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Shepherd's Cross to Celebrate National Farmer's Market Week

farm@shepherdscross.com June 20, 2026 No Comments

Shepherd’s Cross Farm to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week This August CLAREMORE, OK —Shepherd’s Cross invites the community to step onto the farm and celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week from August 4-8, 2026. The Shepherd’s Cross Farm Store is a Farmer’s Market Hub open year-round Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, offering visitors a firsthand look at sustainable agriculture and access to wholesome, locally produced foods. The Farm Store will be fully stocked for the celebration, featuring an abundant selection of: Fresh, seasonal produce and aromatic herbs Farm-fresh eggs and pasture-raised chicken Grass-fed, grass-finished lamb and beef Local raw honey, jams, jellies, and nuts In addition to shopping, visitors can take a peaceful, educational tour of the vegetable garden and the postcard orchard located within the property’s serene Bible Garden, offering a unique look at how real food is grown from seed to harvest. Calling All Local Growers & Producers In alignment with the spirit of Farmer’s Market Week, Shepherd’s Cross is actively recruiting local produce growers and dairy producers to sell their goods year-round. Partnering with Shepherd’s Cross offers local farmers a climate-controlled storefront equipped with both refrigerated and shelf storage, making it easier than ever to reach the community in every season. Making Fresh Food Accessible Shepherd’s Cross is dedicated to ensuring fresh, healthy food is accessible to everyone. The farm proudly accepts a wide variety of payment methods, including: Cash and Credit/Debit Cards SNAP / EBT Cherokee Nation Farmer’s Market WIC & Cherokee Nation Senior Farmer’s Market Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Double

3rd Quarter Fiber Arts Classes at Shepherd's Cross

farm@shepherdscross.com May 28, 2026 No Comments

Shepherd’s Cross teaches fiber arts classes year-round. Learn a new skill and take home a finished project. Registration for each class is required. Information and registration forms can be found at: https://shepherdscross.com/fiber-arts-classes.html or call 918-342-5911. Navajo Weaving – Aug 4-6 Learn how to weave in the Navajo tradition. Class fee is $299; loom rental is $100 or get instructions to build your own Washing Fiber Class – Aug 13 – 8:30am Learn how to wash wool, alpaca, or other fiber in this 3-hour class. Take home one pound of washed fiber. Class fee is $45; all materials included. Hand Dyeing Wool & Other Fiber – Aug 13 – 10:30am-2pm Learn how to hand dye wool, alpaca, or other fiber in this half-day class. Each participant will take home dyed yarn and fiber. Class fee is $59; all materials included. Wet Felting Class – Aug 13 – 1pm Take home at least 3 finished projects in this 3-hour class. Learn how to make felt from wool using soap and water. Class fee is $45; all materials included. Pick & Card Wool Class – Aug 14 – 8:30am Learn how to pick, card, and comb wool, alpaca, angora or other fibers in this 3-hour class. Take home finished punis, rolags, and batts. Class fee is $25; all materials included. Drop Spindle Class – Aug 14 10am – noon or Aug 22 11:00-11:30 Learn to spin yarn on a drop spindle. Bring your own drop spindle or borrow one of ours. Take home your finished spun yarn. Class fee is $29, all materials

Annual Gospel Sing & Spin-n-Knit-In

farm@shepherdscross.com May 9, 2026 No Comments

Shepherd’s Cross invites the community to step back in time for an afternoon of music, fellowship, and fiber arts at their annual Gospel Sing, held Saturday, June 13th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Whether you want to sit and soak in the worship or you’re ready to pick up your guitar and join the fray, there’s a seat for you in our Tour Barn. We’re looking for musicians to share their favorite hymns and country Christian classics—come help us recreate the “good old days” of community jams! While walk-ins are welcome as time permits, performers are encouraged to register early to secure a spot on the program. Double the Fun Our monthly Spin-n-Knit-In is happening at the same time! Bring your latest knitting or spinning project for a free help session and some great conversation while the music plays. Farm Attractions: Farm Museum & Silo: Interactive and educational tours. Bible Garden: Self-guided tours with accompanying podcasts. Wool Mill: Live spinning and wool processing demonstrations. Animal Encounters: Opportunities to see and pet the farm animals. Farm Store: Farmer’s Market Hub with local meats, eggs, honey, produce, and more. Admission: A suggested donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated. Shepherd’s Cross accepts cash, cards, SNAP/EBT, SFMNP, and Cherokee Nation WIC. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company, and is Animal Welfare Approved.

