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Goat Tower

Saanen goats are a Swiss breed known for their calm temperament, pointy ears, and tendency to climb the tallest structure in their immediate surroundings—an evolutionary tick that helped them evade predators in the mountainous environments they call home. While there are no such predators or mountains in central Illinois, one caring couple in the small town of Windsor built a literal tower to put their herd at ease.

The Tower of Baa-Goat is located on a sprawling property belonging to husband-and-wife Dave and Marcia Johnson. The 30-foot tall structure, made of 5,000 handmade bricks, was built with 276 steps wrapping around the frame, which allows the Johnson’s goats to reach their respective “apartments,” hollow rooms within the tower where the goats sleep at night. It’s a charming installation on a gorgeous piece of restored land, but far from the only unexpected attraction on the property. Perhaps more surprising than a tower for goats is the fact that the structure preceded the ungulates.

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