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Discover Alpacas: The “ Huggable”
Investment
Blankstone Farm is a working Alpaca farm where you can
see and touch exquisite Alpaca fleece—sometimes called “the
finest wool in the world” - shop for surprisingly affordable
and long-wearing garments, toys, and home accessories. The entire
family will enjoy meeting these gentle animals and viewing the raw
fleece, rovings, yarn, and beautiful products made from this velvety
fleece.
 The
gentle Alpaca
Native to the high, windswept Andes mountains of Peru,
Chile, and Bolivia, the Alpaca has a sumptuous coat that produces
a velvety, fine-grain fiber - one of the world’s softest,
most versatile, natural wools. Domesticated more than 5,000 years
ago by the Incas, these animals are becoming popular here in the
United States, raised both for their cashmere-like fleece and as
pets.
 Luxurious,
durable, lightweight
Alpaca products, from clothing to home accessories, are a wonderful,
unique addition to your life. Treasured around the world for its
softness and durability, rare Alpaca fiber is more durable than
cashmere, yet warmer and lighter than sheep’s wool. Come see
for yourself! Shop in the main house and in the Fiber Boutique.
Some surprises await you! We now have yarn from Blankstone’s
alpacas. Meet your favorite alpaca and buy their yarn for your own
unique project!
Schedule of
Events
Welcome to the 9th Annual Autumn Alpacafest! Enjoy
a cup of cider or coffee and stay for a free seminar or more. These
seminars have been designed for the new or experienced breeder,
or anyone who just wants to know more about these fascinating creatures.
Please refrain from bringing pets—they tend to scare
the alpacas.
 Saturday,
October 10th
| 10:00 am |
Farm and Marketplace Open - Shop
for alpacas, browse the alpaca products, and tour the farm |
| 10:15 am |
Seminar: Everything You Need to Know About Raising
Alpacas - All you ever wanted to know about raising
alpacas; Deb Potts-Ragan, Cloverleaf Alpacas; Rose Sutkins,
Deerwood Alpacas; Brad Jacobs, Steeple View Alpacass |
| 11:15 am |
Seminar: Veterinary Issues with Alpacas-
Arlan Wilburs, DVM Quakertown Veterinary Clinic |
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Lunch Break |
| 1:00 pm |
Fashions in Alpaca on the Terrace |
| 2:00 pm |
Fiber Follies in the Front Tent - Deb Nevells,
Black Diamond Alpacas |
| 3:00 pm |
Seminar: Business & Tax Strategies for Financial
Independence with Alpacas - Daryl Goodrich, JD Angel
Wood Alpacas, LLC |
| 4:00 pm |
Farm Closes |
Sunday, October 11th 
| 10:00 am |
Farm and Marketplace Open - Shop
for alpacas, browse the alpaca products, and tour the farm |
| 10:15 am |
Seminar: Marketing Alpacas in Today's Economy
- Keith Shafer, Alpacas of Bear Creek |
| 11:15 am |
Seminar: Why Buy S.U.R.I. (Specific Unusual Rare Investment)
- Lisa Lewis, Farback Farm |
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Lunch Break |
| 1:00 pm |
Alpaca Blessing |
| 2:00 pm |
Top Hat & Alpaca Tails - Performance
by the Girl Scout ’Paca Patrol |
| 2:30 pm |
Alpacas on Parade |
| 4:00 pm |
Farm Closes |
Bring a picnic or purchase a lunch at
the farm to enjoy on the lawn.
Alpaca Marketplace
“Pensational”
Eight farms want to make it easy for you to view, select, and buy
top-quality alpacas at this year’s Pensational. Whether just
getting started or expanding your herd, you’ll find a desirable
variety of huacayas and suris, unbeatable support and event-only
terms. Don’t miss this opportunity for one-stop shopping!
Preview details on all alpacas for sale at www.autumnalpacafest.com
or contact us
for a catalog in advance.. Credit cards will be accepted and many
farms offer terms over 1 or 2 years. Come prepared to make your
best offer!
- Easy to Start or Expand Your Herd
Shop with ease and comfort amongst this unbeatable selection of
colors, ages, and award-winning bloodlines you need to take the
next step.
- Easy to Buy Today
Save 15% on any two or more breeding alpacas purchased at the
Alpacafest (contracts to be signed by 10/11) and get our unique
30-day money-back guarantee! For financial help and loan preapproval,
visit www.mafc.com or call Carla Green at Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit
800-477-9947 by 10/12.
- Easy to Insure, Long-Term Support
Take advantage of the extensive before and after-sale services
and guarantees you will only find at the Alpaca Marketplace.
- Easy to Take Home Alpaca Luxury
Whether it’s alpacas, fiber and yarn, or finished alpaca
garments and home accessories, it’s one-stop shopping you
won’t want to miss!
 Alpacas
of Bear Creek - www.alpacasofbearcreek.com
Angel Wood Alpacas -
www.angelwoodalpacas.com
Blankstone Farm Alpacas - www.blankstonealpacas.com/alpacas.html
Cloverleaf Alpacas - www.cloverleafalpacafarm.com
Deerwood Alpacas - www.deerwoodalpacas.com
Farback Farm Alpacas - www.alpacanation.com/farbackfarm.asp
Finca.Alta.Vista - www.fincaaltavista.com
Flint Stone Farm Alpacas - www.flintstonefarmpa.com
Harley Hills Farm - www.alpacanation.com/harleyhillfarmsllc.asp
Shepherd Hills Alpacas - dbeau@ptd.net
Steeple View Alpacas - www.steepleviewalpacas.com
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Directions
to Blankstone Farm
alpacas@blankstonealpacas.com
From the North, East, and West:
Take I-78 to Rt. 309 South (Exit 60). Stay to the right and
exit immediately onto West Saucon Valley Road. Turn right
and follow the directions from Saucon Valley Road.
From the South:
Take the NE EXT of PA Turnpike (I-476) to the Quakertown Exit.
Follow Rt. 663 to Rt. 309 North. Continue through Coopersburg
to the stoplight at Saucon Valley Road. Go through the light
and turn right (jughandle) to cross Rt. 309 heading west,
and follow the directions from Saucon Valley Road.
From Saucon Valley Road:
Continue west on Saucon Valley Road, crossing Lanark Road.
Follow the road until Limeport Pike. Turn left on Limeport
Pike. You will immediately cross two bridges. Turn right into
the gravel lane at the two sections of white fence.
For additional directions, please visit www.mapquest.com.
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