Alpaca Adventure on Martha Vineyard





antique post-and-beam barn that once stood in Export PA
Since purchasing our vacation home on this magical island of Martha’s Vineyard we knew when our grandchildren came for a visit we’d take them to Island Alpaca Farm. On a beautiful August day we all visited this charming farm where they raise the most beautiful Alpacas.
Alpaca Yoga

  Started in 2004 with eight Alpacas the farm now has a herd of over 50. The staff and volunteers loving care for the animals which they breed on the farm and are for sale. Interesting to find out that Alpacas make great pets as they will keep your lawn trimmed and provide excellent fertilizer know as  “Alpaca Gold”.  They even sell Paca poop fertilizer much to the delight of my five year old grandson.  A visit to the gift shop is a must where you will find a large assortment of items made from Alpaca Fleece. Alpaca fleece is so luxuriously soft, sweater, baby clothes, throws, blankets, knitted hats, gloves and so much more.




All kinds of soft Alpaca fleece and products in the Alpaca Store 

Alpaca Fact:
Weight 100 - 175 pounds
Member of the camel family
Live for about  20 years
Gestation is 11-12 months
Birth weight 15-20 pounds
Adaptable to any climate

Up close and personal with these gentle animals



A cool down on a hot day!

And owning an Alpaca is tax deductible, who knew! 



Visiting Island Alpaca  is a must stop on your vineyard vacation!

 http://www.islandalpaca.com

 Enjoy!

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