Our response to COVID-19 Winter is normally a time of isolation for us here at Snowshoe Farm. We’re very familiar and comfortable with long stretches of time at home with just the two of us. On most days, each of us is busy with our own tasks on the farm, … Read More
It’s been a busy two months of shearing for Ron and we can finally see things winding down. We’re still getting calls about shearing and Ron will continue to do his best to fit new customers into his schedule. But as shearing season comes to an end, fencing season begins … Read More
This is a heads up for those who are considering purchasing alpacas from Snowshoe Farm. We do offer to transport alpacas to their new homes, but bear in mind that transport is not available during shearing season. This usually runs early April through mid-to-late June. Ron’s shearing schedule is booked … Read More
Snowshoe Farm is offering free shipping on all products from our online yarn shop through December 31. Use coupon code SHIPFREE. VermontAlpacaYarn.com lists alpaca yarn, roving and felting fiber as well as dyes, needles & hooks and free patterns. All alpaca fiber used in our products is grown on our Vermont farm. We … Read More
Done! This is our last victim…er, alpaca…of the day and we are finished shearing our herd. Snowshoe Allegro, co-owned with Spirit Wind Farm, has the most lustrous fleece I’ve ever seen. I wish I had been able to get a better photo. I’ll give it another try when I skirt … Read More
Snowshoe Farm is an alpaca breeding business. As such when we sell alpacas, we offer service and support to our customers both before and after the sale. We see the alpacas produced from our breeding program as our responsibility long after they’ve left our farm. We do not breed unless … Read More
Done! Shearing is THE big spring chore at Snowshoe Farm and it feels so good to have finished. We shear early – usually the end of April – and, being spring in the NEK, the weather rarely cooperates. Generally, the alpacas have to endure a period of chilly temps before … Read More
Winter is finally loosening its grip on the Northeast Kingdom. The last remnants of the white stuff – those shaded locations where snow slid off the barn roof – are melting quickly. Apparently, the alpacas like their spring snow piles; these boys could not get enough of this yesterday! We’re … Read More
Snowshoe Farm is in the middle of our rather short spring show season (two shows). Nationals is behind us. At that event, we offered a yearling female, Snowshoe Ginger, for sale in the auction and are pleased to announce that the winning bidder was Hickory Meadow Alpaca Farm. We hope this … Read More