SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2019
10 AM to 4 PM
HELD AT 123 FARM 10600 HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE., CHERRY VALLEY, CA 92223
TEL. 951-845-1151
The annual Sheep Shearing Event takes place at the historic Highland Springs Ranch & Inn (est. 1884) located in Cherry Valley, CA, about 90 miles east of Los Angeles. This family friendly event gives a close-up view of how our sheep are shorn and what we do with the wool. Guests can wash the wool, learn about natural dyes and also visit our farm to feed our organic sheep.
THE SHEEP SHEARER
This special event will feature Graciano, the sheep shearer, who will demonstrate how the sheep are freed from their winter woolies at 123 Farm. Participants will also be able to see what happens to the fleece once it leaves the sheep (washing, carding, dyeing, and spinning) and to meet our lambs that have been born recently.
ADULT 12.00 (18-64 years)
SENIOR 8.00 (65+ years)
STUDENT 8.00 (6-17 years)
CHILD FREE (0-5 years)
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Centered around the Organic Galleries, the event offers various sheep and wool related activities including various crafts, hands-on experiences in wool processing and food made in-house using organic ingredients from our farm.
Food made in-house using organic ingredients from our farm. Some dishes are made with our own organic lamb. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available.
SHEPHERD'S PIE
ground lamb, root vegetables cooked in a rich tomato sauce, covered with creamy mashed potato and sourdough bread crumbs 12
LAMB & GRITS
braised lamb in rich tomato sauce with spices and herbs, creamy polenta, sauteed mixed vegetables 14
LAMB BURGER
grilled lamb burger on brioche bun with lavender onion jam goat cheese spread and wild arugula 10
GLAZED LAMB CHOPS
3 grilled lamb chops glazed with mint gastrique , Mediterranean cous cous, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, red bell pepper 16
MERGUEZ SAUSAGE
housemade lamb and beef sausage, served on hoagie roll with caramelized onions 12
HOT DOG
with bag of chips and juice box 10
Enjoy the various flavors of goat cheese & sheep cheese, paired with a complementary wine. A three course menu will be served starting with cheese and fruit paired with a blush wine. Our second course will entail cheese paired with sheep kebabs and a red wine. For the third course, you can enjoy the subtle flavors of a light cheese paired with a tasty dessert bar and a light wine.
Price is $25 per person and reservations are required. Adults 21 and over only please.
There are no menu substitutions. Please call 951-845-1151 to make reservations. The Cheese & Wine Pairing will be held in the Organic Galleries Cafe.
Sign up for craft classes involving wool! Spaces are limited, so we highly recommend you sign up online. There will be a few spots available in person.
Felting Class
Make your own felted lamb using wool from our sheep. Limited to 15 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.
Cost: $12
Class Times: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm.
Class Duration: 90-100 minutes
Dream Catcher Crafts
Participants will create and take home their own dream catcher. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.
Cost: $7
Class Times: 10:30 am-3:00 pm (every 45 mins.)
Class Duration: 30 minutes
Wool Weaving
Participants will learn weaving using cardboard looms and make a bracelet. Limited to 10 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.
Cost: $6
Class Times: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm.
Class Duration: 60 minutes
Knitting Class
Participants will learn the basics of knitting and make bracelets using knitting needles and yarn. Limited to 10 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.
Cost: $6
Class Times: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm.
Class Duration: 60 minutes
Crochet Class
Participants will use hooks and worsted weight yarn to make a bracelet. Participants will keep the materials. Limited to 10 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.
Cost: $6
Class Times: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm.
Class Duration: 60 minutes
Rug Punching
Participants will make "rug mugs"( or coasters) and learn the basics of punch needle rug hooking. Limited to 6 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.
Cost: $6
Class Times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm.
Class Duration: 60 minutes
Spinning Demonstration
Participants will try using spindles during the class and learn the art of spinning fiber.
Cost: Free
Class Times: Ongoing
Wet Felting Class
Participants will use 123 Farm wool to create a piece of felt fabric to take home. Limited to 6 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.
Cost: $8
Class Times: 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm
Class Duration: 60 minutes
Tote Bag Dyeing
Participant will dye their own canvas tote using natural dye and take the wet tote home to dry with instructions on how to finish the process. Limited to 8 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot.
Cost: $10
Class Times: 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm
Class Duration: 20-30 minutes
Sheep Herding Demonstration
This demonstration will show the human/dog partnership and its value on a working sheep farm. A live simulation of a sheep herding competition will be presented. Come and see dogs at all levels of training as they help their human handlers with the livestock.
Cost: Free (meet beside the Workshop Ticket Sales Booth)
Class Times: 11:30 am and 1:30 pm
Sheep Feeding
Ongoing throughout the day. Come to the sheep shearing pen to feed our sheep. Feed our sheep an olive branch. Free.
Sheep Shearing
View a demonstration of our sheep being shorn of their wool. Demonstrations ongoing 10 am-4 pm. Free.
Wool Processing
Learn about wool processing, beginning with wool washing. Free.
Natural Dyes
See how natural dyes are made using leaves, herbs and other organic materials from our farm. Try your hand at drop spindling. Free.
Chicken Egg Harvest
Join our farmer and help harvest eggs from our free range heirloom hens. Go on a brief guided tour of the vegetable garden. Limited to 35 participants per class. Online registration is highly recommended to ensure spot. Meet beside Workshop Ticket Sales Booth.
Cost: $6
Class Times: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm.
Class Duration: 30 minutes
Children's Crafts
Activities include finger knitting, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt game and more! Prices vary.
Story Time & Craft
Join local Librarian Laura as she reads a storybook on sheep and join her for a simple sheep craft.
Cost: Free
Class Times: 12 pm & 1 pm
Class Duration: 30-45 minutes
Limited free parking is available on-site, as well as the local surrounding streets. Please inquire about tour bus parking by calling 951-845-1151.
Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions by filling out the form below or by calling us at 951-845-1151.
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Other Festivals at 123 Farm
Lavender Festival
May 23-June 30, 2019
Sausage & Beer Festival
July 20-21, 2019
Olive Festival
October 19-20 & 26-27, 2019
Sample different types of craft beers from the IE and housemade sausages! Have fun with a game of chicken dance for all ages and a separate men and women's stein holding contest.
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Join in a community olive harvest, view a live olive oil pressing demonstration, sample local wines and taste Californian cheeses. With live music and an olive-inspired food menu, the Olive Festival is a fun event for the whole family.
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Our most popular event. Join us as we celebrate the blooming of our lavender. Enjoy live music, horse-drawn wagon tours, free workshops, an organic marketplace and festive food and drinks made with lavender.
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10600 Highland Springs Ave., Cherry Valley, CA 92223 Tel. 951-845-1151 Fax. 951-845-8090