OUR STORY & PHILOSOPHY
We are a small family farm located south of Westminster, MD, about an hour west of Baltimore. Our land was the nucleus of a much larger tract that has been worked for over 200 years. The original land-grant, Upper Marlboro, was deeded in 1763 by Lord Baltimore to Robert Gilchrist. The first cabin was built before 1798. We have been working to restore our small ten acre parcel since 1983 when my husband and I moved to Westminster. Over the years we have renovated the original log cabin, stabilized the bank barn, cleared fence lines, built new fence, built a shop and on and on.
Our Yarn
Our yarn starts here on the farm in our barn and pastures. We raise Lancaster Longwool Sheep from lambs to maturity, our sheep are responsibly bred and born right here at Hill Farm. We take pride in ensuring that our sheep, and other animals, are given the best quality life possible.
Wood Working
Larry focuses on lamps, wooden vessels, boxes and small wooden pieces. What makes Hill Farm's woodworking unique is the traditional method which is used to produce Larry's lamps and woodworking.
Our Garden
On Hill Farm we strive to grow and cultivate native flowers and plants on the property that will help local Maryland bees and pollinators. Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur.