Fore Saws Farm News - Issue No. 2, August 2025
- Taylor Sawyer
- Aug 22
- 5 min read
Dear Friends of the Farm,
Whew—what a month! This wild farm dream of ours is really starting to take shape, leaving us equal parts excited, terrified, and oh-so-grateful.
Late July, we expanded our goat herd to include three wethers (that's the fancy word for fixed male goats). It turns out that if you're experiencing girl drama in your goat herd (I'm looking at you Dolly and Lemon 👀) adding wethers to the mix can help settle everyone down ... and I'm here to confirm that this really works! We're excited to introduce you to Chief, Bandit, and Copper our newest goat family members. These boys are SWEET, I mean crawl in your lap all day long kind of sweet and have been the perfect addition to the herd. Aside from ending our lady goat drama, they have been great snuggle partners for us and the kids during our nightly chores.
This month not only brought us new goats to our family, but also mini-donkeys! I have seriously lost all sense of self control when it comes to cute animals and so now we have mini-donkeys ... and they are THE BEST! I introduce to you Johnny and June who are deeply bonded with one another and absolutely inseparable. These 3 year old mini-donkeys are sweet and sassy. Johnny has kept us laughing with his mischievous antics on the farm, chasing chickens, rolling in the mud and just generally pushing boundaries wherever he can. He's quickly becoming one of our animals with the biggest personality and a lot of fun to learn and bond with.
With our four-legged family growing, we called in Dr. Sarah for our very first "herd check". Every animal got a once-over, and we got the peace of mind that we’re feeding, housing, and caring for everyone just right. It's important to us that we offer our farm friends a life of luxury and are doing all of this new farm stuff correctly, so it was wonderful to have a professional look everything (and everyone) over. (Cue the Green Acres theme song playing in the background while we nod like we know what we’re doing. 😉)
One of the coolest parts of the herd check was that we were able to do an ultrasound on Daphne (our red highland cow) and confirmed her pregnancy. Seeing a baby highland on the ultrasound screen was the most amazing thing. It turns out highland mama's are very similar to humans in their pregnancy stages and leading up to delivery. Also, speaking of Daphne, turns out her hoof was a minor sprain and she's fully on the mend. Thank you for the prayers and good thoughts for our girl. She's healing nicely!
Mariah (our yellow highland cow) is progressing well in her pregnancy, too. So well in fact that we're a bit worried her little calf may make an early debut! When we brush Mariah in the evenings you can see and feel that 60 lb calf rolling and kicking in her stomach (CRAZY), so we're keeping a close eye on her as she gets closer and closer to her due date at the end of September. With due dates looming, we are very ready to have our new 24' x 40' barn installed on Monday so mama and baby will have a cozy home and so we can share it with you during the Grand Opening!
Speaking of —our Grand Opening is September 1st! We’ve been pouring our hearts into getting every detail just right and can’t wait to welcome you. Bring your family, tell your friends, and come ready to enjoy a space where life slows down—filled with animals, laughter, and fresh mountain air.
Thank you, truly, for cheering us on and supporting this crazy, wonderful adventure. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you.
With gratitude and a little apprehension (we're really doing this!!?!),
Taylor
Grand Opening Extravaganza at Fore Saws Farm
It’s official — we’re opening our gates!
Celebrate with us at our family-friendly Grand Opening event! Enjoy a full day of activities including a bounce house, 40-ft obstacle course, and gentle “tractor” train rides for the little ones. Come say hello to our friendly Nigerian dwarf goats, gentle Highland cows, mischievous mini-donkeys, and our lively flock of 30 chickens—led by “Ol’ Roosty,” our proud resident rooster!
Come hungry—Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ will be serving up their legendary barbecue, and Kona Ice will be on-site with cool, refreshing treats. Plus, explore a local craft pop-up featuring handmade goods from talented vendors and enjoy a special farm craft for the kids.
Good food, friendly animals, and farm fun for all—join us for an unforgettable day on the farm! To help with planning of the event, please RSVP for your family on the Events Calendar on our home page.
🎈 Event Highlights:
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:45 AM - 10 AM
Meet the animals on the farm and complete our Scavenger Hunt
🎵 Enjoy live music from a local artist
Kids’ Activities: bounce house, 40-ft obstacle course, and gentle “tractor” rides for the little ones!
Local Vendor Pop-Up Market + FSF kids' craft
Come hungry! Bear's Smokehouse BBQ and Kona Ice food trucks will be onsite!
📍 Location: Fore Saws Farm
140 Cedar Hill Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
Date: Labor Day! (Monday, September 1st)
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM(ish)
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
Kids Farm Fun Pass: $15/child
Fun Pass includes 1 cup of goat feed, face painting, and unlimited access to the bounce house and 40ft obstacle course, and tractor train rides!
🫏What’s New on the Farm
There’s so much happening at Fore Saws Farm this month, and we can’t wait to share it with you!
🫏 New Friends – Meet Johnny and June, our sweet (and a little sassy) mini-donkeys! They’ve quickly stolen our hearts, and we’re thrilled to share that they’re expecting their very first foal next year.
📣 New Barn & Pastures – We’re busy preparing the site for our brand-new barn, extra grazing fields, and more play space for our animals. Cleanup is underway this weekend, and installation kicks off Monday—just in time for our Grand Opening and Mariah’s new calf arrival!
🪧 Farm Sign Reveal – Our very first Fore Saws Farm sign is here! Join us at 9:45 AM on 9/1 for a ribbon-cutting and sign reveal before the Grand Opening festivities begin.
🧢 Farm Merch – We’re debuting Fore Saws Farm hats and shirts at the event next week! Grab one and take a little piece of the farm home with you.
🚜 Tractor Time – Fall feels are in the air (yes, Pumpkin Spice lattes return 8/26!) and we’re adding our very own tractor to the farm. Not only will it make chores easier, but it also means tractor hay rides this fall!
🌻 Save the Date
Fall at the Pumpkin Patch begins September 27th
Join us this autumn for a festive day at the pumpkin patch! Explore a colorful variety of pumpkins—from classic orange carving pumpkins to white, yellow, warty, and whimsical mini gourds. Pick out Indian corn and fall decor to take home, feed the friendly goats, and catch a glimpse of our first Highland calf expected late September! Little ones will love a gentle “tractor” ride around the farm. A perfect fall outing for all ages!
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