Lena, one of two of our Siberian husky dogs, died August 10, 2011. She was 11.8 years old. She was fine on Sunday, her usual sassy self. She was a very vocal girl as are many husky dogs. Monday morning she had trouble getting up. Jim helped her outside and when she came in she [...]
We sheared 23 alpacas last week and their apppearance continues to surprise me. They look so different without that full fleece. We learn something new with every shearing (with every day, in fact). We were able to “groom” them a bit this year using scrub brushers to remove obvious debris. I know of some farms [...]
Diastole Alpaca Farm and their many friends will be covering the phones for WFDD’s final push of their spring pledge drive. Call in from 4 – 7 pm on Wednesday, March 23rd and pledge your support for WFDD. Sandy and I have been long time supporters of WFDD. We feel like part of the family [...]
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Our fiber event yesterday was very successful and we thank each and every one of our friends and customers who made it all possible. The weather was perfect, too. All is well on the farm today. Since it above freezing, finally, we can do some serious scooping. The weather this past week has limited clean [...]
Please Join Us for the 5th Annual Carolina Alpaca Celebration http://carolinaalpacafarms.org/cac/ February 19 – 20, 2011 AOBA Level IV – AOBA Certified – Event, 50/50 Judging Criteria. Check In: Friday, February 18, 2011 Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 NC Hwy 49 Concord, North Carolina This is the Carolina Alpaca Breeders and Owners Association’s [...]
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Hey there everyone, we are putting the finishing touches on the Fleece and Wine Day. It is supposed to warm up Saturday – if call 46 warm. Wear your boots, the great thaw will leave us a little muddy. Expect sunny and fun for the day!!! We are so looking forward to it. Just a [...]
Saturday – January, 15th from 10:00 until 4:00 We have been spreading the word on our upcoming Fleece and Wine Tasting Day and getting a very positive response. It seems like a number of our friends are ready to get out and about after the Holidays. Ann Potter will be joining us from her farm, [...]
Hi Join us on January 15, 2011 from 10-4 (rain or shine) for fun, fleece, fiber and wine. Here is a new year event that will have something for almost everybody. Brandon Hill Vineyard proprietors, Pam and David, will be on hand with a sampling of their award winning wines. Ann from Pilot Mt. Llamas will [...]
What nice visitors we had at the farm over the Alpaca Farm Day weekend. Thank you all for coming. This was our second NAFD event. This year was fun. I can see this growing into a lot of different directions and lots more fun. Last year was a bit nerve wracking for me. Maeve, our [...]
A special blend of 80% Nuggett’s fleece with 20% bamboo. It makes a luscious yarn a friend described as being French Vanilla – so smooth. 3.5 oz per 207 yd. skeins. Sport Weight. $32.00
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