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Gilliland Heritage Alpacas
Quinton (Jim) & Angie Gilliland
1587 DeeKennedy Road
Hoschton, GA 30548

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Phone numbers:
Home: 770-867-7678
Cell: 770-601-7376

2nd Annual
National Alpaca Farm Days

September 27 and 28, 2008
10:00 am - 6 pm

On September 27 and 28, alpaca breeders from across the United States and Canada will invite the public to come to their farm or ranch to meet their alpacas and learn more about these inquisitive, unique animals. From 10am till 6pm, Gilliland's Heritage Alpacas will welcome guests to join them for many activities including Carvel ice cream and smoothies, inflatables, demonstrations by hand spinners, hat felting, needle felting, drop spindle spinning, face painting for the children, cotton candy, other treats and a fortune teller! Drinks and water will be available.

Admission is $5.00 per person and that includes the educational tour, feeding the alpacas with carrots and all children under 12 receive a free goody bag. Browse our new Alpaca Gift Shop for unique Christmas gifts made from alpaca. We feature local artists' gifts and proudly announce the following alpaca farms and others that will be joining us for our Alpaca Farm Days: Rosewood Alpacas, Lustery Farm Alpacas, Legacy Alpacas, Mockingbird Hilltop Farm, Camelot Alpacas, Banks Creek Alpacas, Plum Healthy Natural Herbs and Healing, Barbara Garland (local artist), Victoria & Kim Harris (face painters and clown).

Register to win an alpaca teddy bear, finger puppet or a hand-painted wine bottle. Come join the fun!!!!

Gilliland's Heritage Alpacas is located at 1641 Dee Kennedy Rd. Hoschton, Ga. 1/2 mi. off of 124 Hwy.

What is an alpaca? Find out more on our page "About Alpacas."

Find out more about National Alpaca Farm Days. To find out more about Gilliland's Heritage Alpacas, visit call Angie or Jim at 770-601-7376.

 

Educational Farm Tours

We offer educational farm tours Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm. Other times are available by appointment, call Angie at (770) 601-7376. Individuals, schools, daycares, and other group tours are welcome.The farm tours are $5 per person and include a bag of carrots for the alpacas, a fleece sample, and goody bags for children 12 and under. Bring a blanket and a picnic and have a fun-filled day with the alpacas!

 

The Alpaca Gift Shop is now open!

The alpaca gift shop is open every weekend from 10 am to 6 pm.

 

Knitting Classes at the Farm

We are offering knitting classes at the farm with instructor Karen Beckstein. Enroll now or call 770-601-7376.

 

Camelids Under The Microscope

January 19th, 2008

We are sponsors of "CAMELIDS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE" with Dr. Lisa Williamson, Dr. Alessandra Pellegrini, and Dr. Brett Townsend

At The University of Georgia Veterinary School of Medicine presented by Small Ruminant Club and The Southeastern Alpaca Association.

 

AOBA Judges Super Clinic

January 30th thru Feb.5th, 2008

Gilliland Heritage Alpacas is proud to sponsor this event: AOBA Judges Super Clinic at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia.

 

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