Thursday, June 30, 2011

It's time for an update!

Let's catch up on what's been happening at the farm!



Splenda had a birthday, she enjoyed a treat plate full of grain, apples and carrots!


Splenda wasn't very interested in sharing.


Savannah & Maggie keep growing and growing!


We had a wonderful time at the Vasselboro Gardens Hospice Fundraising Event.
Beautiful music, gardens and alpaca apparel!


Maggie found a friend her own size.


Maggie enjoying an up close and personal visit with her new friends.



We're expecting FOUR more babies this year. Mary Lou, Sumita, Calypso and Aria are all due in August & September!

During the summer months we welcome visitors all week long from 9am-dusk! Come out, visit the alpacas and enjoy a beautiful day in Unity Maine.

If you have any questions or comments
please e-mail or call

207-948-3828
northernsolstice@uninets.net

Thursday, June 9, 2011

It's getting hot in here - volunteers wanted!

It's hot and the alpacas are feeling it.  Even though they have recently been shorn, they alpacas feeling the heat.

How can you help?
We're looking for watering volunteers.  When it's 75+ degrees we try to hose the alpacas as much as possible.  Unfortunately, this distracts us from completing other farm duties.  There is a specific technique used to hose off alpacas and we'd like to teach you in exchange for you volunteering some of your time!

We would welcome you to come out to the farm any time it is 75+ degrees, grab the hose & start cooling down the alpacas! Especially the expecting mothers; having a baby on board makes this heat doubly unbearable! Aria, Sumita, MaryLou & Calypso would all greatly appreciate your time! (We would too!)

Requirements: 
At least 16 years old or under adult supervision
A love for alpacas

If you or someone you know might be interested let us know!

Call us, e-mail or drop by!
207-948-3828
northernsolstice@uninets.net
141 Crosby Brook Rd. Unity Me 04988

Awesome Alpacas - Bangor Metro

A wonderful article on the alpaca industry in Maine.  Featuring Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm and other surrounding farms!

Pick up a copy of the July issue of Bangor Metro!

On left: Paxson On right: Rita, Salsa, Laelia

Fiber Frolic 2011

Whew! It's been a busy few weeks here at Northern Solstice.

We had an amazing time at the 2011 Fiber Frolic in Windsor Maine. It was great to meet so many talented fiber enthusiasts. We're looking forward to next year.

Here is a photo of two beautiful llamas taken at Fiber Frolic.