Hidden Gems: Second Time Around Mini Farm
Discovering new places - isn’t that the heart of travel? It doesn’t matter how many times you have visited a certain city or state, or even if you live there, there is always a handful of places that you never knew existed.
For me that was discovering Second Time Around Mini Farm, which is nearly up the road from me. Located in Washington, Ga., about an hour and half east of Atlanta, and between Athens and Augusta, this 13.5 acres farm is different from anything I’ve ever seen or read about.
The farm has always been in the Moses family, but it was Vicky Lyn Moses who converted it into a working farm, with space for her award-winning llamas, 
as well as a safe haven for abused and abandon animals. Along with the llamas, you’ll also 
find over a dozen English baby doll sheep, donkeys, goats, two pot-bellied pigs, rabbits, a Scarlet Macaw, a miniature horse and a peacock.
During the farm’s hour and a half tour, you have the opportunity 
to learn more about the animals and their unique traits.
Moses quickly points out that this is not a petting zoo.
“I wanted to do something different,” she says. “My main goal of the tour is to talk (and show) about the responsibility for animals.”
Other highlights include watching wool-spinning demonstrations, handing feed some animals and being entertained by Mo, the resident Macaw.
You can also stay on the farm, The bed and breakfast part is a private bungalow that includes an outdoor kitchen. Moses says that it’s situated away from the main house, so you have your privacy. Breakfast is served in continental style.
It’s pet friendly and when you do rent the bungalow, you also rent the farm in a way. During your stay, there are no tours given. It’s almost like a two-for-one deal.
With all of this free time, what can you do? Well, anything you want, according to Moses.
“You can work with us on the farm, or just relax. You can take the paddle boat in the morning or go fishing, and we can help dig for worms. We can even go a llama trek.”
Children, along with an adult can go play out in the pasture.
“Everyone has a great time here,” says Moses.
Second Time Around Mini Farm is opened year around, and if you and your family is interested in a tour only, reservations are required. Currently, the farm is birthing crias (baby llamas) through December. In January and February, baby lambs are due.
Photo credits: All photos are courtesy of Second Time Around Mini Farm
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