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Walk gentle pastures with llamas and alpacas on a 90-minute Hudson Valley farm tour. Meet small-farm residents, learn basic handling, and finish with a visit to the farm store.
Walk gentle pastures with llamas and alpacas on a 90-minute Hudson Valley farm tour. Meet small-farm residents, learn basic handling, and finish with a visit to the farm store.
Morning light pools across rolling pasture as llamas and alpacas lift their heads, curious and unhurried. Guests gather at the farm store parking lot, trade introductions with friendly barn cats and pygora goats, then receive a short safety briefing before clipping a lead onto a soft, woolly companion. The walk moves slowly—past paddocks, across grassy flats, and alongside a stocked bass pond that seems to watch the procession with placid interest.
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Operated by Clover Brooke Farm, Hyde Park NY · Hudson, New York
Morning light pools across rolling pasture as llamas and alpacas lift their heads, curious and unhurried. Guests gather at the farm store parking lot, trade introductions with friendly barn cats and pygora goats, then receive a short safety briefing before clipping a lead onto a soft, woolly companion. The walk moves slowly—past paddocks, across grassy flats, and alongside a stocked bass pond that seems to watch the procession with placid interest.
The farm sits on a nineteenth-century homestead common to the Historic Hudson Valley: stone walls, reclaimed barns, and fields shaped by glacial deposits and colonial-era agriculture. Geologically the region is a meeting of river valleys and uplands, which explains the patchwork of wetlands, pasture, and woodlot guests pass through. Locally, fiber farming is part craft, part small-business culture—wool, yarn and farm-store goods link visitors to the work behind the animals.
Practically, the hike is an accessible, low-elevation stroll of roughly one mile over uneven turf and short gravel approaches; total time on site runs about 90 minutes. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring insect repellent in warm months; bottled water is provided. Guides demonstrate handling and basic llama/alpaca behavior so encounters stay safe and photo-ready. The experience suits families with children age eight and up and travelers looking for a calm outdoor animal encounter rather than a strenuous trek. Expect gentle pacing, hands-on animal time, and a chance to visit the farm store at the end—an easy, tactile way to connect with Hudson Valley farm life.
moderate.
1.5 hours.
Should be able to walk about 1 mile over uneven ground and stand for brief periods; suitable for most active families.
Guests must be at least 8 years old to join the hike; children should be accompanied by an adult.
The farm indicates wheelchair accessibility for some areas, but the trek route includes uneven pasture and short gravel approaches—contact the operator to confirm accommodations.
Yes—guides encourage photos and selfies but ask guests to follow handling rules and avoid sudden movements near the animals.
Full refunds are available if cancelled at least 24 hours before the tour; weather or low-enrollment may also prompt cancellations.
The property traces to an 1850 homestead typical of the Historic Hudson Valley; stone walls and rebuilt barns reflect continuous small-scale agriculture in the region.
The farm practices small-scale fiber production and encourages low-impact visits—stay on paths, avoid feeding animals, and carry out any trash to protect pasture and pond habitats.
Clover Brooke Farm, Hyde Park NY operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light pools across rolling pasture as llamas and alpacas lift their heads, curious and unhurried. Guests gather at the farm store parking lot, trade introductions with friendly barn cats and pygora goats, then receive a short safety briefing before clipping a lead onto a soft, woolly companion. The walk moves slowly—past paddocks, across grassy flats, and alongside a stocked bass pond that seems to watch the procession with placid interest.
Morning light pools across rolling pasture as llamas and alpacas lift their heads, curious and unhurried. Guests gather at the farm store parking lot, trade introductions with friendly barn cats and pygora goats, then receive a short safety briefing before clipping a lead onto a soft, woolly companion. The walk moves slowly—past paddocks, across grassy flats, and alongside a stocked bass pond that seems to watch the procession with placid interest.
The farm sits on a nineteenth-century homestead common to the Historic Hudson Valley: stone walls, reclaimed barns, and fields shaped by glacial deposits and colonial-era agriculture. Geologically the region is a meeting of river valleys and uplands, which explains the patchwork of wetlands, pasture, and woodlot guests pass through. Locally, fiber farming is part craft, part small-business culture—wool, yarn and farm-store goods link visitors to the work behind the animals.
Practically, the hike is an accessible, low-elevation stroll of roughly one mile over uneven turf and short gravel approaches; total time on site runs about 90 minutes. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring insect repellent in warm months; bottled water is provided. Guides demonstrate handling and basic llama/alpaca behavior so encounters stay safe and photo-ready. The experience suits families with children age eight and up and travelers looking for a calm outdoor animal encounter rather than a strenuous trek. Expect gentle pacing, hands-on animal time, and a chance to visit the farm store at the end—an easy, tactile way to connect with Hudson Valley farm life.