Wellspring Farm

Llamas In the Heart of the Blue Ridge

HAPPY 2008 FROM SOME OF THE FLOCK AT WELLSPRING FARM FOR SALE: 1 yr old Jacob wether with nice wool and double set horns Jacob wether lamb born March 2008 Jacob female lambs, born March 2008 email Elke for details and pricing The FELTED LLAMA Fiber Shop will be open Thursdays and Fridays, 12 - 5, starting May 8. If you would like to come visit the farm, please schedule a farm tour. You can email us at llama1@yancey.main.nc.us or call 828-682-0458. Tours are $4.00/person Starting the first saturday of April, the Madison County Farmers Market will re-open in Mars Hill. This will be our 6th year with the market.	Jacob Sheep at Wellspring Farm Do you like small, hardy sheep with huge personalities and nice spinning fiber AND help preserve one of the oldest breeds of sheep in the world? Then Jacobs might be the breed for you. Our sheep are registered with the JSBA (Jacob Sheep Breeders Association). The rovings and yarns produced from these neat sheep are among our best selling items. If you would like more information or have questions send us an email, at llama1@yancey.main.nc.us.
WELLSPRING FARM OPEN FARM DAY APRIL 20, 10:00 till 5:00 This will the first of three planned Open Farm Days in 2008. Come see the llamas, our cute new jacob lambs, bunnies and much more. The shop will be open, and we will be demonstrating spinning, including antique wheels, and needle felting. From 12 till 1 meet the llamas and take a walk with them. At 1 and 3 Ted will discuss all you ever wanted to know about living with llamas. At 2 and 4 Ted will discuss fencing, pasture management and barns. Oak Moon Farm will be joining us, and Cindy will be presenting her wonderful goat cheeses to sample and buy. Plan on good weather, bring a picnic if you like and have some fun with us. CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP 13th annual MOUNTAIN FARM & GARDEN TOUR Wellspring Farm will be on the tour for the 4th year. The tour takes place on Sat and Sun, June 28 and 29, 2008. We will be joining dozens of other farms opening our doors (and pastures) for you to visit with us and learn about sustainable agriculture in the mountains of NC. For more information check: www.carolinafarmstewards.org DIRECTIONS TO WELLSPRING FARM From I-26N (towards TN) take the Burnsville exit. Stay on 19 for 8.2 miles. Make a left onto Scronce Creek Road (you'll see signs for the Preserve at Wolf Laurel). After turning left onto Scronce make the first right and go over the mountain for 7.5 miles. Make a left onto Riddle Br Rd and right at the first dirt and gravel road, Wellspring Lane. Take the right fork and park at the first building with red roof. Welcome to the farm. Questions? email us at llama1@yancey.main.nc.us or call 828-682-0458 We hope to see you at one of these events!	JEREMY HAS A NEW HOME In December 2007 Jeremy, one of our spring lambs, moved to his new home. Currently we have no more Jacobs available for sale, but will be posting this year's lambs in April. Please check back, or email us to be put on our contact list: llama1@yancey.main.nc.us