Hestholl Icelandics

10/27/2024

Another successful shearing day, and fun was had by all!
Thanks everyone so much for your help, and it was great to meet all the new people! I’m sorry that I didn’t get any pictures this time, so I’ll post one from a previous year.
I hope to see you all again in March!

10/16/2024

It’s time to put your deposit down for your grass fed Icelandic lamb CSA! A half lamb can fit in a standard freezer and provide you with delicious meat all winter! Message me for more details.

10/10/2024

WWOOFers fixing fence and eating wild grapes. It’s getting beautiful out there!

10/07/2024

SHEARING DAY HAS BEEN CHANGED
to October 26th (the following Saturday). I hope you all can still make it!

08/07/2024

Sorry to miss everyone at and this week, but if you are at come by the sheep & goat tent and see us! :)

06/25/2024

Come on down to ! We’re all set up and opening soon!

06/01/2024

The little known giraffe sheep.
Photo credit Madison Burns (WWOOF)

05/31/2024

Great day at the farmers market today!

05/01/2024

The last of the lambs has arrived, and now I will finally get some sleep! :)
There are some beautiful babies. I’m excited to watch them grow! :)

04/11/2024

I haven’t posted anything about the eclipse because it was impossible to photograph. Even the best photos with special lenses don’t give you any sense of it. All I can say is, if you ever have a chance to see one, go see it. It’s amazing.

04/08/2024

Well, it was a rough day yesterday and this one lost her sister, but she’s a happy beautiful lamb and mom seems to be recovering ok. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be able to breed her again :(

04/05/2024

It’s the beginning of lambing season and I need to walk back and forth in the snow to the barn, so of course I broke my toe. 😔 Luckily, it’s on the left foot so I can still plow.

04/05/2024

Back to winter again tonight…

04/03/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/D8QjAycYCmoegRjW/?

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM WATERBURY BACKCOUNTRY RESCUE TEAM ABOUT THE APRIL 8TH TOTAL ECLIPSE.

Dear Hikers and Outdoor Enthusiasts,

In ordinary circumstances, the Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team encourages and supports using all official hiking trails in our area. However, we strongly advise against any such venture during the forthcoming solar eclipse.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HIKE TO HIGH OR REMOTE AREAS!

The Green Mountain Club will not open the hiking trails until soil conditions warrant. Camel’s Hump Road will be closed on Sunday afternoon and Monday to non-resident traffic to deter folks from hiking.

On April 8th, the trails will likely be icy, snowy, muddy, and extremely difficult to navigate. Slippery conditions will increase the likelihood of falls and injuries. Given the unpredictable nature of Vermont weather in early April, any injury or illness could quickly escalate into a dangerous situation. These trails are not like those found in city parks; they demand the utmost caution and preparation.

Daylight hours are limited in April, and your descent may need to be completed mostly in darkness. Navigating treacherous terrain in low light conditions significantly increases the risk of accidents and getting lost.

If you choose to hike despite our advice, it is imperative that you plan your own rescue. This plan should answer the following question: What will I do for myself during the next many hours and possibly a few days since no one can come to help? No backcountry. No EMS. No Fire. No police.


WHY IS THIS?
The roads throughout central Vermont will likely be blocked for hours or possibly even for days. It may be impossible for rescuers to get their gear to the trail in anything like a normal time frame. Do not expect a helicopter to come and rescue you. It will not happen. This is not TV. In the best of times, rescue from remote locations is measured in long hours. Evacuations are measured in even more long hours.

Keep in mind that if you ignore these warnings, you may be competing with many others for rescue assistance, further delaying help for everyone involved.

Please don’t hike to remote areas. If you do anyway, plan to be completely on your own for a great many hours and possibly days.

Think “safety” before you think “eclipse.”

Sincerely,

The Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team

03/30/2024

Not sewn yet, but it’s going to be beautiful!

03/27/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/eXUqNwMebX1jA5o5/?mibextid=WC7FNe

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM WATERBURY BACKCOUNTRY RESCUE TEAM ABOUT THE APRIL 8TH TOTAL ECLIPSE.

Dear Hikers and Outdoor Enthusiasts,

In ordinary circumstances, the Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team encourages and supports using all official hiking trails in our area. However, we strongly advise against any such venture during the forthcoming solar eclipse.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HIKE TO HIGH OR REMOTE AREAS!

The Green Mountain Club will not open the hiking trails until soil conditions warrant. Camel’s Hump Road will be closed on Sunday afternoon and Monday to non-resident traffic to deter folks from hiking.

On April 8th, the trails will likely be icy, snowy, muddy, and extremely difficult to navigate. Slippery conditions will increase the likelihood of falls and injuries. Given the unpredictable nature of Vermont weather in early April, any injury or illness could quickly escalate into a dangerous situation. These trails are not like those found in city parks; they demand the utmost caution and preparation.

Daylight hours are limited in April, and your descent may need to be completed mostly in darkness. Navigating treacherous terrain in low light conditions significantly increases the risk of accidents and getting lost.

If you choose to hike despite our advice, it is imperative that you plan your own rescue. This plan should answer the following question: What will I do for myself during the next many hours and possibly a few days since no one can come to help? No backcountry. No EMS. No Fire. No police.


WHY IS THIS?
The roads throughout central Vermont will likely be blocked for hours or possibly even for days. It may be impossible for rescuers to get their gear to the trail in anything like a normal time frame. Do not expect a helicopter to come and rescue you. It will not happen. This is not TV. In the best of times, rescue from remote locations is measured in long hours. Evacuations are measured in even more long hours.

Keep in mind that if you ignore these warnings, you may be competing with many others for rescue assistance, further delaying help for everyone involved.

Please don’t hike to remote areas. If you do anyway, plan to be completely on your own for a great many hours and possibly days.

Think “safety” before you think “eclipse.”

Sincerely,

The Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team

03/27/2024

Rural Vermont has been opposed to, and has been speaking out against, mandatory animal identification for over a decade. Recently, the USDA has slipped this into an appropriations bill. If passed, it would require electronic id on any livestock crossing state lines. This would place a disproportionate burden on small producers, does not improve traceability, and raises serious privacy concerns.

More info and take action here:
https://app.getresponse.com/view.html?x=a62b&m=BKneZg&mc=JK&s=rPlNPl&u=BpmaL&z=EFZJSwx&

03/23/2024

The ducks don’t want to stay inside.