Raw Wool, Roving and Yarn, Spinning, Knitting and Needle Felting Supplies
(and occasionally a sheep or two for sale) Seasonal Workshops and Classes
Our Fiber Studio is now open on Saturdays from 10 am - 3 pm
Registration for our summer camp is now open. Click here for more information or to register. Also check out some of our other upcoming classes:
Tue. June 25 - Beginner Needle Felting - Learn the basics of this addictive craft. 10 am - 12 pm and includes supplies: $20 Sat. June 29 - Wet Felting - Learn the basics of what you can create with a little wool, warm water and soap. 10 am - 12 pm and includes supplies: $20 |
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The 'girls' on the lookout
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Chore time!
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Our History
Vinka 'The Farm Greeter'
In 1998, we decided to find a new use for our farm. The 17 acre property had been used as a dairy and beef farm for a number of years. We did some research, talked to many, many people, took classes through the University of Vermont extension program with “the sheep guy” Chet Parsons, who has since retired from UVM, and eventually decided we wanted to be sheep farmers.
We were then fortunate to cross paths with Jeri Harris and Robert MacMahon and their incredible flock of Shetland Sheep in Wallingford, VT. It took only spending an afternoon with them to decide that this was the breed for us.
In the Spring of 1999 our small flock of four Shetland sheep arrived. Our proud ram Blake and ewes Tally, Willow and Matylda made themselves right at home.
We have grown in 2013 to a flock of 43 sheep. We had five new lambs born in the spring: Fiona, Fergus, Franklin, Fritz and Faleen. Each year we name the lambs with a different letter - it helps us keep track of how old everyone is! Each day we seem to learn a little more, have at least one farm adventure and say again how happy we are to have found Shetland sheep. Their curious personalities, feistiness and wagging tales always bring a smile to our faces.
Kathleen Meeks
We were then fortunate to cross paths with Jeri Harris and Robert MacMahon and their incredible flock of Shetland Sheep in Wallingford, VT. It took only spending an afternoon with them to decide that this was the breed for us.
In the Spring of 1999 our small flock of four Shetland sheep arrived. Our proud ram Blake and ewes Tally, Willow and Matylda made themselves right at home.
We have grown in 2013 to a flock of 43 sheep. We had five new lambs born in the spring: Fiona, Fergus, Franklin, Fritz and Faleen. Each year we name the lambs with a different letter - it helps us keep track of how old everyone is! Each day we seem to learn a little more, have at least one farm adventure and say again how happy we are to have found Shetland sheep. Their curious personalities, feistiness and wagging tales always bring a smile to our faces.
Kathleen Meeks
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