Summer Barn Sale & Plant Swap

farm@shepherdscross.com May 6, 2026 No Comments

Shepherd’s Cross Annual Summer Barn Sale and Plant Swap CLAREMORE, OK — Shepherd’s Cross invites the community to its annual Summer Barn Sale and Plant Swap, held Thursday, June 4 through Saturday, June 6, 2026. The event will run from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm daily, offering a unique opportunity for shoppers and gardeners to support global and local missions. The Barn Sale This massive, multi-family indoor sale features a wide array of donated items, including antiques, appliances, farming equipment, furniture, books, collectibles, and clothing for all ages. The sale is hosted in an air-conditioned facility, ensuring a comfortable shopping experience regardless of the summer heat. 100% of the proceeds from the Barn Sale directly benefit: Farming Missions: Supporting starter flocks and wool mills in remote global locations. Baby Blessing Bags: Providing essential supplies for families in the local community. Donations of gently used items are graciously accepted at the barn Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, now through May 30th. Monetary donations are also welcome, and tax-deductible receipts are available upon request. Plant Swap Gardeners are encouraged to participate in the “Leave a Plant, Take a Plant” swap. This is a festive way to diversify home gardens with bulbs, tubers, bushes, herbs, and seeds. Participants are asked to label their donated plants with the name, color, and specific planting characteristics. Ongoing Farm Activities While visiting for the sale, guests can enjoy a variety of educational activities available on a donation basis: Farm Museum & Silo: Interactive and educational tours. Bible Garden: Self-guided tours with accompanying podcasts. Wool

Small Ruminant Animal Husbandry Training

farm@shepherdscross.com April 21, 2026 No Comments

CLAREMORE, OK — As the movement toward sustainable living and self-sufficiency grows, Shepherd’s Cross is proud to announce its upcoming Small Ruminant Animal Husbandry Training. This comprehensive one-day intensive will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Designed for aspiring homesteaders and those returning to the basics of farming, the class provides the foundational skills necessary to care for sheep, goats, alpacas, and llamas. In an era where small flocks provide stability for families and communities, this training offers a practical roadmap to sustainable livestock management. The course is led by Dr. Diane Dickinson, a licensed veterinarian and agriculturalist with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Dickinson brings a multifaceted perspective to the classroom, combining her expertise as a producer, a veterinarian, and a herd owner. Beyond clinical care, Dr. Dickinson integrates her vast knowledge of global and Biblical agriculture, natural production, and niche marketing. Participants will learn through a blend of in-depth classroom instruction and handouts, visual tutorials and videos, and vital hands-on experience directly on the farm. The training covers the “A to Z” of small ruminant health and management, including: Medical Care: Vaccinations, parasite management (FAMACHA), and bloodless castration. Physical Maintenance: Feet trimming, tail docking, and shearing. Birth & Early Life: Lambing/birthing basics, neonatal care, and tubing techniques. Farm Management: Pasture feeding, wool management, and Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) standards. Shepherd’s Cross is a working, Animal Welfare Approved farm that has operated for over 30 years. Committed to natural, grass-fed production, the farm serves as a model for ethical and profitable

2nd Quarter 2026 Fiber Arts Classes at Shepherd's Cross

farm@shepherdscross.com March 18, 2026 No Comments

Shepherd’s Cross teaches fiber arts classes year-round. Learn a new skill and take home a finished project. Registration for each class is required. Information and registration forms can be found at: https://shepherdscross.com/fiber-arts-classes.html or call 918-342-5911. Woolly Weekend Short Courses – April 23-25 Learn to spin using a drop spindle, needle felting, hand carding, or weaving a bookmark in our 30min short courses. Drop Spindle is 11am Thurs-Sat, Needle Felting (for 12 years & older) is 1pm Thurs-Sat, Hand Carding is 3pm Thurs-Sat, and Woven Bookmark is 4pm Thurs only. Class fee is $25 for class only, all materials provided. $45 per class with Take Home Kit for Drop Spindle, Needle Felt, or Woven Bookmark. $79 for Carding Class with Take Home Kit. Spinning Wheel Class – May 2 – 9am or 1pm & June 19 – 12:30pm Learn to spin yarn on a spinning wheel in this 3-hour class. Bring your own spinning wheel or borrow one of ours. Take home your finished spun yarn. Class fee is $39, all materials included, no extra cost for borrowing a spinning wheel. Drop Spindle Class – May 2 – 9am or 1pm & June 19 – 10am Learn to spin yarn on a drop spindle in this 2-hour class. Bring your own drop spindle or borrow one of ours. Take home your finished spun yarn. Class fee is $29, all materials included. Rigid Heddle for Beginners – May 16 – 9am or 1pm Learn to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom in this 3-hour class. Take home your finished project.

