Our Story
Our Story.
The Stoney Creek Farm stud breeds amongst the finest quality goats in Australia.
Started by Rodney and his granddaughter, Summer, we are a large stud located in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Since 2012, we have dedicated our time and focus to perfecting the breeding of Australian Miniature, Nigerian Dwarf, Nuwby, and Pygmy goat breeds.
Our stud is home to 20 Champion Goats and 5 of Australia’s only 10 Grand Champion Goats.
Stoney Creek Farm continues to add immense value to the miniature goat industry, with international recognition, genetic importation initiatives, breeding programs offering the highest quality genetics, and a supportive community for new herd starters and breeders.
The Farm.
Stoney Creek Farm - an oasis in the Gold Coast Hinterland and titled Gold Coast’s best garden by Mayor Tom Tate and Gold Coast City Council; was established in 1992 by John Chapman & Rodney Surawski.
Surrounded by the beauty of the bays and with the freedom to explore the spectacularly enchanting native New Zealand, a young John Chapman’s heart and soul was ingrained with nature. Combining an inherent artistic talent and horticultural knowledge, John’s gifts have blessed all that surrounds him.
Stoney Creek farm is an example of the serene and magical landscapes that he creates.
In 1992, in partnership with Rodney Surawski, the Stoney Creek Farm property was purchased. It was merely a blank canvas of cleared paddock and a small weed-infested treed hillside. Together, they shared a vision of a future paradise. Their passion, commitment, and pride would someday transform this landscape.
By combining their understanding of nature and intelligent architectural designs, they now have created a magnificent physical masterpiece. Stimulating the senses with visual contrasts and explosions of colour, fragrant blossoming flowers, and the sounds of the life that now inhabit the gardens - one can’t help but feel tranquil.
Stoney Creek farm has withstood the tests of Australia’s seasonal challenges, that at times, can be unforgiving with droughts, floods, storms, extreme heat, and cold temperatures. Some survive, some perish, but the commitment at Stoney Creek Farm is to persevere and embrace it all.
Awarding winning gardens, scenic views, and an array of animals including goats, horses, mini-horses, birds, bees, fish, and Alaskan Malamutes.
Please note: We are not open to the general public - visits must be by appointment for serious buyers only.
Meet The Team.
Rodney Surawski, Founder & Owner
In 2012, Rodney founded Stoney Creek Farm with his Granddaughter, Summer.
What started out as a small family hobby, and showing goats at MGBA shows, has now turned into one of Australia’s most award-winning and largest miniature goat studs - with Rodney leading the team into incredible accomplishments.
As the Art Director of a globally renowned Decorative Art company, his business experience has allowed him to transform Stoney Creek Farm into what it is today. With a love for animals, Rodney and his partner John have created an ecosystem of tropical plants, award-winning gardens, and an entire farm of animals.
Rodney and Summer have amassed a record number of awards in the show ring, developed partnerships with internationally recognised USA studs, imported premium USA Nigerian Dwarf genetics into Australia, and made a phenomenal impact on the miniature goat industry.
Rachael Chapman, Farm Manager
With a love for horses, the now Stoney Creek Farm property was originally purchased so teenager Rachael could have her horses.
Every weekend was spent on horseback in the hills, and Rachael soon developed a love for the surrounding native bush. Pursuing her career as a Ranger, she worked for 20 years in both State and Local Government - protecting our Natural Areas.
Rachael’s daughter, Summer, initiated the interest in Miniature Goats with her Granddad, Rodney - creating and developing Stoney Creek Farm. For the last 8 years, Rachael has listened to Summer and Rodney talk for hours on end about goats (thinking of them as the crazy goat people).
Rachael, who had enough of the politics working for the government, decided it was time to return to the Farm.
Rachael is now our full-time Farm Manager and has also become one of those ‘crazy goat people’.
Liam, Husbandry Assistant
An upcoming actor, Liam spends his spare time out at the family farm.
His love for animals runs through the family and so Liam’s animal husbandry skills have come natural to him.
Growing up around his mother, Rachael, sister, Summer, and grandfather, Rodney; Liam has developed skills in looking after our babies during the kidding season.
With Stoney Creek Farm growing rapidly and our AI programs full steam ahead, we can rely on Liam to ensure the kid pens are well kept, the kids are cared for, and our customers are receiving goats that are incredibly well looked after and loved.
Liam’s bubbly personality is a huge asset to our team and the kids love it too. They are kept well entertained with his presence on the farm and so are we.
Hannah, Husbandry Assistant
At only 19 years of age, Hannah has learnt so much about goat husbandry at Stoney Creek Farm over the last 12 months.
Not only is she a member of our team, but we also claim her as part of our family. Hannah is a huge asset to our farm and her strong work ethic is appreciated by all.
Hannah possesses a very strong animal ethic and is loving and caring towards all our goats. She works with our Farm Manager, Rachael to ensure our goats have the best possible living conditions, are well looked after, and get the human interaction they need.
We have big things happening here at Stoney Creek Farm and Hannah’s innovative thinking helps us move forward whilst maintaining safe and productive systems and processes.
Along with Rachael, Hannah has also been converted to a ‘crazy goat person’.