Tucked away in a surprisingly residential area of Thomasville, NC, Shady Acres Farm is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Surrounded by “shady” trees, this unassuming house belies the vibrant 5 acre fiber farm wonderland that lies beyond its front facade. Founded by Laura and Tommy Thomes, Shady Acres Farm is part farm, part creative outdoor “studio” for creativity and sustainable living.
Laura and Tommy's Journey Laura Thomes, a former hairdresser discovered knitting in her late twenties, which quickly turned into a passion with dreams of a farm where animals could be raised to produce the very fiber she worked with. When fate led her to Tommy, a craftsmen himself, together they transformed his land into Shady Acres Farm. With Laura's knack for spinning yarn from the soft fiber of their angora rabbits and angora goats, and Tommy's skill in woodworking and carpentry, they built their homestead.
At Shady Acres Farm, Laura and Tommy take pride in showing visitors the ins and outs of their operations. From introducing their adorable and award-winning Angora rabbits and the art of yarn-making to sharing the stories behind their hand-built structures and pastures, everything you see here reflects their hands-on approach to farming. As you stroll through the farm, you'll meet our free-ranging poultry and goats, each with their own unique personalities and lessons learned since they first brought them home. They will delve into livestock care, biosecurity measures, and land and parasite management, ensuring you leave with valuable insights into sustainable farming practices. So, come on over, ask questions, and explore the wonderful world of Shady Acres Farm.
Shady Acres Farm was featured with Chad Tucker on Roy’s Folks.
SATURDAY & Sunday
WHAT TO DO - RAIN OR SHINE
Join us for guided walking tours of the farm that run every 15 minutes, where you'll meet our Angora rabbits, wool sheep, and explore our worm composting boxes. Our farm store offers goat milk soap, handspun yarn, and bird nesting balls. Come learn how to have dual purpose animals on a small farm/homestead.
PRODUCTS at FARM STORE
Goat milk soap, goat milk lotion, Bird nesting balls, handspun yarn
PARKING:
5-10 at a time
WHAT TO BRING:
Sunhat
Sunscreen
Cooler (for all the delicious items you will purchase)
Comfortable shoes
LOCATION: Shady Acres Farm, 204 Timberland Dr Thomasville 27360