Happy International Women's Day!

In celebration of #InternationalWomensDay and to all the women working in Ag in the rain, hail and shine. We say thank you!

Never in my life have I worked so hard and we are on a small farm!

These photos were taken for Hunter Local Land Services as part of the Every Bit Counts program.

The program has been developed to provide small landholders with workshops, field days and resources on topics including weed management, habitat protection, pest animal control and opportunities to develop skills in sustainable land management. All the things we live and breath 24/7 so come join us as Every Bit Counts.

Matt Horspool for Hunter Local Land Services Every Bit Counts. @etchd

Discover more about Little Valley Farm here.

Mansionair MORE

So where do you record a music video about the “frustration of always wanting MORE”? At the little valley farm which is all about having and wanting LESS!

We love being part of the new cult and the train being their new home.

Mansionair has great talent they were grounded and curious guys! We are big fans.

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Piaf says... sign up to our LVF mailing list for all VIP events and something special coming to LVF next season.

Be the first in the know, just like Piaf!

Subscribe here

All VIPs events will now be on our website and mailing list. We will only email you when we have something to say... otherwise, we are working outside with the alpacas - and that is soo much more fun than spamming people!

Baby Piaf at Little Valley Farm, Hunter Valley.

Baby Piaf at Little Valley Farm, Hunter Valley.

Little Valley Farm is based in Laguna in the Hunter Valley. We are not open to the public as we like to keep it exclusive for our farm stay guests.

We do, however, open for Australian Alpaca week and for special events including our monthly alpaca workshops for new alpaca owners.

For intimate eco-weddings, corporate events and girls weekend getaway please feel free to contact us with your enquiry.

New items to our Little Valley Farm online shop

Hi there, we have now added new products to our shop cart this week.

You can now purchase online our raw alpaca fleece which is great for spinning or felting.

Alpaca fleece for craft projects is also available and of course, our alpaca yarn which is spun in the Wollombi Valley where we live.

Delivery is via Australia Post anywhere in Australia.

www.littlevalleyfarm.com.au/online-products

Thanks, Daniela

Every Bit Counts Local Land Service featuring Little Valley Farm

Proud to be part of the Hunter Local Land Services - Every Bit Counts programme. A bit of a passion project for me,...

Posted by Little Valley Farm - Alpaca Farm on Sunday, February 14, 2021

Owning a few Alpacas and enjoying the serenity of your lush green pasture is the dream for some landholders.

Daniela Riccio and Euan Wilcox from Little Valley Farm in the Hunter Valley are living that dream.

It's been a big lifestyle change adjusting to life on the land, and Daniela understands the importance of reaching out for help.

Every Bit Counts is a program for small landholders looking to connect to hundreds of like-minded people trying to improve their land, production capacity and environment.

Visit our brand new Every Bit Counts website, to find resources designed especially for you: www.lls.nsw.gov.au/ebc

Sign up to our Small Landholder Network, and keep up to date with upcoming events and issues: https://hunterlls.wufoo.com/.../every-bit-counts-small...

Register for our Blockies’ Bootcamp, kickstart your land management know how: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/.../every.../blockies-bootcamp

And enjoy these beautiful animals!!

This week

This week we had the pleasure of talking about our bush fire preparations for livestock at Little Valley Farm. A three part series created by SES, DPI & LLS.

Thanks to the amazing film crew and of course the guest appearance from the LVF alpacas.

April-May the series will be released.

Little Valley Farm in the media

Today we had the pleasure of talking about our bush fire preparations for livestock at Little Valley Farm. A three-part series created by SES, DPI and LLS.

Thanks to the amazing film crew and of course the guest appearance from the LVF alpacas.

April-May the series will be released. 😀

Alpaca Sales in the Hunter Valley

Besides running workshops in the Hunter Valley, Little Valley Farm also provides mentoring and guidance for new alpaca owners.

If you are looking into having alpacas on your farm and are not 100% sure then this booklet by AAA called "Managing Alpacas in Australia", is a great and super easy read to get you started.

Also, at our workshops, we provide the Ag guide 'Farming Alpacas' which is a more in-depth overview of managing alpacas.

For now, check out the booklet on alpacas and you can purchase online from us. Simply click here.

We will be updating our livestock sales list later this month. Click here to see what is currently available.

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Alpaca Workshop and Training for small farms & acreage

Our February workshops are fully booked but we do have four places available for March 14th.

