It's a cow's life in Redmond at Goloka Farm

The revered animals live out their days in peace and pampering at this bovine sanctuary.

Cow Cuddling @ Goloka Farm, Redmond, WA:

Cow Cuddling at Goloka Farm, Redmond, WA:

- *Individual Cost:* $25
- *Payment Method:* Zelle to 425-499-6408
- *Saturday 10 AM–2 PM
Sunday 10 AM–12 PM
Week Days by Appointment only (206) 876-0241
- *Prior Appointment Required for Cow Cuddling.*

Cow Caretaker:
- Janavathsala

Activities:
1. *Cow Cuddling with RamDas (Miniature Cow Calf)*
- Experience the symbolism of motherhood, selfless love, and tranquility.
- Meet and cuddle Ramdas, the adorable baby miniature cow calf.

2. Feeding Cows and Goats:
- Organic bananas only, no labels, no plastic bags (use only paper bags).
- Feed under the supervision of the caretaker.

3. Bring Cow Calf Ramdas to Your Home:
- Foster prosperity and abundance in your home.
- Suggested donations apply.

4. Karma-Free Milk (Ahimsa Milk):
- Organic, free-range cow's milk.

Contact for Questions:
- Harry Terhanian at 425-499-6408

Many wonder why the Vedic and Vaishnava cultures especially stress protection of the cow. The philosophical reason is simple: The cow is considered one of our mothers, as she gives us her milk and thus nutures our health and well being. Just as no civilized person would injure or kill their mother, the Vedas teach that to take milk from the cow and then kill her is the same as killing one’s mother. Similarly, the bull is considered like the father because the bull traditionally helps in the tilling of the fields, and thus is to be respected.

In ISKCON farms no cow, bull or calf is slaughtered. We look at innovative ways to work with the bull and engage their God-given strength in the service of others, under humane and loving conditions. Regardless of milk production, cows and bulls also produce dung and urine which is valuable as fertilizer, compost, some medicines, cleaning products and biogas fuel. In the ISKCON farms they are sheltered in barns (goshala), wherein they are fed with healthy stapple and are taken care of.

We believe protecting cows is a most important component of protecting the earth. According to the ancient Vedic texts the cow is the representative of Mother Earth. And, when the cow and the bull are mistreated, Mother Earth withdraws her bounty.

Goloka Farm, Redmond, WA and Arlington, WA., provide alternatives to agricultural and dietary practices that support and depend upon the meat and dairy industries’ slaughter of innocent animals, specifically the cow.

We have 60 cows and calves, and growing.  To meet the needs of growing herd we purchased an additional land in Arlington, Washington.

Want to visit the farm? Call us at (425) 499-6408 or email us at info@nwshare.org