We have already done a lot on the farm, but we are super excited for the firsts MAJOR construction project at Bákurholt Bær! We have finished clearing, and will hopefully start excavation of the site where we will be building Klan Rúnda's new workshop! The workshop will be Scandinavian timber frame built and will, of course, be adorned with plenty of carving. Another interesting feature will be the Oak shake roofing taken from several trees downed by hurricane Helene. We'll probably even have a shake-making day on site for anyone who'd like to help! We'll keep you posted.

One of these days when we sit down at the fire over a drink, remind me to bang heads with you on some custom projects I need for my house.

I've got a lot I want to make and show you all, but I've been pushing to get these done. What is it you ask? Some of you might remember that I did two huge thrones for Campo Bravo Tequila a year or so ago.... Well, they ordered two more and I've got to get them done and out of the workshop before I can start anything else. So I'm making lots of sawdust the last couple weeks. As a little look ahead, a couple of the next builds, after the viking shield build, will be wooden buckets and a walk through sea chest video set.

Thank you all for your participation in our first naming contest! We had some great suggestions and a lot of fun. We will be doing more of this type of contest in the future for sure! In naming our new ewe it came down to three names, Oona, Valka, and Birna. Each of these names were associated with great meanings and had very appropriate connections to what we are doing here at Bákurholt Bær. The people who suggested each of these names will receive one of our wooden Lucets as well as some wool fiber to start braiding with. And now the moment you've been waiting for.... The winning name and the name of the new ewe is Oona! The name Oona is derived from the Gaelic name 'Úna' which means 'lamb'. It carries connotations of innocence, gentleness, and purity and is often associated with qualities such as kindness, compassion, and a…

Right now our Member's Community is voting for the name they like best. We will post the winner and the ewe's new name on Monday! Thank you all for your great suggestions and good luck!

We are ready to start building some waddle and daube fencing and we will need a lot of willow or the like. We are planting our own willow this year, but we'd like to get a head start on this project. If you are local to Bákurholt Bær and have this growing in quantity, we'd appreciate being able to cut some for this project. We will then be having a Waddle and Daube Day where people can come and learn this ancient craft.