the spinning barn
The Spinning Barn is located on our smallholding in Norfolk where you are warmly
invited to spend a day in tranquil surroundings while you learn to hand spin our
gorgeous wool. We are passionate about preserving our nation's rare breed sheep
and have chosen to keep the very rare North Ronaldsay sheep, which you may have
heard of as the seaweed eating sheep. This is due to the way they have evolved
to survive by eating the seaweed on the sea shores where they are confined for
several months of the year on their native Orkney island. They come in such a
fabulous range of colours but we have chosen shades of fawn and grey. You may
also like to know that we keep all of our sheep for their whole lives. We love
them all so much! In 2013 we introduced the unusual Icelandic sheep into our
flock which have made a fabulous addition with their long, lustrous, dual-coated
fibre. During your visit you will be able to meet our gorgeous sheep who will
also donate their wool for you to spin during your workshop. You can also read
all about their wool in an article written by Theresa for PLY magazine.
