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A 20 acre boutique-style working family farm in Southern New Jersey.

Where hearts connect and memories are made.

At The Noren Family Farm, we believe animals have a special way of bringing peace to the soul. Our mission is to share the comfort, joy, and unconditional love of our animals through unforgettable experiences that create lasting memories and meaningful connections.

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Welcome!

The Noren Family Farm was built from a lifelong love of animals, family, and the belief that some of life's greatest joys are found in the simplest moments.

What began as a dream is now a 20-acre family farm where visitors can experience the joy, comfort, and unconditional love animals bring. We hope every visit leaves you with lasting memories, meaningful connections, and maybe even a new favorite furry friend.

-Mary & Matt
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Book the cutest wedding guests!

Invite our Miniature Highland Cow or Beverage Burros to your next event.

Want a cocktail hour or photo op your guests will remember forever? Send an invite to Dakota the dwarf Highland cow or Stella & Otis, our mini donkey dream team. They'll pose for selfies, accept endless ear scratches, and carry baskets of your favorite beverages. Fair warning: they may become the stars of your event.

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Our Furry Friends

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Our Furry Friends ↓

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    Ivy

  • A black horse with a white stripe on its face is standing behind a wooden fence, partially obscured by trees, in a wooded area with green and reddish foliage.

    Bucket

  • A large brown and white Gypsy Vanner horse standing on green grass inside a white fenced yard, with trees, houses, and a partly cloudy blue sky in the background.

    Glamour Girl

  • A black and white calf wearing a blue birthday hat with a red number 1 and colorful pom-pom on top.

    Dakota

  • A small donkey wearing a flower wreath around its neck in a grassy field with a white fence and trees in the background on a sunny day.

    Stella

  • A white and gray donkey with large ears walking on dirt ground under a canopy of trees with blue sky and clouds visible.

    Otis

  • A small Shetland pony with a long mane and tail, wearing a saddle and bridle, standing on a dirt surface outdoors.

    Biscuit

  • A Highland cow with long shaggy reddish-brown hair and curved horns standing on dirt ground in front of a wooded background.

    Oakley

  • A black and white cow standing on a grassy field with a white fence in the background.

    Petunia

  • Cow standing on green grass in front of a dense green forest or bush.

    Rosie

meet the featured animals →

“We believe animals have a special way of bringing peace to the soul.”

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Experience the Farm

Visit The Noren Family Farm to cuddle a mini cow, pet a donkey, meet a fainting goat and discover why our animals steal everyone's hearts.

Our guided farm experiences are interactive, educational, and full of surprises. Depending on when you visit, you might help gather eggs, participate in feeding time, or simply enjoy plenty of animal snuggles and photo opportunities.

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  • "Just when you thought the most perfect day for your wedding celebration could not get any better, add Dakota from The Noren Family Farm to make it magical! Mary and Matt are the most friendly and kind farm owners who attended our event with the most gentle, friendly, patient, and handsome Mini Highland Cow, Dakota. All of our family and friends were so overjoyed having Dakota celebrate with us! From the moment I connected with Mary you could tell the love she has for her animals and farm! The ease and professionalism Mary has to make your special event even better by having her farm friends at your special occasion just steals the hearts of everyone there! Thank you for making our celebration filled with life long special memories that will be forever in our hearts!"

    —Barbara H.

  • "YES! I'll be recommending them to everyone! We booked to have Dakota the mini highland cow for my friends wedding. 10/10 experience all around! Mary was super easy to talk to and super sweet. Working out the details with her was a breeze! The day of the wedding they were right on time with Dakota who was so adorable and so friendly! Mary and her husband were kind and down to earth and they were lovely to work with. Seriously the BEST experience hands down."

    —Britnie C.

  • "I loved visiting the farm! It was so cool to see all the different animals and learn about them from Mary. My favorite part was holding the babydoll lambs. I can't wait to go back again!"

    —Natalie L., Age 9

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A girl sitting on the ground with her legs folded, interacting with a small black calf with white markings on its face and a pink tongue sticking out. The girl has brown hair in a ponytail, wears a black T-shirt with colorful space-themed graphics, and denim shorts. They are outdoors near a white fence with a grassy area, trees, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Two donkeys, one black and one white, standing on hay inside a wooden barn.
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Two young girls in green dresses and black boots standing on either side of a black cow wearing a red Santa hat and a festive collar with bells, outdoors during fall with a white fence and blurred trees in the background.
A woman with sunglasses on her head hugging a large white fluffy calf with a flower crown on its head in a fenced outdoor area during sunset.

Stay connected to the farm. Follow along for animal antics and behind-the-scenes shenanigans.

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