This post is dedicated to our oldest daughter who is attending college and missed the fair this year. I have posted the highlights just for her! There is Always Next Year The Tunbridge Fair signifies the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Local farmers both young and old come to the fair to showcase the fruits of their … Read More
Charlotte-our angora goat would like to announce Grand View Farm’s 2011 Yarn & Fiber CSA (community supported agriculture) Shares! We are so excited about our CSA shares this year. New additions this year are a bulky weight Romney/Mohair blend as well as a purely natural creamy white Romney yarn. Back by popular demand is our Romney/Mohair roving for those who … Read More
Charlotte-before shearing Today was shearing day for the goats! The shearer never seems to particularly enjoy shearing the goats and the goats never seem to enjoy being sheared. They complain bitterly at the shearer as the clippers buzz. Though once it is all done, the goats enjoyed a good back scratch, and a cool breeze and sunshine on their bodies.Everyone’s … Read More
Announcing our NEW (and the first ever) AgEx shares!Agricultural Experience Shares allow our shareholders to follow their dreams, gain hands-on agricultural experiences, participate in daily farming activities, and learn new skills. Each share includes one nights stay in our Bed & Breakfast, a full country style breakfast, lunch, and a full day of instruction. AgEx shareholders may become a shepherd … Read More
Sachem Farmhouse and Bed & Breakfast This past Friday, I packed my dye pots and a few dye plants in the back of my van and headed off to Sachem Farmhouse and Bed & Breakfast in Warren, CT to teach a Natural Dye Workshop. Jennifer King is one of those fortunate individuals who lives and works on the same land … Read More
