Gate is open!
Saturday, May 27, 2023 I’m getting the yarn barn ready for our tour group today and hoping the rain holds off until evening. At the moment there’s not a cloud in the sky but in the mountains that changes quickly. … Continued
Alpacas and rain
Friday, May 26, 2023 I guess it’s the start of the holiday weekend and I’m wondering if these daily rains will stop long enough for people to get out and enjoy their activities. We have a big tour scheduled for … Continued
We need haircuts ✂
Thursday, May 25, 2023 Our shearing date is still “tentative” for June 10, but I’m feeling more hopeful each day that it will stick. Toenails and top knots are begging for attention and I’d really rather leave it to the … Continued
Storm clouds and yellow flowers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Afternoon rain showers have been keeping things so green here! And the dandelions are blooming everywhere. Food for the bees, food for the alpacas and they even improve the soil. Do you know how wonderful dandelions … Continued
Woodland in spring
Monday, May 22, 2023 As we sat on the front porch last night taking in all the green beauty and listening to the sounds of water rushing everywhere, I’m reminded how beautiful this place is in the spring. Now winter … Continued
Moving alpacas
Sunday, May 21, 2023 Way back 25 years ago when we first had our alpacas I had no idea how to move them. We kept them in the barn way too much because I was afraid I’d never get them … Continued
River update
Friday, May 19, 2023 Here’s a Provo River update as we approach flood season. We walked to the river yesterday and what I sensed was the power of nature. So much water moving so fast must be respected. The water … Continued
The beach is open!
Thursday, May 18, 2023. We opened the gate to the beach yesterday! What fun! The boys get pretty happy to have the girls at the ‘beach’ and you can see them run to the water when the girls’ gate is … Continued
Shearing day is coming up!
Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Well it looks like our shearing day might be on June 10. The schedule bounces around a bit at this time of year but we hope this sticks. We have a barn full of experienced volunteers … Continued
Rest when you need to
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 When you’re tired, rest. It seems simple enough but often we feel obligations or duties piling up and we ignore that basic truth. The winter of 2023 drained us and we’re still putting things back together. … Continued
Who got skunked?
Saturday, May 13, 2023 That unmistakable aroma of skunk hovers over Juno lately. eeeewwwww. Such is the life of a working dog who must keep all intruders out of the pastures. It’s not on her face, so she’s handling it … Continued
Missing the babies
Sunday, May 7, 2023 The barn is clean enough for now, there is some leftover hay on the floor but that will be used for sleeping on when the nights get cold until just before shearing when we’ll do a … Continued
Farm magic ✨
Saturday, May 6, 2023 The rain slowed down my progress yesterday, so I’m back to the barn clean up today. But the best news is that the rain added the right amount of magic to the big pile I’ve … Continued