Rhinebeck 2025: My Booth, My Haul, and What Comes Next on the Farm

It’s always a whirlwind getting ready for Rhinebeck, and this year was no exception! I finally had a chance to sit down and put together my video from the weekend — starting right inside my booth, where so many of you stopped to try the spinning wheels, share feedback, and chat all things fiber. It’s one of my favorite parts of the festival, seeing people’s faces light up when they sit down to spin for the first time or discover how smooth a good wheel can feel.

Once the festival wraps up, the rhythm shifts fast — back to the farm, sheep chores, and catching up on everything that’s been waiting while I was away. In the video, I give a little update on what’s happening here after Rhinebeck and a quick peek at the new building project (because there’s always a project!).

And of course… I couldn’t leave without a few goodies of my own. There’s a small haul at the end — shirts, mugs, and some fun Rhinebeck 2025 merch that I couldn’t resist.

🎥 Watch the full video here: 

If you were at Rhinebeck this year, I’d love to know what you brought home or what your favorite part of the weekend was. And if you’ve never been — maybe this will give you a little taste of what it’s like from the vendor side of the table.

See You at Rhinebeck! (New York State Sheep & Wool Festival 2025)

It’s almost time for one of the most anticipated weekends of the fiber year — the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, affectionately known as Rhinebeck! I’ll be there once again with my full booth of Shetland wool, Majacraft tools, and all the stories that come along with raising a flock of fine-fleeced sheep here at Whispering Pines.

This year I’ll be in a new location — Building A, Booths 7 and 8! I’m so excited about the extra space, which will give me room to spread out all the Majacraft wheels, fiber prep tools, and plenty of beautiful Shetland wool from our flock. I’ll also have a helper in the booth this year who’s bringing her lovely handmade jewelry and stitch markers, so be sure to stop by and check those out too.

As always, my booth is a hands-on space where you can really experience wool from sheep to finished project. I’ll have:

• Handspun yarns and millspun yarns from our flock of fine-fleeced Shetland sheep

• Combed top in all five natural Shetland colors

• Handmade batts, wool felted ornaments, and visible mending kits

• Majacraft spinning wheels and fiber preparation tools ready for you to try

If you’re a spinner, bring your fiber questions (and maybe even your Majacraft wheel!) — I’m happy to help troubleshoot or demo different prep tools to find what works best for your project. I’ll also be giving quick drop spindle lessons throughout the weekend — they’re one of my favorite parts of every festival.

I love sharing what it’s like to raise Shetland sheep and turn their wool into yarn and finished items. My booth often ends up looking more like a working studio than a sales space by the end of the weekend, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

If you’re coming to Rhinebeck, I’d love for you to stop by Building A, Booths 7 & 8 to say hello, give a wheel a spin, and feel some of the beautiful Shetland wool from our flock.

For a taste of what its like, feel free to enjoy the playlist of videos I made from last year's festival.

See you soon at Rhinebeck!