Friday May 1, 2020 So today the state of Utah has relaxed restrictions from red (high risk) to orange (moderate risk). Does that mean we’re open? I’m sorry, but No! The event we had originally planned to host tomorrow would … Continued
Monday April 27, 2020 The alpacas are ignoring the pandemic and are busy growing fleeces. Which is very good. I’m still trying to get a shearing date from our shearer and it’s been frustrating not to know when that will … Continued
Wednesday April 22, 2020 Happy Earth Day! Did you know alpacas are one of the earth friendliest animals on earth? Well they are! Their soft padded feet are gentle on the fragile grasses, they do not tear up grass as … Continued
Monday April 6, 2020 The frogs are singing in the north pasture and yesterday a great Blue Heron landed nearby to taste a few I think. Mud makes things challenging but the wetness is really a gift. That hue of … Continued
Monday January 27, 2020 Well guess what I found while cleaning out the fiber studio/garage? So much yarn and roving! I’ve been knitting hats for Yaya’s Yarn Barn and I was getting quite low on yarn so I’m thrilled to … Continued
Tuesday December 17, 2019 Our thermometer reads 1 below zero this morning and I see lot of cud chewing on the alpaca cam. Chewing cud helps them stay warm and it’s why I put hay out late in the day. … Continued
Thursday December 5, 2019 People often ask me why I raise alpacas. Am I doing it for the fleece? Did I want an animal to keep the pastures “mowed”? Did I need some unique lawn ornaments? No to all of … Continued
Thursday November 21, 2019 The last time our grandson was here he asked if he could have some fiber to practice spinning. We always start spinning lessons on the drop spindle to remember the basics. And he was doing fine … Continued
Wednesday November 20, 2019 A little story about one of our girls today. I love the blue black fleeces and I saw a very black little female named Asia soon after she was born on a farm in Colorado. I … Continued
Wednesday September 11, 2019 9-11-01 “No day shall erase you from the memory of time” – Virgil We will never forget. It’s another rainy day in Woodland Utah and we’re just fine with that. The pastures were getting thirsty … Continued
Wednesday September 4, 2019 Well it looks like today is the last super hot day for a while, so we’ll let the alpacas splash around in the creek and I’ll save the knitting and spinning projects for tomorrow. I found … Continued
Wednesday August 28, 2019 A car full of fleeces are on the way to Salt Lake City for washing and carding and spinning. Thanks Spinderella! Now that that’s done I’ll start making more soap to fill up the empty shelves … Continued
Tuesday August 27, 2019 It’s 38 degrees here this morning! How lovely! I am glad however that I was able to get a coat on baby Remy. He is gaining and is over 15 pounds but still so tiny. I … Continued
Monday August 26, 2019 Happy Monday! I plan to take advantage of a gorgeous weather Monday by skirting the rest of the fleeces in the fleece shed and get them ready for processing. The baby fleeces take hours because of … Continued