Downeast Donkey Walks is a family-run farm experience just outside downtown Searsport, Maine. Led by a lifelong Mainer with more than a decade of experience caring for donkeys, the team welcomes guests to meet their small herd of ...
As a nearby guesthouse host of Midcoast Forest Getaway in Searsport, I recommend Downeast Donkey Walks at Galloping Crow Farm to every guest who stays with us—and without fail, it ends up being one of the absolute highlights of their entire Maine trip! 🌲🫏 ✨ What guests do: ➡️ Take a slow, guided forest walk: Guests love taking an unhurried stroll along shaded woodland trails, learning how to lead gentle donkeys on a lead line. The pace is set entirely by the herd—no rushing, just quiet pine paths, fresh air, and cute photo stops. ➡️ Bond in the pasture: Visitors spend time brushing, petting, and getting up close with the herd—Henry, Kota, Cedar, and Ed. ➡️ Unplug & Ground Themselves: It’s a peaceful, intimate alternative to busy coastal tourist spots, perfect for couples looking for a gentle nature break. ✨ What guests say when they return: "We walked back to our rental feeling completely reset and relaxed." "Brushing the donkeys and walking through the pine trails was pure magic—we haven’t stopped talking about Henry and Kota!" "It was so special to spend real, calm time with the animals instead of just looking at them through a fence." 🌲 Whether you’re staying locally or just driving through the Penobscot Bay area, spending an hour at Downeast Donkey Walks is an unforgettable experience. 🦉 Midcoast Forest Getaway is so lucky to have this peaceful gem right down the road! It’s walking distance from the guesthouse so guests can enjoy the activity without having to get in a vehicle. ❤️
Christopher Bruneau
August 27, 2026
As a nearby guesthouse host of Midcoast Forest Getaway in Searsport, I recommend Downeast Donkey Walks at Galloping Crow Farm to every guest who stays with us—and without fail, it ends up being one of the absolute highlights of their entire Maine trip! 🌲🫏 ✨ What guests do: ➡️ Take a slow, guided forest walk: Guests love taking an unhurried stroll along shaded woodland trails, learning how to lead gentle donkeys on a lead line. The pace is set entirely by the herd—no rushing, just quiet pine paths, fresh air, and cute photo stops. ➡️ Bond in the pasture: Visitors spend time brushing, petting, and getting up close with the herd—Henry, Kota, Cedar, and Ed. ➡️ Unplug & Ground Themselves: It’s a peaceful, intimate alternative to busy coastal tourist spots, perfect for couples looking for a gentle nature break. ✨ What guests say when they return: "We walked back to our rental feeling completely reset and relaxed." "Brushing the donkeys and walking through the pine trails was pure magic—we haven’t stopped talking about Henry and Kota!" "It was so special to spend real, calm time with the animals instead of just looking at them through a fence." 🌲 Whether you’re staying locally or just driving through the Penobscot Bay area, spending an hour at Downeast Donkey Walks is an unforgettable experience. 🦉 Midcoast Forest Getaway is so lucky to have this peaceful gem right down the road! It’s walking distance from the guesthouse so guests can enjoy the activity without having to get in a vehicle. ❤️
Christopher Bruneau
August 27, 2026