The Spicy Lamb Farm celebrates the abundance of life with local food, fiber, and fun. This Cuyahoga Valley National Park farm welcomes you to come out and learn more about sustainable farming and environmental stewardship. On the farm, we raise Dorset sheep, have an orchard with organic varieties of apple, pears, and plums, and a spicy herb/vegetable garden. Enjoy our gourmet lamb, fruit, and spices. Visit our shop for an assortment of wool blankets, yarns, roving, and fiber crafts. And, in addition to farming activities, The Spicy Lamb Farm provides agtourism opportunities for visitors. The farm is a scenic and peaceful place to visit. Throughout the year, you can enjoy:
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Sheep Shearing
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Lambing Days
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The Blessings of the Sheep and Animals with Bagpipes and Herding Demonstrations
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Free Lecture Series
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Sheep Dog Herding Assessments and Training
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Fiber Workshops
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Summer Solstice Celebrations with Contact Jugging and Fairy House Competitions
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Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides
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The Cuyahoga Valley Sheep Dog Herding Trials
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Culinary Dinners with Live Music
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Pavilion Rentals for Meetings and Parties
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2013 Events
Workshop: Wet Felted Soap: Saturday, June 15, 3-4:30pm: Learn the basics of wet felting wool and create a unique soap-in-a-coat to take home with you. No previous felting experience required. Cost: $35 (including materials)
Mid Summers Eve: Friday, June 21th at 7 to 10pm: Join The Spicy Lamb Farm in celebrating the summer solstice with live music and contact jugging summer sprites. The Fairy House Competition winner will be announced. $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Workshop: Tablet (Card) Weaving Workshop: Sunday, June 30, 3-6pm: Create a unique woven camera strap, bookmark or hairpiece using a textile skill practiced as far back as the Iron Age. This loomless weaving technique can be learned in about 20 minutes, and will keep your hands and mind occupied for the rest of your life! Cost includes wooden tablets to take home. Cost: $75 (including materials)
Workshop: Needle Felted Sheep Workshop: Saturday, July 13, 3-6pm: This introduction to sculptural needle felting will cover the basics of creating shapes with a felting needle and joining those shapes to form a smiling woolen sheep to take home. Cost includes extra roving and needle felting tools to take home. Cost: $65 (including materials)
Peninsula Python Day Dinner: Saturday, July 20th at 6pm: Enjoy a special Indian dinner with lamb dishes, wine, and live music. Fee: $35. Reservations required. 6 p.m.
Workshop: Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop: Saturday, July 27, 3-6pm: Learn the art of making a beautiful, ethereal scarf using wet felting techniques. Using a silk scarf as a base, learn how to layer on wool from sheep and angora goats, all hand dyed by your instructor. Learn about wet felting, while picking up tips about color and texture. Experiment with vibrant colors and fibers and leave the workshop with a one-of-a-kind beautiful scarf! Cost: $75 (including materials)
Fall Lecture Series: Wednesday nights in September at 7pm: The Spicy Lamb Farm will be holding a lecture series with guest experts in our educational pavilion. Details to follow. Free.
Fall Taste of Lamb Dinner: Saturday, September 21st at 6pm: Enjoy a special lamb dinner, wine, and live music. Fee: $35. Reservations required. 6 p.m.
The Blessing of the Animals: October 5th. 12 to 2pm: Come to our Blessing of the Animals with bagpipes and herding demonstrations. $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Cuyahoga Valley Sheep Dog Herding Trials: October 19th/20th. The Spicy Lamb Farm will be hosting Open, Nursery, Pro-Novice, and Ranch Trial Classes beginning at 8am each day. Spectators will be welcome at $5 per person. Saturday dinner at the GAR Hall TBA.
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Directions: (You cannot reach us from SR303, only from Boston Mills Road) (driving map) (trail map) |
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