Thanksgiving has come and gone. It was a hectic and great weekend here in Suffield. Ten people enjoyed the feast. It was wonderful to pull out all the pretties and set a beautiful table to share with friends, old and new. We all had a grand time with close to sevenhours of eatting and drinking, and a lot of giggles. Friendship, full stomachs, and fun memories - a great time to be thankful.Saturday, my friend Bob and I went to Overlook Farm in Rutland, MA - the home of Heifer International. Check them out a Heifer.org. This is a great organization that sends animals to third world countries to help those less fortunate to provide food, clothing and even commerce. Last year I donated a sheep in honor of all my Local Yarn Store customers in New England. This was a well received Christmas gift, that I felt meant more than giving little
tokens of my appreciation. THIS year Heiffer is offering a "knitting package" to contribute to - which will provide 2 sheep and 2 alpacas to a community or family. Hopefully they will procreate and provide an opportunity for trade as well. I am excited to become a part of this offer. I realize my own fortune from this industry and hope others can share in this. Providing warmth as well as the opportunity for commerce will be well appreciated.
tokens of my appreciation. THIS year Heiffer is offering a "knitting package" to contribute to - which will provide 2 sheep and 2 alpacas to a community or family. Hopefully they will procreate and provide an opportunity for trade as well. I am excited to become a part of this offer. I realize my own fortune from this industry and hope others can share in this. Providing warmth as well as the opportunity for commerce will be well appreciated.
Here are pictures of some of the great animals on the farm. These animals provide the opportunities for visitors to appreciate the gifts this organization provides. Heifer also provides experiential programs where you can live as someof the third world individuals Heifer supports.
Weekend programs and camps provide education on farming, caring for animals, milking and sheering. Here's a picture of one of the Camps you can enjoy and farm.
And finally - a thanksgiving picture of Gracie giving a little RAZ to the turkeys who survived the holiday. She had a great time at the farm and met many new friends - some just didn't understand her sense of humor! 
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