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Lambing has begun. We are happy for a break in the rain so the little ones and their moms can get out.  The joy that the little ones bring is a heart warming beginning to spring.  We will have lambs … Continue reading →

The groundhog spoke on the 2nd and said spring will be early. It looks like it this week. The maternity ward here is full of happy, fat ladies awaiting the arrival of lambs. They are munching away on hay, grass … Continue reading →

A New Year is upon us……hooray….a fresh start for all. Our Knit/Spin/Crochet In will be held in our Red Barn Studio here at the farm on January 19th from 10-3. It is a great time to show off what you … Continue reading →

Heelside Farms’ Red Barn Studio will be open for Small Business Saturday November 24th, from 10-3. We will be offering specials on Yarn, Roving, Top, Kits, Needles and Blankets.  Our wool is from our sheep. Buying local here means really … Continue reading →

Our Knit/Spin/Crochet In will be held on November 17th from 10-3 in the Red Barn Studio on our farm. We welcome you to join the creative fun. Bring a project or purchase a new one.  Show off your projects. It … Continue reading →

The Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival is this week in Fletcher, N.C. near Asheville at the Western N.C. Fairgrounds.  Check out www.saffsite.org for more info. They also have an app this year for you to download. It is a grand event. … Continue reading →

The Fall Fiber Fun is happening right now! Spinzilla is happening this week. How many yards can you spin in one week? Our Knit/Spin/Crochet In will be held at the Red Barn Studio on October 20th from 10-3. We celebrate … Continue reading →

We are still enjoying(?) summer weather here at the farm. Very hot and muggy. Oh and now someone is sending a hurricane our way! Well that is North Carolina. Some years we think X marks the spot on us for … Continue reading →

September is almost here. We are excited to welcome the Fall projects to our list.  Bees have been robbed and their luscious golden honey is in the jars.  Cider has been pressed from our apples ( a dream come true … Continue reading →

Not sure where July went but we are always happy to see August. The farm is a busy place right now with a long and varied list of jobs every day.  We have been building pens for our growing flocks … Continue reading →