Unwind with wine and goats

{ Feature }

Goats & Good Times

Wonderful wine and cuddly goats blend at Blue Lotus Winery

Story by Bianca Rawlingsphotos by Victoria GaytÁn

Ever wish you could go to a petting zoo while also enjoying a delicious alcoholic drink or two? Well, as if wine was not relaxing enough, someone had the ingenious idea of adding in adorable baby goats. Wind down with a glass of locally-made wine at Blue Lotus Winery while petting, cuddling, or holding a yoga pose with some seriously sweet and cuddly goats.

Blue Lotus is located just outside Seguin, yet the serene Tuscan atmosphere seems like an oasis of serenity located continents away from the Texas Hill Country. Since it first opened its doors, Blue Lotus has been offering special events and experiences, ranging from painting classes and parties to goat cuddles and yoga.

Blue Lotus owners Michael and Melissa Poole raved about all their events but especially noted the unique opportunities during family-friendly, monthly goat events.

“It is a huge surprise at how many people enjoy the goats...they are unbelievably soft,” said Michael Poole. The goats bring out a good mix of people, from the big cities and from Seguin, and allow them to relax and try something different, Melissa said.

The goats take that relaxation to another level by melting away the expectations and stress of modern life in mere seconds, Events Coordinator Susan Wooten said.

“The goat cuddle sessions are almost like animal therapy in the way they get people to open up,” she said.

The Pooles created Blue Lotus as a passion project, and it was clear to see their bubbling excitement for the sanctuary of relaxation they have created. With an abundance of flavors of mead and wine, from slushies to infusions, the options for drinks are endless. Whether guests buy a bottle or opt for a tasting before committing to a whole bottle, it is the experience and atmosphere that will relax them more than anything.

In the near future, they plan to open a few wine barrel-shaped vacation rentals on property that looks ridiculously relaxing. Complete with pool and goat cuddle access, these rentals are sure to feel like a vacation a world away from the hubbub of the cities that are just a hop, jump and skip away.

Blue Lotus gets its name from a special plant that was used in ancient Egypt to promote relaxation and euphoria. And while the owners cannot legally put the plant into their wine, they strive to create a euphoric experience in all they do.

“People come here to have a good time and enjoy the finer things in life,” Wooten said.

Blue Lotus Winery is not only the perfect place to create the perfect combination of wine, cheese and conversation but also probably the surest way to guarantee some smiles and genuine connections with some sweet baby goats.