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
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
First put goats on the farm in the mid-70’s. They were soon moved on once Mandy came along with her own.
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.
The Goats
Wanda
Prefers to hang with the humans. Has asked for a transfer to live in the house multiple times.
Crabapple
A bucket of feed hates to see her coming. Starred in The Menu and has let fame get to her head.
Inkberry
The most gentle of the whole crew. Starred in The Menu, but hasn’t let fame get to her head (unlike Crabapple).
Martini
Used to throw herself on the floor in the milk barn. Constantly improving and putting in better performances.
Bakewell
Concentrating on her career as a goat and really not focusing on having kids right now (or ever).