The Quillet

From Homestead to Herd

Cherrywell Quillet is a small suburban homestead on 2.5 acres in North Albany, Oregon, where three generations care for a lively mix of dairy goats, poultry, pets, and gardens. Our farm is run by Nick and Tovee Esch, our daughters Indie and Ollie, and Tovee’s mother, Linda. Together, we’ve built a family‑centered, agrarian lifestyle rooted in stewardship, self‑sufficiency, and the everyday magic of raising animals.

Both Nick and Tovee grew up in 4‑H surrounded by animals—dogs, horses, poultry, rabbits, sheep, llamas, and dairy cows. Ironically, neither of us had goats or imagined we’d one day build a performance dairy goat program. We met by chance at the now-defunct Bi‑Mart Country Music Festival in 2016, hit it off immediately and quickly found ourselves building our life together including a rotating cast of dogs, cats, chickens, a pet pig, and a pair of pet Nubian goats. As our family grew, so did our desire for a more agrarian, hands‑on lifestyle.

We purchased our current property in early 2021 and brought home a few Miniature Nubian milk goats “just for fun.” That simple decision changed everything. We quickly fell in love with the breed—their personalities, their usefulness, their charm—and expanded our herd. Our farm name, Cherrywell Quillet, is inspired by the cherry trees on our land and the old agricultural well in the back pasture that once served the surrounding orchards.

Later that year, encouraged by the online goat community, we entered the Oregon State Fair dairy goat show with no expectations. The show didn’t make sanction, but we had an unforgettable experience and discovered that our early goats were far nicer than we realized. That moment lit the spark. We were hooked.

Today, Cherrywell Quillet is home to a growing performance dairy goat program focused on producing healthy, correct, productive animals with excellent temperaments. We raise and show ADGA Standard Nubians, MDGA/TMGR Mini Nubians, and a small group of Standard and Mini LaManchas belonging to our daughter. We participate in live shows, virtual shows, and milk testing, and we are committed to continual learning and responsible, thoughtful breeding.

What began as a simple homestead project has become a multi‑generational passion—and we’re grateful every day for the goats who brought us here.

Cherrywell Carnivora — A Growing Branch of Our Farm

In addition to our dairy goat program, we are slowly building Cherrywell Carnivora, a small companion‑animal project focused on Pomeranians and Maine Coons. This program is still in its early stages, shaped by our long history with dogs and cats and our commitment to raising healthy, well‑socialized family companions. As it grows, Cherrywell Carnivora will reflect the same values that guide our farm—intentional breeding, excellent care, and animals raised in the middle of real family life.

Goat Experiences & Petting Zoo Services

As our herd has grown, so has the demand for hands‑on goat experiences. We now offer a small selection of goat‑based agritourism and educational services, including mobile petting‑zoo visits, baby‑goat snuggle sessions, and seasonal farm events. These services allow us to share the joy of goats with our community while promoting responsible animal care and creating memorable, family‑friendly experiences.

Goat Care Services

We’ve also begun offering a selection of goat care services for local farms and homesteads. With years of hands‑on experience and a calm, animal‑first approach, we provide hoof trimming, disbudding, assistance with blood draws or routine vaccines, non‑veterinary pregnancy ultrasounds, body clipping, and basic herd‑care support. These services grew naturally out of our own herd management and our desire to help neighbors and new goat owners feel confident and supported. Our goal is to make quality care accessible, educational, and stress‑free for both goats and their people.