Family owned and operated fibre farm and wool mill in Eastern Manitoba, Treaty One Territory, Canada
REGENERATIVE
We prioritize the long-term effects of our mill and farming on our landbase. We see the role that grazing animals can play in sequestering carbon from the atmosphere and utilize holistic management practices on our farm and in our mill.
LOCAL FIBRE PRODUCTION
We focus on processing fibre from local farmers, supporting producers, makers, and dyers within our own fibreshed. We are working to build resiliency in our small and medium scale Canadian fibre economy through advocacy, research and education.
BREED SPECIFIC
We produce small batches of breed specific yarn that highlights the unique qualities and colour of individual fibre animals. This helps to protect rare breeds of sheep, and supports businesses by making processing accessible to small-scale fibre farmers.
Come Explore the Farm This Summer
Two Ways to Visit us this Year:
Book a Farm tour OR Self Guided Open Farm
On Farm Classes 2026
We offer on-farm classes including an introduction to natural dye, processing and dyeing with indigo, how to grow your own natural dye garden and more. We offer these classes in our outdoor dye studio east of Winnipeg.
Looking for an engaging wool presentation for your LYS,
fibre arts retreat, guild or knit show?
I love teaching and educating about the Canadian wool industry, sheep and fibreshed. In 2023 I spoke at over 35 events across N. America (guilds, knitting groups, wool shows, Local Yarn Stores and knitting retreats.)
Check out the full line up of workshops and presentations that can be booked for your yarn store, fibre arts event or group, in person or on-line. Check it out here.
Please email us at info@longwayhomestead.com for pricing and scheduling. I can also adjust my lectures to meet the needs of your specific organization/event.
Damon Surzyshyn put together this video that talks a little about our story!
Learn all about natural dyeing on wool during this hands-on experiential workshop. (accessible to anyone - no skill level required).
This introduction to natural dyes will equip you with the skills and knowledge to start your own natural dye practice. We will do more than just dyeing yarn, we will learn aboutdye gardens, and why breed matters when it comes to dyeing fibre.
Introduction to Natural Dye workshop includes:
4 × 30g skein of yarn (worsted or DK) pre mordanted. You can dye 4 colours (extra skeins for dyeing available for $15/skein, or mini’s for $5/skein)
Natural dye stuff (fresh or dried depending on chosen colors)
Instructional worksheet and hands on help with dye process
Tour of sheep farm, dye gardens and wool mill
Date: Sunday, June 28th 2026
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: $65 - $85 (sliding scale)
Location: Long Way Homestead
To read more about the sliding scale, check it out here.
Accessibility: We are constantly working to make our facilities accessible. The driveway, walkways, dye studio and outdoor workshops spaces are grass and gravel and accessible by wheelchair. The outhouse, indoor studio space and wool mill all have one step access. We are working hard to improve accessibility on the farm, thank you for your patience.