THE STORY OF
"THE SWEET ALPACAS"
A dream mixed with
a little out-of-the-box thinking...
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Having a home in the country with land for animals was a long-awaited dream-come-true. Then when brainstorming WHAT kind of productive animals to raise, outside of food production, that would love all the grass and space...cute, fuzzy and different took root! But even before that, previous business trips to Australia allowed me to also tour New Zealand, where I fell in love with the idea of raising sheep, which ultimately introduced me to wool/fiber production. And while in Australia, I got to interact with kangaroos and wallabies (much to my thrill!), which influenced my interest in exotic and international species...and especially interacting with them! So once I started researching fiber animals more, with some out-of-the-box thinking and an eye for the exotic/unique, it wasn't long before I came across the very unique world of alpacas and their amazing fiber!
AND...with COVID, my desire and focus evolved even more toward how I could try to provide a fun stress-relieving activity for the community through my alpacas. Thus introducing crowd-free private Farm Visits, and social-distanced open-air Alpaca Yoga! - Both of which are still popular to this day!
The rest is still history in the making. Thank you for reading, and I'm looking forward to hosting you at Ladue Alpacas! ~Kimberly
ABOUT LADUE ALPACAS
Ladue is the name of our road, and is the Americanized form of the French word, Ledoux, which means, The gentle or sweet.
How perfect! - The Sweet Alpacas!
The farm sits on almost 12 acres, and is just 10 minutes southwest of the center of Brockport (about 30 minutes west of Rochester). This is a working farm that produces alpaca fiber, and offers fun and unique opportunities for the public to enjoy, interact and learn about the world of alpacas. We have hosted all kinds of groups including homeschool co-ops, Girl Scout troops, residents in long-term care, couples, families, and even birthday parties. Schedule a Farm Visit, a class Field Trip, or stretch out at one of our seasonal Alpaca Yoga classes led by Lauren Blair, local owner of The Whole Approach fitness studio in Holley! Our focus is on farming, education, interaction and of course FUN!
What sets us a part, besides the yoga, is we also have a beautiful barn with covered barn patio that sits right next to the alpaca paddock. This space is rentable for a special occasion (contact us for details!) Our manicured grounds are mostly level to accommodate scooters, strollers and limited mobility. The ample parking can also accommodate buses and RVs, and is conveniently close to the barn and paddock.
What's more, Five Sons Farm Bistro is conveniently located right around the country corner, offering delicious field-to-fork cuisine, mocktails, smoothies, cold-pressed juice, coffee drinks, local bakery pastries, and house-made gelato! Stop by the Bistro before or after visiting Ladue Alpacas! Check out their website here! (The Bistro is open Thurs-Sun)
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We are family-friendly, and can accommodate larger groups upon request. We also proudly support other local farmers and businesses!
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Click below to schedule a Farm Visit or other event!