SHEPHERDING TOURS
- Approximately one hour: pasture & barn yard walk through; hands on tour of sheep &
shepherding, as well as the biblical meaning of The Great Shepherd and how we are the sheep
of His pasture. This is our lambing season. Lambs are great to see in the spring!
Our tours are PASS-aligned: credited for education requirements. We also provide take home
materials to group leaders for distribution.
- Tours by appointment only.
- Tours are scheduled for schools, churches, retirement facilities & other organizations;
appropriate for groups of all ages; Educationally & biblically based.
- No charge for Shepherding Tours ~ donations are graciously accepted ~
- Tailored to your group's individual needs
- Tour season is March through May and in to early June; primarily Thursday & Friday at 10:00,
12:00 and 2:00, though we can work with your scheduling needs.
- Shepherd's Shop will be open
- Picnic area available - prior to or following tours - 3 tables available; reserved for 45 minute
intervals
Alternative picnicking grounds suggested at the Directions and Map page.
WOOLLY WEEKEND
Last Weekend of April
Friday April 25 & Saturday April 26
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Walk through the barn and observe the shepherds and shepherdesses shearing. This is the
real thing! This is not a speed competition, but the work of a real working shepherd.
- Come Experience the "Sheep to Shawl" lessons - of working with wool as it comes off the sheep,
and is made in to usable products
- This an open house; no charge ~ our gift to you ~ simply a wonderful learning experience.
- Please Note: Even in the event of rain, Woolly weekend will proceed - in the new tour barn.
- Shepherd's Shop will be open, offering a great new collection of woolly and wild gifts.
- Demonstrations throughout the day on spinning wheels, washing wool, looms. knitting,
crocheting, felting, drop spindles and other wool crafting.
- The best time to observe is early in the morning, when it is still cool, or later in the evening when
the sun goes down. Shearing is hard work and the cooler times are easier on the sheep and the
shearer.
- The Bible Garden will be open for tours - with tour guide Wilma Thompson - or as a self guided
tour. Over 300 plants in Shepherd's garden are found in God's Word, the Bible; we currently
have a handbook and placquards that describe 100 of these.
LIVING NATIVITY & PECAN
FESTIVAL
- December 2008, at the farm. We will be expanding to offer the Nativity for more than one
weekend this year. We will feature a living animal nativity the first 2 weeks of December,
Thursday through Saturday, in the new indoor gambrel roofed barn from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- A walk through, living, interactive nativity, reminiscent of that first Holy Christmas.
- Live character portrayals, include over sixty costumed participants over the course of the two
evenings.
- Live animals in the nativity scene include sheep, lama, mule, donkey, rabbit, chickens, guineas,
dogs, cats, and horses
- Animals housed in a real "working" barn.
- Watch the peaceful serenity of shepherds watching their flocks by night, as the word of the
Jesus, the Savior's birth is told.
- Enjoy living the truth, and embracing the full meaning of peace this Christmas.
- Shepherd's Shop will be open, with farm fresh pecans and hot beverages, as well as festive
Christmas and sheep related gifts.
SHEPHERD'S PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
~ October 2008
- Last three weeks of October (Oct. 9 - 30th, 2008)
- Hand select pumpkins, pet farm animals, blaze a trail through hay maze, create a scarecrow;
build family memories for a lifetime, enjoy a fall hay ride. This year we will feature additional
games and educational exhibits in the new 6000 square foot gambrel roof barn.
- Learn the truth about the fall holidays; educational & biblically based
- Bring the family out & have a hay load of fun
- See about group tours and farm rules here and on the event's page.
Pumpkin Festival ~ Additional Information
PECAN HARVEST OF THANKS ~
November 2007
- The farm will be open November and December Thursday - Saturday for festive fall and winter
activities. Stay posted for further details - Amish baked goods, buggy rides, musicians and
spinning.
- Select farm fresh pecans for the holidays
- Hand pick your own, or enjoy already picked pecans
- Find an edible pecan gift for family & friends
~ GARDEN TOURS ~
A BIBLE BASED GARDEN AT SHEPHERD'S CROSS
- Self Guided Bible Garden tours began in October of 2007.
- Call to schedule large groups and a tour guide will assist you, or grab a guide book on your visit
to the farm, walk through the Bible Garden and enjoy the word of God spoken to us through
plants.
- There are currently over 300 varieties of plants in the garden; approximately 100 are referenced
in the guide book and will be on the tour. Tour guide and garden enthusiast Wilma Thompson
will get you started in the garden.
- Tours for the young . . . and the older . . . adults and children welcome! Every tour is
individually designed to meet the needs of your group.
- There is no charge for Garden Tours. Donations are accepted.
Garden Tours ~ Additional Information
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