Nothing beats a beautiful fall weekend on the farm
Something about the animals against the background of the beautiful foliage makes my heart sing.
October 18, 2026
Gentle, curious and full of personality, the llamas started it all.
Llamas
Our adventure with these beautiful animals started with two llamas, Oakie and Cocoa. Oakie is the handsome face of our logo. Oakie and Cocoa were soon joined by Chestnut, Cinnamon and Buttercup, and the herd has grown ever since. Together with our alpacas, our llamas range in age from 2 to 24. Each has his or her own personality, and together they make a loving family.
One of our two founding llamas and the handsome face of our logo. Oakie arrived in December 2013 with his friend Cocoa. He’s the alpha of the boys, but a gentle, fairly quiet guy who rarely feels the need to advertise it.
Cocoa arrived with Oakie in December 2013 and is our “Queen Llama,” and she has no problem making sure everyone knows it. Very sweet but definitely dominant, she expects, and has earned, the respect of the herd. She’s also Sundae’s mom.
Fondly known as “Uncle Chessie,” Chestnut arrived in 2014 with his half-sister Cinnamon. One of our largest llamas, he’s curious and sweet, always in the middle of everything, and often the first to say hello to a visitor or welcome a new member of the farm family.
Cinnamon arrived with Chestnut in 2014 and is the herd’s “fun aunt.” In her younger days she chased the youngsters around the field and picked fights with Cocoa and Chestnut, and she still loves trying to eat Buttercup’s food. She’s matured into our caring, sweet Cinnamon.
Buttercup arrived in December 2016. A quiet llama with a striking face, she’s not one for llama drama, unless it’s against Cinnamon. She won’t push or get in your face, but she’ll approach and respect your time and attention. Quite simply, a llama love.
Born on the farm in March 2020 and named for her ice-cream-sundae coloring. Like her mom, Cocoa, Sundae has a quiet confidence and insists on being first. Very sweet, very independent, and not afraid to let the herd know her place (whether they agree is another story!).
Description to come.
Our “Christmas Llama” joined the family in December 2022. A magnificently handsome boy, Teddy has mellowed into his place behind the older gentlemen, Oakie and Chestnut, though he’ll challenge them on a good day. Inquisitive, quietly respectful and confident, he’s a cool guy who does his own thing.
Born on the farm in 2023, right before we became an official sanctuary, Mondae is the sweetest llama you will ever meet. She was born to love, she’s one of the first to greet anyone at the fence, and she has become a true cookie monster, always vying for the first (and last) cookie.
Born on the farm in 2017, Nilla is half llama, half alpaca: llama-sized, with definite alpaca features. Ivy’s daughter is a take-charge, no-nonsense girl who loves her food and her treats, and it’s best not to get between her and either.
Prancer and Maartina joined us during a snowstorm in January 2026, when their home was sold and they needed a retirement placement. Prancer is protective, dominant and quirky, with the occasional morning spit fest, and he secretly loves being petted. Maartina is the sweetest girl, who has found her own little “girl herd” squad and a quiet independence.
In loving memory of Hershey, born here on the farm and forever the king of his little herd.
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From the farm
Something about the animals against the background of the beautiful foliage makes my heart sing.
Hershey was born on the farm on a rainy August morning. Rest easy Hersh; you were a treasure that will never be forgotten.
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