The Counting Sheep Inn
8715 Eagle Road
R.R. #3, Mission, B.C.
V2V 4J1
Phone: (604) 826-4821
Fax: (604) 826-4827
info@countingsheep.com




Member of:
Tourism British Columbia
Chamber of Commerce
WCBBIA

THE FARM

Here at our farm our sheep are more than just sheep. Oh yes, they eat grass and provide wool for our warmth and comfort but each has its own distinct personality.

"Our visit exceeded every hope I had for my children a lambing
season experience on a sheep farm. Thank you for including us in
such a welcome, warm manner in the "fun-Farm tasks" - bottle feeding the lambs, collecting chicken eggs. We would love to return at
shearing time if possible. Thank you for making us feel so welcome! We had a wonderful time at your farm."
Heather, Andrew and Phillip


The sheep farm is home to merino du rambouillet sheep, a breed known for the fine quality of their wool.

We love wool here at the farm. Pure woolen garments last for years. Merino wool has gained the reputation as wool without an itch. .

"It has been a wonderful stay at Counting Sheep Inn. My kids loved to play with all kinds of animals and particularly the dogs. They also loved the BBQ in the courtyard. Thank you so much for the hospitality and warmth."
Alex, Janice, Andrew And Joyce, Hong Kong

A Year at the Farm - Seasonal Events

Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | New Year's

"Thank you, we enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was wonderful , the room amazing and the sheep adorable. we
wouldn't hesitate returning here again and look forward to the next time"
Dave and Kali, Maple Ridge, BC

- SPRING -
Spring is just around the corner. The Bulbs are up and shearing the sheep is underway. It's lambing time, usually at Spring Break which is a great time to book with the children. You may be lucky and see some lambs being born. It also Easter time when the magnolia come into bloom, and it is time for an Easter egg hunt with "Annie" the rabbit and our hysterical hens.

- SUMMER -
Summer is here. The lattices and arches are covered in roses. The lavender is blooming. Maybe have us pack a picnic basket for you as you head down to a secluded beach on the river. If you like you can help with the picking of the lavender or bring the hay in from the fields.

Lavender Ice Cream

2c whole milk 1/4c dried lavender 1/3c honey 5 egg yolks 1/4c sugar 1c heavy cream

1. In medium saucepan, combine milk, lavender and honey. Bring to gentle boil, cover and remove from heat. Let steep for 5 minutes. Strain mixture while reserving the milk and discarding the lavender. 2. Combine egg yolks and sugar in a bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium high until thick and pale yellow, approx. 3 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile return milk to the saucepan and bring to a simmer over med low heat stirring constantly until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. 3. Remove from heat and stir in ice cream. Strain mixture into a bowl set in ice water bath and let stand until chilled, stirring from time to time. Freeze in ice cream maker. Serve with a sprig of lavender on top.

- AUTUMN -
Most farmers know that fall is the season for preparing for winter. The apples need picking and the vegetable garden is being put to bed for the winter. The hay must be put up in the barn. The lambs have grown and now venture out to their new homes. It is now time to feed the sheep hay which we have cultivated and cut here in our fields on the farm. Our ram visits his flock where he will stay until early spring.

- WINTER -
Christmas Open House at our store. Sit on a rocker by a crackling wood fire and sip hot apple cider.

- NEW YEAR'S -
New Year's Eve Celebrations. We celebrate New Year's Eve in the shop with only candlelight and the light of the fire while we sip champagne and eat cake.

"It's going to be hard to leave this place. The nicest place I have ever lived"
Ted Atherton, Toronto, Ontario, Actor on location for the filming of "Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy"