# Hobbit Hole Livestock Lodgings Now the 'Hobbiton' Shire is Home to Sheep By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shire-is-home-to-sheep References: [hobbitontours](http://www.hobbitontours.com/) On the Alexander Family Farm, the set for the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy 'Hobbiton' village was built, but now the [Shire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shire) is actually home to [sheep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-inc-london). The little hobbit hole abodes have been stripped of their congenial charm and are falling into ruins, but the merinos don't mind. The gorgeous [New Zealand landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delfyd-farmhouse) featured in such animated lushness on the big screen continues to support this new community of a different walk of life. This is a great example of the adaptability and re-purposing of land in a way that can complement the natural environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Repurposed Land:** Opportunities for repurposing land for unconventional uses, such as transforming movie sets into livestock lodgings. - **Ecotourism:** The development of unique and sustainable tourism experiences by utilizing iconic movie sets and natural landscapes. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The integration of livestock farming with environmental preservation to achieve a more sustainable and harmonious farming approach. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunities for the hospitality industry to offer unique and immersive experiences by repurposing movie sets for lodging. - **Entertainment:** The potential for the entertainment industry to collaborate with agriculture and tourism sectors to create novel experiences on iconic movie sets. - **Sustainable Farming:** The application of sustainable farming practices in the livestock industry, focusing on the preservation of natural landscapes and ecosystems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sheep-Surrounded Sleep Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shleep-sanctuary.md) - [Cozy Village Sim Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tales-of-the-shire-game.md) - [Dynamic Concrete Modern Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shire.md) - [Filmic Swamp Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-at-shreks-swamp.md) - [Thatched-Roof Wooden Huts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitsujigoya.md) - [Comforting Fantasy Builder Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tales-of-the-shire.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Rented Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swamp-airbnb.md) - [Sheep Wool-Insulated Guest Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-la-escocesa.md) - [Light-Hearted Christmas Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbour-x-shaun-the-sheep.md)