Women crave to create. It provides respite. It provides time to reflect. It provides opportunity to connect. For an entire day, 12 women gathered in a farmhouse in Gotland, Sweden. Guided by two lovely Swedish women, Lotta and Karin, we felted, sewed, and crafted. We stretched their minds-having to search for English words to teach us the crafts their hands … Read More
This place, this space, these hands and these women create magic. The Spinneri was top on our list the first day of our Gotland tour. We scheduled ahead of time so that we could listen, learn, and see the magic unfold. As we stood and listened to the history of the mill, again I was reminded of the passion that … Read More
A trip to Gotland island would not be complete without venturing to the far reaches of the island. It is the places and beauty of Gotland that reveal the island’s history and explain the deep love the Gutarna (the people of Gotland) have for their island. It is the places of Gotland that tell of the character of its inhabitants. … Read More
You MUST visit Gotland, Sweden! Eight days ago, we returned from leading a tour group of 12 people to Gotland island. For the past week, my mind has been occupied with thoughts and fond memories of the wonderful people, places, and “sheeps” of Gotland. I have been hibernating since our return; trying to adjust to the time change, trying to … Read More
Three years ago, my husband, daughter, and I set off for Gotland island. We were visiting our daughter in Germany, and Gotland was just a short jaunt away. We had just purchased our first Gotland sheep and I wanted to see 100% Gotland sheep in their own environment. I wanted to talk with shepherds that raised them and lay my … Read More
