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Our Story

Growing up in the city, I was fortunate to spend my summers on my grandparents’ farm in Saskatchewan. I loved my daily chores -  gathering eggs in the morning, caring for the animals, and roaming freely through the towering sunflower fields the Doukhobors were known for. It was there that my dream of one day living on a farm first began to take shape.

Many years later, I feel deeply grateful to call the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia home, where I now practice regenerative farming and land stewardship while raising a breed of sheep I cherish not only for their coveted fleece, but also for their unique personalities.

With a background in horticulture, my first focus was creating water-wise landscaping and establishing a kitchen garden. Having a menagerie farm previously, with goats, llamas, donkeys etc, we decided to simplify this time around and just raise sheep as they are gentler on the pastures. I became determined to find Icelandic sheep because they are a smaller, primitive breed, and spent months researching breeders.

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Discovering Gotland Sheep

During a visit to an Icelandic breeder’s farm on Vancouver Island, we were discussing purchasing sheep, and went inside for tea. The farmer was keen to show me some stunning Gotland sheepskins she had brought home from a trip to Gotland.

I had never seen fleece quite like it before. The pelts were soft and luminous, with long silver curls that seemed almost magical. The wool had a silky texture and beautiful natural variation in colour - smoky greys, silvers, and charcoal tones that caught the light so beautifully. I instantly fell in love and was now determined to find Gotland sheep.

The more I researched the Gotland breed, the more perfect they seemed for our farm. Gotlands are known for their calm and friendly temperament, they are easy to lamb, and naturally hornless making them safe for young children. Their fleece is highly sought after for its lustre, softness, and distinctive curly locks, making it one of the most beautiful and versatile wools in the world.

That winter, we purchased our very first starter flock - one ram and three ewes - and our journey with Gotland sheep officially began.

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Inspired by the Island of Gotland

In 2022, I travelled to Gotland for the Baltic Wool Conference to learn more about the breed and its origins. I completely fell in love with Visby, the fairytale-like Swedish town filled with charming painted homes, ancient stone buildings, and winding cobblestone streets. The countryside was equally beautiful, with sheep grazing in rolling pastures surrounded by pine forests and sea views.

I was inspired by the Scandinavian way of life - the simplicity, the natural textures and the connection to the land. I returned home full of ideas, and that influence now shapes both our home and our farm. I even began raising Swedish Flower Hens to complement our Swedish sheep.

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Regenerative Farming

Today, regenerative farming is at the heart of everything we do. Our flock is carefully rotated through five separate pastures, allowing the land time to rest, recover, and regenerate naturally. The sheep help nourish the soil, and in return the healthy soil feeds the pastures and supports healthy animals. Even waste wool is repurposed around the farm -  used in the garden as mulch and fertilizer.

By 2024, our flock had grown significantly, and I knew it was time to introduce new genetics beyond our original ram. Unfortunately, I could not find any Gotland rams for sale anywhere in Canada. Then I learned that 100% Gotland semen from two Danish Gotland rams was being made available to Canadian farmers through two sheep breeders in the United States.

In the winter of 2024, we had a veterinarian specializing in small ruminant reproduction come from Alberta to provide artificial insemination services, introducing 100% Gotland genetics to our flock. All four ewes took and in 2025 we had seven lambs born with the new genetics. Subsequently, two of those rams sired our 2026 lambs. Since 2025 all lambs born on our farm are high percentage Gotland sheep.

All of our sheep are registered with GSBANA - Gotland Sheep Breeders Association of North America.

And our journey is continuing.

We will be offering our sheep for sale in the near future.