Our next project

I hate this building. Really. I hate it. It's abandoned, it's got a hole in the roof, and the back wall is leaning precariously. It's also in the way of any future additions to our home. And, did I mention the snakes?

Unfortunately, this first thing people say when they visit our farm is "What is that building? It's so cool / neat / awesome!".

Fine. You win. We're going to see if we can save it. My husband's has wanted to save it for the past few years, but I could never figure out what we'd do with it. Now, I think it may be the Offbeat Acres Farm Store / Art Gallery.

Hopefully, when we move in, the snakes will move out.........

Socks for Sale

We are members of the Alpaca Fiber Co-op of North America. We send them some of our fiber, which gets made into wonderful alpaca products!

We currently have an assortment of alpaca socks available for purchase! Why alpaca socks? The fiber from alpaca is unusually strong and resilient. Raised at high altitudes in freezing cold, the alpaca has developed more thermal capacity in its fiber than almost any other animal. The fiber contains microscopic air pockets which create lightweight garments with high insulation values.

If you would like to purchase any of our socks, please send us an e-mail at offbeatacres@gmail.com or call 608-219-6369. We will deliver at no charge in the Madison area, or you can come pick them up yourself, and meet our alpacas! All prices include tax.

Extreme Alpaca Socks - $22

In our opinion, these are simply the best alpaca socks being made today! Cushy softness to be enjoyed whenever winter chills the toes. Wear these thick, terry knit socks as slippers inside. Wear outside in hiking, hunting, wading, or work boots. They will extend the enjoyment of winter activities. Made in USA of North American alpaca fiber. Sizes 9-11, 10-13 and 13-15 available.

Extreme Boot Alpaca Socks - $24
Made to wear with work boots or ski boots. Just like our # 1 selling Extreme sock with a longer calf. Sizes 9-11, 10-13, and 13-15 available.

Alpaca Slipper Socks - $17
After the stress of a typical day, it's nice to slip into our Terry Slipper Socks. Same great construction and yarn as our Extreme Alpaca Socks but knit to stop just above the ankle for inside wear. Nothing is better than the cushy, soft warmth enveloping your toes on a drafty floor. Sizes 9-11 and 10-13 available.

Alpaca Dress Socks - $15

Solid dress socks are 70% Baby Alpaca with 28% Nylon and 2% Lycra for comfort and easy care. Machine wash and dry. These socks are incredibly soft and luxurious. They are available in beige, brown, and black, and in men's and ladies' sizes!

'Paca Update / Open House

We just got our yarn and roving back from the fiber mill. It is gorgeous! It's an incredible feeling to hold the yarn in your hands, knowing it came from one of our animals. Bam Bam's yarn is a smooth khaki color, Hula's is a rich mahogany brown, and Sabetha's is a nice black. I can't believe how dark the yarn is, compared to the animal standing in our barnyard. How cool is that?

We've also joined the Alpaca Fiber Co-op of North America. (We're on page 9, if you look at the member list). The co-op is a great idea - we send our fiber there, and can purchase alpaca products from the co-op to sell to our customers. Today, my husband ordered our first shipment of socks. I know what everyone on our Christmas list is getting this year....

Mark your calendars - we've got the weekend of October 11 / 12 pencilled in for our open house. We'll have our yarn, roving, and socks available, and you can come meet our beautiful animals!