Eating out
Sunday, February 20, 2022 We have one more day of sunny winter to enjoy before a snow day on Monday (yay) and arctic temps coming in right after it (not so yay). So I like to make sure the alpacas … Continued
It’s President day weekend – are you open?
Friday, February 18, 2022 It’s Presidents Day weekend and a busy weekend in Park City Utah, which means we’ll get some spill over and have lots of requests for visits. But we are still closed. Our driveway is still ice, … Continued
Sounds of spring ahead
Thursday, February 17, 2022 Right around Valentine’s Day every year I hear a single red wing blackbird calling. Soon he will be joined by many friends and they will all be singing their call that tells us spring is on … Continued
More snow please ❄️
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 The snow we were hoping for must have skirted around Woodland last night but we have a bit of hope for more today. Some of the paths are totally melted and walking is a breeze, but … Continued
Let’s all get along
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Often when I’m sitting in the barn I marvel that the alpacas dogs and cats all cohabit peacefully. Dogs are a natural enemy of alpacas, cats and dogs historically are not BFFs yet they have all … Continued
Happy Valentine’s Day?
Monday, February 14, 2022 It’s Valentine’s Day! Sometimes I think Valentine’s Day is hard for a lot of people if they’re not in a good loving relationship at the time. When you think about it, Valentine’s day is mostly a … Continued
Halter training
Sunday, February 13, 2022 Icy paths kept us in the barn but we did get two of the babies started on a halter yesterday. Benji was having a nap with his mom and we didn’t want to disturb him and … Continued
Time for a snow dance?
Saturday, February 12, 2022 When your grandson asks if he can spend the weekend at the ranch there is only one answer, Yes of course! So I picked him up after school yesterday and now I have a pretty good … Continued
A new spirit doll begins
Friday, February 11, 2022 I’ve been spending quiet time this week in my studio creating my first spirit doll of 2022. I used to begin with the medicine bundle which holds the intention for the doll and the new keeper, … Continued
What to do about Benjamin?
Thursday, February 10, 2022 Our 2021 birthing season was a good one. First born was little Benjamin, son of Ava and Stetson. In all honesty I always prefer females, but when I see a cute healthy baby boy of course … Continued
Juno is 6 months old!
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Happy six month birthday to Juno! Yes it actually is a big deal here. The main reason is because she will now do just fine on two meals a day. I remember when Blue and Banjo … Continued
Sun therapy
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 The sun seems brighter lately and animals and humans alike are craving it’s warmth. Sun exposure is the most important natural source of vitamin D so I make sure that animals are comfortable hanging outside more … Continued
Different dogs
Monday, February 7, 2022 Blue and Juno are a bonded pair but they have such different personalities. Blue needs his people time about as much as he needs food. Juno loves it when we go out to visit her but … Continued