[Ponte Alto] Fwd: solitude wool farm day: Romney 6/15/13

Thu May 23 12:18:07 PDT 2013

That sounds great, Bevin! I can take a carload (4+me)!

Gwenhwyvar

On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Kristin <snarlingbadger at gmail.com> wrote:

> Sounds like a fun way to get hands-on with wool, from the source!
>
> Bevin
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> From: "Gretchen Frederick" <f-fsolitude at mindspring.com>
> Date: May 23, 2013 8:22 AM
> Subject: solitude wool farm day: Romney 6/15/13
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> Learn about Romney sheep and wool at WeatherLea Farm
>
> Our third breed study field trip is coming up fast;* Saturday June 15th*. We
> invite you to join us for an afternoon of experiential learning about a
> wonderful Longwool breed of sheep.
>
> The idea bubbled up because Sue and I were learning so much by going
> directly to farms, buying fleece (especially Sue, she has touched many
> hundreds, no... thousands of fleeces), and getting to meet the breed that
> grew it. Books are great references...but touching is better. Plus we
> wanted to introduce you to some of the farms that we buy wool from so you
> have a personal connection to the yarn. It is also an opportunity for the
> farm to offer their own products directly to you.
>
> So, here is what’s on offer:
>
> See and enjoy a beautiful 1790 farm in Lovettsville, Virginia, WeatherLea
> Farm <http://solitudewool.createsend1.com/t/j-l-jkdrjrd-ydkhhthkh-s/>. In
> addition to raising Romney and a few Merino sheep, they have llamas, a
> small vineyard, host weddings and have a cottage available for overnight
> stays (last I heard, it was available for the weekend in case you want to
> fly in from far off parts for the event). There are gardens, a lovely pond
> with a deck above; perfect for sitting and spinning or knitting, so bring a
> project and soak up some good farm ambiance. WeatherLea will be selling
> their beautiful wool blankets and roving made from the wool they don’t let
> us have. Listen to the *talk on Romney sheep* and see the *sheep shearing*.
> Taste *wine from North Gate Vineyards*, who turn WeatherLea’s grapes into
> excellent wine. And come to of my favorite places at WeatherLea, a great
> big bank barn where we will have Solitude Wool yarns and fibers, the
> mini-workshops and...
>
> We have another guest at this event: Two Rivers Yarns<http://solitudewool.createsend1.com/t/j-l-jkdrjrd-ydkhhthkh-g/>,
> a local shop from Brunswick Maryland. They are putting together the
> spinning mini-workshop and are bringing handcrafted swifts, shawl pins,
> soaps etc from local consigners plus spindles, needles and other tools.
>
> *Two mini-workshops with Romney wool*
>
> *1. Knitting: two color mosaic (slip stitch) knitting taught by Karin
> Fellers.* Knit an eye glass or cell phone case using a simple slip stitch
> technique that creates a bold color pattern. You will knit in the round and
> learn how to read a mosaic chart so you can expand to other projects.
> Offered twice: 12:30 and 2:30.
>
> *2. Spinning: learn how to spin your own yarn taught by Jenni Campbell.*Romney is one of the easiest wools to spin and often recommended for
> beginners. Here is your chance! Grab it. Roving from WeatherLea will be
> used in the class. Two sessions: 12:30, beginning spindle spinning;  2:30
> session can be an intermediate or beginner + class depending on
> interest/skill.
>
> Schedule for the day:
>
> *12:00 (noon) to 4:00 pm* - farm open, Solitude Wool and Two River’s
> Yarns booths and  WeatherLea wool products
>
> *1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm* - talks about Romney sheep
>
> time still to be determined: *sheep shearing and North Gate Vineyard,
> wine tasting*
>
> *12:30* - first session Mini-workshops
>
> *2:30* - second session Mini-workshops
>
> Cost and reservations
>
> WeatherLea can handle all of us, so you only need to reserve a spot if you
> would like to take a workshop. Each class limited to 8 students; pay in
> advance to reserve a space.
>
> Entrance is $20.00 and includes a $10 coupon good towards Solitude Wool
> purchase.
>
> Mini-workshops are $30.00 each plus materials fee.
>
> Please send Gretchen an email at f-fsolitude at mindspring.com, or call
> 540-554-2312 to reserve a space and arrange for payment.
>
> So hope you can come! We are on rain or shine (thank you big bank barn).
>
> How to Get to Weather Lea Farm
>
> Phone: 540-822-5097
>
> *from I-495 Beltway, VA:*  Take Dulles Toll Rd (Rte 267) to the Greenway
> toll extension, which begins just before the airport.  At the end of the
> Greenway, exit left to Rte. 7 West/15 South.  Stay on Rte. 7W about 3
> miles, then exit right to Rte. 9 West.  Go 5 miles to 3rd stoplight; turn
> right on Rte. 287N.  Drive 8 miles, to stop sign at 7-11 store in
> Lovettsville.  Jog left and immediate right to stay on Rte. 287N.  Proceed
> 1.9 milies down a long winding hill, passing Wenner Rd.  Look for
> Weatherlea Farm Lane on right, at white board fence.
>
> *From MD at I-495:*  Take I-270 from Beltway to I-70W at Frederick.  Exit
> onto Rte. 340W/15S.  Stay on 340W (do NOT take 15S to Leesburg) to
> Brunswick exit.  Turn left off ramp to Rte 17S; take right at stoplight,
> continue down hill to roundabout; straight across Potomac bridge;
> Weatherlea Farm Lane is second left, 1/2 mile from the river.
>
> *Scenic Alternative from DC/Bethesda:*  Take River Rd. through Potomac
> and beyond until it ends at Seneca Rd. Turn right on Seneca, continue to
> end at stoplight in Darnestown.  Left at light onto Rte. 28.  Continue on
> Rte. 28 for approximately 20 miles; watch for little house with many
> birdhouses, and turn left there (Rte. 28 itself turns).  Continue several
> more miles *(stop and get an ice cream at the Creamery)* into and through
> Point of Rocks.  Turn left on Rte. 15; cross Potomac River bridge and take
> immediate right on Lovettsville Rd.  Continue several miles into
> Lovettsville.  Turn right at 7-11 onto Berlin Turnpike (Rte. 287).  Go two
> miles down a long, winding hill.  Look for Weatherlea Farm Lane sign on
> right.
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