ABOUT US
We are a small cottage farm and micro-bakery specializing in sourdough breads + bakes as well as fiber from our flock of Longwool Romney sheep.
We try to source our goods and services as local as possible (like our flour and eggs!) Not only is sourcing local good for minimizing environmental impacts of transportation, but doing so also supports small businesses and artisans in your hometown.
A little more about me, my name is Haydee and I am the primary shepherd at Sheepy Hollow. I received my Ph.D in Natural Resource Management & Conservation in 2022 working on endangered plants in the tropics. Ecology and the natural world have always been an interest of mine - so have sheep!
Since I was very young I had a fascination with the idea of having a flock of wool sheep somewhere in a “cold” place (I grew up in southern Florida). Eventually I made my way to Ithaca which is a lovely community and place to raise sheep! I try my best to maintain a healthy flock and pasture by carefully planning the grazing rotations throughout the seasons.
My name is Paul and I am shepherd no.2 here on the farm. I am an attorney in the state of Florida and am currently working remotely. It has been fun learning the different personalities in our flock of sheep and getting to know each individual as we guide them through our pastures. We may not have originally known very much about farming, but the learning curve has been steep!
I have been making sourdough alongside Haydee for over 15 years. During the pandemic we dove deeper into the nuances of various sourdough bread types and have acquired enough expertise to offer loaves at various markets in our community.