Built in 1850, this house retained its old fashioned character despite its modern updates. Our four acres sit adjacent to the Three Rivers Land Trust worked by the Ridley family at Jones Farm - nice friendly folks whose cattle will occationally come to visit and poke around. Surrounded by good neighbors and beautiful farming country, we can't imagine a better place to live. We also enjoy two chokecherry trees, a rhubarb patch, and six pear & apple trees that frame our long vegetable garden.

Although our icelandic sheep are primarily used as breeding stock, wool is usually available for sale. We especially enjoy non-dyed wool and prefer our own craft projects in natural sheep colors.   Luckily for us, Icelandics come in a wide variety of colors, textures and tones!   Working a drop spindle as those strong Norse women of so long ago is a soothing, meditative practice as well as a popular craft.  I feel it is important to remember the old ways of doing things and pass them on to our children.  Icelandic wool is also great for felting projects such as hats and mittens. Wool will keep you warm even when its wet.

Collecting maple sap at Ravenstead is my favorite time of the year.  Our Maple Syrup is sweet, yummy goodness!  I wish we had more trees, it sells so quickly. Making country wines is a family tradition I am proud to continue. Wild berries, peach, pear and sweet honey mead make store bought wines seem boring! Of course the wine isn't for sale, but we'll swap brewing stories with anyone.

Here are a few more happy residents at Ravenstead.   Our dog Bjorn has been charged with the duty of looking after the place when we're away.  We're investing in new chickens this spring.  Anyone interested in Farm Fresh Eggs?

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