Earth Wind And Fleece — Attraction in Lovettsville

This is a new stop on the annual Catoctin Holiday Art Tour (CHAT) in Loudoun County. What a lovely place! The small building is a working studio/gallery for fiber artist Susan Trask, who raises the alpacas on the farm right there! Her wearable creations are beautifully crafted, unique and yet with a signature style (your friends will know you're wearing a Trask!). For the holidays she has ornaments, gifts for animals, some jewelry. Space on the wall allows her to host a second artist (Karen Watson had multimedia work -- paint, found objects, translucent semi-precious stones -- displayed during this year's CHAT). I believe they do farm tours and classes, but I didn't have a chance (yet!) For that, so I don't know how accessible the farm buildings and terrain is, but the studio/gallery was mindfully designed, with a wheelchair accessible bathroom and displays...

I ran across Earth Wind & Fleece by accident—I’d never been on that stretch of road, and the tiny sign by the mailbox that advertised “Alpaca Yarn” got my attention. Since that unplanned visit, I’ve attended some classes, purchased some acid dyes for my yarn, added a small amount of her farm-raised alpaca fleece to my stash, and have found Susan to be a wonderful friend. She has created a beautiful studio on her farm where she showcases her own creations (hand-dyed and felted silk scarves, among other things), as well as others’. There is something for every budget in her studio, and the classes are a blast! Sign up for one, and bring friends! You won’t be...

Modern and upscale!

I have been driving past the farm sign for this place for years wondering what was inside and decided to stop. I got up to the shop and the sign said closed. A lady was in the garden and came and asked me if she could help me. She happened to be the owner, and graciously opened up ( even though I did not have an appointment.) To my surprise it was like a modern upscale boutique. High quality and unique handmade items . I'm sure my wife will love the scarf and necklace I...