Meet the mini Highlands, Valais Blacknose sheep, mini donkeys, and farm family of Sugar Creek Acres in Montpelier, Virginia.
Meet our cattle
Jessie (an ER nurse) and mom Eva (a Realtor) share an intense love for animals. When Jessie and her husband Garrett (military veteran) purchased land to build their home, Jessie made sure it would have plenty of room to add some farm animals. She enlisted her mother to become co-owner of the farm, and together they purchased their first mini bull calf Odie and mini donkey Franklin.
Franklin needed another donkey friend, and Odie needed another cow friend... and so it began! We have now grown to a herd of 14+ and growing, along with chickens we have lost count of, three guardian dogs, and most recently our Valais Blacknose sheep.
Our love for these animals shows in our focus on their quality, temperament, and care. Jessie has become AI certified, and we both continue working with some of the best breeders in the US while attending conventions and gaining hands-on education in breeding, genetics, and herd health. Our focus remains on producing healthy, well-bred calves while maintaining strong breed standards. We are committed to exemplary cattle handling and welfare practices and are BQA certified.
Meet the herd
Jessie’s husband Garrett, AKA Farm Daddy, had NO intentions of getting involved in our farm shenanigans. He has been the muscle behind all the fencing, building, fixing, lifting, and whatever else is needed. Getting a tractor and side-by-side makes it a little more fun for him! We 100% could not do what we do without him.
Jessie and Garrett have two adorable daughters, Carsyn Rae and Finley Jo. The girls have embraced farm life and love spending time with their cows, chickens, donkeys, and guardian puppies. Carsyn has become the cow whisperer and can get any cow to come to her. She’s also an amazing chicken catcher! Finley Jo is connected at the hip with the puppies; when we need to round them up, Finley is the one to call. Their cousins, Emmy and Sophia, may have busy teenage lives, but they never miss a chance to soak up some farm time and love on the animals whenever they’re here.
Mini Highlands and colorful crosses, each with a story and personality of their own.
Breeding program
Very limited straws
Our HHCA-A registered white Highland sire has consistently produced small, well-built calves with lovely coats and dispositions. His video, pedigree, and testing details are on the semen page.
Meet Olaf and watch his video
Retained straws available
AHCA registered Ion is a red brindle son of STR Armageddon and WYS Banksy. Armageddon was the 2020 National Western Stock Show Reserve Grand Champion Bull, and Ion’s grandsire Rioghail of Balmoral came from Queen Elizabeth II’s Balmoral fold. We retained conventional straws from Ion.
Meet Ion and ask about strawsNew faces on the farm
Our flock has brought even more personality to Sugar Creek. We’re enjoying getting to know these woolly characters and sharing their days on the farm alongside the cattle and donkeys.
We’ll share more photos and stories of the flock as farm life unfolds.
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Every merch purchase helps support the farm, and we greatly appreciate your business!
Ask about merchOur passion for these breeds drives everything we do. We proudly collaborate with our friends at McIntosh Mini Moo’s in Loudoun County, Virginia.
We are honored to have helped numerous farms start their journey by finding the perfect cattle and continuing to mentor them. Your success is a compliment to us!
Our calves can be found at The Stockyard Brewery in Lovettsville, A Cow Cuddle Farm in Maryland, The Little Red Schoolhouse, and our neighbors at Sterling Hills Farm. Together with trusted friends and fellow breeders, we’re happy to help you find the perfect addition, whether it’s your first mini cow or another member of your herd.
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The next chapter
The Little House at Sugar Creek is coming to life, along with a new mini barn for our growing farm.
As the farm grows, we look forward to offering scheduled farm visits and special experiences where you can meet our mini cattle, Valais Blacknose sheep, mini donkeys, and other Sugar Creek residents.
Follow along as we build—there’s more to come!
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Farm life, as it happens
Find our animals and the latest from the farm at @sugarcreekminis.
Send us a note and we’ll reply by email. You can also read about reservations and pickup or explore animal listings.