Calendar of Events 2018
We are participating in the following events both on and off the farm. Please join us!
St. Distaff's Day Spin-In |
January 6, 2018
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We will be joining hundreds of other spinners for the 34th annual St. Distaff's Day Spin-In put on the Northwest Regional Spinners Association Area 2010. This is a fun opportunity to gather with spinning friends for an enjoyable and relaxing day. Along with many other fiber related vendors, we will be selling our wares in the vendor area. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA.
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
January 20 & 21, 2018
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Knitting class at Pronkin' Pastures: Knitted Knockers & Getting Started on Double Pointed Needles |
January 28, 2018
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With the renovation of our little shop, we now have the space to conduct classes! We are thrilled to be able to offer our very first class in January.
We will be making ‘Knitted Knockers’ for charity and learning some new techniques at the same time! This will be a fun and informal class as we get to know one another, knit for a purpose, and have fun.
We’ll start at 10:00 am and have 2 hours of knitting instruction with Sherie Wells to get our projects on our double pointed needles and off to a great start. After that it will be a relaxed session to finish our knockers up! Stay as long as you like! It usually takes about 3 hours to complete a knocker. From a learning perspective, the focus will be getting started on double-pointed needles. If you have never knit on double pointed needles, this is a fun and easy project to get you started. We'll cast on, and work on increases and decreases on our dpn's.
We will collect finished knockers at the end of February to send to the Knitted Knockers Foundation in Bellingham.
Cost: $20 (payable at class check-in on Sunday) - includes materials (1 skein Bellatrista Milk Yarn which is enough for 4 Knockers), pattern and instruction, and light refreshments. Payment is NOT required with pre-registration.
Due to size constraints of the shop, there are limited seats available. Please pre-register for this session to guarantee space. Drop-ins welcome on Sunday if space allows! If you would like to drop-in on Sunday, please call or text 425-879-1165 to assure that we have a seat available. Pre-register by clicking on the button below...
We will be making ‘Knitted Knockers’ for charity and learning some new techniques at the same time! This will be a fun and informal class as we get to know one another, knit for a purpose, and have fun.
We’ll start at 10:00 am and have 2 hours of knitting instruction with Sherie Wells to get our projects on our double pointed needles and off to a great start. After that it will be a relaxed session to finish our knockers up! Stay as long as you like! It usually takes about 3 hours to complete a knocker. From a learning perspective, the focus will be getting started on double-pointed needles. If you have never knit on double pointed needles, this is a fun and easy project to get you started. We'll cast on, and work on increases and decreases on our dpn's.
We will collect finished knockers at the end of February to send to the Knitted Knockers Foundation in Bellingham.
Cost: $20 (payable at class check-in on Sunday) - includes materials (1 skein Bellatrista Milk Yarn which is enough for 4 Knockers), pattern and instruction, and light refreshments. Payment is NOT required with pre-registration.
Due to size constraints of the shop, there are limited seats available. Please pre-register for this session to guarantee space. Drop-ins welcome on Sunday if space allows! If you would like to drop-in on Sunday, please call or text 425-879-1165 to assure that we have a seat available. Pre-register by clicking on the button below...
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
February 16 & 17
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Class at Pronkin' Pastures |
Feb 2018 (exact date to be determined)
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With the renovation of our little shop, we now have the space to conduct classes! We are thrilled to be able to offer our very first class in January, and another class in February.
We are in the process of planning the February class and could use your help… At this point, we have decided that it will be a project-based knitting class, but we have not yet determined the project, technique, or even skill level. We hope to make those decisions based on your feedback! We invite you to complete our brief survey.
Camp Burton Retreat |
March 15 - 18, 2018
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Northwest Regional Spinners Association spinning retreat held on Vashon Island. We look forward to vending there on Friday and Saturday with a nice selection of yarn and roving.
Whidbey Island Spin-In |
April 7 & 8, 2018
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Join the fun at Oak Harbor High School! The 47th Annual Spin In, put on by the Whidbey Weavers Guild, is an event you won't want to miss. This is another great opportunity to gather with spinning friends, learn from a well respected speaker, and shop the vendors! We'll have a vendor table there and will have some exciting new roving and yarns available. We look forward to seeing you there!
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
April 14 & 15, 2018
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
May 12 & 13, 2018
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Store will be open additional days & hours! |
May 16, 18, 19, 20
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This is the Local Yarn Shop Tour weekend. While we are not a part of the actual tour, we are located between two of the stops. We invite you to take the opportunity to check out our shop! Our yarn and gift shop will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, May 16; Friday, May 18; and Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20.
