10270 East Gregory Road Albany, Indiana 47320
Phone 765-789-8133 email stravismc@aol.com
Country Living at its Best in America's Heartland
10270 East
Gregory Road Albany, Indiana 47320
Phone 765-789-8133 email
stravismc@aol.com
Country Living
at its Best in America's
Heartland
Come
visit and learn something New
Winter/Summer and Rain/Shine
there is always something fun out on the farm
JUNE 2007
Every Tuesday evening, 6-8 pm, in June is the Delaware County HumZinger Alpaca/Llama 4-H Club meeting. Meetings are held on the farm (The Shepherd's Oak Studio 10410 E. Gregory Rd. Albany). We will be working towards our 4-H Performance show in July at the Delaware County Fair.
JUNE 15, 2007 - Friday
Alpaca Knit Hat Workshop
5 to 8 pm
$40 per person
Yarn to make hat & snacks included
This three hour FIBER SERIES workshop is a
fun evening of fellowship and learning a new craft. Knitting on a loom is
great for young & old(er). Alpaca yarn is provided to make your very own
alpaca hat. By the end of the class you will be taking home an alpaca hat
of your own making. No knitting experience needed. It is never too
early to think about keeping your head warm this winter. You will be sorry
if you miss this one.
Call for Reservations and more information 765-789-8133 or 789-8106
JUNE 23, 2007 - Saturday
Beginning Spinning
9 am to 1pm
$40 per person
Roving & snacks included
This mini workshop in our FIBER SERIES is a beginners class in the art of taking raw fiber to a handspun yarn. Everyone is welcome to participate. A spinning wheel is needed for this workshop. Call with questions. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
JUNE 30, 2007 - Saturday
Alpaca Success Clinic
9
am to 5 pm
$80 per person or $120 a pair from the same farm
Lunch, snacks & materials
included
Reservation Required Space is Limited
-- CALL TODAY FOR YOUR RESERVATION
Come experience all the alpaca business has to offer. This full day of alpaca emersion is sure leave you addicted. The day is hosted by The Shepherd’s Oak in Albany Indiana and led by nationally respected AOBA certified alpaca judge, Shannon McConnell. We will spend time in studio discussing the history and future of the alpaca industry. We will discuss farm set up, tax issues, business plans, marketing and plenty of animal management/health care issues. Hands on time will begin with that heavenly alpaca fiber. Evaluation of end product, fiber, is the key to the success of all alpaca businesses. Spending time with the alpacas is the favorite activity of the day. There is not better teacher than getting your hands in/on the issue. Learn things to look for as you create and grow your own alpaca herd (suri and huacaya). It will be a day well spent regardless if you are just curious about alpacas, ready to make the investment or are in your junior years with alpacas. Join us for a great day all about alpacas. There is no better way to spend a Saturday than out on the farm
JULY 7, 2007 - Saturday
Fleece Focus, Alpaca Fiber Clinic
10
am to 3 pm
$50 per person & bring you
can bring one fleece for evaluation
Lunch, snacks & materials
included
Reservation Required Space is Limited
Alpaca fiber is some of the most wonderful we have ever encountered. This clinic will focus on understanding the why. Learn to evaluate alpaca fiber on and off the alpaca. Learn the where and what you can do with your fiber. Are in interested in learning how to prepare your fleece for show, processing and sale? Then this is the study for you. We will study the AOBA judging process for alpaca fleece shows. You will come away with a better understanding of how to present your fleece to get the best scores possible for your fleece. Knowing how to prepare your fleece for show is very similar to preparing for fleece to sell to a fiber artist. Come join in the fiber world and understand what all the fuzz is about.
JULY 16-21, 2007
Delaware County Fair in
Muncie, Indiana
watch for our HumZinger 4-H Alpaca Show
JULY 21, 2007 - Saturday
Indiana Alpaca Breeders Picnic - More info coming soon.
AUGUST 4,
2007 - Saturday
Water Gardening 101
$10 fee per person
Lunch & materials provided
Reservations required
Water gardening 101 - Our new COUNTRY ARTS series is proud to announce a super fun opportunity for the entire family. Our old water garden and falls are moving down to the Studio/Gift Shoppe. The 10 year old pond is due for an upgrade and expansion. The fish and lilies are looking forward their new location. Available of resources and gardening how to has come along way. Come join in, help install the new garden and learn how you might enjoy a water garden on your piece of heaven.
