One of the best parts of the weekend was the young people. Our grandchildren, Macie, Kalyn, Mattison, and James provided tours of the farm for anyone who would go along with them. They showed off the Finnsheep, the ewes in the orchard field with Lester, the Border Leicester ram, the ram lambs in the pole barn, and the angora goats in the timber frame barn. The made sure people saw Bubba, our draft horse, the laying hens and the guinea chicks. One visitor said: "the kids are doing a great job...so good to see children involved in the farm, knowing so much about all that happens here."
I really enjoyed seeing so many young folks on Saturday afternoon in the workshops space having fun with fiber. Several young teens sat on the braided rug to knit. One six year old sat with me for 20-30 minutes learning to knit, and by the end of that time was knitting on her own. James, age 7 really wanted to spin some wool he had carded, and Mark helped him and several others create yarn at the spinning wheel. Mattison showed off her own carded, handspun yarn to anyone who would take a moment to appreciate it. Kalyn could hardly stay away from the carder. One 9 year old was learning to crochet. Several will be back for more lessons in the coming weeks.
We are pleased to offer a place for many to learn how to create with fiber.
For the fall and winter class schedule stay tuned to our web site. Postings will be there soon.
In the meantime Live simply, Speak kindly, Care deeply, and Love generously.
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