Sunday October 1, 2017 It was a perfect Saturday with just enough time between our knitting class and our tour group to get the animals fed. I loved seeing people learn to knit and later Scarlett the alpaca ambassador was … Continued
Saturday September 30, 2017 Our knitting class will be a lovely distraction for me today and then we have a private tour scheduled for this afternoon. No time for moping today at all. Feeding of dogs cats and alpacas will … Continued
Friday September 29, 2017 Our knitting class is happening tomorrow, Please be here at 10:00 am so you can pick out your yarn and be present for the entire lesson. Bring $22 for the remainder of the class fee and … Continued
Thursday September 21, 2017 The new soaps are all cured and ready to sell, so today I’ll be labelling and wrapping them. We have a new scent this year that is classic vanilla and it smells divine. The soap has … Continued
Tuesday September 19, 2017 Puppy Belle is 4 months old today and going in for her first grooming appointment. Photos to come. Meanwhile back at the ranch, last minute preparations continue in anticipation of the weekend. But we’ll be ready by … Continued
Wednesday September 6, 2017 That moon! The skies! Fires are burning all around us in the western US and the skies are a reflection of what’s happening. The moon was orange red as it came up over the mountain last … Continued
Sunday September 3, 2017 We have more visitors coming today and I’ve decided tomorrow we’ll be closed to enjoy some time with family. Everybody need a day off once in a while, no? 🙂 Today will be another hot day … Continued
Friday September 1, 2017 Yay! It’s September! Cooler days and even cooler nights, trees changing colors, and gorgeous alpaca yarns coming back from the mill. The yarn we got back yesterday is simply amazing. I’ll get some photos in the … Continued
Tuesday August 22, 2017 How did the animals act during the eclipse? Pretty much like any other day. It did get dark-ish, it definitely cooled down but it was life as usual on the farm. I was able to … Continued
Sunday, December 4, 2016 No, the lights did not get put up in the barn yesterday- it was toooo cold out there! The sun hid behind clouds all day so I busied myself inside except for feeding times. When the sun is bright after … Continued
Saturday, November 12, 2016 I have 2 hand knitted hats and one felted scarf ready to add to the goodies in Yaya’s Yarn Barn. Plus I got the pastures all cleaned up yesterday. I think this comes from avoiding the news for a … Continued
Saturday, September 10, 2016 We have ice on the water buckets this morning! It’s 30°! No worries, I expect a freeze the first week in September, that’s why I finally gave up growing tomatoes at this elevation. I decided that going to the farmer’s … Continued
Friday, September 9, 2016 The knitters came, they shopped, and then they knit surrounded by alpacas! The weather was perfect and I think they all had a good time. While this beautiful weather continues here, I plan to get a few more … Continued
Saturday, July 23, 2016 Three beautiful bags of yarn came back from our favorite mill last night and I just opened the bags this morning. Wow! I think I’ll have to get my knitting needles out even if it is 90° … Continued