Vashon Island Sheepdog Classic |
June 8 - 10, 2018
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A beautiful island, dogs and fiber - what a delightful combo!
From the Vashon Sheepdog Classic event website.... 'Join us as people from all over the world flock to Vashon to enjoy the fascinating world of the working sheepdog. The Vashon Sheepdog Classic is the most attended herding event on the West Coast and is held on the breathtaking rolling meadows of Misty Isle Farms. Come and enjoy local fare, fiber arts, and other artisan crafts while you experience this highly regarded national competition'.
We are thrilled to be a part of this fun, family friendly event! We will be in the company of 8 other fiber-related vendors as we sell our wares in the Fiber Arts Village at the Sheepdog Trails. Hope to see you there.
From the Vashon Sheepdog Classic event website.... 'Join us as people from all over the world flock to Vashon to enjoy the fascinating world of the working sheepdog. The Vashon Sheepdog Classic is the most attended herding event on the West Coast and is held on the breathtaking rolling meadows of Misty Isle Farms. Come and enjoy local fare, fiber arts, and other artisan crafts while you experience this highly regarded national competition'.
We are thrilled to be a part of this fun, family friendly event! We will be in the company of 8 other fiber-related vendors as we sell our wares in the Fiber Arts Village at the Sheepdog Trails. Hope to see you there.
Shearing day at Pronkin' Pastures! |
June 2018 - contact us for exact dates
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As a fiber farmer, shearing day is one of the most anticipated days of the year! It's so exciting to see the fiber our animals have produced, and the results of our breeding program as we shear young animals for the first time. Shearing is a working weekend for us, so the farm is generally closed on this weekend. We do sometimes have need for a helping hand, though! If you are interested in helping on shearing day, feel free to contact us. It's a great learning experience as well as an opportunity to see the the animals up close, and view fleeces fresh off the animal. As this is a working weekend, space is limited, give us a call or email us for details and/or to reserve a spot.
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
June 2018
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June is shaping up to be a busy month! We will probably not be able to offer a free farm visit weekend this month, so you may want to take a look at our May or July offerings. We will, of course, still be scheduling paid visits by appointment when we can during the month of June.
Cria Season
We have just 1 or 2 crias (alpaca babies) due this summer. Leilani is due to deliver her very first cria in late June - and we couldn't be more excited! Lilah's pregnancy has not been confirmed by ultrasound, so our fingers are crossed that she is actually pregnant. If so, we will be welcoming Lilah's cria in late August/early Sept. If you are able to visit, you just might experience a very special 'cria encounter'!
Black Sheep Gathering |
June 29 - 31, 2018
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Three full days of workshops and classes; sheep and Angora goat shows that emphasize the beautiful fibers these animals produce, an alpaca exhibit, as well as a vendor marketplace, fleece show and sale, fiber arts show and other competitions, educational talks and demonstrations! The 44th annual Gathering takes place at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon.
We are thrilled to be vending in the alpaca barn at this fantastic event! Look for us in the 'Cascade Building'!
We are thrilled to be vending in the alpaca barn at this fantastic event! Look for us in the 'Cascade Building'!
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
July 2018 (exact dates to be determined)
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
August 26, 2018
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
September 29 & 30, 2018
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Come celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days with us! The farm will be open for visits from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and 10 am - 4 pm on Sunday - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Fiber Fusion Northwest |
October 20 & 21, 2018
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This is a 2-day fiber event held at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA. If you are interested in any type of natural fiber, you will want to add this event to your calendar!
There will be all types of fiber-related vendors, classes, free demonstrations and educational exhibits, a fiber arts show, live fiber animal exhibits, fleece shows and sale, used equipment sale, a spin-in and much more.
In addition to having a vendor booth at Fiber Fusion, we are very involved with the planning of the actual event, so we will have the Farm & Store closed for the weekend. You can find us selling our wares in our vendor booth there. If you attend, be sure to look us up!
Check out the website for more details. www.fiberfusion.net
There will be all types of fiber-related vendors, classes, free demonstrations and educational exhibits, a fiber arts show, live fiber animal exhibits, fleece shows and sale, used equipment sale, a spin-in and much more.
In addition to having a vendor booth at Fiber Fusion, we are very involved with the planning of the actual event, so we will have the Farm & Store closed for the weekend. You can find us selling our wares in our vendor booth there. If you attend, be sure to look us up!
Check out the website for more details. www.fiberfusion.net
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
October 2018
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October is a busy month! We will not be able to offer a FREE farm visit weekend this month, so you may want to join us in September for National Alpaca Farm days, or contact us to schedule a private/paid visit during the month of October.
