Why we love sheep
Our hilly terrain suits sheep perfectly. As small ruminants, they transform grass and roughage—foods humans cannot eat—into precious meat and fiber… from grass to gold.
When compared to beef, lamb provides even more Omega-3s and “anti-cancer” CLA, has fewer calories, less saturated fat, and is more easily digestible. Wool is sustainable, biodegradable, naturally water-repellent, and thermoregulating. And, of course, the wooly snuggles are a bonus!
looking forward
For most of the year, we use electric portable netting to divide our large permanent pastures into smaller sections. Our sheep rotate through these sections to graze fresh grass and forage, while giving the soil a strict rest period. In time, our chickens will follow the sheep to further support soil health. Research shows that well-managed rotational grazing systems and practicing regenerative agriculture can help offset carbon emissions. Further, we continue to improve our perennial pastures through overseeding, expanded cover crops, and composting.
Like any working farm, our practices shift with the seasons to keep our flock happy and healthy. During winter, we feed the sheep high-quality local hay and supplement with non-GMO, soy-free grain as needed. When the time comes, our lamb is processed at a local USDA-inspected facility.
our wool
We raise 100% registered Rambouillet (the “French Merino”) sheep, which produce long-stapled, dense, ultra-soft fine wool in shades from cream to white. We offer the wool as whole raw fleeces to hand spinners, fiber artists, and curious crafters (well-skirted, minimal VM). We repurpose the offcuts in the garden as a weed barrier or mulch, like in the image below.
our honey
Our untreated honey bees flourish in our hilltop apiary, surrounded by lush pastures, wildflowers, shady woods, a twisting creek, and our family gardens filled with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers—all cared for naturally without harmful chemicals. We also add native and drought-tolerant plantings across the farm to support pollinators and local wildlife.
Our raw honey is never heated and is lightly strained through a mesh filter, keeping it smooth while preserving all the natural pollen, enzymes, and nutrients. Each year, we harvest only the excess honey. Troy carefully collects it, and Lauren stores it in recyclable, made-in-USA glass jars—labeled and ready for friends, family, or anyone who enjoys a bit of golden Virginia sunshine.