Harmony Lane Farms and Creamery was founded by Julie David in 2016. Julie’s agritourism business came about due to her contracting gastroparesis 15 years ago. Researching to see if there were other options for treatment besides medicines, she came upon the benefits of raw goat milk. Reflecting on her childhood devoid of any pets, in 2011 she told her husband, “I would like a goat,” and promptly went out and bought four goats along with some chickens and cattle. Those first four goats soon became a herd of 16 and with a surplus of their milk she decided to make goat-milk soap and cheese. The menagerie at one time included 178 goats, and each has a name on the family’s 64-acre farm, along with numerous other animals. Harmony Lane Farms then evolved into the ideal weekend attraction for one looking to stock up on quality, local items and lose yourself in that unique magic only time spent in the company of animals can provide, with farm tours and goat cuddling, sometimes even interacting with baby piglets and cows. At the time of its closing at the end of 2025, Harmony Lane Farm & Creamery was one of Smithville’s top year-round tourist attractions. Visitors to the farm toward the end were in tears realizing just how special a place it was and grateful for the wonderful memories and experiences Julie gave them with her vision of sharing her animals. After its closing in November 2025, Julie sold her soap and lotion business to Laura and Corey Magdalik. To learn more about them, read their bio on the website.