Maple View Farm Alpacas

We had quite a turnout today for the farm open house and FeltLOOM demonstrations at the mill and held in conjunction with Brandon’s Art in the Snow (lacking in the snow department).  Debbie was primarily demonstrating how the shoe/boot insoles are made on the loom while Ed manned the animal side of these.  These 2 Read More…

What a fun day! Spent part of it with “The Herd”, a group of fiber and llama enthusiasts, using the FeltLoom. Then produced a batch of shoe inserts to take to the Vermont Farm Show. It’s great working in the new space! Read More…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you want to make it special.  From our selection of sweaters, vests, hats, scarves, blankets and more you will be able to select just the right gift to put a smile on your Valentine’s face!  Visit our online store or come and shop at the farm store Read More…

We are so excited about the mill getting underway!  The heart of the mill (picker, carder, spinning frame, etc) won’t arrive until mid-April, but we’re in the process of moving things out of the house and into the mill building.   Hopefully the FeltLOOM will move shortly.  This will give folks who rent time on it Read More…

Usher in the New Year with quality alpaca products to keep you warm and cozy!  Great sale prices available on select in store items!  Check it out at http://www.alpacanation.com/alpaca-stores/03_viewstore.asp?name=11316   Read More…

I’ve created a Google calendar to show the availability of the FeltLOOM.  As of today, the schedule is current through January.  Use this link to check availability  https://www.google.com/calendar/render?tab=mc Read More…

Amanda Leigh of WVTK Radio in Middlebury interviewed me about alpacas in general and our open house this weekend.  Check it out!  Radio Interview 11-23-11 WVTK Read More…

Off to the Fiber Festival of New England at the Big E in Springfield MA this weekend.  Should be a great weekend!  Sat 9-5 and Sun 9-3.  Stop by! Read More…

Off to Syracuse this weekend for the EAE.  Always a good, fun show. Read More…

Getting ready for the Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival in Tunbridge, VT this coming Sat/Sun Oct 1 & 2.  Always a great time and lots of fiber, fiber and more fiber!  Stop by and see us! Read More…