Alpacas & Everything Organic
March 29, 2008 • 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. • 4036 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, CA |
| Canzelle Alpacas invites you to take a peek at the Alpaca Lifestyle at our Spring Open Ranch Event.
Come and meet our alpacas and discover the benefits and joys of raising these incredible camelids
who tread so gently on the earth but give so much in return. |
• Learn about this lucrative, insurable, huggable livestock investment. A home-based business with excellent returns and great tax advantages that the whole family can enjoy.
Ten Minute Talk: “Selecting Alpacas for a Successful Business”
by Carol-Anne Lonson – Canzelle Alpacas |
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• Sink your hands into alpaca fiber and you’ll see why alpaca was reserved for royalty in ancient Inca times and why alpaca is prized by fashion houses and high end stores throughout the world today!
Ten Minute Talk: “Focus on Fiber” by Bonnie Ottoman – Alpacas of Cusco North |
• Fabulous spinners, knitters, weavers and carders will demonstrate their skills with alpaca fiber. Learn to spin from a simple drop spindle.
Ten Minute Talk: “Needle Felting” by Hedy Paley – SpinningStar Alpacas |
• See a rainbow of natural dyes you can find in your kitchen or pick from your garden.
Ten Minute Talk: “Dyeing Fiber for Fun & Profit”
by Carol-Anne Lonson – Canzelle Alpacas |
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• Kiss a ‘paca in the petting area or take one for a walk and get to know a fuzzy friend up close and personal!
Ten Minute Talk: “The Joys of Agisting” by Hedy Paley – SpinningStar Alpacas |
| • Enjoy the informal Alpaca Fashion Show. Alpaca comes in 22 natural colors and our “models” will be wearing alpaca garments that match their friend on the lead rope! Our store will also be open with all kinds of gorgeous alpaca products for your perusal. Products by Heritage Ranch |
• "Alpaca Gold” Alpacas produce excellent organic fertilizer than can be used directly on your plants – take some home with you for beautiful blooms and a bountiful harvest!
Ten Minute Talk: “Feed Your Garden with Alpaca Gold”
by Bonnie Ottoman – Alpacas of Cusco North |
• Make a hanging plant basket lined with alpaca – and help all the birds in your garden build their nests this spring.
Demonstration: Rene Perez – Cush Corner Alpacas |
| • Wine Tasting on the deck – Catch your Breath, Enjoy the View and Relax with the Alpacas! |
Parking is Limited! Please RSVP at canzelle@aol.com, or call (805) 684-2021 for Reservations
~ presented by Canzelle Alpacas, Alpacas of Cusco North, and SpinningStar Alpacas ~
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