazing, the experience altogether was very entertaining! A great way to experience Niagara a little differently! Would definitely recommend to anybody looking for a great weekend activity!

Adam Villella

Awesome yet relaxing at the same time! The experience starts with introductions and acclimatizing with the goats. They are super gentle. From there, you are taken through a series of yoga breathing, stretching and relaxation exercises. Throughout, the goats will snuggle with you and feed off your energy. Very therapeutic and will keep you in the moment. Yes...the goats will climb on your back if you want them to. This makes for the best photos. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!

Meghan Hunter

I went as part of a bachelorette party and it was amazing! The goats are so friendly and adorable and the instructor gives you so much time to interact with them. It was a very relaxing environment and I can't wait to go back! Also don't worry if you have never done yoga I never had and didn't feel out of place at all. Give it a try you will have an great time!

Rhondda James

Malina is such a great instructor.This is our 4th time doing goat yoga if you haven't tried it then make a point of trying you'll have a blast.

Chantal Sinclair

I can't say enough good things about my experience at Fox Den Goat Yoga at Small Talk Vineyards! Never having heard of goat yoga before, a couple of friends and I thought we would give it a go—we were warmly greeted by Melina and introduced to her many adorable goats. The yoga itself was an absolute blast, although it was tough not to get distracted by our new friends! Melina was so kind and patient, adhering to our numerous photo requests And cider to top it all off—you can't go wrong! We look forward to visiting her again. If I could give 10 stars, I would!

Susan Mckay

Instructor is super both with showing love for her students along with the goats. Fantastic experience I recommend to everyone!

Maiura P

Foxden Goat yoga was so much fun! The goats (and staff) were so friendly and adorable, especially in their Halloween costumes. The yoga class was truly relaxing and the instructor definitely pulled on the heart strings with thoughts on being present at the end of the class. We also got a goody bag to take home with some Halloween candy and cider! Highly recommend!

Tracey Rehel

Looking for something unique to do in Niagara? Check out Fox Den Goat Yoga. I went with a small group of friends and it was the perfect girls day out. Even if you've never done yoga before, between the simple stretches and relaxation and simply being around the cutest, friendliest little goats, you will leave the session happy, relaxed and already planning your next session.

Tereza Guglielmi

We had the most fabulous time attending a yoga session here. The owner was amazing and made sure to make it a memorable experience. I cannot recommend this enough and will go back again! Thank you again for the wonderful and memorable experience!

Anam Siddique

Such an awesome experience , the owner Melina and her boys are awesome and made this such an amazing and fun time for everyone. The goats are extremely sweet and cuddly and reminded us of puppies. HIGHLY recommend for anyone who loves animals , cider and yoga!!

sarahvee22

The perfect way to spend an afternoon in Niagara. Beautiful vineyard setting, ridiculously adorable (and playful) baby goats, and a laid-back, beginner-friendly yoga class. Impossible not to spend the whole time with a smile on your face!

kerry ould

Milena and the instructor were great and helpful during the session. They assisted with great photos with goats and having them climb on you. Very friendly and informative. Would recommend this to anyone looking for some fun!

Kay Mogz

Recently decided to attend their Halloween Goat Yoga and it was so much fun and just full of cuteness. The goats were all wearing Halloween costumes and so was our instructor Melina! Even if you don’t like yoga you have to try this out - you’ll spend more time playing with the goats than actually focusing on yoga. Melina was such a great instructor she’s got such a fun personality. Bonus - you get a free goodie bag at the end with your choice of a select cider and candy!

Emma Harris

Such an amazing experience to be with all the friendly goats and amazing host Melina. Time slows down and you appreciate what’s truly important in life. Highly recommended!

Lawrence Weiner

My mom likes yoga so I decided to take her for a unique experience...for something different....And let me tell you, I am so glad I took her! The staff was so incredibly friendly. My mom has been pretty uncomfortable going out during COVID so we were kind of nervous for the class, but Fox Den did a great job alleviating those nerves - they socially distance groups, bring everyone in separately to get set up and it's open-air (outdoors) incase anyone else is nervous due to COVID. You can tell the owner LOVES her goats and loves what she does. She was so nice to talk to. The instructor was also incredibly helpful and personable. The class is very relaxed and easy if you are new to yoga or have any physical mobility issues. The goats were all friendly and VERY interactive. The staff and goats gave everyone in the class their own photoshoots at the end and left lots of time for cuddles. It took everything in me to not sneak out with a goat at the end. I cannot speak highly enough of this class and will definitely be returning with friends! BEST EXPERIENCE EVER.