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
November 10, 2018
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Small Business Saturday |
November 24, 2018
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We are participating! With the gift giving season here, we hope you will consider shopping small and locally. As a small, family-operated business, we truly appreciate your support! Our newly renovated shop offers a wide variety of gifts in a comfortable and unique setting. We will be offering special pricing on some items, free gift wrapping, as well as 'pick-up-later' and mailing options in the event you don't want to take your purchase home with you immediately. All that, and easy parking, too! Have a cup of hot apple cider and enjoy the shop, while others in your group enjoy a fence-line visit with the alpacas.
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Holiday Open House (and free farm visits)! |
December 15 & 16, 2018
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Enjoy the spirit of the season... Join us for a Holiday Open House - an alpaca visit, shopping, and holiday cheer!
A fun event for the whole family! We'll be offering free visits with the alpacas from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed - just stop by! The alpacas will be happy to greet you.
Our charming shop will be open and filled with holiday goodies! Featuring a variety of unique gifts including one-of-a-kind handmade items using fibers grown here on Whidbey Island. We'll be offering special pricing on some items, free gift wrapping, as well as 'pick-up-later' and mailing options in the event you don't want to take your purchase home with you immediately.
Have a cup of hot apple cider and enjoy the shop, while others in your group enjoy a visit with the alpacas.
A fun event for the whole family! We'll be offering free visits with the alpacas from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed - just stop by! The alpacas will be happy to greet you.
Our charming shop will be open and filled with holiday goodies! Featuring a variety of unique gifts including one-of-a-kind handmade items using fibers grown here on Whidbey Island. We'll be offering special pricing on some items, free gift wrapping, as well as 'pick-up-later' and mailing options in the event you don't want to take your purchase home with you immediately.
Have a cup of hot apple cider and enjoy the shop, while others in your group enjoy a visit with the alpacas.
Recap of what we did in 2017!
St. Distaff's Day Spin-In |
Jan 7, 2017
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We will be joining hundreds of other spinners for the 33rd annual St. Distaff's Day Spin-In put on the Northwest Regional Spinners Association Area 2010. This is a fun opportunity to gather with spinning friends for an enjoyable and relaxing day. Along with many other fiber related vendors, we will be selling our wares in the vendor area. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA.
Camp Burton Spinning Retreat |
March 17 & 18, 2017
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Northwest Regional Spinners Association spinning retreat held on Vashon Island. We look forward to vending there on Friday and Saturday with a nice selection of yarn and roving.
Whidbey Island Spin-In |
April 1 & 2, 2017
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Join the fun at Oak Harbor High School! The 46th Annual Spin In, put on by the Whidbey Weavers Guild, is an event you won't want to miss. This year's guest speaker will be Sarah Lamb. This is another great opportunity to gather with spinning friends, learn from a well respected speaker, and shop the vendors! We'll have a vendor table there and will have some exciting new roving and yarns available. We look forward to seeing you there!
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
May 20 & 21, 2017
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too! In fact, the shop will be open from May 17 - May 21 (the same days as the Local Yarn Shop Tour) for drop-in visits and shopping.
Northwest Regional Spinners Association - 2017 Conference |
June 1 - 4, 2017 Sadly, this event has been cancelled for 2017.
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We plan to vend at the Northwest Regional Spinners Association 2017 Conference.
This is an annual event that takes place at a different location throughout the region each year. This years conference will be held in Oregon.
While the conference itself is for members only, on Friday and Saturday the general public is invited to a day-long Spin-In to see what we do. The Vendor Market and Spinning area are usually open to the public to shop and spin on both Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Guest entry is free. With lots of great vendors there, it will be a great shopping opportunity for fiber lovers.
Look for us in our vendor booth! We will be offering some beautiful new yarns, new & unique roving, and handmade buttons.
This is an annual event that takes place at a different location throughout the region each year. This years conference will be held in Oregon.
While the conference itself is for members only, on Friday and Saturday the general public is invited to a day-long Spin-In to see what we do. The Vendor Market and Spinning area are usually open to the public to shop and spin on both Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Guest entry is free. With lots of great vendors there, it will be a great shopping opportunity for fiber lovers.
Look for us in our vendor booth! We will be offering some beautiful new yarns, new & unique roving, and handmade buttons.
Vashon Sheepdog Classic |
June 8 - 11, 2017
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A beautiful island, dogs and fiber - what a delightful combo in my world!
