We really like the curve of this bench slab. We've got three, two and a half inch thick curved bench tops like this to place in strategic places along one of the walking trails on the Bákurholt Bær property. These three slabs are from a Shagbark Hickory that needed to come down to excavate where the woodworking shop will be built.

To continue cleaning up the hurricane Helene damage, we've started building a dead hedge with all of the wood that is not salvageable as well as what was the tree canopy material. This is going to be a huge project, but it feels good to have it started. Perhaps we will have a dead hedge work day soon so we can see some of you!

We had a nice spring rain last night at Bákurholt Bær. Today the blooms have started and it's so exciting to see the farmstead coming back to life after the winter. This is our first spring so while it's good to see what we planted coming along so well, it's extra fun seeing what all is coming up naturally. It's really going to be a beautiful farmstead.

As you know, Astrid just gave birth to two baby girls and they will need names. We will be announcing a new opportunity for Members to be a part of this soon. (If you are not part of our Members Community, join us here to be able to be a part of these fun contests.

We were wondering if it would be one or two.... The wait is over! Astrid gave birth to two beautiful baby ewes this morning and what's more, she waited for us to be there so we got to experience the whole birth! She's looking to be a good mama already and both ewes are strong and healthy. What a blessing! The first born ewe is a Moorit Mouflon and the second a Moorit for those of you interested in the coloring. They are so cute and going to be gorgeous. We will be posting more pictures and videos soon, but we wanted to give mama time with her babies. We'll also be scheduling another naming contest for you who are part of the Member's Community as well as publishing more details about the upcoming Meet The Babies event on the farm! If you aren't already part of the Member's Community…

As you know, our last name and the name of the property means Beech Wood. So it is exciting for us to see the buds starting to pop out! It's going to be a beautiful first spring on the Bákurholt Bær.

Step by step we are getting things done at The Viking Farm. This week a good friend came and used his excavator to cut a road in from the floor of the valley up to the top of our ridge! Having this access will allow us to pick up the pace even more as we continue to build the farmstead. Here is a video showing some of the excavation and the roughed-in road.