We are Cindy and Wayne Aldrich -- AKA, SHEPHERD'S PURSE ALPACAS. Still new to the industry, we 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 twenty -- nine boys and eleven girls --  and we're waiting for five new cria this spring. We are really enjoying the Alpaca Lifestyle!

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. 

Come to our spring Needle Felting Workshop with Wini Labrecque!! 

Click What's New for more about the felting workshop, our recent ribbons and show plans for 2008.

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!