Woolly Weekend at Shepherd's Cross

farm@shepherdscross.com March 11, 2026 No Comments

Thursday April 23, Friday April 24, & Saturday April 25, 2026 10:00 am – 7:00 p.m. CLAREMORE, OK – Shepherd’s Cross, an authentic working sheep farm and Agritourism facility, invites the public to “Woolly Weekend,” a premier “sheep to shawl” festival. Located just north of Claremore on Scenic Route 66, this three-day event offers a rare opportunity to witness the complete lifecycle of natural fiber production in a family-friendly farm setting. At the heart of the event is the “Sheep to Shawl” demonstration. Visitors can watch as sheep are shorn throughout the day, followed immediately by processing that very fiber. Over the course of the weekend, artisans will comb, spin, weave, knit, crochet, and felt the raw wool into at least two finished shawls. “It is rare to find a true sheep to shawl experience,” says the team at Shepherd’s Cross. “We want to invite the community to see the journey of wool from the back of a sheep to a finished masterpiece.” Event Highlights: • Live Shearing & Demonstrations: Witness professional shearing and wool processing inside the historic Amish-built tour barn. • Educational Opportunities: Short Course Fiber Classes are available for those interested in learning drop spindling, hand carding, needle felting, or weaving. • Family Fun: Children can enjoy a petting barn, the interactive Farm Museum, a four-story observation silo, and hands-on activities including games and a coloring contest. • The Farm Store/Farmer’s Market Hub: Browse handmade crafts from over 90 local artisans, mission-based goods from around the world, and Animal Welfare Approved farm-fresh meats. Woolly Weekend is hosted

Shearing School at Shepherd's Cross Farm

farm@shepherdscross.com March 4, 2026 No Comments

Shepherd’s Cross, an Animal Welfare Approved working sheep farm, is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated Annual Sheep Shearing School. This hands-on educational event will be held across two sessions in April 2026, offering participants a rare opportunity to learn the ancient trade of shearing from world-class industry professionals. Expert Instruction & Heritage Skills The workshop features a trio of instructors: • Israel Vasek: A professional shearer from South Dakota who shears over 10,000 head of sheep annually. Carrying on a multi-generational family tradition, Mr. Vasek is renowned for his conscientious and respectful handling of livestock. • Dr. Diane Dickinson: A licensed veterinarian and agriculturalist with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Dickinson provides a holistic perspective on animal husbandry, blending sustainable practices with global and Biblical agricultural insights. • Peter Dickinson: Mr. Dickinson has been shearing his own flock for over 30 years. 2026 Course Schedule • Session 1: April 9, 10, & 11 (Thursday – Saturday) • Session 2: April 13, 14, & 15 (Monday – Wednesday) • Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm daily Comprehensive Hands-On Curriculum Participants will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment upon completion of the three-day course. The curriculum covers: • Effective Shearing Techniques: Direct, hands-on experience shearing live sheep. • Animal Welfare: Low-stress handling methods in an Animal Welfare Approved environment. • Equipment Care: Proper maintenance and consultation on shearing tools. • Fiber Arts History: Practical technology and history of fiber processing. Sustainable Agriculture in Action Shepherd’s Cross is more than a classroom; it is a center for sustainable living.

Spring & Summer Field Trips or Road Trips to Shepherd's Cross Farm

farm@shepherdscross.com February 19, 2026 No Comments

Springtime at Shepherd’s Cross – an authentic working farm just north of Claremore, OK, on Scenic Route 66 – begins with the arrival of our newborn lambs. We invite you to come watch the flock peacefully graze the pastures and rest by the still waters, while the lambs jump for joy and frolic in the fields. Tour Options • Self-Guided Tour (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) Stroll the farm at your own pace and enjoy watching the sheep in their natural habitat. • Guided Walking Tour (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) Learn more about our flock with a guided walk adjacent to the pastures. Drop-ins are welcome, or you may pre-schedule. • Guided Wagon Ride Tour ($7 per person) Experience the flock up close with a wagon ride directly into the pasture. o Note: Must be pre-scheduled. Wagon holds 20+ passengers and is ramp-loading. Bible Garden Tours Spring blossoms also signal the start of our Bible Garden tours. Shepherd’s Cross is proud to house one of the few Bible Gardens in the U.S., featuring over 100 plants with Biblical references. • Self-Guided Tour: Explore our English Country Garden and follow along with our educational placards and map brochures. (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) • Audio Tour: Enhance your walk with our online audio guide, available at https://shepherdscross.com/bible-garden.html Every visit includes: • Petting Barn: Meet our sheep, lambs, and other friendly farm animals. • Educational Demonstrations: Learn about Nomadic and Biblical shepherding practices. • Wool Mill Tour: See the journey of wool from sheep to finished item. • Farm Museum &

Fiber Fest Weekend Retreat

farm@shepherdscross.com February 5, 2026 No Comments

Fiber Fest Weekend Retreat Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm February 12, 13, & 14, 2026 or June 18, 19, & 20, 2026 or August 13, 14, & 15, 2026 Calling all crafting enthusiasts. Learn a diverse variety of fiber craft skills in one, two, or all three days, including spinning yarn (drop spindle & wheel), weaving, needle felt, wet felt, fiber (wool, etc) washing, dyeing, and carding. These are great skills for homesteaders, enabling them to process wool from their own sheep, and make farm produced products. 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. Classes on individual crafts are available on these dates as well. See our website for schedule. Retreats are augmented by hands on learning tools available in the Educational Farm Museum which house a fiber arts collection from around the world. Registration is required. Information and registration form are online or call 918-342-5911. Shepherd’s Cross offers these and other craft classes year-round on an individual or group basis. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, an Oklahoma Museum Association member, an Oklahoma Farmer’s Market Hub, 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