Alpacas are fascinating animals, but they require special management. Join us for our unique alpaca workshop that is perfect for people living on small farms or acreage. A great introduction to see if alpacas are the right fit for your farm.

Read more here

https://www.facebook.com/events/891064741422986

Little Valley Farm ~ Alpaca Workshop and Training for small farms & acreage in the Hunter Valley If you are heading to the Hunter Valley and require accommodation let us know as we have a list of places to stay that are close by in Laguna, Wollo…

Little Valley Farm ~ Alpaca Workshop and Training for small farms & acreage in the Hunter Valley

If you are heading to the Hunter Valley and require accommodation let us know as we have a list of places to stay that are close by in Laguna, Wollombi and Cessnock (near the vineyards) so you may as well make a weekend out of it).

Baby Piaf at Little Valley Farm

Baby Piaf strikes a pose!

You get to meet this little beauty when you book your exclusive farm stay with us or book in for an alpaca workshop.

Learn more about these majestic creatures before you venture into your own alpaca journey.

Workshops for small farms and acreage

www.littlevalleyfarm.com.au/online-products/alpacatraining


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Alpacas are fascinating animals, but they require special management. Join us for our unique alpaca workshop that is perfect for people living on small farms or acreage. A great introduction to see if alpacas are the right fit for your farm.

Photo credit Little Valley Farm ⓒ

Alpaca workshops in the Hunter Valley

What a beautiful way to end our week!

Another wonderful alpaca workshop with our fabulous alpacas and wonderful guests. We had such a great time hosting everyone and talking alpacas.

We ended the workshop with a sitdown grazing platter from @Lagunavillageprovidore and a cool down affogato caffee. My fav coffee with ice cream on a hot summers day.

January workshops are fully booked and our next one is scheduled for February 7th.

Discover more on our alpaca workshops in the Hunter Valley here.

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Fibre of the Gods!

Sustainable, renewable, ethical, biodegradable. Alpaca is one of the finest animal fibres in the world, comparable to mohair, cashmere and other rare fibres.

No wonder its referred to as the Fibre of the Gods!

There are two types of alpacas – Huacaya (pronounced Wuh-kai-ya) and the Suri. Huacaya fibre is similar to sheep fibre with a crimpy structure to the fibre but without the lanolin. Suri fibre can be described as a flat fibre that handles and behaves like silk when processed and dyed. The fibre hangs in locks from the alpacas and is considered a premium fibre.

Check out this four-star chart comparing alpaca to wool, cotton and feather/down.

So be sustainable and get into alpaca now.

Contact us for raw fleece, yarn supplies and also in-fills for cushions, bean bags and soft toys.

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Alpaca Fleece

Shearing has been done for 2020 and our beautiful alpacas are now ready for Summertime.

We have now saddles available to purchase for $10, $20 and $30 in white, fawn and chocolate in Huacaya and Suri fleece.

Pick up is in Laguna via appointment only from November 1st. We have over 40 saddles currently available that are perfect for spinning and felting.

We also have raw fleece available suitable for stuffing for handmade knitted toys or cushions from $10 per bag.

Handspun 8 ply alpaca huacaya fleece

Handspun 8 ply alpaca huacaya fleece

Step Up Your Adventuring With 5 Of The Best Alpaca Farms Worth Visiting In Australia

AUSTRALIA

By Jessica Best of Urban List
2nd Sep 2020

Little Valley Farm

NSW

Three words for you — alpaca farm stay. Little Valley Farm is about a 90-minute drive from Sydney, located in Laguna. The farm is totally off-grid and although the alpacas here are no doubt the main attraction (of the Huacaya and Suri) kind, you’ll also find a whole heap of garlic and tomatoes grown here as well.

The owners at this farm are registered alpaca breeders with the Australian Alpaca Association (so your conscience can rest easy) and you can quite literally go for gold with the alpaca antics while glamping or staying for a few nights in the farm’s vintage train cabin and shepherds hut. Plus, the best part is that this farm stay is all about minimising your environmental footprint which means a whole lot of relaxing, wine-drinking, exploring and stargazing.

It’s been dubbed by those that have stayed there to be a complete “alpaca oasis” with alpacas grazing in front of your stay all day long, hammocks, a fire pit, an outdoor bathtub for prime alpaca views (plus, the owners spoil you with fresh eggs and tomatoes straight off the vine).

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Special thanks to Urban List and enjoy reading more here.

Book your alpaca adventure for 2021 here.

Photo credit Urban List

Photo credit Urban List