Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd's Cross & Heart of the Shepherd
farm@shepherdscross.com August 17, 2024 No Comments
Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross & Heart of the Shepherd September 24 – November 2, 2024 Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am – 6:30 pm Open Monday, October 28th Join Shepherd’s Cross and Heart of the Shepherd for their annual Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy a peaceful day in the country at an authentic working sheep farm, located just north of Claremore off Route 66. Filled with family-inclusive, fun, educational activities with no scares. Admission and parking are free; no hidden costs to spend the day at the farm. There are over 60 free activities to enjoy with your family on the farm. Explore the walk-through Pumpkin Patch with Hay Maze and Game Area. Pet sheep, goats, donkeys, and alpacas in the Farm Animal Barn petting area. Walk the Bible Garden and see pumpkins growing on the vine surrounded by sunflowers and festive fall flora and flowers. Find picturesque country scenes for perfect fall family photos. Look around the farm for our QR Code Scavenger hunt for QR codes to scan and watch short videos about farming and shepherding. The only paid-for activity is the Wagon Ride. Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride on a ramp-loading trailer through the hay meadow. Wagon ride tickets are available for $6.50 per person; 2 and under are free. Wagon rides are every 30 minutes. Loads of pumpkins are available in all shapes, sizes, and colors for purchase, starting at $1.50 each. Pumpkin Packages are also available, which include a pumpkin (size of pumpkin varies with type of package), wagon ride, and a take-home craft or bring some
Read MoreFloor Loom Weaving Class
farm@shepherdscross.com July 30, 2024 No Comments
Aug 29, 30, & 31, 2024, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Floor Loom Weaving is a three-day class for beginners. Participants will learn to weave on a harnessed floor loom. The cost is $259 and participants will leave with at least one finished product: a table runner or a scarf. In-person or virtual All materials included. Participants may bring their own loom or use one of ours at no additional charge. Participants will learn to warp and to weave, completing a sampler scarf or table runner to take home. We are open until 5:30 pm each day, and participants are welcome to stay and practice or work on their project. Please bring lunch each day, beverages are provided. There is a class size minimum of two, and a maximum of 6 participants. Our classes go a degree farther than most, and teach some history of fiber arts, and practical technology. As well as being augmented by hands on learning tools available in the Educational Farm Museum. Shepherd’s Cross offers weaving and fiber arts classes year-round, on an individual or group basis. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, an Oklahoma Museum Association member, and a Made in Oklahoma Company that processes the only Animal Welfare Approved fiber sold in the U.S. (chemical free, hormone free, free range, all natural). Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing the wool from their own sheep raised on site. Heart of the Shepherd is the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and establishes wool mills in remote,
Read MoreTable Loom Weaving Class
farm@shepherdscross.com July 25, 2024 No Comments
August 29 & 30, 2024, Thursday & Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Table Loom Weaving is a two-day class. You will learn to weave on a harnessed table loom. The cost is $159 fiber included, and you will leave with at least one finished product: a table runner or scarf. In-person or virtual All materials included. You may bring your own loom or use one of ours at no additional charge. You will learn to warp and to weave, completing a sampler scarf or table runner to take home. We are open until 5:30 pm each day, and you are welcome to stay and practice or work on your project. Please bring lunch each day, beverages are provided. There is a class size minimum of two, and a maximum of 6 participants. Our classes go a degree farther than most, and teach some history of fiber arts, and practical technology. As well as being augmented by hands on learning tools available in the Educational Farm Museum. Shepherd’s Cross offers weaving and fiber arts classes year-round, on an individual or group basis. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, an Oklahoma Museum Association member, and a Made in Oklahoma Company that processes the only Animal Welfare Approved fiber sold in the U.S. (chemical free, hormone free, free range, all natural). Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing the wool from their own sheep raised on site. Heart of the Shepherd is a non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and works to establish wool mills and flocks in
Read MoreShepherd's Cross Approved as Farmer's Market Hub
farm@shepherdscross.com July 24, 2024 No Comments
