Valentines Free Give-a-way! Sign up today!

Im having a give-a-way! Become a follower of my blog so that you can be easily updated on all goings on at the farm! You may keep your name private when you join, it will not be on public file on the blog if you choose. We have a lot of events and new items that I will want to share with everyone and instead of mass e-mail I will be posting all info on the blog and you can easily follow! So if you sign up as a follower on the blog I will put your name into a draw. The give-a-way will be in about 30 days, enough time to sign in and follow the blog! Then throughout the year I will have more give-a-ways! This should be fun,and will keep us in touch I hope to see your name there! Here it is the freebie it is a brand new pair of size 19 wooden knitting needles! Great size for those big and bulky scarves! Even if you don't knit, sign up as a follower and if your the winner give them to your favorite knitter, maybe they will knit you a scarf. Please join! We have a lot to share this coming year.....Pam

New! Gift Certificate for farm shop and Etsy!

We had many request for gift certificates over the holidays so we are now offering gift certificates for our farm shop and on-line Etsy shop. Its very easy to do, all done by mail or e-mail, your choice, using pay pal or a personal check. You can visit my Etsy shop (link to the left) and see how it all works or simply contact me if interested. Shop at our farm without even leaving your home!

Drop Spindle Video Demo

News! (Drop Spindle Video From Pams Fiber Studio} I have been asked but many a new spindle spinner that have purchased drop spindles from me through Etsy or my web site how to get started? So I finally put this short video clip together and posted it...I hope this will help anyone that is new to the drop spindle. You can save it as a favorite and spin along with me step by step until your spinning with ease. It's a 6 minute video. Click on the link to the left to view the video.

Newly spun alpaca fiber

There is nothing more beautiful and satisfying then having a newly spun full bobbin of wool! Pictured here is a wonderful blend of alpaca fiber swirled together to make this soft yarn. The colors are natural white and natural charcoal gray. This is an extremely soft fiber, should knit up nicely. I have pounds of this to spin! Better get going and start another bobbin!

Got my groove on again!

Got my groove on again!!

Well I'm finally back in the groove! Spinning, spinning spinning! Finished up these bulky spun single ply skeins of alpaca today, washed and set them, now they just need to dry. I think I will need to light the wood burning stove tonight to help get these dried. I'm very happy with how these spun up especially my 2 ply of Monte and American Idol, which is the tan and chocolate. Check out the black heathering in the gray. Heathering? is that even a word? Not sure, but I think you know what I mean! Gorgeous, these will go up on my etsy sight to sell. www.Pamsfiber.etsy.com.

Early Thaw

Early thaw, early mud! Life on a farm. Cleaned out the cold frame today, mixed some manure in with the dirt, its now like black gold. Should have a good start to the growing season. The birds are at the feeder just hanging out with the squirls. I will say the critters are enjoying these warm temps and are all out sunbathing. Time to think about maple syrup season and all those weekends of cooking sap. The smell of the burning fire, and syrup lets one know that spring is just around the corner. So my signs of spring is mud and syrup season, then I know winter is coming to an end sooner then later.

Best Friends, boy and his pony

Luke and I went outside today to enjoy some sun and snow. While visiting with the ponies Khota never left Luke's side. It was like she knew she needed to look out for him (her boy). While we were there she left her hay and followed him around placing her nose on him occasionally. It was quite moving to watch this exchange. Needless to say they both enjoyed their visit and I enjoyed watching.

Hot out of the oven, for a New Year's Eve party!

This will put 5 pounds on you just looing at it! It is called monkey bread, made from scratch it's like a GIANT cinnamon bon bon roll! Ever so good. I made this for tonight to bring to a New Year's Eve party after we enjoy some sushi out with Brooke, Luke and Massimo. I can't wait to get this out my house! Although it has made the house smell so good. mmmmmm

Fun in the snow! Happy New Year to all of our family and friends!

New Years Eve and what a nice bit of snow! Just enough to enjoy with Luke...Tomorrow snow shoeing with 8 of our friends by moon light! Then I need to get back into the seeing of things and start spinning up some yarn! I have been a bit lazy since the week before Christmas. Next week, back to work! I'll promise to post some new yarns as soon as they are done. I have not been a total slacker, I have been doing some glass work for the shop. I'm now into making sun catcher wind chimes! I'll post them soon too! Happy safe New Year!

WOW where is the shop??

Conditions are getting worse, midnight and there is at least 5 inches already with hours of snow to come!! Still threatening blizzard! Finishing up knitting a Christmas stocking, sneaking out to the barn to feed carrots and off to bed. Good Night sleep tight to all.

