St. Nina Monastery

St. Nina Monastery, Romney sheep, Union Bridge, MD, lies in Carroll County near Baltimore. It has a long tradition of breeding Romney sheep and maintains membership in national sheep associations, with regular health screenings and parasite management protocols.

Lambs graze on open pasture following rotational grazing methods and benefit from gentle handling during their first weeks to encourage calm temperaments. The flock wanders across the monastery grounds, where a quiet farmstead setting supports natural behavior and early socialization with visitors and family livestock. Its approach reflects a blend of mindful animal husbandry and sustainable land stewardship, drawing on time-honored practices that emphasize flock health and pasture quality.

Nun Ignatia oversees daily care, ensuring each sheep receives individualized attention from hoof trimming to shearing. Throughout the seasons, the monastery’s rolling fields are managed to encourage diverse forage, contributing to strong wool development and resilience against local climate variations.