Oklahoma has a new Farmer’s Market Style, the Farmer’s Market Hub, and Shepherd’s Cross is a Hub, providing local home-grown products from many homesteaders, farmers, and ranchers all year. Shepherd’s Cross is recruiting gardeners, farmers, ranchers, and homestead consignors to expand selection in the Farm Store. Looking for locally and sustainably grown produce, fruit, food products, and flowers as well as local handmade baked goods and canned goods. Those interested can call or drop-by for more information. Application may be found online at https://shepherdscross.com/farm-store.html or picked up in-person. Shepherd’s Cross Farm Store is located indoors, air-conditioned and heated. The current expansion project will allow for additional space for refrigeration and freezers. Shepherd’s Cross Farm Store is open Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 – 5:30, year-round (closed some holidays). Products currently available include in-season produce, eggs, honey, meats, jams and jellies, vanilla extract, wool products and hand-crafted items. Payment methods accepted: Cash, card, Cash App, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SNAP, EBT, SFMNP, and Cherokee Nation WIC Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility and a Made in Oklahoma Company that processes Animal Welfare Approved meat (lamb and beef) as well as fiber (chemical free, hormone free, free range, all natural). The Market at Shepherd’s Cross is OK Grown. Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing wool from their own sheep, raised on site. Heart of the Shepherd is the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and works to establish wool mills and flocks in remote, impoverished areas around the world. Heart of the Shepherd teaches Biblical references to the
Read MoreSmall Ruminant Animal Husbandry Training
farm@shepherdscross.com July 18, 2024 No Comments
Small Ruminant Animal Husbandry Training Saturday, August 24, 2024 8:30 am- 4:30 pm For those interested in returning to the basics of farming, small ruminants present a great option for sustainable living. Our small ruminant class is a great place to start learning how to be more self-sufficient and for homesteading. Learn how to care for small ruminants such as sheep, goats, alpacas, and llamas. Class includes instruction, handouts, videos, tutorials, and hands on experience. The primary instructor for the class is Dr. Diane Dickinson, a licensed veterinarian and an agriculturalist, with over 40 years of livestock and farming experience. Her unique perspective of animal husbandry care includes that of a producer, a veterinarian, and a small flock & herd owner. She also shares her experiences in global agriculture, Biblical agriculture, sustainable living, natural production, agritourism and niche markets. The Dickinsons have owned and operated Shepherd’s Cross, a working sheep farm, for over 30 years. Their livestock include sheep, cattle, alpacas, llamas, donkeys, horses & poultry. Their farm is Animal Welfare Approved with their livestock pasture raised and pasture fed. Class Topics Include Vaccinations Feet Trimming Tail docking Bloodless castration Managing pasture & Feeding Parasites & Worms Practical profitable flock herd health for working shepherds FAMACHA Sheep, goats, alpacas & others Lambing & birthing Neonatal care – lambs, kids & others Tubing Wool management AWA Shearing Classes are limited to 20 participants and fill quickly. Beverages are provided. Bring your lunch. Cost is $99.00 per person, $179.00 for 2 family members, or $259.00 for 3 or more family members (age
Read MoreFiber Fest Weekend Retreat
farm@shepherdscross.com July 17, 2024 No Comments
August 8, 9, & 10, 2024 – Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Three days of learning how to process any kind of fiber (we teach with wool) Includes washing, dyeing, wet felting, carding, picking, spindling, spinning, needle felting, and weaving and some history of fiber arts with practical technology. Great skill to add for homesteading, being able to process wool from your own sheep to make your own natural items. Each participant will make and keep multiple projects. Virtual or onsite Retreat fee is only $297 (all three days); all materials provided. Any single day of the Retreat is available for $99 per day. Retreats are augmented by hands on learning tools available in the Educational Farm Museum and with a collection of fiber arts from around the world. Registration is required. Information and registration form is online or call 918-342-5911. Shepherd’s Cross offers these classes year-round, on an individual or group basis. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, an Oklahoma Museum Association member, and a Made in Oklahoma Company that processes Animal Welfare Approved fiber (that is chemical free, hormone free, free range, all natural). Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing the wool from their own sheep raised on site. Heart of the Shepherd is a non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and establishes wool mills in remote, impoverished areas around the world. Heart of the Shepherd teaches Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming, and gardening. Shepherd’s Cross and Farm Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 –
Read MoreShepherd's Cross Participating in 2024 Oklahoma Yarn Crawl
farm@shepherdscross.com July 16, 2024 No Comments
Get together with fellow fiber enthusiasts to celebrate the fiber and yarn community of Oklahoma. Shepherd’s Cross is one of 12 participating yarn stores in the inaugural Oklahoma Yarn Crawl, Aug 16-17 & 19-24, 2024. Shepherd’s Cross will be open 8:30-5:30 each of the days of the yarn crawl. Shepherd’s Cross has daily fiber arts classes during the Oklahoma Yarn Crawl dates. Carding with Hand Carders and Drum Carder Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Mug Rugs Intro to Triangular Shawl Knitting Washing Wool & Other Natural Fibers Drop Spindle Spinning Yarn on a Spinning Wheel Hand Dyeing Made Simple with Gaywool Dye Needle Felting a Landscape Portrait Each yarn crawl participant will receive a free “sheepish” stitch marker, no purchase required. All purchases will receive a free mini-skein of Shepherd’s Cross yarn. All spinning items will be 10% off during the yarn crawl, including spinning wheels, drop spindles, and spinning accessories, as well as free drop shipping. Pre-registration is required for the classes and spaces are limited. More information about the classes is available on our website: https://shepherdscross.com/oklahomayarncrawl.html You can register online or by phone. In addition, our agritourism activities will be available – including Fiber Arts Demonstrations, Tours of the Wool Mill, Pet the Farm Animals, Watch the Sheep in the Pasture, Visit the Farm & Fiber Arts Museum, and Tour the Bible Garden. Picnic tables are available in the Bible Garden. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility and a Made in Oklahoma Company that processes Animal Welfare Approved meat (lamb and beef) as well as fiber (that is
