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December 2, 2010
Elke was awarded the Award for Women in Agriculture in Yancey County. It was a wonderful surprise and great honor.
The National Farm-City Week originated in 1955 to provide a link between our nation's rural and urban people. Elke was
presented the award for her ongoing work in education on the farm, her 4-H involvement and for being a inspiration to other
women entering agricultural endeavors. Not bad for a kid from the suburbs!
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Proud member of the Yancey County
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We would love to have you visit the farm. Open: May
through Sept. Farm tours: $4.00/adult, $2.00/child (approximately 1 hour) Since
we are a working farm it is necessary that you call or email to determine a time
to visit. January through March the farm is closed except for
appointments. In Aprll the farm will be open the weekend of the Open Farm/Shearing Day. Please do
not come to the farm without contacting us, since we would hate to have
you waste a trip. Thank you for your understanding. Contact Elke at wellspringfiberfarm@gmail.com for further information. DIRECTIONS TO WELLSPRING FARM From I-26N (towards TN) take the Burnsville exit. Stay on 19 for 8.2 miles. Make
a left onto Scronce Creek Road (you'll see signs for the Preserve at Wolf Laurel). After turning left onto Scronce make
the first right and go over the mountain for 7.5 miles. Make a left onto Riddle Br Rd and right at the first dirt and
gravel road, Wellspring Lane. Take the right fork and park at the first building with red roof. Welcome to the
farm. Questions? email us at wellspringfiberfarm@gmail.com or call 828-682-0458 ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS ALLOWED
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5th Annual, Open
Farm Day at Wellspring Farm We are making plans for our 5th annual Open Farm Day in April
2012. Date, times and events will be posted soon. You'll be able to visit with the llamas, see
the lambs and learn about the process of wool to yarn. You can have a "close encounter" with a llama
or two! and learn all about living with llamas. We have a great covered porch by the barn so bring your lunch and stay
a while. There will be a selection of fleeces, rovings and handspun yarns available for sale along with other handmade
fiber items. Come see the sheep and lambs that we are offering for sale this year. Any questions please
email: wellspringfiberfarm@gmail.comOur llamas are very friendly! Our lambs very cute! Lots to see and do!
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