Observation & Picnic
If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere
Vincent Van Gogh
Soak in the serenity of the land
by relaxing at one of the observation areas
Upon arrival at the farm, there is a free observation area where handmade wooden benches are available for you to relaxe & observe our male alpacas in action. It is conveniently located next to the boutique and the main parking lot and serves as a great resting place.
Our main and largest observation area is quite spectacular and is accessible with the purchase of an admission ticket. Enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, the valley and the Alderbrook marsh down below while our female alpacas peacefully graze in their pastures. When in season, Adirondack chairs and picnic tables are at your disposition in this area. Our famous wooden alpacas are also located next to the pastures. They are a hit with kids and the best setting for the perfect picture of your alpaca farm adventure!
MORE INFORMATION
- The two observation areas are accessible year round during our opening hours.
- There is a free observation area adjacent to our main parking lot that overlooks our male pastures.
- There is a second observation area (main observation area) which overlooks our female pastures and for which access requires the purchase of an admission ticket.
- Admission tickets can be purchased at the outdoor admission booth during the high season and inside the boutique during the off-season.
- Tap drinking water is NOT available on-site. PLEASE plan on bringing your own water and bottle as we do not endorse the use of or promote single-use plastic bottles.
- Leave no trace! Please respect the pristine environment and other visitors by disposing of trash and recyclables at designated areas.
- Alpaca observation
- Wooden alpacas play zone
- Picnic tables with umbrellas
- Adirondack chairs
- Alpaca observation
- Wooden alpacas play zone
ALPACA FACTS & BEHAVIOR
- Alpacas are domesticated livestock and even though they are curious and social, most of them do not enjoy being touched or petted freely. Keep in mind that alpacas are not domesticated house animals.
- Most of our alpacas will approach pasture fences to greet visitors.
- Alpacas are typically calm and gentle but like llamas, they do have the capacity to spit if they feel threatened. Do not be afraid, they will not spit on humans if they don't have a good reason to! They will typically use this defense mechanism between each other to resolve certain conflicts in connection with food or the hierarchy ranking within the herd.
- Our alpacas are free to roam between their pastures and shelters at any given time during the day.
- The best seasons to observe them out in the pastures are spring and fall, when the temperatures are milder.
- On warm summer days, they tend to be out in the pastures in the morning and then again in late afternoon. They typically use their cooler shelters around mid-day when the sun gets too warm.
- They will instinctively use their shelters to protect themselves against certain elements such as strong wind, rain, extreme heat, deep freeze or heavy snow.
Please keep in mind that these animals will follow their instincts and that we cannot guarantee their presence at the pastures at all times.