Read MoreFall Internship Program at Shepherd's Cross
farm@shepherdscross.com June 19, 2024 No Comments
Fall Semester Early September – December The internship program at the farm equips students with basic farming skills and with Biblical references to farming and shepherding. Students are taught historical agriculture, mixed with a healthy appreciation for industrialized agriculture and exposed to agricultural parables found in The Bible. Shepherd’s Cross is a working sheep farm. There are many other animals and activities on the farm. Other areas of the farm include a Farm Museum, a Farm Store, Wool Mill, and Bible Garden. The internship is under the direction of Dr. Diane Dickinson, an agriculturalist with a Bachelor’s in Agriculture, a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, and over five decades of farm and livestock experience. She serves as an on-site veterinarian and operates a veterinary care unit on the farm. The fall semester is a busy evangelism outreach with the Pumpkin Festival and Christmas at the Farm. A great season to learn about agritourism and harvesting both produce and souls through our outreach. This is also pecan and walnut harvest season and haying season. This is an authentic working farm, not a hobby farm. More information is available online: https://shepherdscross.com/intern-residency.html Apply in-person or online. Experience is advantageous, but not required. High school or college students as well as any age adult are welcome to apply. College credit may be received for students enrolled in college classes. Following successful completion of the Internship, the student may apply for the Apprentice/Residency Program. This program allows the student to remain at the farm for eight additional months to experience all the activities of a farm
Read MoreFiber Fest Weekend Retreat
farm@shepherdscross.com May 23, 2024 No Comments
June 20, 21, & 22, 2024 – Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Three days of learning how to process any kind of fiber (we teach with wool) Includes washing, dyeing, wet felting, carding, picking, spindling, spinning, needle felting, and weaving and some history of fiber arts with practical technology. Great skill to add for homesteading, being able to process wool from your own sheep to make your own natural items. Each participant will make and keep multiple projects. Virtual or onsite Retreat fee is only $297 (all three days); all materials provided. Any single day of the Retreat is available for $99 per day. Retreats are augmented by hands on learning tools available in the Educational Farm Museum and with a collection of fiber arts from around the world. Registration is required. Information and registration form is online or call 918-342-5911. Shepherd’s Cross offers these classes year-round, on an individual or group basis. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company that processes Animal Welfare Approved fiber (that is chemical free, hormone free, free range, all natural). Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing the wool from their own sheep raised on site. Heart of the Shepherd is a non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and establishes wool mills in remote, impoverished areas around the world. Heart of the Shepherd teaches Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming, and gardening. Shepherd’s Cross and Farm Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 – 5:30, year-round (closed some holidays). Shepherd’s
Read MoreGospel Sing – Classic Auto & Tractor Cruise-In – Spin-n-Knit-In
farm@shepherdscross.com May 18, 2024 No Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gospel Sing – Classic Auto & Tractor Cruise-In – Spin-n-Knit-In Saturday, June 15th, 2024 Shepherd’s Cross is hosting its annual Gospel Sing. All individuals, families, or church groups are invited to listen or participate. Gospel, Country Christian, Worship and Hymns will be enjoyed inside the Tour Barn. The Gospel Sing is 1pm to 4pm. We need volunteer musicians to bring your instruments, your voice, and your favorite songs. Folks can pick, sing, and play together – like the good old days! Those who register in advance are given priority on the roster that fills quickly. However, we will allow walk-ins as time allows. The Classic Auto & Tractor Cruise-in is from 10am to 5pm. Come enjoy restored cars, tractors, and equipment as you learn about America’s rich agricultural heritage. Priority will be given to pre-registered autos and tractors; however, we will allow last-minute cruise-ins as space allows. You can call (918) 342-5911 or register online: https://shepherdscross.com/gospel-singing.html You may even participate in our monthly “Spin-n-Knit-In” where individuals bring and work on their fiber arts projects such as spinning, knitting etc. This is our monthly free help session for fiber arts. Spin-n-Knit-In is from 1pm to 4pm. There is no charge for the day’s activities, donations accepted. In addition, the following activities are always available at the farm (on a donation basis): Touring the educational & interactive Farm Museum & Silo Touring the Bible Garden – Self-guided – Podcasts available online Spinning and Wool Mill demonstration See and Pet the Farm Animals Shepherd’s Shop will be open, featuring a
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