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Destiny Dairy Bar (All ages) Carlisle (Market & Dairy, Petting Zoo, Educational Farm, Party Venue)

60 Horners Road
Phone: 717-636-3042
Business Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 AM to 7 PM; Friday 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 8 PMEmail: amy@destinydairybar.comWebsite: Visit Website

Destiny Dairy Bar isn’t just a farm—it’s a full-sensory celebration of cows, cream, and community. Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland Valley, this family-owned and operated dairy destination invites you to slow down, breathe in the country air, and possibly be licked by a calf in the process.

At the core of the farm is a happy herd of dairy cows producing A2A2 milk—a special variety often easier to digest than regular milk, which they lovingly churn into creamline milk, chocolate milk, and handmade ice cream in flavors so good they might cause a minor identity crisis over your favorite dessert. (Pro tip: try the seasonal ones. They’re a moo-ving experience.) You can explore all their offerings at the Destiny Dairy Bar farm store and scoop shop.

Kids are not just welcome—they’re basically the target audience. With daily calf feedings at 3 PM, a hands-on petting area, and a calf barn open for snuggles anytime, Destiny is the kind of place where children learn that milk doesn’t come from a grocery store shelf—and that goats, like Bobbie B (who’s blind in one eye but doesn’t let that slow her strut in a tutu), have stories worth telling.

Sustainability is more than a buzzword here. The cows dine on bakery scraps, candy rejects, and local distillers grain—a.k.a. the Central PA farm-to-cow-to-ice-cream pipeline. Even the pigs and goats chow down on rescued grocery goodies, and the farm handcrafts tallow soaps and body butters from their pasture-raised Wagyu dairy cross beef—because why not moisturize like a farmer with a PhD in homesteading? These handmade goods are also available at the farm store.

Want to learn even more? Personalized group tours are available spring through fall, complete with a behind-the-scenes look at freestall barns, momma cows, a tasting flight of all the milks, and 25% off ice cream after the tour (yes, that’s real). Just give at least three days' notice, and contact Amy to book. Good weather encouraged, muddy boots optional.

Whether you come for the cow cuddles, the creamy treats, or just a peaceful sunset over the pasture, Destiny Dairy Bar is here to make your day—and your ice cream—udderly unforgettable.