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

Thu May 23 14:03:26 PDT 2013

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-Caitilin

On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM, Gwenhwyvar <gwenydryw at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>> To: "snarlingbadger at gmail.com" <snarlingbadger at gmail.com>
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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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