I found Hidden Pastures while looking for spinning lessons for myself and a friend. We ended up coming twice to learn to spin, and I also brought my daughter for a farm tour another day. Everything was fantastic. Natalie is great and patient teacher, Mary and Liz were willing to help and give us tips to improve our spinning, and I especially appreciated that Natalie was willing to help me get my mothers spinning wheel oiled, adjusted and working properly. I'm now determined to learn this tricky art/craft thanks to all of them.
The farm tour was also delightful--it was a cold and windy day, but we were able to meet Zak the Yak and go out in the pasture with the alpaca and feed them by hand. Best of all, my daughter got to hold an angora rabbit and baby goat. Everyone was kind and full of information about the animals and their care. Rascal the perpetually fetching dog was another favorite.
The shop is a treasure trove of yarn and fiber from the farm as well as other knitted goods made from soft and...
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What an amazing time. We drove in and as we got out our car we received the most warming and amazing welcome from Rascal the most good Doggie ever. He found a stick and we played fetch for a bit while waiting for the rest of the groups to arrive. He then returned with a tennis ball for some more much needed fetch time. He was so cute.
We where then shown around the farm and given an Alpaca each to walk.
The walk is very easy going and everyone is assured if needed. The alpacas where all calm and overly cute.
You get introduced to the other animals on the farm and taught many useful fun facts about them.
I highly recommend coming up and experiencing this for yourself. You may find that secret life you never knew you wanted and become a farmer yourself, or at least move close enough to visit one.
They also have a lovely shop with amazing prices on all items. I honestly cannot wait to return with the little ones and see...
Read moreDo not look at the alpacas by the parking area. Go straight to the store. They will come out and yell if you do. There is no clear signage indicating this but even though the alpacas are right next to the store in open view, you’re not allowed to look at the animals without a paid tour or permission from the owner. There is a sign that says you can’t walk around, which is very vague since the animals are in the parking lot. The people who work there unfortunately have no idea how to communicate as humans either in written form...
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