Sage Hill Acres

Everyone go see our amazing sheep shearer play at 5pm! Truly a talent!

And then there were two 😍
Sparrow had two beautiful, healthy, and huge lambs with minimal assistance 😍

As the winter comes to a close, so does our time with this herd of pigs. We have absolutely loved raising these Duroc/Berkshire crosses! They brought so much joy to our lives (and a bit of pain when they assisted in spraining my knee), and we did everything in our power to make sure they were happy while on our farm. Here are just a few of the fond memories we'll keep from their time here 😍
If anyone is interested in a quarter/half/whole animal or pork otherwise, please reach out here or on either of our profiles.
We'll have deals going for halves and whole pigs bought 😉

Fresh eggs!!! Finally egg production is back up and we are offering fresh eggs again. Unfortunately, do to feed prices and demand, our prices are going up. A dozen chicken eggs are $7 while our duck eggs (not available again yet) will be $8. Quality feed and all day access to a mini orchard. Come get your quiche ingredients!

Once again sharing about our Duroc cross pork 🤤
Ethically raised, well cared for pigs who have loved the pasture they had and turned the soil for the biggest garden we could imagine 😍 they have loved rooting up the bushes and stumps and moving around everything, including their housing 😅
These pigs were such a wonderful addition to our farm, but it's time they fill some freezers.
They'll be leaving us at the rate of 2 every other weekend until they're all processed. If you're interested in how it works to buy our pork, please reach out! We love to have these conversations 😊

Did you know it takes longer to hard boil farm fresh eggs?
It's also usually harder to get the shell off when peeling them.
A trick we use is adding a little vinegar to the water. Vinegar is an acid and helps dissolve a little bit of the shell while they're cooking which in turn helps the shell come off easier.
I've tried so many "tips and tricks" for getting the shells to slide off easier after hard boiling, like adding baking soda, salt, oil, etc. and the one that has actually worked is adding a bit of vinegar, then using a spoon to easily peel off the shell.

Most of the animals are enjoying today's snow ☺️☺️☺️☺️

We still have a few lamb and pork shares available as well 🥩🍖

Looks like we'll finally be getting some decent internet....SPACE INTERNET!

Yusss! Go grab some of that delicata and roasted pieces in the oven in olive oil and salt and pepper for 20 to 30 minutes at 350. Trust us, it's one of our favorites

Nott and Gracie were feeling pretty 😍

Hey everyone!!! My fiance and I run Sage Hill Acres, a small farm in Duvall and have some special things to offer. Currently we have some heritage pork shares still available along with heritage lamb and mutton. We also make wood products that can be customized, cutting boards, bowls, coasters and ornaments. Holidays are upon us and we hope we can help provide our community with handcrafted items and meat raised with love.

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Follow along in our stories to see what we're making for dinner with this amazing mutton breast 😍🤤

Also offering custom ornaments as well. We currently have a good variety but can also engrave your images onto ornaments. Yule is approaching fast.

Good morning everyone!
We have butcher dates for our Icelandic Lamb, and our Duroc/Berkshire pigs! 🥳
If you want roasts before the holidays, check out our website to order 😍 shares are going fast and we're down to just a few more.
We also have one share of hogget available!
Word of the day (if you don't know what Hogget is)
Hogget is the 2nd year of a sheep's life. While still tender, a hogget's extra time on pasture allows it to develop a flavour that is richer and fuller than lamb's but not as pronounced as older mutton's. Wonderful for larger roasts, and still with an amazing flavor.
Our sheep have been finished on some beautiful alfalfa and they're ready to fill your freezer in preparation for this cold winter.
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Good morning everyone!
We have a butcher date for our lamb 🥳
If you want roasts for the coming up, reach out soon because shares are going fast!

Just stopping by to let everyone know we won't be shipping this week 🙈
Jesse and I have come down with cov*d
We can still respond to messages, answer questions about the buying process for our pork and lamb, or talk about custom wood orders!
We welcome conversations of all sorts and would love to hear from you!

These little piggies will be going to market soon!
We still have 8 whole shares of pork available 😱 (I can't believe it either)
If you've never bought meat like this we would love to help educate you on the process and walk you through everything!
You can leave questions below, message us here, or shoot us a message on our websîte! (Link in bio)

Currently taking deposits for Pork and Lamb shares 😊

Animal Shares | Sage Hill Acres

Feeling achy from the colder weather that's been rolling in? Cottonwood oil is especially helpful for swollen arthritic joints and sore muscles. It is deliciously fragrant and can added to lip balms, body oils and healing salves. The body oil is a nice after-bath moisturizer. It also makes excellent massage oil for sore muscles. We use it almost daily here on the farm.

Cottonwood Bud Oil | Sage Hill Acres This deep, rich, powerful topical medicine has anti-inflammatory & analgesic properties. Can be massaged on affected area, full strength or diluted by adding 10% to your favorite carrier oil. Can also be added to your crafted salves. And the scent is divine! Sustainably harvested and local, this...

SageHillAcres.com also sells handcrafted wood products from right here in the PNW. Go check them out!

