Warm Valley Orchard is a family-run farm on Orcas Island, rooted in sustainability, tradition, and a deep connection to the land. The farm is home to sheep, chickens, a vibrant vegetable garden, grapevines, and a thriving orchard—all managed with care, one square foot at a time.
The sheep are central to the farm's ecosystem and are raised for both wool and meat. What began with four sheep has grown into a flock that has numbered up to 100; today, around 20 sheep graze rotational pastures and help reduce food waste by eating produce and fruit not fit for sale. Chickens roam the orchard freely and are safely enclosed during blueberry season to protect them from eagles. Grape vines double as sheep feed and act as natural heat reflectors and windbreaks for the garden.
The farm also produces its own yarn. Sheep are sheared with care, and the wool is cleaned, skirted, and sorted. “Firsts” go to a mill for professional processing into yarn, while “seconds” are dyed, carded, and hand-spun or made into batts on the farm. Every skein tells the story of the land and the animals that help sustain it.
Come visit Warm Valley Orchard—where the land, animals, and people work together to create something beautiful.