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 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 23 & Saturday April 24, 2010
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.
- Fiber Arts lessons will be available this weekend, with instructor Rebecca Burr. Click here for
more information.
- 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. Come when it is convenient for you. A sheep is shorn, and the process is repeated
about every hour. Spend the day or a simply an hour or two.
- The Bible Garden will be open for mini-tours - with tour guide - 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. In addition, drop by and schedule a
detailed tour with Master Gardener Wilma Thompson.
LIVING NATIVITY &
PECAN FESTIVAL
December 10-12 & 17-19 2009
- A walk through, living, interactive nativity, reminiscent of that first Holy Christmas.
- Come, take a peaceful stroll back in time. Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
- Live character portrayals, include over one hundred costumed participants over the course of
the six evenings.
- Live animals in the nativity scene include sheep, mule, donkey, chickens, guineas, and horses
- Animals housed in a real "working" barn. This is an in door nativity.
- 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, fresh Amish Pecan candies and baked
goods, hot beverages, as well as festive Christmas and sheep related gifts. A wide variety of
unique Christmas items & hand made items are available this Christmas season.
SHEPHERD'S PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
October 8th- 30th 2009
- Last three weeks of October
- 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.
- For More information - click here
~ SHEPHERD'S GARDEN TOURS ~
A BIBLE GARDEN
GARDEN TOURS ~ MARCH THROUGH FALL~
BY APPOINTMENT
- 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 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 Master Gardener 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 graciously accepted.
Garden Tours ~ Additional Information
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