Sheep Shearing Day at Thistle Cove Farm

Samuel is wearing a 100% virgin wool red scarf I designed and knitted.

Sheep Shearing Day at Thistle Cove Farm is an annual event and takes place, this year, on April 4th. Weather and shearer permitting, we get started around 9 a.m. and by 1 p.m. our small flock of rare, primitive Shetland sheep and Romney, Merino and crossbred sheep are nekkid. -smile-

Lost Arts Guild members demonstrate and sell traditional Appalachian crafts and you'll see spinners, weavers, basket makers, broom makers, gourds decorated, quilters, blacksmith and more. Each person will explain how they do what they do as well as why they make their items. Each has a story to tell and most, if not all, are rooted in these beloved Appalachian Mountains.
Family roots go deep, are often intertwined and always connected.

Mary will take photos of your children with my 'children', bottle fed lambs.

Cove Community folks sell hot food and drink with proceeds benefiting educational programs. If you want The Real Deal Ham Biscuit, better get here early as those are Quite Popular! Everything is home made and desserts are especially wonderful. Be sure to ask Cindy about future Cove Community events.

Dress in layers, wear comfortable shoes and plan on having the time of your life! It's the only time of year Thistle Cove Farm is open and free to the public.

For directions, visit Thistle Cove Farm; for more information, visit Thistle Cove Farm blog.

Service dogs only, please and thanks.