field trip

larry had a little lamp
little lamp
little lamp
larry had a little lamp
la la la la la laaaa {lyrics by hugh}

worsley and i had our big field trip today out to the farm. i have so much excitement buzzing around me at this very moment i feel like i could scoop it up and bottle it!

the farm was beautiful...rolling hills...green, green, greeeeeen pastures...herb gardens...sheep...chickens...cats...barn swallows...mud puddles...apple trees and oh-so-oh-so much more. geesh. i'm practically out of breath just revisiting that part of our journey...

we were greeted by our sheep guru who lives in a wee cottage that smells of lemon verbena and lavender with a touch of cedar. i remarked over and over again how wonderful it smelled...and i discreetly took long inhales throughout our visit.
worsley and i quickly introduced ourselves and it wasn't long until we were talking and laughing with each other like old pals. the shepherdess's philosophy of sheep {actually all animal} raising is inspiring and heroic. and not only is she a sheep farmer, weaver, spinner and felter...but she is also {drum roll please} and expert on dying with herbs {all grown in her very lovely garden}. in other words she is living slow design everyday and is ever so keen on joining our own little slow design adventure.
we ended our visit with lots of hugs and lots of wool to begin lots of experimenting!!
can't wait to share with you more...