Visit Donner And Blitzen This Holiday Season At Indiana’s Very Own Reindeer Farm

When the warmest days of the year are behind us and we're looking at chillier times, there are usually a few things that come to mind: snuggling beside a nice, warm fire, sipping cocoa, holiday lights, festivals, and the click-clack sound of reindeer's hooves on the roof signaling to us that Santa has arrived. Okay, even if that last one isn't exactly what goes on in every mind, the holiday season does bring with it a certain expectation of magic. You can find that magic south of the North Pole - in fact, you can find it right here in the Hoosier State! Did you know that there's an adorable reindeer farm in Indiana - right here in our backyards! - that allows you to meet some of Santa's very own up-close and personally before the holidays? It's called, fittingly, Reindeer Ridge in Indiana. So come along as we check it out:

Reindeer Ridge was established by the Reis family in 2015.

They had a simple goal: to keep the wonder and magic of Christmas alive all year long. Well, if you ask us, we'll say they did a pretty great job!

Located in Guilford, Indiana, just 30 minutes from Cincinnati, Reindeer Ridge offers delightful tours and adventures where you and the family get to meet the beautiful creatures who call the farm home.

Every year the farm has a special event called: the "Meet Santa and His Reindeer" tour, where for a nominal fee per carload you and yours can do, well, exactly what the title implies.

Tour the farm and meet the reindeer, and learn about day-to-day life for these beautiful animals when Santa's not busy delivering presents with their help.

There will be plentiful photo opportunities throughout the tour; you'll even get to take pictures with the sleigh belonging to Santa himself! Of course, there will also be chances to talk to the big guy one-on-one, so be prepared with your wishlist!

You'll find that each and every critter living here is happy, healthy, and friendly.

The reindeer are raised and cared for by the Reises; they are beloved family members, and as a result, they're quite wonderful with people. You'll learn all kinds of things you never knew about these gentle beasts.

It's also worth mentioning that the team is available for rent!

That's right - Reindeer Ridge offers, quite literally, reindeer rentals! Need Santa and his dedicated crew to show up at your family dinner or company party? The friendly folks n' critters here at Reindeer Ridge have got your back.

And while you're here, you'll definitely want to browse the Holiday Barn and find gifts for everyone on your list.

An adventure at Reindeer Ridge is sure to become a precious holiday tradition for the whole family. If you're anything like us, you'll find yourself longing to go back before too long, and that's just fine - the reindeer will be waiting for you.

Y'all come back now, y'hear?

If you were to do a search for “reindeer farm near me,” this spot would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!

For lots more photos, as well as all the information you'll need to plan your holiday adventure on the farm, make sure to visit the official Reindeer Ridge website and/or Reindeer Ridge Facebook page.

Do you have holiday traditions you make sure to do each year? Tell us about them in the comments - and then go create some new memories at Reindeer Ridge!

Looking for some wonderful holiday treasures for family and friends? Then be sure to check out this year's holiday gift guide from OnlyInYourState.

If you’d like to explore winter hikes in and around the area, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

For hose still in the mood for more Hoosier State adventures, take a look at this video: