Farm Tours - Open Barn Days

• Open Barn Days - These free, fun, family events are scheduled several times each year;Our next one is National Alpaca Farm Days on September 23, 2023.  The farm will be open from 11am to 3pm!

• Escorted Farm Tours for Families or Groups -- Take a tour into the barn, the pastures and through the farm and see these adorable creatures up close; you can perhaps take a selfie and might get a paca kiss.  Topics covered include a bit of history, information about the industry, why we raise these glorious creatures, etc. To purchase tickets for your private farm tour online you can click the "Book Tours" tab!  Tours are offered (weather permitting) on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 9:30am.  If the weather is fine at other times throughout the year, just give us a call!

• Private Events - Would you like to book a private event for your group, perhaps a birthday party, graduation, reunion, etc?  Just call us and talk to us about what you have in mind, and we will work with you to accommodate your group!

The Fuzzy Wuzzy - A Fiber Studio / Leather Arts Studio and Boutique

Visitors to the farm are welcome to browse our onsite fiber and leather arts studio where we make many different things from our award-winning fleeces.   Here you can find:

• Custom hand-crafted accessories and gifts made by local talented fiber artists from the luxurious fiber from Sandollar’s elite award-winning herd;
• Custom hand tooled leather accessories made by Collins, an extremely talented leather artisan;
• The yummiest of luxurious alpaca retail items including a variety of clothing and accessories, home decor;
• Fabulous 100% alpaca yarns, roving, batts, etc. for the hand crafter.

2023 COMING ATTRACTIONS

Alpacas 101 Workshop -Coming in October, 2023

This is a full day workshop offered several times each year which introduces the alpaca and the alpaca livestock industry today to those who do not already own alpacas as well as those who do!

• SESSION #1 in the morning introduces the alpaca, its history, fleece and conformation characteristics, the industry, and why you might be interested in this industry as a hobby or business; AND
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• SESSION #2 in the afternoon workshop focuses on basic husbandry for the alpaca, as well as handling and training of alpacas.  Lots of hands on time!

Come learn all about this livestock opportunity, whether you want to own pet, fiber or pasture ornament alpacas, or seedstock alpacas because you are seriously considering entering the industry as a business opportunity.  Find out what it's like!

Reservations are needed and space is limited; please register online for a reservation through our store (link follows); you can call Nikki at 509-378-6909 or call Collins at 509-378-5833 with any questions.  The gates open at 8:30am for hospitality and we begin promptly at 9am. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

AOA Certified Alpaca Fleece Show Sponsored by PNAA - October, 2023

Sandollar Farms will be hosting its 3rd Fleece Show this year!  Amanda VandenBosch, the premier AOA Senior Judge will be here for the 2nd time judging the IFA fleece show this fall; the inaugural event last year was a smash hit and will likely become a regular event!

Annual Shearing Days - May 29, 2023 - We had a great crew again this year, thanks to all who volunteered!

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