Snow is here and blizzard my be on its way!

December 19th 11:30 pm and the snow has finally reached. At least all the critters are tucked in with heated water, extra hay to eat and straw to bed down in. All is well on the farm. Tomorrow we we snowshoe on the newly fallen snow. Then at 5 pm we have a holiday open house for all of our farm friends. Wassail and baked goods, mmmm should gain 3 pounds or so.
Tuck yourselves in for some relaxation or get out there and play in the snow. Coant wait until tomorrow so we can play. Stay warm. Dont forget call if you need to stop be the shop!

Winter shop hours on the farm, December 9th 2009 first snow

Over the winter months we will open Sunday's per request between the hours of 11Am-3PM. Occasionally I can accommodate weekly hours as well.. Phone ahead so that we have time to fire up our little heater to help take some of the winter chill away. I will be adding handspun yarns throughout the winter along with new hand knits and some alpaca roving that is expected from the mill soon.
So give a yell a day or so before, even the morning of and we will try to accommodate you. 203 736 2630. I will be updating any news, new items and farm photos through the winter, so check back here often. WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND A WONDERFUL BLESSED NEW YEAR!

Anastasia our elf

ANASTASIA, OUR ELF who visits every weekend and takes such good care of the farm animals deserves a special thanks. THaNK YOU, THANK YOU Thank you Elf Anastasia!!

Updates on hours..........

Just a short note on hours. Next Sunday the 6th I will be attending a holiday party and will not be open. Most likely open on Saturday the 5th but call to be sure. Then we should be open Sundays until Christmas 11am - 3pm. As always we will open for appointment to accomodate you most anytime. We really enjoyed our Farm Open House and plan on having it be an annual event, this was our second year and everyone seems to enjoy it, even the animals! I have saved the day on a disk so that I may watch it and share it with family and friends through my digital frame! What fun! Check back for all special openings and events. Happy Holidays to all and a very, very Happy New Year! From all of us at Dream Come True Farm.

Another dream come true! What a success!

Today was another Dream Come True for us on the farm! Over 100 people came for our farm and shop Open House. It was wonderful, more then we hoped for. Santa was here, Mrs Santa and a couple of the cutest elves! We had a very successful day, lots of people visited, shopped, spokes with Santa and had pictures taken while climbing on one of Mike tractors! Thanks to all who came and a special thanks to all who helped, Andasasia, Alyssa, Karen and Aahly, we couldn't of pulled if off without the four of you. And I cant say how much it meant to some regulars who visit the farm when we do these thinks, a real special thanks along with a hug goes out to you guys!! you know who you are! Well, here are some pictures of the day i hope you enjoy seeing them.

Santa was busy on the farm today!! Lots of kids to see and talk to.

Christmas on the farm! Enjoyed by all!

What a wonderful day!

Fun, Fun ! Fun !

Loads of fun with Santa, the elves and Mrs Claus!

Satisfied shoppers!!

I taught folks how to use the drop spindle while Mrs Santa watched. There was loads of interest in what we do here on the farm,

Santa will be at Dream Come True Farm

Yes, its true Santa and his number 1 elf are arriving at Dream Come True farm on November 29th around 12:30 pm! We were as surprised as you may be when we got the call. He heard about the open house, he chimney fire, the shop being open and most of all he is considering having an alpaca lead the sleigh this year! Well, that was just hear say I didn't get that straight from the horses mouth. You never know. So the alpaca boys will be on their best behavior, the goats, well there is no best behavior for them. The sheep are a bit indifferent BUT the llamas are saying they could lead a sleigh much better then the alpacas! So be sure to fit us in, come join the holiday fun and get into the spirit. You can see by the look on the alpacas that they are saying "Who is coming, when and why?" Hmmmmmmmmmmmm?

The exact dates and times for the Holiday open house will be November 28th and 29th 11 am to 4 pm. Farm tours, demos, and holiday shopping with lots of new items that I have added for the holidays! Be sure to stop by.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, I hope to see some, or all of you over the holidays! We will continue to be open on Sundays through December and starting in January most likely by appointment only. Or you may catch us open on a sunny Sunday here and there. But always call if you would like to stop by.

New Alpaca yarns are here!

The first shipment of the alpaca yarn has arrived from the mill! Very pleased with it I began (of course) right away to knit a mobius. I'm very happy with the way it came out, the hand of the yarn, the halo it produced and the two gorgeous colors, of a bark brown and a wonderful oatmeal. We also had great alpaca socks made to sell in the shop for the holidays and guess what? I had to place another order for more socks because I love them so much and want a few pairs for myself and Mike! So more socks from the mill soon!!