AUGUST 8 - 19, 2007
By Far, the best 12 days of August in Indiana. Our State Fair is a great State Fair, Don't miss it, Don't even be late ! All of Indiana is represented at the best event of the summer. Find out more on their website: Indiana State Fair
AUGUST 25, 2007 - Saturday
Alpaca Success Clinic
9
am to 5 pm
$80 per person or $120 a pair from the same farm
Lunch, snacks & materials
included
Reservation Required Space is Limited
-- CALL TODAY FOR YOUR RESERVATION
Come experience all the alpaca business has to offer. This full day of alpaca emersion is sure leave you addicted. The day is hosted by The Shepherd’s Oak in Albany Indiana and led by nationally respected AOBA certified alpaca judge, Shannon McConnell. We will spend time in studio discussing the history and future of the alpaca industry. We will discuss farm set up, tax issues, business plans, marketing and plenty of animal management/health care issues. Hands on time will begin with that heavenly alpaca fiber. Evaluation of end product, fiber, is the key to the success of all alpaca businesses. Spending time with the alpacas is the favorite activity of the day. There is not better teacher than getting your hands in/on the issue. Learn things to look for as you create and grow your own alpaca herd (suri and huacaya). It will be a day well spent regardless if you are just curious about alpacas, ready to make the investment or are in your junior years with alpacas. Join us for a great day all about alpacas. There is no better way to spend a Saturday than out on the farm
SEPTEMBER 2007
Fleece Focus, Alpaca Fiber Clinic
10
am to 3 pm
$50 per person & bring you
can bring one fleece for evaluation
Lunch, snacks & materials
included
Reservation Required Space is Limited
Alpaca fiber is some of the most wonderful we have ever encountered. This clinic will focus on understanding the why. Learn to evaluate alpaca fiber on and off the alpaca. Learn the where and what you can do with your fiber. Are in interested in learning how to prepare your fleece for show, processing and sale? Then this is the study for you. We will study the AOBA judging process for alpaca fleece shows. You will come away with a better understanding of how to present your fleece to get the best scores possible for your fleece. Knowing how to prepare your fleece for show is very similar to preparing for fleece to sell to a fiber artist. Come join in the fiber world and understand what all the fuzz is about.
OCTOBER 6, 2007 - Saturday
Alpaca Success Clinic
9
am to 5 pm
$80 per person or $120 a pair from the same farm
Lunch, snacks & materials
included
Reservation Required Space is Limited
-- CALL TODAY FOR YOUR RESERVATION
Come experience all the alpaca business has to offer. This full day of alpaca emersion is sure leave you addicted. The day is hosted by The Shepherd’s Oak in Albany Indiana and led by nationally respected AOBA certified alpaca judge, Shannon McConnell. We will spend time in studio discussing the history and future of the alpaca industry. We will discuss farm set up, tax issues, business plans, marketing and plenty of animal management/health care issues. Hands on time will begin with that heavenly alpaca fiber. Evaluation of end product, fiber, is the key to the success of all alpaca businesses. Spending time with the alpacas is the favorite activity of the day. There is not better teacher than getting your hands in/on the issue. Learn things to look for as you create and grow your own alpaca herd (suri and huacaya). It will be a day well spent regardless if you are just curious about alpacas, ready to make the investment or are in your junior years with alpacas. Join us for a great day all about alpacas. There is no better way to spend a Saturday than out on the farm
OCTOBER 13 & 14, 2007 - Saturday/Sunday
Holiday Open House: Nothing could be better than a Autumn day out on the farm. Come visit the animals, Enjoy some country hospitality and See what is new at the JoYed Alpaca Country Gift Shoppe for those specials friends & family on your Christmas List. MORE DETAILS COMING.....
NOVEMBER 2007
EVENTS TO BE SCHEDULED SOON
DECEMBER 2007
EVENTS TO BE SCHEDULED SOON
Celebrate 2008
watch as the calendar fills for 2008
March 2008
Delaware County Farm
Festival
Muncie, IN County Fairgrounds
Contact: Extension Service 765-747-7732
April 2008
The Fiber Event
April 11 & 12, 2008
Greencastle, Indiana
Contact:
www.thefiberevent.com
August 1&2, 2008
Muncie Southside High
School Class of 88' Reunion
Family Day at The Shepherd's Oak
Evening Formal to be announced
Contact: Eric Baize 282-2211 or Shannon McConnell 789-8133