Travel from Langholm up to Burnfoot Farm nestled in the stunning Ewes Valley where you will be greeted by Andrew and Gillian Elliot who manage a 3,000 acre hill farm, where they care for a flock of 1,500 South Country Cheviot crossed with New Zealand Romney Breed.
Andrew will take you on a journey through this ancient land to witness the hefted sheep and explain the farming techniques used in caring for his flock while offering tales of the history and connection to the land and stories of people and place. Throughout the changing seasons, you will witness all the joys of a working farm.
Additionally, Gillian will explain how her blankets are processed using their own wool. You will also be provided with a sample piece of wool to use in the fibre processing back at Creation Mill, where Emma will guide you through each of the processes towards creating your own bespoke creation.
A truly rewarding and sustainable day out from Farm to Fibre processing.
5.5 hours
9.45am - meet at Creation Mill, Buccleuch Mill, Glenesk Road, DG13 0ES. Please arrive on time for a prompt departure.
10am - leave for Burnfoot Farm
approx 10:15am - arrive at Burnfoot Farm
approx 12:15 - depart Burnfoot Farm
approx 12:30 - Arrive back and Creation Mill for lunch
1pm - Fibre processing workshop at Creation Mill
approx 3pm - Workshop finishes
Travel and lunch included, please provide your dietary requirement in the information box.
You will need to wear outdoor clothing; wellies and waterproofs preferably to keep you clean and dry or wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Travel from Langholm up to Burnfoot Farm nestled in the stunning Ewes Valley where you will be greeted by Andrew and Gillian Elliot who manage a 3,000 acre hill farm, where they care for a flock of 1,500 South Country Cheviot crossed with New Zealand Romney Breed.
Andrew will take you on a journey through this ancient land to witness the hefted sheep and explain the farming techniques used in caring for his flock while offering tales of the history and connection to the land and stories of people and place. Throughout the changing seasons, you will witness all the joys of a working farm.
Additionally, Gillian will explain how her blankets are processed using their own wool. You will also be provided with a sample piece of wool to use in the fibre processing back at Creation Mill, where Emma will guide you through each of the processes towards creating your own bespoke creation.
A truly rewarding and sustainable day out from Farm to Fibre processing.
5.5 hours
9.45am - meet at Creation Mill, Buccleuch Mill, Glenesk Road, DG13 0ES. Please arrive on time for a prompt departure.
10am - leave for Burnfoot Farm
approx 10:15am - arrive at Burnfoot Farm
approx 12:15 - depart Burnfoot Farm
approx 12:30 - Arrive back and Creation Mill for lunch
1pm - Fibre processing workshop at Creation Mill
approx 3pm - Workshop finishes
Travel and lunch included, please provide your dietary requirement in the information box.
You will need to wear outdoor clothing; wellies and waterproofs preferably to keep you clean and dry or wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
