Drop in on a Wednesday afternoon this season, from 1–4:30 pm, and soak up the gentle rhythm of life at Green Gable Alpacas.
Wander through the farm’s open areas, watch our alpacas grazing in the fields, and trace the path from raw fleece to richly dyed yarn. Each week brings a new theme to explore — from fibre facts to feeding time — with our friendly team on hand to answer questions, share stories, and offer a window into life on a working fibre farm.
No reservations needed — just bring your curiosity, comfy shoes, and a love of all things alpaca
What to Expect
Alpaca Afternoons is a relaxed, self-guided drop-in experience offered Wednesdays from June to August, featuring a rotating weekly theme. Unlike our Tales of the Twist behind-the-scenes tour, these afternoons are casual and unstructured — perfect for those who prefer to explore at their own pace.
This event is offered rain or shine so dress for the weather when you plan your visit.
Please leave your pets elsewhere as we have no shade parking and pets are not permitted on the farm. Service animals are welcome in our shop but not permitted elsewhere on the property.
Weekly Theme
June 18 – Breezy & Bare: Life After Shearing
Meet the alpacas fresh from their annual haircut! Learn how we keep them comfortable post-shearing and what we do with all that fibre. Spoiler: they look hilariously different without their fluff!
June 25 – Spin a Yarn
See a spinning demo in action, try your hand with a drop spindle, and learn how twist gives strength to fibre.
July 2 -Meet the Herd
Get to know our alpacas by name and personality - who's curious, who's bossy, and who's alwaays angling for a treat.
July 9 -Fleece & Fibre
Touch raw fleece, learn how it's sorted and graded, and discover what makes alpaca fibre so soft, strong, and special.
July 16 -Feeding Time & Friendly Faces
Find out what alpacas eat, how we care for them, and what it takes to keep a herd healthy and happy.
July 23 -The Art of Colour
See how we hand-dye our yarns using professional dyes made for alpaca fibre — learn what inspires our colourways and how different fibres take on colour.
July 30 -From Pasture to Product
Follow the journey from alpaca to finished yarn — no heavy machinery here, just hands-on insight into the fibre-making process.
August 6 -Alpaca FAQs
Everything you’ve wanted to ask — from “Do they spit?” to “How often are they sheared?” This is your chance to quiz the team!
August 13 -Farm Life Fridays... on a Wednesday
Get a glimpse of what’s happening around the farm that week — from fencing to barn chores to baby alpaca watch.
August 20 -Socks, Sustainability & the Story of Softness
Discover why alpaca socks are the ultimate in comfort, how they hold up in all seasons, and why they're a sustainable fibre choice.
August 27 -Tales from the Farm
From first alpacas to fibre festivals, hear the stories behind Green Gable Alpacas — the challenges, the charm, and a few funny surprises along the way
We reserve the right to cancel the event if circumstances place our staff, our animals or our clients at risk.
