A fun, engaging way to help kids grow into kind, confident humans—before the hard moments ever come.
Through interactive stories, a companion app, and real-life farm experiences, kids don't just learn kindness—they live it.
8 acres in Norwich, NY. A herd of characters who each have a story to tell. Real moments, real animals, real joy.
Every animal at Valais Hideaway has a name, a story, and a personality that will make you want to adopt them immediately. Tap anyone to learn their story.
Kids face real-life situations, make meaningful choices, and see how those choices shape what happens next.
Then they step into the story in real life—on the farm, with the animals they've already fallen in love with.
A truly one-of-a-kind experience—where stories don't just get read, they get lived.
One connected loop that teaches kindness through storytelling, play, and real-world rewards. Every choice matters — in the books, in the app, and on the farm.
Interactive "Choose Your Path" stories where kids face real-life situations they deal with every day and practice making kind, thoughtful choices that carry into real life. Each decision shapes the story—giving kids a chance to think, choose, and grow along the way.
The Farmkins Fun!™ app brings the stories to life—letting kids interact with characters, make choices, and see how those choices shape their journey. Positive choices are celebrated and rewarded—helping kindness feel good and worth choosing again and again.
Positive choices earn rewards. Less kind choices lead to a different outcome—and a chance to try again. Kind choices add up, unlocking real rewards, surprises, and meaningful experiences along the way.
Turn points into unforgettable farm experiences at Valais Hideaway. Step into the story and earn the ultimate reward—a magical Sheepover™ stay with the real-life Farmkins they've fallen in love with.
Stories starring the real animals of Valais Hideaway. At every turn, children face dilemmas that teach empathy, kindness, and critical thinking — not through lectures, but through choices and consequences.
Bolded lines make it easy for younger kids (ages 3–4+) to follow along during read-aloud time—so they can be part of the story from the very beginning.
And as they grow, the stories grow with them—evolving into independent, choice-driven reading experiences that keep kids engaged and deliver lasting value over time.
A premium kids' app built to the quality bar of Toca Boca and Khan Academy Kids. It bridges the books and the farm — tracking choices, awarding points, and connecting stories to real-world adventures.
A monthly box that arrives at your door packed with stories, surprises, and connection to the farm. Each delivery deepens the Valais Hideaway world — and gives kids something to look forward to every single month.
Fall asleep to the sound of soft bleats. Wake up next to the world's cutest sheep. Our cozy cabins sit right alongside the animal stalls — an overnight experience unlike anything else.
Intimate one-room cabins attached directly to the animal stalls. You're not near the farm — you're in it.
The world's cutest breed. Fluffy, gentle, and the real-life stars of the Frodo & Friends books.
Bedtime stories from the books, farm sounds, and an experience that connects everything kids have read and played.
Join families already on the waitlist for books, the app, and unforgettable farm experiences.
Small-group, story-based visits where families interact with Valais Blacknose sheep and Nigerian Dwarf goats. These aren't petting zoo drop-ins — they're immersive adventures connected to the lessons in the books.
An optional add-on evening experience for farm guests. Fireside warmth, good food, and the gentle company of the herd. A beautiful way to extend your visit — available seasonally for Sheepover and experience guests.
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Nestled on 8 acres in Norwich, New York — just a short drive from Cooperstown — Valais Hideaway is a story-driven agritourism destination built around real animals, interactive books, and experiences that teach kindness through adventure. Founded by Lolly, the farm is home to Valais Blacknose sheep and Nigerian Dwarf goats who star in the Frodo & Friends book series.
This isn't a petting zoo. It's a place where stories come to life — where the characters kids read about at home are the same animals they'll meet, feed, and fall asleep next to on the farm.
