Contact: Marcia Silkroski
We have a farm store - both brick and mortar and online - for folks to purchase yarn, clothing and household items. We take part in community events and often bring animals for people to get acquainted with.
Our farm came into existence in May 2011 when we brought home our first 'guard' llama on Memorial Day Weekend. Soon to follow were 3 beautiful alpacas. We got connected with other local farms and began breeding. We joined local, state, regional and national organizations. We grew and learned and expanded some more and had new farm experiences and every step of the way we knew this was what we loved doing. We are a very small farm in a beautiful Chester County location. We are surrounded by other farms, horses, cows, etc. Aside from our Rooster and Guinea fowl, it is a very quiet and peaceful place. As breeders, our number of alpacas changes all the time. We average about 20 to 25. In addition to breeding alpacas, we hold fiber classes, host alpaca yoga, have an active adopt an alpaca program and offer agritours.
Walking Trails, Nature Preserves, Marsh Creek State Park, Longwood Gardens, Wineries, Museums, one hour from the city of Philadelphia, shopping in Exton and King of Prussia, lots of great local restaurants
Event Specifics
What is provided: coffee, beverages and snacks in the morning, and lunch each day.
Airports: Closest regional airport RDG Reading Regional Airport (40 minutes) Closest major Airport PHL Philadelphia (60 minutes)
Weather to expect: Warm fall weather 60-70's but check the weather before you pack the event will be outside!
Things to bring: Light jacket for evening, a water bottle, sunblock, jacket, comfy shoes, a good book... may we recommend The CAMELID Companion : ) you can preorder your discounted copy when you register for the event!
Lodging: Search Chester Springs PA. Hilton Garden Inn Exton/West Chester, Fairfield Inn by Marriott
Link to the Chamber of Commerce for Chester Springs below:
https://extonregionchamber.com/about/
Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the clinic, a refund (less a $50 dollar processing fee) will be given. Because of the financial commitment necessary as the clinic date approaches we cannot offer refunds within 30 days of the event. If for some reason, you cannot attend, a rain check (equivalent value) will be issued for attendance at another CAMELIDynamics event. Rain checks can be applied to another training within two years of the cancellation date.
CAMELIDynamics reserves the right to cancel any event, if necessary, because of circumstances beyond our control (including COVID-19) or in the rare circumstance when enrollment is deemed insufficient. In this case, ALL deposits, tuition and processing fees will be fully refunded. Participants are encouraged to consider flight and hotel insurance.
Get up CLOSE and PERSONAL
to CAMELIDynamics Handling and Training skills!
Instructor: Tracy Annis*
see Tracy's bio below.
Three Day CAMELIDynamics Clinic in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania!
There is no substitute for seeing CAMELIDynamics in action...
There is nothing like feeling what it is like to wear a halter or to be led, to give you a whole different point of view. Have fun, be inspired and leave with a higher level of skill and understanding. This three day event is designed for all skill levels and includes her very popular "Show like a Pro" day. If you have been to a clinic in the past* consider coming back for a refresher and see for yourself how the method is constantly evolving.
Day 1: Introduction to Camelidynamics and the Science of Behavior
Day 2: The CAMELIDynamics Approach to Herd Management - Have more fun AND get more done!
Tracy Annis is a Senior Camelidynamics Practitioner and has over 20 years experience with camelids. Tracy lives in Texas where she started her own alpaca farm in 2001. Less than a year in to her adventure, she began attending Camelidynamics Clinics. The teachings transformed the relationship and day to day management of her animals. With her new knowledge, tools and techniques, Tracy pursued a ranch management position with a larger alpaca farm and increased her knowledge of breeding, showing and herd management. Born out of her own desire to find a kinder, safer as well as efficient approach to shearing, Tracy became a professional shearer. She has sheared thousands of llamas and alpacas using Camelidynamics as a foundation. Tracy has been assisting her mentor, Marty McGee Bennett, with Camelidynamics Courses in the US and Europe since 2009 and is now currently teaching clinics herself in the US. Tracy is passionate about passing on the valuable information that Camelidynamics has brought to her life and loves offering others the opportunity to be the kind of handler they wish to be.