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Archive for February, 2007

Costa del class

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007


Daily Telegraph – Find Panamas at the Hat Shop and House of Silk (Panaderia 4, off the old town’s main square), and alpaca wool garments nearby at Teseros de Inca (Ortiz de Molinillo 13). Have dinner at Kick off with tapas at La Pesquera on Plaza Victoria in the old
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Alpaca trunk
Sunday Herald – The nights are chilly (hot water’ in this part of the world is a very fluid description) with crystal-bright stars on glinting water and layers of alpaca wool blankets at the cosy guest house, Inti Kala. The next morning’s challenge is the trek to
Source: www.sundayherald.com

Macho mood
Chicago Sun-Times – Once the epitome of minimalist design, Miuccia is now into bold fashion from fringing in vinyl or feathers on skirts and jackets to the fluffy teddy bear coat in bright green alpaca wool. Some ideas for this collection, such as furry sleeveless
Source: www.suntimes.com

SEYMOUR:Alpaca farm comes as a surprise

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007


Waterbury Republican-American – You’d never see it from where Willow intersects Maple Street, hidden behind houses and apartment buildings. But Tom and Eileen Warner are in the beginning stages of a potentially lucrative alpaca breeding business. It started two years ago with the

Alpacas in fashion on the farm and the runway
Rushville Republican – Her plan to grow her herd for seven to 10 years until she is able to live solely off alpaca sales is typical of many breeders, who use alpaca breeding as a way to phase into retirement. Lynne Johnson, 57, who boards nine alpacas at Sauk Creek Alpacas

2006 Fall Festival Guide

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007


Lexington Herald-Leader – Alpaca Fiber Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14. 2941 Perryville Rd., U.S. 150, Springfield. Alpacas, tours of the fiber artisan exhibits, food. Free admission, $5 parking. (859) 336-3075, www. maplehillmanor.com. Oct. 19, 26 weekends Foothills Festival
Source: www.kentucky.com

N.C. woman quits banking to raise alpacas
Wilmington Morning Star – Alpaca fiber is used to make luxury textiles such as sweaters, blankets, scarves and coats. McCarthy, a former Bank of America vice president of information management, left the corporate world for good three years ago to devote herself full time to
Source: www.wilmingtonstar.com

 


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