Summer's Arrival

Writer’s Note: We’ll be pausing Sylvan Sundays for the month of July to visit with family and enjoy county fairs. You’ll receive our newsletter up to June 30, and then, we’ll see you in August!

The summer solstice has come and gone, and leading up to the seasons’ change were heat indices above 100 and nighttime temperatures above 70, which can stress livestock.

Each day this past week, early in the morning, I saw vehicles parked at the creek pictured above. Their drivers took walks along the water, preparing for the heat of the day.

It was so hot, even the wildlife seemed to hide away. Sometimes, herons appear in this creek, but I didn’t see any this past week.

Our sheep, goats, and llamas lived a quiet existence, and we kept things low-key, retreating into the cool of the house by mid-morning.

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And I hope you feel refreshed and rejuvenated for the week ahead with this moment preserved in picture and prose. Consider:

• What helps you stay cool?

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This Week on the Farm

Mia is doing well at Sheepdog School. Along with her herding lessons, she is also taking driving lessons:

In this upcoming week, we’ll continue to watch the weather closely, ensuring the stock have everything they need for their comfort. Fortunately, the forecast shows some cooler days.

Farm Shop

NEW! Daishin’s suri llama fleece is now in our Etsy shop. It’s silky with strong fibers, and we have two options available. Click the pictures below for the listings.

The reviews are coming in for this year’s fleeces. Here’s what one customer said about Bruinen’s fleece:

See the full selection in our Etsy shop!