Opening day!!

Warning - photo heavy post....

Today was opening day for our new farmstand. What a wonderful day we had. I woke up to blue sky and yes, sunshine! After 29 days of rain and gloomy weather, we had sun and the air smelled crisp and fresh.

We have been working incredibly hard to get this stand ready for opening and 4th of July seemed a good day. We opened at 10 a.m. and had our first customer at 10:10 a.m. A steady flow of customers throughout the day and promises of folks returning each weekend. A good omen I think.

I tried to set up a slide show of the new stand. I'm feeling technologically challenged and after a celebratory glass of Australian Shiraz, I just couldn't get it to work properly. I apologize :)

The best support crew ever - my family. Mom, Steve, Tom & Ty
They are in front of our little petting zoo area. This was a hit with adults and children alike. We provided handwash to use before and after petting the animals. Worked great. Washable & Dryable sheepskins - soooo soft!

Today veggie selections - mesclun mix greens, a variety of mixed loose leaf lettuce, radishes, beet greens and rhubarb. New curtains - I really wanted to make them myself but just couldn't find material that suited me. These look great in the shop and I got them at a bargain price. The knitting corner - a few hats, booties, socks, dishcloths, etc., I hope to add to this but I don't have much time to knit in the summer months. The hat racks are old bobbins we picked up at an antique shop.

~Our first dollar ~

Our greeting card rack - people love the photos of the animals

The yarn boxes are filling up - the dye pots are going every day now.

This beautiful shawl was knit by my friend Diane of Oasis Farm Fiber Mill. We have a new line of yarn this year, "Symphony" which is a 50% pygora, 50% merino blend. It was a natural gray color that she overdyed this beautiful green. It is incredibly soft and light. The pattern, one of her own :) One of my handwoven roving rugs made from the wool of our sheep. I have room in the new shop for my big loom. I'm very anxious to start weaving again.
We also offer in our shop whole & skim milk, heavy cream, duck & chicken eggs and natural raised lamb. Hopefully next week I will have had time to make a few gourd bird houses and feeders.

Tomorrow......surprise babies :)

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!