Mr. Hunter's Friend, the Farm Cat

As we walked at Hildene Farm, this enthusiastic black and white cat came bounding over to us.  I set Mr. Hunter down so that they could get better acquainted, and the kitty reached out to give Mr. Hunter a handshake (or perhaps a pawshake) of sorts.

The cat--and a fly--say hello to Mr. Hunter.

Eager to say hello!

The cat reaches out to Mr. Hunter.  Such an honor!

Hildene Farm

Manchester, Vermont

September 2012

Hildene Farm

Mr. Hunter got a peek at the workings of Hildene Farm.  Located on the grounds of the old Robert Todd Lincoln estate, the farm is home to Nubian goats, guard llamas, and some friendly farm cats.

Suppertime for the Nubian goats.

Guard llamas at Hildene Farm.

You know how you forget that your camera is set to take video?  It happened here, which is how I came to capture this snippet of Mr. Hunter, the Hildene Farm landscape, and a little bit of goats bleating.

September New England sky.

Hildene Farm

Manchester, Vermont

September 2012

About Hildene Farm Signature Cheese - http://www.vtcheese.com/members/hildene/hildene.htm

The Enchanting Belgian Draft Horses

At Taylor Farm, we sampled some gouda cheese, said hello to cats and chickens, and then spent a few wondrous minutes in the presence of some beautiful Belgian draft horses.  I especially marveled at their sturdy legs.

Taylor Farm

Londonderry, Vermont

September 2012

Official site for the Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America - 

http://www.belgiancorp.com/

Creatures at Taylor Farm

At Taylor Farm, we were greeted by a friendly calico cat on the farm store's front stoop.  The cat even wanted to meet Mr. Hunter.

A bunch of chickens scooted about near the woodpile, including these notable roly-poly hens.

Two necks.

And we also made the acquaintance of a group of sturdy Belgian draft horses.  More on the draft horses in the next post...

Taylor Farm

Londonderry, Vermont

September 2012

Welcome to Taylor Farm

You know the proverbial needle in a haystack?  

Maybe you'd like to try to find Mr. Hunter in this woodpile...

"Here I am!"

Mr. Hunter and family found this woodpile as they wandered the grounds of Taylor Farm, a dairy farm located on Route 11 in Londonderry, Vermont.

Maple Meadow cage free eggs and Bob White quail eggs.

Mr. Hunter and some grade A gold maple syrup at Taylor Farm.

Taylor Farm

Londonderry, Vermont

September 2012

Official site for Taylor Farm - http://www.taylorfarmvermont.com/