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 After almost twenty years in the education field, I began to think about a retirement that would bring less stressing, while also brining in some kind of income.

 My husband, Bob, grew up on a dairy farm, where he gained much knowledge on animal husbandry and crop production knowledge. I, on the other hand, grew up in the city and never owned any animal larger than a dog. While I helped out on the farm of Bob's parents', I learned how to feed, clean, and milk the dairy herd. However, the farm later sold its dairy cows, the focus of the farm switched to growing hay, raising Hereford beef cattle, and logging. We wanted to continue livestock farming on some level, but we both worked full time and we needed to find an animal that did not require quite as much of a daily time commitment as the dairy cows did. Quite by chance, at a large agricultural fair in our area, we stumbled upon the perfect animal to raise on our farm... Alpacas!

 This was followed by lots of research, educational seminars, and farm visits. New pastures were created and a now nearly outgrown barn was constructed. Our carefully chosen foundation females were brought home in July of 2002. From then on, we were in the business of alpacas!

 Our farm name, Serene Pastures Alpacas, was chosen for the incredible peacefulness I experience whenever I am around our alpacas. It is a feeling that is difficult to describe. All I can say is that there is nothing more serene than simply watching these graceful animals grazing in your pastures, pronking in your fields, or humming to each other. Alpacas nourish my soul in a very spiritual way; sharing my life with alpacas is delightful. These gentle, curious and very unique animals have truly changed our lives. My husband, the Yankee farmer, has been transformed! He has his special girls, and to see them interact together is heartwarming. We invite you to come spend time on our farm, surrounded by our many friendly, huggable alpacas while listening to the calm humming sound that is the voice if the alpaca. Come touch their wonderfully soft, luxurious fleece or simply hug the alpaca of your choice. Come share in the farming lifestyle we have chosen to live.

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Alpacas At Serene Pastures

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