We started this adventure with the parents. We helped turn 10 empty acres with only a perimeter fence and a well, into a working alpaca breeding ranch. We built pens, shelters for the alpacas and landscaping. We have learned basic care, shearing, breading and birthing. In 2019, our son Irie was born and joined us on this journey. His first word was "alpaca" and his first chore was to hold the hose to help fill water buckets. Papa looks forward to Irie joining him at the shows in the future. We all have enjoyed helping in putting together fun alpaca days for the kids, as well as partaking in tours. Who would have thought outside the working world we were used to, that we would be enjoying the alpaca world.

I'm an intuitive that specializes in animal communication for the past 17 years. My family and I moved to Arizona 4 years ago and went on an alpaca tour shortly after arriving. In addition to becoming good friends with the ranch owners, it has been my privilege to communicate with the alpacas and use my certified aromatherapy skills to create holistic products for their health needs. I also act as a backup tour guide and help at the ranch when the guys are gone at the shows. My husband Steve and I opened the Trinity Healing Connection store at the ranch offering healing crystals, essential oils and holistic products to visitors.

We started this Journey in September 2017 with no experience of livestock. Every day is a new adventure, meeting new people in our tours with their reactions with the animals, personalities of the alpacas especially our pregnant girls can change daily. My husband, Brian is the "Master Mind" behind all this. I enjoy the hands on experiences such as assisting in the deliveries of the new crias. I love gaining their trust & learning all the different personalities. With a gentle nudge from a neighbor, I have learned how much fun it is to spin my own yarn. From there, I can create my own products. When Brian is traveling to alpaca shows, you will find me here at the ranch. I keep things running smoothly here & making sure our mommas-to-be are getting the royal treatment they deserve. If you haven't met Mink yet, you are in for a treat. She is the "Matriarch" of the ranch. On a good day, you might even get a kiss!

We started this adventure with the parents. We helped turn 10 empty acres with only a perimeter fence and a well, into a working alpaca breeding ranch. We built pens, shelters for the alpacas and landscaping. We have learned basic care, shearing, breading and birthing. In 2019, our son Irie was born and joined us on this journey. His first word was "alpaca" and his first chore was to hold the hose to help fill water buckets. Papa looks forward to Irie joining him at the shows in the future. We all have enjoyed helping in putting together fun alpaca days for the kids, as well as partaking in tours. Who would have thought outside the working world we were used to, that we would be enjoying the alpaca world.