Graham HAMBONE Bettes

My husband and i did the class today for the first time- LOVED IT! If youre looking for a "serious" yoga class, this isn't the place for you- the goats are a (lovable, super fun) distraction, and i spent more time cuddling than doing yoga, which was fine with me because GOATS! ???? The instructor was great- if i HAD been paying attention to her and less to the goats, i probably would have gotten a nice little yoga session in lol The setup is amazing- there was LOTS of space, the volunteers were amazing, and the winery was incredible (reviewing them next actually!!) Im so happy i got to spend time with these little rescue goats! They're beautiful creatures, and they ABSOLUTELY MADE MY DAY! 100/10 would recommend, already planning my next session ❤

Amber Hay

5 stars does not do this place justice. If we could give them 1000 stars we would. The instructor/owner Melina was incredibly professional, engaging, knowledgeable and kept everyone safe (during this pandemic). The yoga session was beginner/modification friendly. Thought we must admit, we spent more time enjoying the goat's company than practising yoga. We attended 2 session (back-to-back) and learned something new in both sessions. Had we had the opportunity to attend more, we would have spent the entire day there! Thank you fox den yoga! We look forward to visiting you again in the future!

Eryka Gallo

This was such an amazing experience, I can't recommend it enough. It was everything we hoped it would be. The owner Melina was fantastic, her energy was felt through the outdoor studio space. Her family of goats were adorable, friendly and playful. The collaboration with Shiny Cider tasting was a nice added bonus!

Joanna White

LOVED goat yoga with Melina! She was so accommodating and adjusted the experience to meet the needs of each person in our group. Great for beginners and more experienced participants. The goats were adorable and a lot of fun! I highly recommend this experience!

Fauzan Kadri

This was an amazing experience! Our instructor made sure we had ample time to interact with the goats during and after the session! The yoga was also very easy for beginners like myself.

Sarah Robinson

Goat yoga is so much fun! The animals are adorable and so entertaining. The yoga is relaxing. Everybody needs to try it!

Heather Heij

Wonderful experience at goat yoga-highly recommend. The instructor was warm and friendly and clearly loves what she does. The goats are adorable and well loved.

RONNA GORMLEY

I attended the goat yoga session yesterday at Small Talk Winery with three of my friends this August. While I enjoyed it overall for one time, I was surprised at how poorly organized it was for the high price. The instructor's mic wasn't very loud so those on the far side had trouble hearing her. The fenced in area was extremely tight for the amount of people who were there and we all had to be careful we didn't hit someone during our poses. This is a sign that they oversold tickets and I'm disappointed that for an event that is supposed to have a philanthropic atmosphere, that they would give the impression to everyone that Fox Den is very greedy. Considering they had such a large staff (who we saw several just standing around not doing anything), my friends and I were surprised that they didn't have someone wipe down the limited # of mats as they were being swapped out so that they could replace it with a proper yoga mat instead of dinky styrofoam mats that didn't stay flat. We were also surprised that they would charge a rental fee for the mats for the price of the session. They gave the impression that Fox Den is "riding the wave" of the goat yoga trend by taking as much advantage of the cash flow as possible while it lasts. The cider tasting was outside with dinky plastic cups during a heat wave when they could have partnered with the winery to have the tasting in the back room. Really surprised how badly organized this was. I was planning to get a membership to this studio once I saw how their goat yoga was but they left such a bad impression, I will be looking for another studio to join.

E E

Such a great yoga class and the instructor is very friendly and helpful. The goats are super cute and so much fun. It is a wonderful experience and one that you must definitely try at least once. Would recommend it, love doing it so much and would for sure do it again.

Roxanne Gauthier

Absolutely loved our experience today! Would definitely go back.

Greg Shelton

Amazing atmosphere! Rock on experience! Namaste ????????

Lauren B

Excellent goat yoga experience! Well organized, well trained and loved goats, responsibly operated. The instructor was very patient and accommodating to our large group and really focuses on the visitor experience as well as thoughtful education about animal care and goat facts. Would go again.

Jacky Cheung

I am a goat yogi for life! I had such a great time there and would recommend it to anyone. The instructor was funny and so personable. It was such a wonderful experience that was exactly what I needed - relaxing, fun and so snuggly! The goats are so well behaved and were so adorable. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. I’m definitely coming back when I am in the area!!

Steven Hall

Goat Yoga is just as amazing and magical as it sounds and Fox Den Yoga knows how to do it right. I did goat yoga with them at Triple C Farm and it was the most magical afternoon. The goats are so loved and well taken care of there and interacted with everyone very often! The energy was so positive and it was both relaxing, humourous and fun! While the yoga was beautiful, this isn’t the place you go to get a good workout in. Simply go to enjoy the simple stretching in the company of sweet friendly goats!

Christy Allinson

Love it! Great welcoming environment and amazing people!

Trevor Evans

She is my mom and she dose the best she can to provide for me

Jenn D

We had an amazing experience this weekend. The goats are obviously well taken care of, and enjoy the attention they receive during the class. The class itself is great for beginners (and those who are easily distracted and wanting to cuddle the goats!) You get a chance to take photos after the class. Would highly recommend and we will be back.

Jenn Weaver

Beautiful countryside, amazing exercising with the goats, but the best was the instructor. Melina is great. I had a fabulous time! Thank you.