Sheep Shearing Day Open House - 01/08/2012

Sheep Shearing Day Open House

Schuylerville: On Sunday January 8th, Foster Sheep Farm will hold the third Shearing Day Open House. For the second year in a row, Gwen Hinman, from Acworth, New Hampshire will be on hand to shear the flock of seventy sheep. A second generation shearer, she has practiced her craft throughout New England and New Zealand. This family friendly event will run from 10am to 4pm at the farm located at 460 West River Road in Schuylerville. For those seeking a warm refuge after the shearing, “The Yarn Shop at Foster Sheep Farm” will be open, featuring ongoing demonstrations by local knitters, spinners, and weavers. The shop will be stocked with a rich selection of local and commercial yarn, spinning wheels, looms, pattern books, knitting notions and accessories. Saratoga Plan, a not-for-profit land trust that works to preserve family farms, natural habitats, and trail corridors in Saratoga County will be on hand to provide information about their mission and programs, including the new Three Bags Full Campaign, launched by a group of knitters and fiber artists, in cooperation with Saratoga Plan, to raise $15,000 to conserve the Foster Sheep Farm. During the 2012 Shearing Day Open House, 10% of all yarn sales at the shop will be donated to the Three Bags Full Campaign. For more information go to http://www.saratogaplan.org/FosterSheepFarm.htm.