The Rosefield

The Rosefield raises Leicester longwool sheep in Claysville, PA, in Washington County near Pittsburgh. Mary Lou Williams brings more than a decade of hands-on experience, holds membership in a national sheep breeders association, and follows health-testing protocols recommended by leading welfare organizations.

The flock pairs rotational grazing with sheltered barns to support strong fleece growth and comfortable living conditions year-round. Regular handling from lambing through maturity promotes calm temperaments suited for fiber enthusiasts and small-acreage farms. Fleeces are skirted on-site with care to ensure consistent quality for hand spinners.

Living on gently rolling pasture that once housed her grandparents’ dairy herd, the operation honors local agricultural traditions. Responsive care during lambing seasons, with individual pens and daily health checks, supports high survival rates each spring. Mary Lou Williams combines modern pasture practices with traditional sheep handling techniques passed down through the family.