# Cow-Cuddling Wellness Centers Mountain House Farm in New York Lets You Relax By Cuddling a Cow By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-08-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-house-farm References: [odditycentral](https://www.odditycentral.com/animals/you-can-now-relax-by-cuddling-a-cow-for-75-an-hour.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MountainHorseFarm/) With wellness and destressing becoming a prominent preventative health measure, [Mountain House Farm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-4-a-purpose) now lets visitors relax by cuddling up with some cows. The picturesque 33-acre retreat is located in New York and recently added the cow snuggles to its [wellness sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reset-reconnect-retreat). The practice is a common form of [stress relief therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-oasis) in many European counties, including Switzerland and the Netherlands. According to research, because cows have a slower heart rate than other traditional "cuddling animals" like cats or dogs, they are able to slow down the cuddler's heart rate for a relaxing bonding moment. The owners of Mountain House Farm stress that the retreat is not a petting zoo and the well being of the animals is always prioritized. For those who want to enjoy a cow cuddling session, one-hour treatments are available for $75 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-assisted Therapy:** Exploring the use of animals for stress relief therapy, such as cow-cuddling, to promote relaxation and bonding moments. - **Wellness Tourism:** Incorporating animal interactions, like cow cuddling, into wellness retreats to enhance the destressing experience. - **Farm-based Wellness:** Creating wellness centers on farms, offering unique experiences like cow cuddling, to provide a serene and nature-filled environment for relaxation and therapeutic activities. ### Where This Applies - **Wellness Retreats:** Integrating cow cuddling and other animal-assisted therapies into wellness retreats for a more holistic approach to destressing. - **Agriculture and Farming:** Exploring the opportunities to diversify revenue streams in farming and agriculture by offering wellness experiences like cow cuddling. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Developing new experiences in the tourism industry, such as farm-based wellness centers, to cater to the growing demand for unique and relaxing destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anxiety-Alleviating Animal Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gentle-barn.md) - [Cow-Themed Romantic Movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stonyfield-organic-1.md) - [Petting Booth Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petting-booth.md) - [Sheep-Surrounded Sleep Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shleep-sanctuary.md) - [Social Good Plush Highland Cows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnyard-legend-plushies.md) - [Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-pawttage.md) - [Extended Immersive Farm Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frnterra-farm.md) - [Post-Holidays Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-plum-farm.md) - [Mental Relaxation Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-oasis.md)