We couldn’t bring you our fantastic line-up of fall workshops without our Creative Director Bear Epp - “Commoncraft” With a background in Craft & Design from Sheridan College, Niagara College,...
We have curated a fall season of workshops, talks, exhibitions and hands-on training we’re calling “Cultivating Culture.” Combining our passion for sustainable farming, our love of hand-made, and of course...
As we prepare to welcome you back again in 2023 when the farm and shop open for the May long weekend – we think about all the reasons we love...
You've likely heard of goat yoga, but what about bending into downward dog next to a bunch of fluffy, timid animals that won't jump on your back? You can join...
What’s the connection between alpaca farming and Birds you ask? Like most aspects of alpaca farming – it comes down to the fleece – that glorious fleece that alpaca produce...
Since we began alpaca farming more than 10 years ago - we have been celebrating the natural colours of alpaca fleece. With over 23 naturally occurring colours and shades of...
The 2022 collection of yarns have come back from the various mills we use to produce our high-quality alpaca products. Alpaca produce a most luxurious fibre - and commonly referred...
Peripheral neuropathy, which affects feet and hands, is the most common form of diabetic neuropathy and it can leave sufferers with chronically cold feet. Over the years we have helped those with...
If you own a pair of alpaca socks, you know what a difference they make compared to other socks in regards to warmth and comfort. Alpaca fibre has been used for...
Our commitment to sustainable farming and the belief that alpaca fibre is not just luxurious, but one of the most sustainable, eco friendly fibres produced without harming animals has been...
Nothing compares to the luxury of 100% alpaca throws and blankets. We work with designers and artisans to produce some of the finest alpaca blankets and throws.
At Chetwyn Farms we call them a necessity of winter and nothing beats an alpaca sweater – no matter what you call it! 100% alpaca sweaters are the warmest, softest...
If your like us, you have started planing your fall and winter projects in time for gift-giving this holiday season. With a full range of alpaca yarns in various weights,...
With summer winding down, kids getting ready to go back to school and the County beginning to harvest the bounty of the season, September is fast approaching. As a sustainable...
What does summer look like at Chetwyn Farms? Our summer season starts with sheering the alpaca on the first weekend in June. Sheering day is stressful for both the alpaca and those...
In partnership with Lilac & Vine - we are delighted to offer private picnic experiences this summer at Chetwyn Farms.Enjoy a beautiful day in the County and get up close...
We know how much visitors to the farm want to touch and learn more about these exquisite animals and because we are a working fibre farm, we have limited opportunity...
Among several new international designers who design with conscious luxury in mind – AND use recycled and/or natural fibres to generate low impact on the environment – This year we...
When the alpaca are shorn in the spring months, the fleece is graded according to quality and stored in bags ready to sort, clean and organise later in the year....
Chetwyn Farms is an active and popular working alpaca farm that welcomes visitors from around the world, hosts VIP events, lectures, tours and presents workshops during the operating season which...
