A Whirlwind tour of the Sheep Shearing Festival at Gore Place

Angora bunnies from Evergreen Farm

Yesterday, we went to the annual Sheep Shearing Festival at Gore Place. We could only stay for an hour-and-a-half before departing for our cider bottling adventures, so we had to run through instead of meandering around as usual.

Alpaca couple posing for the camera

You know that first really nice day of warm weather after a cold New England winter? The one where you forget all about hats and sun block? It was that kind of day. What a different atmosphere from the cold and drizzle of last year.

We spent a lot of time with our old favorites - Seacolors, Evergreen Farm, Bartlett Yarns, and with our new favorite, Ellie's Reclaimed Cashmere. I managed to limit myself to just one skein of cashmere - pretty good considering how tempting everything looked and felt.

Reclaimed cashmere. Must touch. Must have.

Will and Ellen of Ellie's Reclaimed Cashmere

If you are in the Boston area, make sure to check out the festival next April. Now back to treating that sun burn...