AlpenwoodAlpacas
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I invite you to browse my shop for new yarns spun from my best and finest fleeced alpacas. I also added several new Rug Yarn products and battings made from my colorful herd.
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tracey on Jan 30, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThese dryer balls really do reduce drying time and wrinkles. And my clothes are noticeably softer. Very pleased with this purchase.
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Patricia on Jan 17, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI received the alpaca balls a few days ago, but didn't have my first opportunity to use them until tonight. I noticed less wrinkling with a large load of mostly bedding (sheets and pillow cases) and the smaller gentle cycle load of clothing came out wrinkle-free and in great shape. No more dryer sheets for me!
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Jess on Jan 17, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI'm allergic to sheep's wool so I was happy to find alpaca dryer balls. I love the shipping package too. It made me smile when I opened the mailbox.
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Kim on Jan 16, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGreat deal and they work so much better than wool dryer balls. Thank you!
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Michelle on Jan 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI received these yesterday afternoon and already did a load of laundry with them. I love them! I am happy to find a a way to reduce the use of plastic - no more jugs of softener! I bought the second set to gift to my mother. Mostly I am happy to find some provided by an American farmer and not made in China.
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Kim on Jan 8, 2023
5 out of 5 starsMy Alpaca dryer balls are just perfect! The quality is superb and they work as expected. Shipping was fast in minimal packaging. I am very happy with this product and would buy from seller again. Highly recommend!
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Anne on Jan 2, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThese are unbelievably soft, well made and fit just right. The seller was extremely responsive and helpful. I love them.
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Shane Smeby on Dec 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsGave these socks to my wife as a Christmas present and she absolutely loves them. Soft, warm, and very comfortable. The cinnamon color is nice too.
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Lee on Dec 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsShipping was super fast and the packaging is cute also! The dryer balls are exactly as described. Can’t wait to start using them.
About AlpenwoodAlpacas
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Two wooly friends grazing together -
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Crias (baby alpacas) stick together and love to play! -
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Alpacas in the misty Minnesota morning -
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Alpacas grazing in one of the many forest-rimmed pastures at Alpenwood Alpaca Farm -
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Our alpacas are kept company with a small herd of dramatic 4H llamas, tended by local youth.
A Heritage of Swiss Precision and Excellence Making Warm and Fuzzy Friends
Alpenwood Alpaca Farm resides in the beautiful Southern Minnesota prairies, on a piece of land that -famously- used to be wide open cornfields. Hans Trechsel, a Swiss native who moved to the area over 50 years ago planted hundreds of evergreen trees on this land. These trees stand strong and proud, to this day. His dream was to recreate the Alpine woodlands he so loved as a young boy, for himself and for his family and community to enjoy. His daughter, Laurie Trechsel, established Alpenwoods Alpaca farm to honor the legacy of this place, it's people and all of its creatures, great and small.
Alpenwood's mission is to provide the highest quality fleeces to the small but enthusiastically growing North American alpaca-goods market. We cooperate with other farmers, fleece-processors and knitters to produce absolutely gorgeous and uniquely functional garments, yarns, felting and spinning supplies. Alpaca fleece products are as beautiful as they are durable and ecologically sustainable. We are so proud to be a part of this community.
Shop members
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Laurie Trechsel
Owner
Zookeeper since 1978, Laurie has an obvious love for all animals and especially the more unusual kind. Alpacas were an opportunity to put her knowledge and skill to good use at her family farm.
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Alicia Zenobia Payne
Assistant
Alicia Payne is Laurie's niece and Hans's granddaughter. She grew up coming to this farm and loves to be a part of its ever-evolving beauty.
Production partners
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America's Alpacas
Decatur, TN
America's Alpacas is North American-made from North American-raised a co-op system of farmers, fleece processors and knitters. Alpenwood Alpacas is proud to be a source farmer of American alpacas, providing high-quality fleeces to this co-op.
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C&M Acres Fiber Mill
Maxwell, IA
Fiber mill that helps turn our animals’ fleeces into products for sale
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Choice Alpaca
Ramona, CA
A network of alpaca farmers, fleece processors and knitters whose resources are pooled to provide finished products to Alpaca stewards, like Alpenwood Alpacas.
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Rach-Al-Paca Fiber Processing
Hastings, MN
Rach-Al-Paca Fiber Processing is a our local friendly Minnesotan spinner with whom we partner to turn our favorite fleeces into high quality yarns.
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The New England Alpaca Fiber Pool Inc
Fall River, MA
NEAFP is a fiber cooperative that allows farmers to pool their alpaca fleeces so that they can produce sellable products. It is a network of farmers, fiber processors and knitters.
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Unless otherwise noted in the description, all clothing items are machine washable and dryable. We strive to serve you the highest quality items that also function seamlessly in your lives. Be well and be warm.