{"product_id":"alpaca-afternoons","title":"Alpaca Afternoons","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eDon't have time for a full behind-the-scenes tour?  Stop in on a Wednesday or Saturday afternoon \u003cem\u003eanytime\u003c\/em\u003e between 1–4 pm, and soak up the gentle rhythm of life at Green Gable Alpacas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eWander through the farm’s open areas, watch our alpacas grazing in the fields, and trace the path from raw fleece to richly dyed yarn. Each week brings a new theme to explore, from fibre facts to feeding time, with our friendly team on hand to answer questions, share stories, and offer a window into life on a working fibre farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eAdmission: \u003c\/strong\u003e$12 per person with advance booking, or $15 at the door. Children under 2 are free.\u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eReservations are encouraged but not required — just bring your curiosity, comfy shoes, and a love of all things alpaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlpaca Afternoons \u003c\/em\u003eis a relaxed, self-guided experience offered Wednesdays and Saturdays in July and August, featuring a rotating weekly theme. Unlike our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eTales of the Twist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e behind-the-scenes tour, these afternoons are casual and unstructured — perfect for those who prefer to explore at their own pace. Similar to all our offerings, this is not a petting zoo experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis event is offered rain or shine so dress for the weather when you plan your visit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave your pets elsewhere as we have no shade parking and pets are not permitted on the farm. \u003c\/strong\u003eService animals are welcome in our shop but not permitted elsewhere on the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll minor children must be escorted by a paying adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeekly Theme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJuly 4:\u003cstrong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e Breezy \u0026amp; Bare: Life After Shearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eMeet the alpacas fresh from their annual haircut! Learn how we keep them comfortable post-shearing and what we do with all that fibre. Spoiler: they look hilariously different without their fluff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJuly 8 \u0026amp; 11: \u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eSpin a Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eSee a spinning demo in action, try your hand with a drop spindle, and learn how twist gives strength to fibre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJuly 15 \u0026amp; 18: \u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Herd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet to know our alpacas by name and personality - who's curious, who's bossy, and who's always angling for a treat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJuly 22 \u0026amp; 25: \u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eFleece \u0026amp; Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eTouch raw fleece, learn how it's sorted and graded, and discover what makes alpaca fibre so soft, strong, and special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJuly 29 \u0026amp; August 1: \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eFeeding Time \u0026amp; Friendly Faces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eFind out what alpacas eat, how we care for them, and what it takes to keep a herd healthy and happy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAugust 5 \u0026amp; 8: \u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eThe Art of Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eSee how we hand-dye our yarns using professional dyes made for alpaca fibre — learn what inspires our colourways and how different fibres take on colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAugust 12 \u0026amp; 15: \u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eFrom Pasture to Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eFollow the journey from alpaca to finished yarn — no heavy machinery here, just hands-on insight into the fibre-making process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAugust 19 \u0026amp; 22 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eAlpaca FAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eEverything you’ve wanted to ask — from “Do they spit?” to “How often are they sheared?” This is your chance to quiz the team!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAugust 26: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eFarm Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eGet a glimpse of what’s happening around the farm that week  from fencing to barn chores to baby alpaca watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eSept 2 : \u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eSocks, Sustainability \u0026amp; the Story of Softness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDiscover why alpaca socks are the ultimate in comfort, how they hold up in all seasons, and why they're a sustainable fibre choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel the event if circumstances place our staff, our animals or our clients at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Gable Alpacas","offers":[{"title":"Advanced Admission (Ages 2+)","offer_id":52891329298661,"sku":"ump1789604256328","price":6.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/7681\/0981\/files\/alpaca-afternoons_1.jpg?v=1789604260","url":"https:\/\/surahsoft.shop\/products\/alpaca-afternoons","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}