Kim, who owns her own farm, Big Red Alpacas, just down the road a piece works together with Dominick when it comes to the alpacas. In fact, Kim brought a few of her own alpaca's over to September Morning farm this weekend for the Open House! One of those alpacas was a mom with her one week-old baby!
Like Dominick and Maryann, and our other llama and alpaca farm owners, the Capasso's and the Tybush's, Kim demonstrates that farm owners are some of the nicest, kindest folk around. A long-time scientist and engineer and now a Biology teacher, Kim is not only a fascinating conversationalist but hilarious and just fun to be around. Together Kim and Maryann work on the production and sale of their beautiful alpaca yarn - which by the way is the softest you've ever felt. In addition to selling yarn, the store will have many other items available including socks, gloves, mittens, and all sorts of items made from alpaca fiber as well as gift items, fresh eggs from their farm, maple syrup many other items yet to come. What neat and unique gifts for the people on your gift list! The gift shop will be open on Friday and Saturdays from 10:00-4:00 and other times by appointment. Contact information will be at the bottom of this post. In the meantime - here's a sneak peak of what you'll find when you visit.....
Of course I'd be lying if I said I was only there to take part in the Open House. Naturally I was mostly there to see my alpaca friends. I'm telling you - I am over the moon in love with these animals. A friend visited my facebook page last evening and texted me, "what's with all the alpaca and llama photos?" I replied, "Umm....I'm in love with them!" He replied, "Oh....ok". If you've never been around alpacas (or llamas), they are some of the sweetest, gentlest animals you'll ever meet. My September Morning favorite (don't tell the other alpacas) is "Fancy". Fancy, I believe, has a bit of an identity issue. I think she thinks she's a dog because not only does she just love being petted and scratched, she'll actually lay down next to you and stay as long as you are giving her attention. With the soft, thick fiber coat and her loving disposition, I could have easily packed her into our backseat and brought her home. I'm convinced she'd make the perfect cuddle buddy on a cold winter's night.
So even if you're not in the market for an alpaca, be sure to take a drive out to Buskirk - just off Rt 67 and stop in to September Morning Alpacas and do a little shopping. And while you're there, say hi to my friends - oh, and Dom and Maryann, and Kim too! And stay tuned for my next installment and some neat places to get a jump on your Christmas list. In the meantime, here's a few of my friends on the farm. To see many more, be sure to check out my Facebook page, as well as the September Morning Alpaca Farm's facebook page and their website (links below).
'Mercedes' |
'American Honey' - Fancy's baby |
My BFF - Fancy! |
Dominick and his girls!
'Fancy' chilling and soaking up the lovin' |
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