From the Vashon Sheepdog Classic event website.... 'Join us as people from all over the world flock to Vashon to enjoy the fascinating world of the working sheepdog. The Vashon Sheepdog Classic is the most attended herding event on the West Coast and is held on the breathtaking rolling meadows of Misty Isle Farms. Come and enjoy local fare, fiber arts, and other artisan crafts while you experience this highly regarded national competition'.
We are thrilled to be a part of this fun event! We will be vending in the Fiber Arts Village at this event and hope to see you there.
From the Vashon Sheepdog Classic event website.... 'Join us as people from all over the world flock to Vashon to enjoy the fascinating world of the working sheepdog. The Vashon Sheepdog Classic is the most attended herding event on the West Coast and is held on the breathtaking rolling meadows of Misty Isle Farms. Come and enjoy local fare, fiber arts, and other artisan crafts while you experience this highly regarded national competition'.
We are thrilled to be a part of this fun event! We will be vending in the Fiber Arts Village at this event and hope to see you there.
Shearing Weekend at Pronkin' Pastures |
June (please contact us for exact dates)
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As a fiber farmer, shearing day is one of the most anticipated days of the year! It's so exciting to see the fiber our animals have produced and the results of our breeding program as we shear young animals for the first time. Shearing is a working weekend for us, but also a lot of fun. You will be able to observe shearing and associated herd health chores, observe fleece skirting and sorting for processing, and see the results of our labors in the form of finished products in our farm store! As this is a working weekend, space is limited, give us a call or email us for details and to reserve a spot.
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
June 23 & 24, 2017
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Cria Season! |
June - August
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We have several crias (alpaca babies) due this summer! We expect the first ones to arrive in June and the last of the new arrivals by mid August. Plan to visit in this summer and you may experience a very special 'cria encounter'!
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
July 21 & 22, 2017
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
August 19 & 20, 2017
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Open Farm Days - FREE! |
September 23 & 24, 2017
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The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit! Our shop will be open at this time, too!
Fiber Fusion Northwest
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October 21 & 22, 2017
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This is a 2-day fiber event held at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA. If you are interested in any type of natural fiber, you will want to add this event to your calendar!
There will be all types of fiber-related vendors, classes, free demonstrations and educational exhibits, a fiber arts show, fleece shows and sale, a spin-in and much more.
In addition to having a vendor booth at Fiber Fusion, we are very involved with the planning of the actual event, so we will have the Farm & Store closed for the weekend. You can find us selling our wares in our vendor booth there. If you attend, be sure to look us up!
Check out the website for more details. www.fiberfusion.net
There will be all types of fiber-related vendors, classes, free demonstrations and educational exhibits, a fiber arts show, fleece shows and sale, a spin-in and much more.
In addition to having a vendor booth at Fiber Fusion, we are very involved with the planning of the actual event, so we will have the Farm & Store closed for the weekend. You can find us selling our wares in our vendor booth there. If you attend, be sure to look us up!
Check out the website for more details. www.fiberfusion.net
Grand Re-opening of the Pronkin' Pastures Farm Store and Open Farm Days |
November 18 & 19, 2017
(originally scheduled for Nov 4th, due to family reasons and jury duty, we had to change the Grand Re-opening date). |
Our tiny, rustic shop has served us well for many years, but we have outgrown it. As of late September, renovations are underway! The shop will get a new roof, improved electrical & lighting, and fresh paint inside & out - but the most noticeable change will be that our shop will double in size (with plans for another small addition in Summer of 2018)!
Increased size will allow us to stock more merchandise and have a dedicated yarn and knitting space. This means:
Watch our website and Facebook page for updates - and attend our Grand Opening Celebration on November 18 and 19!
Increased size will allow us to stock more merchandise and have a dedicated yarn and knitting space. This means:
- We will be fully stocked for the holidays.
- Our store will have regular hours of operation (not just by appointment).
- We will be offering ‘sit-and-stitch’ for knitters, crocheters and other fiber friends to meet up, visit, and stitch.
- We will begin conducting classes!
Watch our website and Facebook page for updates - and attend our Grand Opening Celebration on November 18 and 19!
The farm will be open for visits from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - no charge and no appointment needed! Want to see the alpacas up close? Stop by for a visit!
Holiday Open House |
December 2 & 3, 2017
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Enjoy the spirit of the season... Join us for a Holiday Open House - an alpaca visit, shopping, and holiday cheer! Our shop will be filled with holiday goodies, we are offering free gift wrapping, and the alpacas will be happy to greet you! No appointment needed - just stop by between 10:00 - 4:00 on Saturday or Sunday.
Matteo
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