The New Hampshire Wool Arts Tour, now in its 43rd year, returns this weekend with five regional farms in Antrim, Bennington, Greenfield, Lyndeborough and Deering opening their gates to the public.
The self-guided tour began in 1983 when a small group of women came together over a shared appreciation for sheep and fiber. While host farms have evolved over four decades and other fiber animals have joined the sheep, the core mission remains unchanged: sharing a love of fiber and the knowledge of the livestock that produce it.
Visitors can observe the complete journey from fleece to finished garment, featuring live demonstrations of hand-spinning, knitting, needle felting and weaving. While sheep wool takes center stage, the event also features alpaca, angora rabbit, mohair, silk and llama fiber.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
Each participating farm offers its own distinct livestock, demonstrations, and local food:
Windfall Farm (Antrim): Ann Desmet and David Hull showcase rug-hooking designs, knitting kits and hand-dyed roving. The weaving group Thrums Up will demonstrate both days, with a fleece washing and skirting workshop set for 2 p.m. Sunday.
Glory Be Farm (Bennington): Owners Steve and Linda Osienski raise purebred Navajo Churro sheep organically alongside heritage vegetables.
Ten Talents at La Bergerie Dumas (Greenfield): Conrad and Ellen Dumas offer dye-free yarn, tanned lambskins and milk soaps from their Rambouillet and natural-colored Corriedale sheep. Sarah Hegener will lead shearing demonstrations on Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Maple Lane Farm (Lyndeborough): Hosts Karen Grybko and Richard Herfurth offer farm-raised yarn alongside homemade pies and maple nut brittle. Touching Grass Farm of Wilton will demonstrate hand-combing fine down from two 5-month-old cashmere goats. Food sales by the Wilton-Lyndeborough Winter Wanderers snowmobile club will benefit the organization.
Spinner Farm (Deering): Steve and Leslie Chunn raise Romney, Bluefaced Leicester, and Teeswater sheep and process most of their wool in an on-farm micro mill. Visitors can view vintage fiber tools, try needle felting and enjoy chicken soup, hot dogs and apple crisp.
Along with the primary host farms, about 40 guest vendors will be stationed across the five stops, offering handmade goods ranging from wooden spoons and woven baskets to plant-dyed heritage wool and wool-based soil-conditioning garden pellets.
The complete self-guided driving route spans roughly 52 miles end to end. Organizers advise visitors to print route maps in advance from the event website because cell service can be spotty along rural back roads.
If You Go
- What: 43rd Annual New Hampshire Wool Arts Tour
- When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Admission: Free
- Website: woolartstournh.com
| Farm | Address | Phone |
| Spinner Farm | 192 Old County Road, Deering | 603-660-0581 |
| Windfall Farm | 5 Old North Branch Road, Antrim | 603-588-3296 |
| Glory Be Farm | 268 Bible Hill Road, Bennington | 603-588-6709 |
| Ten Talents at La Bergerie Dumas | 420 Slip Road, Greenfield | 603-547-2621 |
| Maple Lane Farm | 24 Maple Lane, Lyndeborough | 603-654-5362 |
at the 2025 New Hampshire Wool Arts Tour. The Harrisville carver will be at Windfall Farm in
Antrim this weekend. Credit: Courtesy / Phil Gargan