Lochan Zanda Highlands

06/01/2026

**Before:** 😵‍💫 *Untrained Girl Dad*
“Sweetie… I tried.”
*Hands daughter a sideways ponytail with 14 bumps and exactly one hair tie hanging on for dear life.*

**After:** 😎 *Seasoned Girl Dad*
“Dutch braid for soccer? Half-up for dance? Say less.”
*Daughter proudly struts away looking like Dad actually has his life together.*

🐮💇‍♀️ **We can help.**

Join us for **Coos & Hairdos: Father-Daughter Farm Day** — a fun, hands-on afternoon where dads (and father figures) learn practical hair styling skills while making memories with their favorite girls.

✨ Hair lessons led by **Courtney Leonard of Mane Character Beauty**, licensed cosmetologist
🚜 Scenic hayride through the pasture
🐂 Time with the coos
📸 Sweet memory-making moments together

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM

No experience necessary. No judgment for your current ponytail skills. We start where we are. 😂

Register here before spots fill:
https://www.lochanzandahighlands.com/2026-calendar/coos-hairdos-father-daughter-farm-day

Tag the dad who desperately needs this 👀

05/30/2026

The June Newsletter will be slightly delayed as we have a big project in the works!

05/29/2026

THIS JUNE!
🚨 BIG NEWS, MAMAS 🚨

Because this little community has grown so much (and honestly? We just don’t want to wait a whole week to see y’all 😭🤍)…

**See You at the Farm: Moms + Littles Playdates are officially happening on SATURDAYS TOO!**

That means you now have **TWO chances every week** to gather, sip coffee, let the kiddos run wild, and build the kind of village motherhood was always supposed to come with.

✨ Wednesdays + Saturdays
🐮 Highland coos to visit
☕ Coffee & chocolate milk from Where You Bean (most days)
🚜 Hayrides when weather allows
📚 Story time sometimes
🪮 Animal brushing if the coos are feeling social
🛝 Toys, play, muddy boots & loose plans

**How it works?**
Step 1: Literally show up.
Step 2: Pay if you haven’t already ($10/kid — moms always free).
Step 3: Unleash the children and grab a coffee.
Step 4: See a kid trying to crawl under a fence? Say something 😂 Otherwise, the rules are pretty loose around here.

No pressure. No Pinterest perfection. No need to RSVP if life is life-ing.

Just come.

🤍 **Want to come to ALL the playdates (no matter how many littles you have)? Join The Fold for just $35/month and get complimentary mom groups, farm tours, and special discounts on classes & events. It basically pays for itself real quick.**

**THE MOM GROUP WHERE YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP.** 🤍

Rain or shine, we’ll be gathering at the big red barn — building community one coffee, one conversation, and one feral farm kid at a time.

Tag your mom friend who needs this 👇

05/29/2026

✨ Your homeschool era deserves a trip like THIS ✨

Need a reset? A quiet weekend? A place where the kids can run wild and you can finally drink your coffee while it’s still hot? 👀☕🐄

Come stay with us at Lochan Zanda Highlands in Northeast Tennessee — a working Highland cow farm with cozy glamping stays, open skies, and the kind of peace that’s hard to find these days.

🌿 Meet & feed Highland cows
🌅 Watch the sunset over the fields
🔥 Campfires, stars, and slow evenings
🏕 Cozy A-frame glamping + camping stays
👩‍👧 Family-friendly and homeschool mama approved

This isn’t just a place to sleep — it’s an experience your kids will talk about for months.

Located in the beautiful Tri-Cities region of East Tennessee 💛

✨ Come stay on the farm and make some memories with the coos ✨

👉 Book your stay here:
https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/tennessee-highland-cows-of-lochan-zanda-88lh8o22?adults=1&children=0

05/29/2026

✨ Not your typical weekend… ✨

What if your next getaway looked like this:

🐄 Hand-feeding Highland cows
🌅 Sunset views over rolling fields
☕ Coffee in the quiet morning air
👩‍👧 Kids running free (and maybe kissing a cow… it happens)

Welcome to Lochan Zanda Highlands — a working farm in East Tennessee where you can slow down, unplug, and actually enjoy time together.

Stay in our cozy A-Frame glamping cabins or camp under the stars ✨

📍 Perfect for families, couples, or anyone needing a reset
💛 Farm experiences included (and a whole lot of magic)

Spots are limited — weekends are already filling 👀

👉 Book your stay here:

Highland Cow Farm Glamping Near Johnson City + Family Experiences Stay on a working Highland cow farm in East Tennessee with hands-on experiences, sunset views, and family-friendly farm events. Experience off-grid glamping and camping in East Tennessee on a private, 43-acre Highland cattle farm. ...

