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PNAA Fleece Show - AOA Certified
Snack Time
BFF!
Felted Hat Class Was So Much Fun It Will Be Repeated!
Alpacas on Alert!
Doing What Comes Naturally!
Farm Tours - Open Barn Days, Tours & Treks
- Open Barn Days - These free, fun, family events are scheduled several times each year; check back for the next one!
- Escorted Farm Tours for Families or Groups -- Take a tour into the barn, the pastures and through the farm and see these adorable creatures up close; you can perhaps hand feed them, take a selfie and might get a paca kiss. Topics covered include a bit of history, information about the industry, why we raise these glorious creatures, etc. We practice social distancing and ask that our visitors do the same. To purchase tickets for your private farm tour online you can click the "Book Tours" tab! Tours are offered (weather permitting) on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:30am. If the weather is fine at other times throughout the year, just give us a call!
- Alpaca Treks - This is a fun event where visitors can take a well-mannered and haltered alpaca on a tour of the pastures and the beautiful orchards. Treks are offered By appointment! To purchase tickets, call Nikki @ 509.378.6909.!
- Private Events - Would you like to book a private event for your group, perhaps a birthday party, graduation, reunion, etc? Just call us and talk to us about what you have in mind, and we will try to accommodate your group!
The Fuzzy Wuzzy - A Fiber Studio / Leather Arts Studio and Boutique
Visitors to the farm are welcome to browse our onsite fiber and leather arts studio where we make many different things from our award-winning fleeces. Here you can find:
- Custom hand-crafted accessories and gifts made by local talented fiber artists from the luxurious fiber from Sandollar’s elite award-winning herd;
- Custom hand tooled leather accessories made by Collins, an extremely talented leather artisan;
- The yummiest of luxurious alpaca retail items including a variety of clothing and accessories, home decor;
- Fabulous 100% alpaca yarns, roving, batts, etc. for the hand crafter.
2022 COMING ATTRACTIONS
Alpacas 101 Workshop -May 14, 2022
This is a full day workshop offered several times each year which introduces the alpaca and the alpaca livestock industry today to those who do not already own alpacas as well as those who do!
- SESSION #1 in the morning introduces the alpaca, its history, fleece and conformation characteristics, the industry, and why you might be interested in this industry as a hobby or business; AND
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- SESSION #2 in the afternoon workshop focuses on basic husbandry for the alpaca, as well as handling and training of alpacas. Lots of hands on time!
Come learn all about this emerging livestock opportunity, whether you just want to own pet, fiber or pasture ornament alpacas, or seedstock alpacas because you are seriously considering entering the industry as a business opportunity. Find out what it's like!
Reservations are needed and space is limited; please register online for a reservation through our store (link follows); you can call Nikki at 509-378-6909 or call Collins at 509-378-5833 with any questions. The gates open at 8:30am for hospitality and we begin promptly at 9am.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
A Fiber Dying Class, Fall, 2022
Tina Bars from Stellar Alpacas will be here for the weekend teaching both hand painting yarns and kettle dying! Sign up now, see the event in the "Store" tab.
A Rug Braiding Class - Fall, 2022
Tina Bars from Stellar Alpacas will be here for the weekend teaching her popular rug braiding class! Sign up now, see the event in the "Store" tab.
AOA Certified Alpaca Fleece Show Sponsored by PNAA - September, 2022
Amanda VandenBosch, the premier AOA Senior Judge was here judging this fleece show this fall; the inaugural event last year was a smash hit and will likely become a regular event!
Annual Shearing Days - May 20, 2022 - We had a great crew again this year; thanks to all who volunteered!
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