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What came first, the sheep or the necktie? Sheep came into my life, like most of our animals, because I felt they required sanctuary first and foremost. Now, the justification of the decision to get sheep so it “made sense” admittedly came after. After diving into more research prior to my shepherding commitment, I had found that by rotationally grazing my land responsibly between these sheep and my rescue horses, that I could minimize the impact of said horses on the surrounding vegetation. I spent the previous winter teaching myself to process and spin wool for my crocheting projects during the snowiest months, so sheep quickly revealed themselves as an essential addition to the life I was slowly building. This is the first year I was able to successfully shear all 9 of my beloved herd comprised of Navajo Churro and Babydoll sheep —after which “Dollyflock” gets its name. The ultimate goal of this small business is to create a sustainably sourced, durable, warm, and stylish solution to a need I had of my own, which will then feed back into the care of the incredible animals I’ve been so blessed to give a home.

Choosing a wild and windy mountainside as the location for my farm of rescues has presented many challenges, but for me, the biggest one was finding a way to add personality and flair to my everyday, outdoor-survival wardrobe - mostly as a fun little pick-me-up. Days can get pretty bleak - when fences get beaten down by migrating deer, when the pipes freeze, and when there are veterinary health emergencies… it sounds silly, but having a fun little piece I made myself wrapped around my neck gives me the reminder that the world can slap a pile of heavy s$%# on my plate, but that I can take care of business while also taking care of myself… and sometimes even have a little fun during the worst of times. I have long been partial to the versatility, added warmth, and self-cleaning properties of wool. Enter my first necktie prototype I wore on a ride back in October 2024. That was the moment I knew I was onto something. Fast forward to today, and I have created a collection of handmade neckties crafted from merino wool, cashmere, and recycled fibers, giving wild gals of the West a stylish and functional accessory option to enjoy in the roughest of outdoor conditions while also looking like a rad ball of fun!

I’d also be doing a disservice to not give a bow of thanks to the many damp, cold, and unforgiving winters in Vermont where I learned about the IMPORTANT necessity of layering appropriately by covering your neck, hands, and head. Paying attention to these areas when layering will often do more for you than the highest loft down coat alone!

Stoked to be chasing the quest of putting the “serve” in surviving the elements.