The 2026 Calendar

Putting the upcoming year's farm calendar together is usually one of the best parts of fall, but I really struggled this year.  I knew looking back throughout the year to pick pictures and seeing so  many now missing faces was going to be hard, but it seemed more than that.

This is most likely our last farm calendar.  Saint Tim is hoping to retire next year and without his print shop's support, it's not really feasible to produce these.  I don't print enough to earn a bulk discount from a big shop and I don't like the thin floppy paper that most of them use anyway.

I didn't do much with "the business" this year.  It was a hard year and we all did our best.  I also have a lot of old sheep, old horses, old cats, old shepherds, old printers.  Everything felt a bit "over" and that was an added heavy weight.  Is this how it all ends?

I hope not.  That would not be fair to all the good sheep still here.  Sure, they are getting older, but they are still relevant.  It also wouldn't be fair to all the good sheep who paved their way.  I think I'm still relevant as well.  I'm a good teacher, encourager, hopefully inspiring and frequently a good example of what not to do.  Tim just wants to go fishing ;-).

We'll see.  In the meantime, let's find joy in what we are doing and see what the future holds.  And we can do it with one last calendar of friends to keep us company throughout the upcoming year.

There is also a limited run of companion note cards again this year.  If you'd like to share a favorite calendar picture with a friend, the companion card is a perfect option.  The accompanying stories are found on the back.

2026 Equinox Farm Calendar $25.00  

Companion Calendar Note Cards $10.00 

Buy together and save $5.00  $30.00

We charge just actual USPS shipping cost with no mark up for packaging and handling.  If you'd like a quote, send me an email with your zip code and I can give you an exact price.  

We are once again going to stick with the old timey ordering system where you send me an email  letting me know what you'd like and where it should be shipped (add an extra note if you'd like :-) and I'll send it out with an invoice and return envelope in your package.   

Those extra notes are how I learned that several of you don't turn the calendar pages until it's time so that each month is a surprise.  I love that idea and now do that myself.  Even though I made the calendar, by about March I've forgotten who comes next.  I love being surprised!

That spoiler factor is also why I've put all the boring text up here and hidden the sneak peek calendar and card shots below.  Don't look if you don't want to!  Or you can peek...but goreallyfast ;-).

Well, Maisie didn't live forever and that broke my our hearts more than I thought.  I sure hope there is a big group of sweet, funny, wonderful sheep hanging out telling stories somewhere and it's not the last we've seen of them.

Pinto is still jumping in and out of the arena at will.  Pinot is still confusing spellcheck.  Bea is still Head of Operations and Possum is still mean as a snake. Bullseye has been a charming addition.

The gardens worked hard over the summer and two luffa plants kept an amazing amount of bees fed and produced more than a lifetime supply of luffas...but we'll plant them again next year because of the blooms.  If you could use a luffa or ten, let me know. I don't know where Stella's bees are living now, but there are a few working some late blooming flowers outside the window as I type.

After over a decade of teaching students of all ages how to ride and care for horses, Gato came home for a well earned retirement.  It took a while for Frankie and Lancelot to work out all the details, but the three are now inseparable and the pasture more colorful, so I guess we need a palomino and a chestnut to complete the crayon box.

After 11 frustrating years trying to force his way into the Easy Breezy extra feed group, Murphy has finally started getting a little special food at night.  He can not believe his good fortune.

As always, a huge thank you to Saint Tim for doing all the heavy lifting and for all of you who love our farm family as much as we do.