Marcia and Dave Johnson, a DIY-loving couple, have transformed their Illinois farm into a unique landscape of self-made projects. Their home is modeled after a Williamsburg, Virginia house, and their entrance gate is a replica of King George VI's gate in England. A particularly captivating creation is a large, fairy-tale-like tower with a winding ramp, designed as a whimsical structure.This tower, named the Tower of Baa-Goat, was inspired by a picture in a wine magazine featuring a similar structure at a South African winery. The winery's tower served as a jungle gym for their cheese-making goats, and Dave Johnson decided to replicate it. Working with a retired master bricklayer, they built the tower using leftover bricks from their house project.The Johnsons did not initially own any goats but were so inspired by the idea that Dave proceeded with the construction. The tower's design involved improvising from a photograph, leading to an accidental "world's largest goat tower" due to scaling errors. This resulted in a 31-foot-tall structure, larger than the original inspiration.After the tower's completion, they acquired Saanen goats, known for their climbing abilities and milk production. The goats immediately took to the tower, with even young kids demonstrating their climbing prowess, sometimes getting stuck at the top. The Tower of Baa-Goat eventually gained local and wider recognition, becoming a peculiar tourist attraction.Visitors are drawn to this unusual sight, which offers a unique experience contrasting with the typical central Illinois landscape. The Johnsons report that the goats enjoy the attention from visitors, readily interacting with them once coaxed out of their tower. Those interested in visiting can find information and arrange tours through the "goattowerfarm.com" website.