How to Build a Successful Alpaca Business
             with Deb Hill, Cloud Dancer Alpacas

Hosted by Aspen Ridge Alpacas, Jemez Springs, New Mexico

This two-day seminar is tailored to the needs of the small alpaca farm. 

Deb Hill has been raising alpacas in northern Arizona since 1966.  With her husband Don Sanfilippo, she runs a successful alpaca operation using experience gained from farm life and decades in small business management.  The result is a profitable venture based on a small herd of 12-15 alpacas.  Deb is a contributor to Alpacas Magazine, a teacher nationwide, chair of the AOBA Education Committee, and a member of the Development Committee for the Alpaca Research Foundation. 

 Deb says, �The challenge is to stay small and still make a reasonable income. Our business is a nice model of success for the smaller farms.� 

Cost: 
$130 for both days     
$115 for NMAB Farm Members    

Breakfast and Lunch included 

Contact:  Mickey Wright or Evelyn Simons

Email:  Aspen.Ridge.Alpacas@hughes.net

Phone:  (505) 829-3312

 


Aspen Ridge Alpacas has hosted many successful seminars since 2001.  Participants have learned about alpacas, their management, shearing alpacas, training, and alpaca fiber skills such as spinning, carding, knitting, felting, and weaving.  We pride ourselves on having the best experts available, and 2006 will be no exception. 

On the weekend of September 30-October 1, 2006. Aspen Ridge Alpacas is proud to host Deb Hill, Cloud Dancer Alpacas, who will be presenting several classes over the weekend for the small alpaca breeder.  If you currently own alpacas or are considering venturing into the business of alpacas, don�t miss this opportunity.  Not only will you be getting expert advice and helpful handouts, but you will have time to ask questions and share your own experiences.  

Aspen Ridge Alpacas

of Northern New Mexico

Mickey Wright & Evelyn Simons

790 Aspen Dr.

Jemez Springs, NM 87025

(505) 829-3312

 

www.aspenridgealpacas.com

 

Experience the Enchantment
 of Alpacas

 

 

Last Year�s Workshops

April 23-24, 2005:  Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving with Karen Kinyon, Jemez Springs, NM. Hosted by Aspen Ridge Alpacas of Northern New Mexico.   In this two-day class, students will work on a 20" Schacht Rigid Heddle loom.  Techniques will include selecting yarns suitable to weave on a 10-dent reed, measuring warp, dressing the loom, and weaving a lovely soft alpaca scarf.  All looms, shuttles and alpaca yarns, breakfast and lunch are included.

May 21-22, 2005:  Shearing Clinic with Russell Gent from New Zealand. Jemez Springs, NM. Hosted by Aspen Ridge Alpacas of Northern New Mexico. The first day is for new learners.  The second day for more advanced, and the new learners can return for more instruction.  He uses a shearing table that he designed. Visit Russell�s website at https://www.totaragrove.com/.