Hidaway Farms

Hidaway Farms, Shetland sheep, Hendersonville, NC, in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, maintains a small, family-run operation. Rothey and Christine Dotson ensure flock health through comprehensive veterinary care, regular genetic screening, and adherence to breed standards. With several years of hands-on breeding experience, they follow guidelines established by national sheep breeder associations to maintain genetic diversity and high welfare standards.

Their Shetland sheep graze rotationally on lush pastures and receive daily gentle socialization to foster calm temperaments. A focus on wool quality and gentle disposition supports small-scale fiber projects and local artisans’ needs.

The farm’s historic open pasture barns and shaded grazing areas promote natural behaviors and robust growth. Seasonal lambing and careful weaning protocols support optimal health while allowing animals to develop strong social bonds. Buyers often comment on well-socialized lambs that adapt seamlessly to family farm life.