Welcome to Violet Hill Farm!

What a winter its been so far!

Fall came and went, then winter arrived like a ferocious animal! Unusual for Kentucky, we had a month of snow and ice on the ground with very cold sub 20's temperatures.

During this cold weather an alpaca and three lambs were born. All are well but the cold weather meant time spent in pens with heat lamp, coats and deep straw.

Management during this time meant lots of frozen drinking water sources and buckets ferried from kitchen sink to tubs and many bales of hay per day. I am going to be poor before the end of winter.

So, on the topic of feed costs, I am asking for help from visitors and patrons. Contact me directly to purchase some lovely fleeces for that special yarn you plan to spin or some specialty yarn for that winter project. Better yet, purchase some yummy, soft and warm alpaca socks, or gloves, or scarves.....

Lots of fleeces are available this year and many alpaca and merino fleeces are headed to the mill for processing. Watch for those as well. And of course there are fiber shows, marketplaces, etc. Watch on Facebook for links to those.

Hope to see you soon!

Violet Hill Farm is a small boutique farm located in the countryside outside Lexington, Kentucky. This is Blue Grass country, known for its pastures which improve bone health of Thoroughbred Racing Horses as well as fatten alpacas and sheep, and contributes to strong, soft fiber.

The farm is my dream come true - a home in the country, surrounded by wonderful, rich animals and a chance to explore what the earth can create. My goal is to build a farm that raises animals for fiber and soil amendment (manure). I also hope to share this love with others through the bounty of my farm location, and education.

I host visitors of all ages, especially children and young people. At my farm, you'll be exposed and touch livestock and poultry up close. You can see where raw fiber grown on the animal, how yarn is made and what happens when manure is composted. Plus you can get to know the animals, touch them, feed them and learn of their unique personalities.

Plan a visit to meet my menagerie of dogs, cats, alpacas, and fiber sheep. The alpacas love treats and the sheep are always curious. Come introduce your family to the farm and allow me to share my knowledge of gardening, farming, animal husbandry and the agricultural life. This farm is a Climate Smart Wool Producer, a member of Kentucky Proud and practices good soil management.