Meet a herd of curious alpacas at Hidden Meadows Alpacas, a small family-run farm in Seeley's Bay, Ontario. Get up close with these gentle fibre animals, learn about their personalities and habits, and discover how alpaca fibre is transformed into yarn and handmade clothing.
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CRITTERS TO KNITTERS
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- Mingle amongst the alpaca herd and observe them up close
- Learn about alpacas, their behaviour, diet and unique characteristics
- Feed the alpacas by hand during your visit
- Discover how alpaca fibre is collected and turned into luxurious yarn
- Visit The Paca Shack, the farm's on-site store
- Browse alpaca yarns, hats, mitts and other handmade apparel
- Learn why alpaca fibre is popular with knitters, crocheters, weavers, handspinners and felters
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FAMILY EXPERIENCE
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- A relaxed, educational experience for visitors of all ages
- Tours typically last approximately one hour
- Alpacas are shy but curious and may eat from your hand
- Alpacas do not generally like to be cuddled or petted, making the experience more about observing and interacting with the herd
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
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- Tours are available by advance booking, approximately 1 hour
- Tours are currently free, although donations are welcome
- There are no washroom facilities on site
- The farm is located in Seeley's Bay, a short drive from Kingston and Gananoque's Thousand Islands
Book a tour and meet the curious alpacas behind the Critters to Knitters experience.