From Fleece to Family Heirlooms
Have you ever wondered why wool has been cherished for thousands of years? Around here, we see its magic every day. Wool is nature’s perfect insulator—it keeps our ewes cozy in the coldest winter winds and surprisingly cool in the heat of summer.
But once a year, it’s haircut time on the farm. Shearing might sound like the opposite of caring for them, but in truth, it’s one of the best things we can do for our flock. Sheep don’t shed their wool—it just keeps growing. If you’ve ever seen the story of the poor sheep in Australia who wandered off and was found with 78 pounds of fleece, you’ll know why we’re so diligent about giving our ewes their annual trim.
For years after shearing, we scratched our heads about what to do with all that wool. We’re cheesemakers first, not wool producers. Most seasons, we sold it to a cooperative, only to earn less than a quarter of what we’d spent to shear it. It felt like such a waste of this beautiful fiber our animals worked so hard to grow.
Last year, we decided to do something different. We partnered with the folks at Zeilinger Wool Company in Frankenmuth, Michigan—craftspeople who have been working with wool for generations. They took our raw fleece, carefully washed and carded it, and transformed it into soft, lofty batting. From there, the batting was tucked inside cotton covers to create duvets and pillows.
The first time we spread one of those duvets on our own bed, it was a revelation. Just like the wool does for our sheep, it seemed to find the perfect balance—warm and cozy in the chill of winter, light and breathable in the heat of summer. No tossing off layers or piling on more blankets, just simple, steady comfort.
What we love most is knowing these duvets and pillows are as natural as the land we farm—no plastics, no chemicals, nothing but pure wool and cotton. They feel timeless, the kind of heirloom pieces meant to be treasured and passed down.
We’re proud to share a little piece of our farm with you in such a lasting and meaningful way.
👉 Take a look at our all-natural comforters and pillows here.
