Graciano Hernandez founded Legacy Shearing by following his family trade and learning how to shear sheep as a child that was a trade passed on from his father Johnnie Hernandez. Graciano is the fourth generation shearer in his family and intends to keep the family legacy, by teaching his children his families tradition, while presenting hard work and dedication.

Highlights

Get a close-up view of how our sheep are shorn and how we process our wool. Guests can learn about natural dyes, how to wash wool, and visit our farm to feed our organic sheep.

No pets allowed. Service animals welcome. Be aware that we have free roaming farm dogs on the property. Very friendly to guests and authentic service animals, but not friendly to pets.

As a real working farm, please be aware that many areas of the property are not ideal for guests using a wheelchair or walker (uneven ground, wood chip cover, etc.).

Schedule of Events

10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Sheep Shearing

Graciano Hernandez: Watch as Graciano shears sheep from their warm winter woolies. Demonstrations from 10 am to 4 pm. Feel free to ask questions and listen to his commentary as he shears the sheep. Please note: although the process might look rough at certain instances, the sheep are not hurt in the shearing process.

11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Tractor Tour

123 Farm Tour Guide: Take a ride aboard an antique tractor-pulled wagon to the 1000-year old oak tree and back. The ride lasts about 15 minutes. Adult/Seniors $5. Children under 12 years old $3, toddlers 2 and under are free. Pay for tickets at the wagon rides (no reservations). Members get $1 discount off listed prices. Tour runs from 12-3 pm.

Sheep Dog Herding Demo

By Dana: Watch a demonstration on how sheep dog herding works. See how the dog reacts to certain sound cues to perform herding duties. Free. Sheep herding will take place in the sheep shearing pen (section 14 on the map below).

Time: Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am & 2:30 pm

11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm: Sheep Feeding

Free But Sign Up Required: Meet our sheep and feed them leaves from olive branches. Learn how we care for our sheep organically. Make sure to sign up in person at the Information Desk located in the main lobby (section 9 on the map below) for a time slot. Reservations are free but limited in availability.

Worm Farm

Visit our Worm Farm and see these little wrigglers at work and learn how you can use red worms to set up your own cold compost using waste that you have at home.

Meet outside the lobby. No pre-registration required.

Cost: Free

Time: Saturday 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm

All Day: Scavenger Hunt

GAME BOARDS AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK: Get your game board from the Information Desk located in the main lobby (section H on the map below) and solve the puzzle with clues hidden around the property. Free to play. Candy prize available.

Date: April 6-7, 2024

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Cost:
Free Admission
Parking starts at $12 per vehicle

Location:
Highland Springs Ranch and Inn,
10600 Highland Springs Avenue,
Cherry Valley, CA 92223.

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