* Navajo Churro Sheep * Tibetan Mastiff's * Pyrenean Mastiff's *
* Fleece & Fiber * Custom Embroidery *
Rogue River, Oregon
Karen Szewc and Jon Updegraff
(541)582-2431
We are nestled in the mountains of southern Oregon 13 miles from the nearest city, in an agricultural district, on a year round creek, surrounded by beautiful forests and farms. We maintain a small flock of Navajo Churro sheep for breeding stock, fiber products and meat. We also have a small flock of guinea hens for insect control and a mini donkey named Fiona. We keep a couple of chickens around to produce farm fresh eggs for our family. Because we are situated near the forest and in a wildlife corridor on the creek we use Tibetan Mastiff's and Pyrenean Mastiff's to protect our flock from the native (and not so native) predator's that lurk in the "neighboring" forest. And of course we have the prerequisite barn cats for rodent control. Some day our 20 year plan will be complete and the whole property will be efficently, naturally self sufficient (our goal). We are very passionate about our place and everything that we grow here.(Karen has a spectacular garden every year that produces beautiful flowers and veggies.) We take extra steps to insure a healthy environment and that our place in this world is cared for in the best way possible. Click on the links below to enjoy a visit around our farm and learn about what we do! We welcome pre-arranged visits to learn about and meet all of our animals and to purchase our products.
EXPLORE OUR FARM BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS BELOW
Cashmere Goats, Kids and Fiber
Around the Farm
The Oregon Right to Farm Law
THE LIONGATE FAMILY
Click on the arrows below for a little slide show-see more on the around the farm page!
We would love to chat with you...click on the frog to leave us a message
Email: liongate@bmi.net