Farm Guides - Something new this year at the farm
We’re getting ready to welcome you back to the farm for in-person visits! As of Saturday May 18th our farm will be open with extended daily hours and more opportunities...
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Eclipse Magick on an Alpaca Farm
What’s it like to be on an alpaca farm for one of the most anticipated events in solistial history? Prince Edward County was on the path of totality, and the...
Black Friday = Green Friday at SHED Chetwyn Farms
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...
Workshops at Chetwyn Farms - Creative Director Bear Epp
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,...
Fall Workshops in the Studio at Chetwyn Farms
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...
Our “picks” for your visit to the County
As we prepare to welcome you back again in 2024 when the farm and shop open for the May long weekend – we think about all the reasons we love...
Alpaca Fleece Feeders - For the Bids
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...
Natural Hand-Dying of Alpaca Yarns & Fibres
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...
FARM TO YARN - the Journey of a Skein of alpaca Yarn
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...
The BEST Alpaca Socks for Diabetics & Peripheral Neuropathy
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...
The BEST Alpaca Socks - What Makes Them So Special?
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...
Alpaca Blankets & Throws
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.
Alpaca Sweater Weather - The History of the Sweater
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...
Alpaca Yarn & Knitting: Holiday Gift-Giving Guide
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,...
Winding Down From Summer
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...