It's live!
We did it!
It took so long
But it was all worth it ❤️
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Website sneak peak
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We are so excited to be publishing the website today!
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Here are a few products that will be available!
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We can't thank you enough for your patience and support while we navigate these scary new beginnings!
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Amanda will be around a lot more to answer questions and create while she heals up after a couple of incidents with the pigs. No pigs were harmed, just Amanda being in the wrong place at the wrong time... she has a sprained right ankle and now a sprained left knee 😬

Guys
We have been working all day to bring you closer to your food, to offer you handmade products that are crafted with love and intention, to provide a little relaxation on hard days ( or any days really 😉 )
We are nearly done and can't wait to share what we have available with everyone ❤️
Thanks for being here.

Late elderberry syrup post 2
I was always told patience was a virtue, but I've never felt as if the ways in which I was patient, counted.
But you guys are pretty virtuous for being patient with me.
*I always love when I can use the freshest, most locally grown ingredients possible.... But so often, that's not possible. So if you have dried or powdered ingredients, this is for you! And if you can sub out a thing or two for fresh, go for it!
~Kitchen witch elderberry syrup recipe~
•1 medium/large pot • cheesecloth (or a pour over coffee pot and filters)
• large spoon • mason Jar
•2 cups dried elderberries
•4 cups water
•2 cups local honey (sugar can be used instead, I've used half sugar half honey as well)

*Now play around with amounts of spices. Use as much or as little as you like, for example, I don't like Star Anise so I won't be adding it*

•2 cinnamon sticks (usually 1 powdered tbsp)
•4-6 cloves
•6 allspice (about 3 teaspoons powdered)
•1 tbsp powdered ginger
•lemon juice 1/4 cup
•juice from an orange- whichever kind you prefer. I personally don't add premade orange juice, but if you do let me know how it turns out!

1. Boil water with elderberries 15 minutes
2. Turn down to a low simmer
3. Add all other spices
4. Take off heat and add sugar/honey, stir well to mix.
5. Pour cooled mixture into a mason jar

This concoction should last at least 2 months in the fridge in a jar, but there are variables! If you see anything that's not the elderberry syrup on the underside of the lid (black fussy stuff, black colored circles...) I usually err on the side of caution and toss it. If it happens days after you make it, swap the lid because the lid may not have been entirely clean... Speaking from experience 😅

Tis the season!
Before you yell at me, I'm talking about the common cold 🙈
It's our youngest son's first week of kindergarten (older brother started last week), and now we're all stuck at home with balloons for heads and faucet noses.
My favorite way to get over these bugs is elderberry syrup!
Pictured here are most of the ingredients for my "fancy" syrup, but by no means do you need all of this for a good batch! Below is one of my favorite recipes, this one is for those who want to go out and Wildcraft.
Check our next post for my simple elderberry syrup it's for those just searching the cupboards and also a favorite ❤️
~Outdoor elderberry syrup~
2 cups of dried elderberries
4 cups of water
1 cinnamon stick
1 large lemon
2 Mandarin oranges (or clementines)
1/2 a cup of blue spruce needles
3 stems of yarrow flowers (leaves and all)
Mullein (use your best judgement)
Ginger root (2-4 slices)
Sage Mint (I use a small handful of whole leaves, less than 1/4 cup crushed)
**1/4 cup of white pine**
2 cups local honey (or find your amount by adding 1/4 cup at a time)

(Fresh elderberries use 4 cups to 4 cups of water)

Utensils-Mesh strainer, cheese cloth, bowl, medium pot
1. In medium pot boil water and elderberries for 15 minutes.
2. Turn down to a simmer and add everything but the lemon, oranges, and honey. Let cook for 5 minutes and turn off heat
3. Let sit for 5 minutes
4. Strain everything with the cheesecloth over the mesh strainer
5. Add honey, juiced lemon and oranges and taste.
This recipe can be tweaked endlessly to your favorite flavors. Sometimes I like more cinnamon, or more orange. Sometimes I throw in a sprig of mint! The possibilities are endless!
** Personally I use Ponderosa Pine, but I do not recommend it for most people. Very few studies have been done, but it has been known to have abortifacient properties in cattle which could translate over to causing those same problems in people. If you would like to use pine please do a little research and go with a pine that you like the scent/taste of already ❤️
Peek the lovely cutting board by 😍

Fall is coming! What's your favorite fall scent?
I think mine would be all things 🍎
Apple pie, apple cider, fresh apples from the orchard
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Razzy needs a haircut, but she doesn't really care about that. She's mostly wondering if you'll be attending the Traditional Skills Summit. We're excited to see there along with some other awesome people.
This is going on to share some practical homesteading and self-sufficiency skills, they're hoping to reach people wanting to live a more simple lifestyle in our crazy world.
Did I mention it's free with free replays? Because that's what I'm most excited about.
Link is below or head on over to
 https://www.schooloftraditionalskills.com/

🌟Exciting news🌟

Jesse has bowls for sale at The Grange here in Duvall!

Stop by for a bite to eat, check out Jesse's hand made wooden bowls, and take a look at some of the other amazing things they have for sale from local artists 😍

We have eggs 😍

$6 for mixed chicken
$7 for duck

All organically fed, and mostly free rage (they get the run of over an acre).

We would love to provide your family with nutrient dense eggs! We love to hard boil them, and have recently pickled a batch that turned out wonderfully. If you have any questions feel free to reach out 😊