Our Story

Our story begins with Mandy - a girl in an apartment in Washington, D.C. with a dream of becoming a vet. Mandy got her first goat when she came to Athens for grad school, and the pair became inseparable.

Not long after, Mandy was introduced to John, and what started as a business deal turned into a family and a herd of Nubian goats.

Now, Leaping Goat Soap has grown into a full-fledged family business. Mandy, John, their daughter Sam, and her husband Matt all participate in everything from soap making to markets to cuddling adorable babies during kidding season. We love the relationships we build with the goats and the individual personalities they each have. To be able to raise animals and give them a great life whilst producing an amazing product doesn’t get much better!

The Humans

Mandy
Mandy
The OG farmer and Leaping Goat Soap creator. From growing up in an 8th floor Washington DC apartment to running a successful goat farm in Georgia.
John
John
First put goats on the farm in the mid-70’s. They were soon moved on once Mandy came along with her own.
Sam
Sam
Chief baby goat cuddler. Can hear a goat in need of a hug from a mile away.
Matt
Matt
Shipped in from the UK to do a bit of everything. Soap maker, marketer and seller; goat milker and head of chin rubs. Responsible for all the terrible TikToks of the gang.
Dr. Zoe
Dr. Zoe
Family vet in charge of the whole crew’s wellbeing. Has saved many goat lives and has helped maintain a healthy herd.
Daniel
Daniel
General handyman and landscaper. Keeps the farm tidy and the humans in check.
Evie
Evie
The newest and arguably cutest member of the Leaping Goat Crew. Already has her sights set on the head honcho role and plans to be the company's first infant CEO.

The Goats

Wanda
Wanda
Prefers to hang with the humans. Has asked for a transfer to live in the house multiple times.
Honeycrisp
Honeycrisp
The herd’s dinner alarm. Will let the rest know when the humans are coming.
Crabapple
Crabapple
A bucket of feed hates to see her coming. Starred in The Menu and has let fame get to her head.
Inkberry
Inkberry
The most gentle of the whole crew. Starred in The Menu, but hasn’t let fame get to her head (unlike Crabapple).
Gin Fizz
Gin Fizz
As wide as she is long and loves a chin rub as much as she does being fed.
Carolina
Carolina
New Queen Bee of the herd. Grew a beard out of nowhere shortly after her coronation.
Rome
Rome
Is she a Nubian goat or is she a Clydesdale Horse?
Martini
Martini
Used to throw herself on the floor in the milk barn. Constantly improving and putting in better performances.
Cherryberry
Cherryberry
A solid background goat. A consistent 7/10 day in day out.
Bakewell
Bakewell
Concentrating on her career as a goat and really not focusing on having kids right now (or ever).
Sangria
Sangria
No-one can resist that toothy grin. Based on a Wallace and Gromit character.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Daughter of Wanda and a chip off the old block. Needs to stop talking with her mouthful of hay.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Would nibble you to death if she could (in a loving way).
Fennel
Fennel
Loves a nuzzle and will become your best friend instantly.
Ginseng
Ginseng
Will she ever grow? Who knows?
Rosemary and Thyme
Rosemary and Thyme
Twin daughters of the late great Crumpet. They’re both as sweet as she was.