Feature Article in the “Sopris Sun”

We are very happy to share this article, released on June 25, 2026 & written by Kate Phillips, sharing the news of Uan Hollow with the Roaring Fork Valley. Read an excerpt below and follow the link for the full article.

“Acting like a sponge, the pellets absorb and retain water to help regulate moisture, decrease nutrient runoff and reduce water usage. When the wool expands it also creates pathways to circulate air around the roots. 

Recent trials conducted by Wild Valley Farms, the nation’s pioneer in wool pellet manufacturing, found that wool absorbs about 20 times its weight and reduces water usage by up to 25%. The trial was confirmed and expanded upon by Utah State University.

At Uan Hollow all wool is sourced from Colorado’s High Rockies and Western Slope. Kitchen said that sourcing local wool can help build resilience as warmer summers loom. 

‘Wool pellets are great for drought specifically,” she elaborated. “I’m so big about the local food and fibersheds … We eat fruit from Palisade, Paonia and Hotchkiss. It’s a reflection of a smaller economy. The animals are another layer of that because they also share the consciousness of this land.’”

https://soprissun.com/uan-hollows-wool-pellets-enhance-soil-health/