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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: Winter Work on the Fiber FarmWinter might look slow on a fiber farm, but behind the barn doors there’s spinning angora, dyeing yarn, felting wool, and planning for spring.
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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: 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.
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Continue Reading: The Spaulding Family of Panton, Vermont: A 177-Year LegacyThe Spaulding family’s story in Panton begins in 1767, when Phineas Spaulding, Sr. (1720–1784) and his wife Sarah Summers (1719–1776) moved north from Connecticut with their growing family. Like so many early settlers, they sought fertile land and new opportunity, and they became among the very first to make their home in the fledgling town […]
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Continue Reading: A Hidden Stash in the Barn Beam: Echoes of the Spaulding Family FarmIn a past article, This Old House – Intriguing Discoveries, I’ve written about some of the treasures we’ve discovered on our historic property, but my latest find gave me pause. While investigating how to construct new doors and windows in the barn, I reached up onto a high beam and found something unexpected: a stash […]