|
About Sycamore Creek Farm
|
|
|
|
|
|
Come visit us and see our fine Huacaya herd of alpacs!
If you are looking for a breeder that will give you honest answers and personal attention, you have found the right farm. Sycamore Creek Farm is proud of its award winning herd of Huacaya Alpacas. We our proud of our numerous fiber, halter, obstical,and fiber art awards.
Living in the country NE of Rocheport, MO and NW of Columbia, MO we are fortunate to live near the University of Missouri in Columbia where we work closely with the MU Vet School. We are easy to find, located just 5 miles north of I-70.
Proud members of: AOBA, MOPACA,Alpaca Alliance, MAFCO and ARI.
As a small farm we are able to interact with each alpaca individually. Careful attention is given to health, nutrition,and training. Our pastures are visible from our windows, so we able to observe their behavior not only when we are with them, but also when they are just among themselves!
Since the summer of 2007 Sycamore Creek Farm has offered Alpaca and Nature Day Camps. Our Fiber Cottage is used by our day-campers for classes in spinning, weaving and nature studies.
We welcome visitors to our farm. Please come by and talk "Paca" with us. We will take you among the alpacas and let you experience them. If you are not sure whether you are ready to venture into the world of alpacas, we will spend time helping you make that important decision
Catherine is a fiber artist. She spins the fiber from our animals into yarn which she uses in a variety of ways. She knits, weaves and felts. While much of our fiber is processed by Catherine, some is sent to a mill where it is spun into beautiful yarn. Catherine has a degree in Clothing and Textiles from Eastern Illinois University.
Richard and Catherine have attended many seminars and workshops, keeping up with the world of alpacas.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Additional Farm Photos: (click to enlarge) |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Sycamore Creek Farm is a peaceful home to 14 alpacas, 3 cats, 2 dogs, 2 birds and 3 humans.
We offer three sessions of Alpaca and Nature Day Camp each summer. Campers learn to care and handle alpacas, spin and weave with alpaca fiber and discover the farm's garden. Scout groups, day cares, and individuals have enjoyed what we have to offer. You too can come visit us and experience the peaceful living on our 6.5 beautiful acres. Let us show you around and introduce you to our fine Huacaya Alpacas.
***Now offering, individual fiber workshops, where breeder's can learn more about their fiber, including, entering fleece shows and spin-offs; skirting; qualities and structure of the beautiful huacaya fiber. These workshops are tailored to the attendees. Click on Services.***
Come meet the herd, just give us a call, (573)-815-9500, and let us know when you plan to visit... We welcome all visitors, not just potential customers. Let us share the peaceful country life with you.
The Award Winning Alpacas of Sycamore Creek are a joy to care for. Come visit us and let yourself enjoy working with the alpacas. We work with pasture management, nutrition, and handling. We process much of our own fiber and we take great pride and joy in our wonderful herd.
We offer continual support to our clients before and after a sale.
If you have an interest in our day camps or classes, please email or call us.
Catherine and Richard
busycs4@hughes.net |
|
| |
|
|
|
| | Breeder Biography
With Catherine's introduction to alpacas at the 2003 Small Farm Show in Columbia, MO, she fell in love with their beauty and the peaceful life style described by their caretakers. It didn't take long for her to convince Richard and Isaac that alpaca breeding would be a wonderful life style change for the family ...
Richard and Catherine, are so pleased that they became Alpaca Breeders. They have put together a beautiful 6.5 acre farm, where truly home is where the heart is.
| | | | | | | |
|
