Things We Love
From time to time, Chris or I will share something we love…some helpful hints, a new discovery, happenings on our farm or in our rural community, or perhaps a funny story or two.
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Continue Reading: Welcome to Things We LoveFor my first post, I thought I’d share how our Wiggly Goat Farm business came to be. We’ve called our home “Wiggly Goat Farm” since 2002. That’s the year we got some wiggly goats to live with our sheep, and I began crafting and selling soaps & yarn at local farmers markets. Soon after, I […]
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Continue Reading: Inside the Wiggly Goat Farm Shop: Handmade Goat Milk Skincare, Farm Fiber Yarns & Thoughtful GiftsNestled on our Vermont farm, the Wiggly Goat Farm Shop is filled with handmade goat milk skincare, cozy yarns and felted goods from our own animals, and thoughtfully chosen gifts from farmers and artisans we admire. Every item reflects our love for small-batch, farm-crafted goods made with care.
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Continue Reading: Where the Lake Meets the LandA first-person history of a small Vermont farm overlooking Lake Champlain, weaving together the Spaulding family homestead, the Mazuzan family’s movements through the valley, and the long currents of war, settlement, and stewardship that shaped the Champlain Valley.
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Continue Reading: A Christmas Lesson in BoundariesChristmas on the farm brought one determined Finnsheep, one unimpressed llama, and a gentle reminder about personal space.
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Continue Reading: Part 3: A Barn Through Time — Farming, Families, and the Changing Landscape of Addison CountyHow one Vermont barn reflects the changing history of Addison County farms.
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Continue Reading: Part 2: The Craft of a Gunstock Barn: Vermont’s Timber Frame HeritageSeeing the Structure Anew After clearing and stabilizing the old barn, we finally stepped back and took it in. What had once looked weathered and tired revealed extraordinary craftsmanship beneath the dust — a living example of early Vermont timber framing. The joinery, the beams, the symmetry — everything spoke of careful design and the […]
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Continue Reading: Higgins Gets His First Hair CutIt was a big day on the farm—Higgins, our young Angora goat, got his very first haircut. On October 6th, Higgins and his mama, Midge, both took a turn with the clippers and now look extra sleek and ready for the cooler days ahead. When and Why Angora Goats Are Sheared Angora goats get sheared […]
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Continue Reading: Part 1: Salvaging and Saving a Historic Vermont BarnWhen we first stepped into the barn at Wiggly Goat Farm, we weren’t just facing a renovation — we were uncovering history. Hidden beneath layers of dust and time, we found evidence of Addison County’s farming past: hand-forged nails, ox yokes, hay forks, and even a clay pipe and coins buried in the dirt. Built using a gunstock-post frame, the barn is a rare example of early Vermont craftsmanship. Restoring it meant saving more than a building; it meant honoring generations of farmers who once called this land home. With the help of a skilled local craftsman, we stabilized the…
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Continue Reading: Discover the History of Our 18th-Century Vermont BarnOur 18th-century barn holds 250 years of Vermont history. Join us for a 3-part series exploring its past, present, and preservation.
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Continue Reading: Meet Harriet & Hazel: Our New Llama LadiesThere’s a special magic in the sound of llamas humming. It’s soft, curious, and almost secretive—like whispers carried on the wind. For the past few weeks, our barnyard has been alive with that gentle hum, thanks to the arrival of two very special guests: a mother–daughter llama duo named Harriet and Hazel. These lovely ladies […]
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Continue Reading: Meet Cinnamon the Alpaca: Farm Friend and Fascinating FactsCinnamon just turned 17 and is my best farm friend (shh, don’t tell the others!). He insists he’s more llama than alpaca—probably because he grew up with Whisky, our beloved llama who passed last year. We both still miss him dearly.