Categories: Green Hill Farm, Inspiration, Photography, Sheep Keeping
My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
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I love the quote-those are beautiful images-breath taking. You could do a book, and I am quite serious!
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What a kind and encouraging thing to say! Thank you very much, Michele.
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Oh, yes!! Thank you, Tonya. 🙂
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Thank you, Jennie. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Tonya. 🙂
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Great quote and your sheep is looking great! They seem happy in the sun, not cold just yet😊
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Our sheep love this time of year—sunny and cool. Thanks for visiting, Garfield. 😊
I hope you’re having a good week! 🌻
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Thanks Farmgirl. Working hard for self and I hope you are gearing up for Thanksgiving. I know this is important for American families. Take care and stay warm with sheep and farm friends. Garfield hugs to all🤗🤗😚😄
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Thank you, Garfield. Yes, we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving. It’s kind of you to ask. 😊
Sending lots of farm hugs your way! 🙂🐶🐱🐓🐏 xo
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Very beautiful.
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Thank you.
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Awesome pics again! Tonya do you have helpers to run the farm?
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Many thanks for your kind words, Shivangi. Farmguy and I take care of our farm on a daily basis; however, we have farm sitters who help when we’re out of town.
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That must be really challenging. Hard work but fulfilling👏✌️
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We enjoy it! 🙂
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Very evidently. 😀✌️
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I sigh with contentment whenever I view your farmy photos. 🙂
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That is such a nice compliment and much appreciated! Thank you, Kathryn. 🙂💛
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Beautiful sheep they look so healthy
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Thank you so much. We work very hard to maintain their well being.
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You are rich Tonya 🙂 To have this natural wealth… Such moments, such sights and such happiness! Worth every moment of effort you put into maintaining this.
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I deeply appreciate your thoughtful comment, Prajakta. Thank you. 😊 Our farm has enriched our lives beyond measure. I am grateful every day.
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Living in the moment, as we all should..:)
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Sometimes it’s challenging, but definitely worth trying. Thanks, George.
Have a great week! 🙂
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A adore your sheep. I know you have already said what breed they are, but I have forgotten – anyway, what’s in a name? they are gorgeous and in a gorgeous place.
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Thank you so much, Catterel. The breed is Scottish Blackface—mainly found in Northern England and Scotland.
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Yes, I thought they looked familiar to me. Thank you. There’s also a very pretty Swiss blackface, from the Valais – do you know them?
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Love the WW quote and your pastoral, calming photos!
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I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for visiting.
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Great quote ❤ Also, I just love those two pups at the top. Their faces make me smile!
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That’s so nice! Thank you very much. 😊
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