We are Cindy and Wayne Aldrich -- AKA, SHEPHERD'S PURSE ALPACAS. We have nine years of industry experience, having purchased our first alpacas in 2002. We "bought the farm" in Mount Airy, Maryland in the summer of 2002, and finally brought our four girls and little boy home in April 2003. Our herd is now up to forty -- fourteen boys and twenty-six girls. We are really enjoying the Alpaca Lifestyle! We just had six new babies, so come out for a visit!

We are very excited to be realizing our dream to own and breed these beautiful animals. We are especially attracted to the fine fleece that alpacas produce - we believe it's finer than cashmere!

Our aim is to breed an excellent quality animal, both in conformation and temperament, and to aggressively market the fleece and finished end products. 

Our It's Alpaca shop offers fine alpaca gifts, and is open the second Saturday of every month and by appointment. Click What's New for hours and to hear more about the new babies, visiting the farm, and other recent events.

For more information contact Cindy and Wayne by email or at 301-829-4798.

Visit us at the farm: 7971 Bennett Branch Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771.

Watch for frequent updates to this site!