Barn Swallow Meadows

Barn Swallow Meadows, Shetland sheep in Kingston, WA, is based in Kitsap County and the Puget Sound near Seattle. The farm has been working with Shetland sheep for several years and their flock is registered and health-tested according to breed association guidelines. Each animal receives pasture-based care and hands-on socialization from the flock’s first days of life.

The rolling fields at the property reflect Jon and Julie Refer’s family-oriented approach, where attentive management and stress-free husbandry are central. Lambs are gently handled to nurture calm temperaments, and the flock’s environment emphasizes natural grazing patterns. Their sheep produce a soft, fine fleece prized by local artisans and hand spinners. Visitors often note the sheep’s even temperament and the farm’s sense of tranquility, hallmarks of the Refers’ attentive stewardship. The Refers maintain detailed breeding records to support genetic diversity and sound conformation in future generations.