https://www.openherd.comA Farm for the Communityhttps://www.openherd.com/article-list/6571<p>There&rsquo;s a New Year coming and with it Sacred Acres Alpaca Farm is rebranding, with a new logo and a new focus. Our logo is just the beginning. We&rsquo;re excited to share some big changes happening here!</p> <p><strong>Studio Renovation Update</strong><br />The renovation of our studio space is almost complete, and we can&rsquo;t wait for you to see the transformation. The updated studio will offer a more inviting and versatile space for...Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:14:28 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6512<h2>Sacred Acres Alpaca Farm: A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes of the Studio Fiber Renovation!</h2> <p>Welcome, fiber enthusiasts, to a special behind-the-scenes look at the exciting renovation of our studio fiber space at Sacred Acres Alpaca Farm in Virginia! We're thrilled to share our progress with you and give you a glimpse into the creative haven that's taking shape.</p> <p><strong>A Multi-Functional Haven for Fiber Artists</strong></p>...Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:35:13 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6489<p style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever scrolled through your social media feed and stumbled upon a photo of an alpaca that made your heart melt? Those big, expressive eyes and fluffy fur are simply irresistible. But what if we told you that you could have your own personal alpaca experience without the full commitment of ownership? Check out our <a href="https://www.sacredacresfarm.com/page/9678/sponsor-an-alpaca">Alpaca Sponsorship Program!</a></p...Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:18:02 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6470<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>I wasn't always an alpaca farmer. In 2014, I fell in love with these fuzzy, gentle creatures and bought my first four. Fast forward to today, and our herd has grown to 17!&nbsp; Sacred Acres Alpaca Farm in Virginia has become a dream come true &ndash; and we want to share that journey with you.</em></span></p>...Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:03:40 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6408<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Imagine a place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the company of gentle and curious creatures.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">A place where you can learn about the world of alpacas and experience their unique personalities f...Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:06:01 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6296Check out new happenings at your favorite alpaca farm: 1) Free Drop-in Knitting & Crocheting Group — Every Saturday, 10am to 2pm, beginning Jan 7, 2023 2) Sunday Fiber — Monthly fiber workshops on 3rd Sundays Skirting, washing, drying raw alpaca fiber Using pickers, hand & drum carders, wool combs Learn to dye alpaca fleece Learn to spin alpaca fiber Learn to weave on small looms Learn to knit, ...Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:43:45 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6290Hey Farm Friends, I find myself at a bit of a cross-roads when it comes to the winter season. On the one hand, I adore the holidays. One of my love languages is gift giving, so these holidays allow me to shower my friends and loved ones with my affection through thoughtful and memorable gifts. On the other hand, winter has a way of taking a toll on my mental health. The days are shorter and colder and scraping ice off of my windshield always starts me off in a bad mood in the morning. Mainta...Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:44:54 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6279Hey Farm Friends, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all are deep into your food comas and enjoying quality time with the family. While you are relaxing and contemplating that fourth plate while planning out your route for Black Friday sales, why not add our farm into your schedule? We will be running specials online and in store for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and digital sales on our online store only on Cyber Monday. Whether you are getting prepared to bundle up with the plummeting...Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:15:48 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6270Hey Farm Friends, So much has happened since the last time I have had the opportunity to update the blog, so allow me to get a few thank you's and my appreciation out front. Thank you to everyone who made the Palmyra Self-Guided art tour a day to be remembered. We had so much fun getting to see you all and share the craft of fiber processing with you. We hope you learned something new about alpaca fiber and enjoyed MaryJane’s demonstration of the prep work involved for fiber processing (more...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:32:01 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6254Hey Farm Friends, This weekend was unforgettable thanks to you all! We are so grateful to celebrate the 16th annual National Alpaca Farm Days together. We want to extend a special thanks to everyone who was able to come out to the farm, the Alpaca Owners Association for sponsoring the event, DMary's for providing delicious food for us on Sunday, Cindy Pollard with Transformations for creating such adorable face paintings, and the ones who made it all happen: Maryjane, Kathy, Dawn, and everyo...Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:29:27 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6232Hey Farm Friends, Since we are closing out August, we want to remind everyone that this is the time to get our fall gardens planted. Typically in Virginia, our first frost dates range from mid to late October. So, in order to have our gardens ready to harvest before the frost, now is the time to get started. There is no place better to start than with soil. What do alpacas have to do with gardening? One of the best soil amendments on the market today is alpaca beans, also known as al...Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:11:10 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6226Hey Farm Friends, At 26 years old, I consider myself to be a fairly crafty person with about a decade and change of art in my background. But I am a novice compared to MaryJane's 70 years of crocheting and knitting. So when MaryJane makes a recommendation, that is something I hear with the weight and emphasis it deserves. A lot of the time when getting started in a new craft, it can be difficult to find just the right teacher. So many crafters online go too fast or focus on aesthetic camera ...Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:52:00 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6216Hey Farm Friends, It is fascinating how little things can drastically change the outcome of a person’s life. Sacred Acres Alpaca Farm may be 5 years old, but the mustard seed was planted in 1993 when the owner, Maryjane Cathers, bought a sweater. A simple, soft blue sweater spiraled into an adoration for alpaca. She "fell in love with the silky feel and the weight and texture of alpaca fiber." And true to form with the durability of alpaca fiber, she still wears it to this day through col...Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:47:14 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6206Hey Farm Friends, There has been a creative bug around our little farm this summer. We hope everyone who had the opportunity to purchase one of our alpaca sweaters during our Christmas in Summer sale enjoys their new wardrobe pieces. For those of you who missed out, don’t worry, we do these types of sales periodically and we will definitely be doing this again. For August, we are focusing on our crafty friends. If you purchase more than 5 skeins of alpaca yarn, you will receive 10% off your ...Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:51:09 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6197Hey Farm Friends, It has been a busy month for our little farm. We celebrated our five year anniversary, started up a social media schedule, had many tours, visitors, and memories made along the way. As we finish out July and welcome August, we are running a sale on sweaters in our store, this includes capes and cardigans, for 20% off. Our alpaca woolen sweaters will last you a lifetime. With buildable pieces for your capsule wardrobe to statement pieces to create iconic looks, alpaca sweate...Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:49:41 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6193Hey Farm Friends! It is a hot day on our little farm. We hope (like our alpacas) you are staying indoors, soaking up the AC, and keeping cool. We had an unforgettably amazing time at our five year celebration. Welcoming so many guests to our farm and introducing them to our alpaca is always a rewarding experience for us. It is heartwarming to watch the excitement and wonder when others meet alpacas for the first time ever. Visitors enjoyed meeting the alpacas and learning about our lovel...Sat, 23 Jul 2022 03:34:22 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/6187Hey Farm Friends! We are so excited for all of the changes and growth that we have seen over these past five years. It is truly amazing to picture how far we have come. We do hope you are able to come visit us tomorrow, July 16th from 11-4pm. We are especially looking forward to the ribbon cutting at 2pm. There’s just something so special about bringing in a new era with a ribbon cutting. Sacred Acres Farm will be open to the public, so be sure to bring friends and family to celebrate the da...Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:46:34 +0000