05/29/2026

🚨 DADS (and father figures)… it’s your time to shine. 🚨

**Coos & Hairdos: Father-Daughter Farm Day** is coming to Lochan Zanda Highlands 🐮💇‍♀️

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM

A wholesome, memory-making afternoon where dads learn simple hair styling for their girls (yes, actual braids + ponytails 👏), enjoy a scenic hayride, visit the coos, and make core memories together.

💇‍♀️ Hair lessons will be led by **Courtney Leonard of Mane Character Beauty**, licensed cosmetologist, who’ll teach easy, practical styles dads can actually recreate at home.

Whether you’re a “girl dad” expert or your current hair strategy is “uhhh… where’s your mom?” — this day is for you.

✨ Learn simple hairstyles
🚜 Hayride through the pasture
🐂 Coo cuddles + photo moments
🍪 Sweet treats
🤍 Time together that actually matters

Because one day, they’ll outgrow bedtime stories and piggyback rides… but they’ll remember when Dad learned to do their hair.

Spots will be limited — snag yours before they’re gone!
Register here:
https://www.lochanzandahighlands.com/2026-calendar/coos-hairdos-father-daughter-farm-day

05/28/2026

✨ **Summer Trend Forecast: 2026** ✨

Hot girl summer?
No no.

It’s **“Dad Does My Hair” Summer** 💇‍♀️🤠

Trending this season:
☀️ Matching friendship bracelets
☀️ Farmers market Saturdays
☀️ Highland coos
☀️ Dads who can actually do a braid without panic sweating

Because core memories > screen time.

🐮💇‍♀️ Join us for **Coos & Hairdos: Father-Daughter Farm Day** — a sweet afternoon where dads learn practical hair styling skills while spending intentional time with their girls.

Led by **Courtney Leonard of Mane Character Beauty**, licensed cosmetologist, dads will learn easy, real-life hairstyles they can actually recreate at home (without texting mom for emergency help 😏).

✨ Ponytails, braids & simple styles
🚜 Hayride through the pasture
🐂 Time with the coos
📸 Peak wholesome content

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Lochan Zanda Highlands

Summer’s hottest accessory?
A dad who knows how to braid hair.

Register here:
https://www.lochanzandahighlands.com/2026-calendar/coos-hairdos-father-daughter-farm-day

05/25/2026

🐮💛 A Memorial Day Message from the Coos 💛🐮

Hey friends,

Today, before the burgers are grilled, the lake days begin, or the little ones run barefoot through the grass — we wanted to gently remind you what today is really about.

Memorial Day is for remembering. For honoring the brave souls who gave everything so the rest of us could gather freely, laugh loudly, love openly, and build beautiful little lives.

So today, maybe pause for a moment.

Call someone you love. Tell a story about someone missed. Sit quietly with gratitude. Watch the sunset a little longer. Hug your people extra tight.

Around here, we’ll be grazing, reflecting, and feeling mighty thankful for the freedoms that let a silly little Highland coo farm exist in the first place.

To those who served, to those we’ve lost, and to the families who carry their memory every day — we’re holding space for you today. 🤍

Love,
The Lochan Zanda Coos 🐮
“Remembering with grateful hearts & fuzzy heads.”

05/25/2026

📣 It’s **2026**.

Dads do good hair now. 💇‍♀️👏

We’ve evolved beyond the *“just throw a hat on it”* era.

Today’s girl dads are packing snacks, showing up for dance recitals, knowing the difference between a claw clip and a scrunchie… and yes — learning how to do a solid braid.

🐮💇‍♀️ **Enter: Coos & Hairdos – Father-Daughter Farm Day**

A hands-on afternoon where dads (and father figures) learn real, practical hair styling skills for their girls — while making sweet memories on the farm.

Led by **Courtney Leonard of Mane Character Beauty**, licensed cosmetologist, you’ll learn beginner-friendly styles you can actually recreate at home. No beauty school degree required.

✨ Learn ponytails, braids & easy styles
🚜 Hayride through the pasture
🐂 Time with the coos
📸 Core memories unlocked

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Lochan Zanda Highlands

Because in 2026… dads do good hair now. 🤍

Register here before spots disappear:
https://www.lochanzandahighlands.com/2026-calendar/coos-hairdos-father-daughter-farm-day

Tag your favorite Girl Dad™️ 👇

05/23/2026

It would be really cool if it stopped raining.
Signed,
The coos