Established in 2020, we are first generation beekeepers and Shepherds to America’s oldest sheep breed, the Navajo – Churro. We raise this multipurpose heritage breed due to its resilient nature and adaptability. All our wool products are part of the Shave ‘em to Save ‘em initiative with the Livestock Conservancy. We are also a Bee Friendly Certified Farm by the Pollinator Partnership Program. Our no-spray practices are essential to our pollinators and our regenerative farming practice to provide healthy food. From Bee to Ewe.
We have a limited number of Hestia’s Homestead lamb shares available, with a processing date of August 25.
Our lambs are born and raised here on our farm in Franklinville, NJ, where we focus on responsible, small-scale farming and giving our animals the best care possible from birth to harvest.
Purchasing a lamb share is a wonderful way to fill your freezer with locally raised lamb while directly supporting a small New Jersey farm and the work that goes into raising our flock.
Shares are limited and available by reservation. If you’ve been thinking about purchasing lamb from us, now is the time to reserve yours.
Message us for share sizes, pricing, and cut options.
From our pasture to your table — thank you for supporting Hestia’s Homestead.
This weekend, Hestia’s Homestead will be attending the Villian Arts Wildwood tattoo convention at 4501 Boardwalk Wildwood, NJ 08204 and we’re excited to share a different side of what we do.
At first glance, a farm and a tattoo convention may seem worlds apart, but both are rooted in creativity, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Tattoo artists create art through ink, and we create art through the materials our farm provides.
We’ll be bringing our handcrafted skincare products, along with a selection of preserved skulls, tanned hides, wool products, and handcrafted woodwork. Each piece reflects our belief that nothing should be wasted and that beauty can be found in every stage of the agricultural journey.
Our art begins with stewardship—caring for our animals, our bees, and our land. From a hand-poured tallow balm to a carefully prepared hide, a naturally cleaned skull, or a handcrafted wooden piece, every item is created with intention and respect for the resources that made it possible.
These aren’t factory-made products. They are one-of-a-kind pieces that carry the story of our farm, our animals, and the traditional skills that continue to inspire our work. They are our art, created not for a gallery wall, but for your home, your collection, and your everyday life.
If you’re attending the convention, we invite you to stop by our booth, say hello, and explore the craftsmanship behind Hestia’s Homestead.
Thank you for supporting local agriculture, handmade goods, and the artists and makers who keep traditional skills alive.
Warmly,
Diana Dougherty Hestia’s Homestead From Bee to Ewe
We wanted to share a few updates about where you can find us this summer. We will not be at the Haddon Heights farmers market June 7. We will be out fundraising for our goFundme campaign to help cover travel cost Diné demonstrators who will be attending the NJ Sheep and Wool festival September 12-13 in Lamberville, NJ at the Hunterton 4-H fair grounds.
We are excited to announce that we have added a new market to our summer schedule!
We will be at the Gloucester Township Farmers Market located at Harlan Park at 32 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012.
Thursday’s 4pm to 7pm.
June 11- Opening day, (rain date June 18th),
June 25th- Summer Solstice, ( no rain date),
July 9th- Red, White & Blue Market in celebration to America’s 250th, (rain date July 16th)
July 23 – Christmas in July, (rain date July 30th).
We will happy to see you there. Thank you for your continued support of our small homestead. We may be small, but we are doing our best to have a positive impact on the soil through regenative farm practices, preserving and promoting the heritage livestock breed we raise, and producing natural, minimally processed products for our community.
Every purchase, share, donation, and word of encouragement helps us continue this work and expand our educational efforts.
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We’re excited to kick off our 2026 season starting tomorrow! We hope you’ll join us at the Haddon Heights Farmers Market, located at E. Atlantic Avenue & Station Avenue by the train station in Haddon Heights, NJ. 9:30AM – 1PM
We’ll have a thoughtfully curated selection of farm products, including our tallow-based lotions and soaps, as well as yarns in Lopi, DK 3-ply, and blanket weight—all naturally colored and sourced from our beautiful Navajo Churro sheep flock. We’ll also have a limited supply of local honey available.
In addition, you’ll find hides, skulls, and handcrafted wood products made by Balance Fine Finishing LLC.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing the start of a new season with you!
Warm weather is finally returning, and that means Farmers Market season is here!
You can find Hestia’s Homestead at the following upcoming markets:
Upcoming Farmers Market Dates:
Haddon Heights Farmers Market April1, May 3, June 7, November 8 & 22 – Open 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the corner of Station and Atlantic Avenue in beautiful downtown
We’ll have our handcrafted, small-batch soaps, along with other homestead goods. Everything we bring is made with intention—from our farm to your home. Stop by, say hello, and see what we’ve been working on this season.
Support Our GoFundMe: Bringing Navajo (Diné) Culture to New Jersey
This year, we are working on something incredibly meaningful.
We are raising funds to bring Navajo (Diné) weavers, and artisans to the Garden State Sheep & Fiber Festival Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, Lambertville, NJ September 12–13, 2026
The Navajo Churro sheep is the featured breed for 2026, making this an especially important opportunity to share the history, cultural significance, and living traditions connected to this remarkable breed.
This initiative will allow festival attendees to experience authentic cultural demonstrations, storytelling, and the deep history of the Navajo Churro sheep—a breed woven into the identity and resilience of the Diné people.
This is more than a trip—it’s an opportunity to preserve tradition, create connection, and honor voices that deserve to be heard.
Welcome, and thank you for joining our farm community
We’re so glad you’re here.
Established in 2020, we are first-generation beekeepers and shepherds raising America’s oldest sheep breed, the Navajo-Churro. On our regenerative, no-spray farm, we proudly produce raw honey, tallow-based lotions, lamb, wool, and sheep by-products—all thoughtfully raised and made from Bee to Ewe.
Our wool products are part of the Shave ’Em to Save ’Em initiative with The Livestock Conservancy, helping preserve rare and endangered heritage breeds. We are also a Bee Friendly Certified Farm through the Pollinator Partnership, because protecting pollinators is essential to healthy land and healthy food.
By being on our email list, you’ll be the first to know:
• When lamb shares become available
• Product availability and restocks (honey, lotions, wool goods, and more)
• Farmers market dates and special offerings
• Behind-the-scenes looks at life on the farm
We also share frequent updates, photos, and announcements on social media—don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected between emails.
Thank you for supporting small farms, regenerative agriculture, and heritage breeds. Every purchase, share, and follow truly makes a difference.
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