Our Lady Of The Rock, O.S.B.

Our Lady Of The Rock, O.S.B. breeds Scottish Highland cattle in Shaw Island, WA, San Juan County near Seattle. They have many years of experience, maintain active memberships in national cattle associations, and follow recommended health testing protocols. Animals graze on pasture with seasonal rotations, gentle handling and careful socialization considered priorities from birth. Based at a monastery on Shaw Island, the herd enjoys open fields and attentive care from the Benedictine community, an environment visitors describe as serene and supportive of the cattle’s calm temperament.

Each calf is evaluated for conformation and health, and records are kept to support consistent breeding decisions. The order’s commitment to stewardship means land is managed with minimal chemical inputs and rotational grazing supports pasture health. Calves stay with their dams for at least eight weeks, promoting natural weaning and healthy development. Genetic diversity is prioritized by rotating sires and avoiding close inbreeding.