Thank you for your interest in Saanen dairy goat breeding stock from Redwood Hill Farm, which includes the Compañeros and Vineyard View herds. The Compañeros herd lives on in memory of my late husband, Steven Schack, and I believe he would be proud of what it has become today. The Vineyard View herd belongs to my brother Scott, who is also our Farm Manager.

The Legacy of the Compañeros Herd

The Compañeros herd has a rich history dating back to the 1970s. In the 1980s it produced SG Compañeros Voice of Reason, a legendary buck whose 18 permanent champion offspring included the ADGA National Champion Compañeros Reason Jezebel.

In the 1990s, the White Wave herd of Jennifer Jackson joined the Compañeros line, along with bucks SG Heavenly “Poor” FRM Prime Rate and his son, SG White Wave Katsuo. These two sires played a key role in advancing milk component production within the Saanen breed. In the 2000s, Compañeros does earned Reserve National Champion honors in both 2002 and 2010.

For many years, we were privileged to work with Steve Considine, whose Sartyr herd of Saanens resided at Redwood Hill Farm until his passing in 2019. A lifelong Saanen breeder, Steve brought animals with him to California, many tracing back to Gold Crown genetics. His “T” line produced two National Champions and contributed exceptional milk and show quality to our herd.

One of the last does he bred, SGCH Sarty Gandalf Titania 9*M, became the first Saanen doe to appraise EX 95 and was named the 2023 ADGA National Champion—a befitting tribute to his lifelong dedication.

The Story of Vineyard View Saanens 

Like many who have worked at Redwood Hill Farm, Scott quickly fell in love with the Saanen breed after spending time and working with them day to day. Vineyard View Saanens were established in 2007 with foundation animals from the Sartyr “T” line and Companeros Clinton Sea Urchin.

In the years that followed, additional purchases from Ranea Saanens — including Ranea Social Issues and Ranea Auric Rainy Day — along with Sartyr PE Brigit (from Steve Considine’s Irish-named doe line), helped round out the maternal base that defines Vineyard View Saanens today.

Success came quickly, thanks to these exceptional maternal lines and the guidance of outstanding Saanen breeders. Scott says, “We extend our gratitude to Steve Considine,  Bill Davis, and Jennifer Bice—not only for sharing their remarkable genetics, but also for their mentorship in developing a herd known for quality. At Vineyard View, our goal is to pay it forward, supporting current and future generations of Saanen breeders with genetics that reflect both excellence and consistency”.

A Tradition of Excellence in the Show Ring

We are proud of our Saanens’ continued success in both the competitive Northern California shows and on the National stage. Based 60 miles north of San Francisco, our participation in the ADGA National Show depends on the show location. More recent National Show and Fair highlights include:

• 2015 – At the ADGA National Show, SGCH Vineyard View Foxy Vana was Reserve Grand Champion and Best Udder. Vineyard View also earned 1st place in Best 3 Females, Dairy Herd, and Senior Get of Sire. The Premier Sire of Show for Saanens was SG Loughlin’s Voice of a Sly Fox, a son of SG Compañeros Voice of Reason.

• 2018 – A standout year with SGCH Vineyard View Royal Hurricane being crowned National Champion and Best Udder, along with 1st place Dairy Herd and Best 3 Females. “Terra” earned Reserve Best Udder, “Brigit Bardot” was Reserve Junior National Champion, and “Humuhumu” won 1st place Yearling Milker.

• 2019 – SGCH Ranea Social Issues claimed National Champion and Best Udder honors after more than two years in milk. Vineyard View also won 1st place Dairy Herd and Reserve Premier Saanen Breeder. “Athena” and “Humuhumu” placed 1st and 2nd in the 2-year-old class. Our 2018 Colorama Sale consignment purchased by Jon Welker, Vineyard View Perfect Storm, became Junior National Champion.

• 2021 – Though we did not attend Nationals, we were proud of “Titania,” who won GCH four times and Best Doe in Show three times, while “Athena” earned GCH three times and Reserve GCH three times.

• 2023 – At the ADGA National Show in Redmond, OR, SGCH Sartyr Gandalf Titania 9*M was awarded National Champion and Best Udder honors and later was GCH and Best Doe in Show at the Sonoma County Fair. “Typhoon” placed 1st in the 4-year-old class, and “Social Duela” was Junior National Champion and sold in the Colorama Sale. All group classes entered placed, earning 1st in Junior Get of Sire (Trueson) and 2nd in Best 3 Senior Does.

• 2025 – At this year’s National Show in Grand Island, NE, GCH Vineyard View True Terroir 10*M was the star. She was the Reserve National Champion and Reserve Best Udder, as a 2-year-old milking through from her yearling lactation. She was also GCH and Best Udder at the Sonoma County Fair. “Lilalyn” was 1st place 3-year-old, “Luckylyn” 2nd place 2-year-old, and “HoloHolo” placed 2nd at Nationals and was Reserve GCH at Sonoma.

We were especially honored by our herds’ recognition in group classes at the 2025 National Show:  Vineyard View – 1st place Dairy Herd, 1^st place Best 3 Senior Does, 1^st place Senior Get of Sire (Trueson), and 1^st place Dam & Daughter (WikiWiki and HoloHolo). Compañeros – 2nd place Best 3 Senior Does, and 1st Produce of Dam (Laralyn).

Beyond the show ring, our Saanens truly exemplify our farm motto: “The Winning Combination of Milkability and Showability.” As a Grade A dairy, milk production remains at the heart of what we do. Our Saanens consistently record some of the highest milk records in the herd, contributing to our award-winning goat milk products. Their outstanding linear appraisal scores and strong pedigrees continue to advance the breed, both in production and type.
We are deeply grateful for the ongoing success of our Saanen breeding program and invite you to explore our herd’s photos, pedigrees, and breeding plans.