In 2003, after looking into the business of raising alpacas for almost five years without making a move, I quit my job in sunny California and relocated to the little town of Topsham, Vermont to try my hand at raising these adorable and lucrative animals using notable bloodlines such as CCNF Archangel, Patagonia's El Cabildo and more. Five short years later, Alpacas of Tabor Valley has grown into a herd of fourteen alpacas (with two little ones on the way).

I am moving back to the city to be closer to my children and grandchildren, and now, sadly, have to leave the animals I've known since birth.

With an hour a day and lots of love, an alpaca farm this size is something that could provide you a substantial amount of yarn annually, as well as a yearly income if you continue to breed the females and sell breeding-quality animals. Alpacas commonly fetch between $3,000-25,000, so with smart choices and a good network, you could easily build on this investment.

I realize that buying an entire herd of alpacas is a big life change for people (as it was for me!), and that's why I'm here to answer any questions you may have now and, hopefully, long after the sale. In these years I have learned the ins and outs of alpaca farming, from giving shots and delivering little ones to shearing and processing fleece.

Please explore around and contact me if you have any questions at all, even if you aren't considering buying these particular alpacas. Thank you for your time, and happy browsing!

-Claudia

Claudia & Dante, 2004