Welcome to Stone Axe Farm
Dorper Sheep -San Angelo, Texas
Stone Axe Farm
Located on the bank of the Concho River east of San Angelo, the farm has 45 acres of Coastal Bermuda hay, and 25 acres of natural pasture. We enjoy a variety of wildlife including deer, turkeys, quail, and abundant migratory birds. The farm name comes from one of the many artifacts we have found as we've cleared the land for the house, barns and fences. Our location is on a bluff above the river with a natural staircase descending to the river's edge. It must have been a favorite site for centuries, based on the numerous stone implements we have run across as we've explored the area. We enjoy a beautiful view of the Concho valley and the rugged bluffs to the north.
So how did we come up with the name for our farm? One day Bill was out working on fence (a constant job, sort of like doing laundry), he found a wedge shaped stone that had obviously been shaped by chipping the edges off to form a rudimentary tool. The stone appeared to be some kind of axe or chopping tool. It was one of the first of many such artifacts we have come across as we've built our home and outbuildings.
When Martha is not out with her Border collie working sheep, she enjoys all kinds of needlework. Her work has won several Best in Show Awards. To see samples of her work go to her Projects Page.
This hooked rug is made of 100% wool from recycled clothing. It won best in show in the needlework division at the 2007 San Angelo Stock Show.
Aerial View
Here is a photo of our farm taken looking from north to south. The bottom of the photo shows the field across the river, then you can make out the water in the Concho River, the dark trees lining the cliff, and the edge of the property. the farm runs from the highway at the top of the photo down to the river. Our house sits to the right of the end of the driveway. The green roof makes it a little hard to pick out unless you know it's there.
While the sheep are Martha's specialty, Bill is quite a craftsman, working in native mesquite wood and other fine hardwoods. Be sure to visit "Beautiful Boxes" on this site.
More Photos:
Family
Martha's Projects
Our Horses
Farm Photos
The Sheep Dog
