The infamous Cape St Mary's genetics now available

Six years ago, we received the opportunity to purchase the remaining younger cows from Ilse Oles of Cape St Mary Ranch located on Lopez Island in Washington.  If you aren't familiar with that name, just ask fellow Highland breeders that have been around a bit longer about the influence that family and ranch has had in the Pacific Northwest as well as nationally in the Highland breed.  

We consider it an honor to carry on the Cape St Mary's genetics, and after much consideration, we have decided that we are ready to pass on some of those genetics.  

We will be offering two cows, Cape St Mary's Reba (AHCA 57,067) and Cape St Mary's Vera (AHCA 55,755) this fall after they wean their current calves.  Both of these cows have shown great maternal traits and have consistently contributed to our breeding and beef objectives.  They have been pasture exposed to our bull Malcolm as Asman (AHCA 68,500) for a Spring 2027 calving.

Please reach out if you would like more information on either cow and would like to schedule a visit to see them in person.  We are a working farm, and not set up for casual tours, so we are asking for serious inquiries only.

Cape St Mary's Reba, September 2026

Cape St Mary's Vera with calf, September 2026

Cape St Mary's Vera, September 2026

Malcolm of Asman, July 2026

All the Single Ladies Heifer Sale

We are excited to introduce JAA Reese Riabhach.   Reese is a standout in the herd with width, depth and structure. Her dam JAA Kit Kat comes from a long line of maternal and fertile cows with excellent udders. Her sire STR Journey is a powerhouse and excellent example of quality Highland genetics, and is a full brother to the 2020 NWSS Reserve Grand Champion Highland Bull. Expected mature weight 1300#. Reese will bring quality genetics and maternal traits to your Highland herd as well as a great asset in a crossbreeding program.

AHCA #73,663

Reese will be for sale at the All the Single Ladies Heifer Sale held on November 11th, 2026.  Bidding in-person and online.

Bottle calf available

We try our best to avoid having a bottle calf, dam raised is always best, but sometimes it's unavoidable. Stewart was a twin born May 21st, and unfortunately his mom only wanted the other twin. He got colostrum right away and has been living in the pasture next to our house with our yearling heifers so that we can keep a close eye on him and make feeding easier. He's been banded and had cdt shots. He does great on a bottle but would take well to a nurse cow. Stewart is looking for a new zip code. AHCA registered dam and sire on site. ***Stewart has found a new zip code***

Herd Sire Available

Journey (ET,PV,D) AHCA #62209

**sold**

Journey has left an impressive stamp as our herd sire for the last few years, but we've retained several of his daughters and it's time to let him leave his mark on your herd.

You will likely recognize his well know parentage. Journey's dam is Yarnelle Farms Betula and sire is Rioghail of Balmoral. His full bother STR Armageddon was the 2020 NWSS Reserve Grand Champion Bull.

Functional, well balanced, and a standout in the pasture. We have seen good gains in our grass-fed/grass-finished beef program with his progeny. This gentle giant weighs in at 2100lbs and has great feet to support this weight. His docile demeanor makes him easy to handle and he loves being brushed. Nt821 tested negative

Youtube video of Journey

2026 Beef Shares

We have a limited amount of Quality Highland Beef shares still available, being processed at a local butcher next month.

Grass fed and grass finished. Highlands are slower growing and well known for their flavor, tenderness, lower cholesterol and high protein.

This is a great way to fill your freezer with amazing beef custom cut and wrapped to your specifications... don't panic though, the process is easy and we will walk you through it.

A $200 deposit will reserve your beef share, with the remainder due at time of butcher.

Please reach out if you are interested and would like more information.

2026 NWHCA Spring Production Sale

Excited to announce that JAA Nettie will be available at the 4th annual NWHCA Spring Production Sale, hosted by cowbuyer.com on Saturday, April 25th. 

JAA Nettie (AI,D), AHCA #71510 

Nettie is a combination of NW and International genetics. At just over a year and a half old, she is showing great potential to be a quality asset to your herd with great width and capacity. 

Her dam's pedigree boasts reputable farm names including LEA, Run-A-Muk, Spring Creek, and Five Star. 

Her sire Dawson Arrow of MacAnleister was the 2023 Australian Highland Cattle Society National Show Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Exhibit, and has many well know animals in his pedigree. Nettie is the 1st AHCA born registered calf from Dawson born in the US. 

Not only is Nettie a stand out in the pasture, she has an amazing temperament, loves to be brushed, and is halter broke. We expect her to be a medium to larger framed cow at maturity. Both dam and sire are tested nt821 negative.

Highland beef share availability

For those of you that are local to the Willamette Valley (or localish and willing to travel for great beef)...

We only have a 1/4 share of Quality Highland Beef still available, being processed at a local butcher next month.

Grass fed and grass finished. Highlands are slower growing and well known for their flavor, tenderness, lower cholesterol and high protein.

This is a great way to fill your freezer with amazing beef custom cut and wrapped to your specifications... don't panic though, the process is easy and we will walk you through it.

A $200 deposit will reserve your beef share, with the remainder due at time of butcher.

Please reach out if you are interested and would like more information.