We’re proud to support teaching young people, boys and girls, to knit and crochet. Visit our Projects page to see the most recent projects 6th graders from the Wesley School created for Project Dulaan, which gives the items to impoverished people in Mongolia.
Our second baby of the season – a boy!
Our second boy of the season was born on September 23rd. We’ve named him Petruccio after Travis’s recent play. He’s quite ornery and is already giving his mother a fit, going out of her line of sight without a second thought.
Against all odds, its a girl!
Desdemona, our beautiful black April daughter, who was one of the alpacas attacked by dogs last December did the almost impossible today. She presented us with a fantastic light fawn Aristophanese daughter. This is most certainly the last Aristophanes offspring there will be- he was killed in that same dog attack. The new baby will be called Bianca.
Free Shipping on all orders over $15 for the month of September.
We’re retired – for good! No more 9 to 5 jobs for us. We’re finally devoted full-time to our products and animals!
This means we have more time to visit our local shipping establishment, and are holding a FREE SHIPPING sale for the entire month of September. Purchase anything from our shop over $15, and we’ll ship it to you for free. Happy shopping!
June Buyers Clinic Announced
The next Alpaca Buyers Clinic will be held on June 20th at Venezia Dream Farms in Asheville, NC. Whether you are just thinking about alpacas or have already started your new farm, don’t miss this clinic. learn the facts you need to know.
Morning Seminars:
- Choose the right alpaca to fit your needs
- Practical information on routine care, feeding & shelter
- Tips that work to make your alpaca business successful
Barn Lab:
- Practice halter & lead
- Evaluate health & conformation
- Routine care of toes & teeth
Finish off with fiber:
- Touch & feel
- Learn how to feel & see the quality & characterists of alpaca fiber
RSVP, directions and other important info:
- Space is limited, please RSVP by calling Star at 828-298-9166 or by email at starr@veneziadream.com
- Get directions by visiting mapquest (276 Jones Cove Rd, Asheville, NC 28805)
- Lunch & snacks provided
This event is sponsored by AlpacasWNC
First Buyers Clinic today
Today was the first Alpaca Buyers Clinic put on by AlpacasWNC which includes Lorien. If you attended we’ d really like your comments. If you did not get to attend but would like to come to our next one, please let us know that and we’ll contact you. WE forgot our camera- if you took pictures – please post them.
Welcome 2009!
2008 was not a good year for us. The drought continued. Our vegetable garden did not do much and since we are on a well we did not dare water much. The pasture for the alpacas went much the same way, much to the dismay of the pacas who didn’t get out much.
I retired in July which gave me a chance to get caught up on the barn cleaning, and watch my 401k decline daily. The barn work went slowly as the alpacas were not out on the pastures. We had three crias this fall: Little Joe, Sapphire, and Robin
In October I had a serious accident with a rototiller. I spent nearly a month in the hospital. I am still hoping to be pretty much recovered by shearing season.
a few days after my arrival home we had a dog attack. We lost Aristophanes and a two year old female. In addition several young females were injured. They seem to be recovering well.
On the plus side we have had several nice fall rains, if they continue through spring we should have a much better year in 2009.
