Land Adventures at Painted Sky Alpaca Farm
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Walking around the farm and fiber mill requires minimal physical effort, suitable for most ages.
Overview
Discover the charm of Maryland’s only fiber mill with a hands-on alpaca tour at Painted Sky Alpaca Farm. Perfect for groups, this experience combines animal encounters with artisan textile craft and scenic farm views.
Large Group / Bus Tours
Ages 3+ • Groups of 15 or more • 2.5 Hours • Full Tour of the Fiber Mill!
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About This Adventure
Embark on a delightful 2.5-hour adventure meeting friendly alpacas and learning about their care. Experience a unique tour of Maryland's only full-service fiber mill, discovering how raw fleece transforms into beautiful yarns. Conclude your visit by exploring a charming Gift Shop filled with alpaca-made treasures.
Large Tour Groups
Duration
2.5 Hours
About
Begin your experience by meeting and greeting our alpacas. You’ll go right in the field so you can love on them while learning all about them. You may even garner a very special alpaca kiss! Next you will visit our on-site fiber mill for an in-depth tour where you will learn a step-by-step process of transforming raw fleeces into beautiful yarns, rovings, rug yarns and batts. You will conclude your tour in our Gift Shop where you’ll find a nice selection of items made from alpaca.
More info
Our alpacas have known nothing but love from their human friends and they enjoy meeting you as much as you will enjoy meeting them. Once you get your fill of alpaca lovin’ we will head on over to our fiber mill.
Painted Sky Fiber Mill is the only full-service fiber mill in Maryland. You will travel the same journey as the fiber does and learn the purpose of each piece of equipment needed in order to make the useable commodities (yarns, rovings, batts and rug yarns) needed to make the finished goods found in our Gift Shop.
In the event of inclement weather, the tour will be conducted indoors in the barn.
What to bring
- Closed toe shoes, sneakers or boots (no open toed sandals, heels, etc.)
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Adventure Tips
Bring comfortable footwear
Expect to walk on uneven farm terrain, so wear sturdy, comfortable shoes.
Prepare for weather conditions
Check the forecast and dress accordingly, as much of the tour takes place outdoors.
Bring a photo or video device
Capture the moments with alpacas and fiber arts, but be respectful of farm staff and animals.
Allow extra time for shopping
The gift shop offers unique alpaca wool products—budget some time for browsing.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Red fox
- American toad
History
The farm has been family-run for over 20 years, emphasizing sustainable fiber farming.
Conservation
The farm practices eco-friendly wool processing and habitat preservation to minimize environmental impact.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy footwear suitable for outdoor farm activities.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Dress in layers based on the weather to stay comfortable during outdoor parts.
Camera or smartphone
Capture memorable farm moments and the fiber process.
Notebook and pen
Take notes or jot down details about alpacas and fiber arts.