Clear Spring Farm, located near Welch, MN, is a beautiful 40 acre hobby farm. It is home to several Royal and Trim Tibetan yak. Our yak herd is very friendly and photogenic so feel free to take pictures of these unique and beautiful creatures. Yak produce fiber similar to cashmere, and once processed, yak yarn has much potential. Come learn about Yak, the new niche for small acre farms and enjoy the peaceful countryside.
Yak Talks at 9:30, 11:30, 2:30, & 3:30
Farm Tours Ongoing 9:00 - 4:30
Fiber Dyeing Formal Presentations at 12:00 and 2:30
Demonstrator: Larisa Walk
Explore natural dyes with Larisa Walk and put some homegrown color into your locally grown fibers. Learn how to make basic dye baths with common and abundant plants, the use of mordants to make your dyes permanent and washable, and some modifiers to expand the palette. See what can come out of the dye pot and hopefully you'll be inspired to brew up some colors of your own.
