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We are happy to report that construction of the new restroom-shower
facility is back on track and construction could begin any day now! All of the permits are in order and the tanks
have been set. Very soon the footings will be poured and the drain field completed. When finished, this facility
will greatly improve the farm's ability to host group outings, meetings, concerts and theatrical productions.
Keep your eye on this page to see the progress as it continues.
Advance
Steam Engine
We are very pleased to announce
that a 20 horsepower Advance Steam Traction Engine now makes its permanent home at Wellington Farm, USA. The
engine was built by the Advance Thresher Company of Battle Creek, Michigan in 1914. The engine is in excellent working
condition and most weekends you can find it huffing and puffing at the sawmill, with a thresher or steaming corn for hungry
visitors. The Advance Steam Engine will be leading the Big Machinery Parade at the Wellington Tractor and Engine Show
on August 23 and 24.
| 1914 Advance Steam Engine |
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| This engine now resides at Wellington Farm, |
New
South Stone Burr Mill
The Wellington Grist Mill recently placed
into operation a stone burr mill. This mill is used to manufacture flour and corn meal for use in the Summer Kitchen
and the General Store. The mill is a New South and it was manufactured about 1923. The mill was found high in
the mountains of northwestern North Carolina. The mill has been totally refurbished and is ready to grind and sift flour.
The mill is on display daily and can frequently be seen in operation, especially on Saturdays.
| Our First Field of Spelt |
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| This crop of spelt will be ground into flour on the New South Mill. |
| 1923 New South Stone Burr Mill |
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| This mill is now grinding cornmeal and flour in the WellingtonnGrist Mill. |
We are very pleased to introduce
to you the newest member of our barnyard family, Princess. Princess is a 20-year old haflinger. She is very friendly
and is always looking for a handout. She was donated to us by a farmer from the east side of the state. As soon
as we can locate a harness and retrofit one of the old shuttle wagons, Princess will be earning her keep by shuttling people
in and out of the farm. She will also be available for weddings and other special occasions. What a blessing this
is. Hay is cheaper than gas!!
| Meet Princess |
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| Visitors to Wellington Farm are sure to enjoy this latest addition to our barnyard. |
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