Both Turlock, California natives. Larry grew up on a dairy and has farmed products from hay to turkeys. Maureen lived in town, but spent many hours on her Grandpa's farm and especially enjoyed helping with the livestock. Grandpa s talks while performing chores together often included ideas of raising something besides horses, cows, pigs, rabbits and chickens like ostriches or buffalo while he kept to the traditional, it stirred the imagination. Both families have been in the Turlock area for several generations. We dated in High School and college and are now following our mutual dream to live a ranching lifestyle; one which uses our varied skills and educational backgrounds. We are both full time on the ranch.

We would be pleased to tailor a clinic or talk to suit your needs, or to help you find the clinic that will! We have both llamas and alpacas, but specialize in alpacas. (Our name came from the time when we stgarted the ranch and had miniature horses.)

Our farm store is simple, but has hand spun yarn, mini mill yarn and products made from alpaca fiber. We feature local artists as well as items from Peru.