Fern Ridge Alpacas

Just 30 minutes north of Seattle, Whidbey Island is an easy getaway to enjoy the beauty of Puget Sound.

Our farm is located just 3 miles from the Mukilteo- Clinton Ferry landing on South Whidbey Island.

We're open most days.
A quick call or email will assure that we are able to give you a proper farm tour.

7343 Holst Road
Clinton, WA 98236

206.778.9619
info@FernRidgeAlpacas.com

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Art, Valentine's Day and Murder in Langley. Oh my.

Monday, February 06, 2012

Soft and Warm Alpaca is Perfect for Snuggling with your Valentine.  An alpaca blanket or alpaca-filled duvet will luxuriously wrap your sweetie in warmth. How about a cushy pair of alpaca socks to keep toes toasty? A special heart pin cushion or alpaca/llama motif jewelry make perfect gifts for your Valentine. Order soon...Valentine's Day is just one week away.  Click on Fern Ridge FarmStore.

February 27th is Mystery Weekend in Langley. And the town will be all abuzz with the whodunit. A local writer creates the murder mystery while Langley residents take on characters and give out clues. The weekend culminates with a gathering of all the participants to witness the unraveling of the crime and putting the perpetrator in custody. If you'd like to participate or just come and watch the fun download this How To Play pdf.

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Of course, if you come to the island you have to stop by the farm and say hello to the alpacas!

Whidbey Sketchers Capture Farm Scenes. We enjoyed hosting the Whidbey Island Sketchers. It was a cold and rainy day but several intrepid local artists spent the afternoon sketching farm scenes. Here are a few samples of their afternoon's work.

 


Before and After Harvest
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Felix in full fleece 2011Felix shorn - now we see why his yarn has that bittersweet chocolate color!

Waldorf School Visit
Up close with the alpaca girlsTrying new cat's cradle patterns
A lesson with the drop spindleMastering the art
First intro to the alpaca boysAsa is sniffing her new friend while Katie Rose watches closely
Getting a chance to lead a haltered alpacaFarm chores - cleaning up the paddock
Helping to harvest worm castingsAlpaca boys getting into the class photo
Two helpers filling water buckets

Alpaca Snow Day
Girls wondering if it's time to come in yetHeavy with snow the branches are the right height for munching
Snowy farm roadBoys chasing each other in the snow
Mom's running in the snow