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Things We Love
This is where we share the parts of farm life we find worth holding onto.
Here, you’ll find stories from our animals, the everyday rhythm of working a small Vermont farm, and the history we’re uncovering as we restore this old homestead. Some posts are about what we’re learning. Others are simply moments we don’t want to forget.
Follow along with life and care of our animals in Farm Animals
See the day-to-day work of running the farm in Farm Life
Explore the past of this property in Farm History
And follow the ongoing work of rebuilding and repairing in Restorations
Along the way, we also share discoveries—things that have helped us, inspired us, or made us laugh—both on the farm and in our rural community.
We’re glad you’re here to share it with us.
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Continue Reading: Welcome to Things We LoveLearn how Wiggly Goat Farm in Vermont began—from a few goats and handmade soaps to a growing farm business rooted in animals, fiber, and small-batch goat milk products.
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Continue Reading: Connect with Wiggly Goat FarmVisit Wiggly Goat Farm in Vermont—shop handmade goat milk products, explore fiber goods, meet the animals, and experience life on a small working farm.
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Continue Reading: The Sweet Return of Spring EggsSpring returns softly on the farm, marked by the first blue egg in the nesting box. After months of stillness, Millie and her flock begin laying again, bringing life back in the gentlest way.
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Continue Reading: The Spaulding Homestead: A Vermont Farm StoryThe story of the Spaulding Homestead in Panton, Vermont—from a family’s journey in 1767 and survival during the Revolutionary War to restoring a long-forgotten farm today.
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Continue Reading: This Old Farm – Intriguing DiscoveriesIn past articles, I’ve written about the history of the property and the Spaulding family, dating back to 1767. Our own history with the land began in January 2020, when Krista and I purchased the last remnant of the original Spaulding farm—just before the pandemic. At the time, the land was overgrown, the early 18th-century […]
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Continue Reading: Folklore and Memory: This Old FarmIn previous articles—The Spaulding Homestead and Revolution: Patriots, Hardship, and Survival on the Frontier—we explored the documented history of the Spaulding family in early Vermont. Here, we turn to something less tangible but equally meaningful: folklore. Often described as “the knowledge of the people,” folklore preserves the stories that live beyond official records. These stories—passed […]
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Continue Reading: How this house was builtIn a previous article—Folklore and Memories: This Old Farm—we learned of some interesting local folklore about the property which included: Two houses were put together to make the present house. Every house in Patton was burned except one. Many believe this was the Spaulding house that was spared. After the engagement at Arnold’s Bay (Panton […]
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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: 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: Why We Raise Finnsheep: Friendship, Fiber, and a Perfect FitAfter decades raising many sheep breeds, we found our perfect fit in Finnsheep — friendly, fiber-rich, naturally colorful, and ideal for our Vermont farm.