Hey there, homesteading heroes and crafty comrades!
Brace yourselves, because things are getting bubbly, fragrant, and oh-so-fuzzy here at Quartz Mountain Alpacas, and we can't wait to spill the (coconut) oil on our latest shenanigans!
Ever fantasized about bathing with a soap as fresh as a morning walk in an orange grove, and as refreshing as a cool mint cocktail on a summer's day? Well, we did just that – figuratively, of course! Our first soap-making adventure saw us brew up a luscious blend of coconut oil base, zingy orange oil, and garden-fresh mint leaves. Ahh, sweet, sudsy success!
Now, we're not the type to rest on our laurels (or our lather!), so we upped the ante for round two. It was time for castor oil (hello, fabulous foam!) and silky-smooth olive oil to join the party. But the showstoppers? Those would be our in-house VIPs – our very own rose petals and sandalwood. It's amazing how much more satisfying a bar of soap can be when you've literally seen it grow from your own backyard!
And folks, it’s not all just suds and roses over here. One of our most cherished dreams is coming to life – we're on the brink of making goat milk soap! Our dairy goats, who are practically part of the family, are thrilled to be contributing. Our next olfactory delight might feature a creamy concoction of goat milk and lavender, or perhaps yarrow, or any other aromatic surprise we stumble upon on our land. We're still fine-tuning the perfect blends, but you bet we're eager to take you along on this soapy roller-coaster ride!
But don't think we've forgotten our fluffy friends! Shearing day has just breezed by, leaving our alpacas and sheep feeling much cooler and undoubtedly sassier sans their winter coats. The frenzy now? Processing this bounty of fiber into something you'll love! Think snuggly dryer balls, hats, roving, blankets, and more – all ready for their grand debut at the Airway Heights Summer Market. Come find us there on June 10th, and every 2nd Saturday for the next three months. We can't wait to hobnob with other homesteaders and creative crafters! (Catch more market details
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Finally, it's time for a little drumroll, please! We're stoked to announce our upcoming fiber arts workshop on June 17th! Picture this: you, crafting your very own alpaca fiber dryer balls, surrounded by the peace and joy of our alpaca farm. With only 10 slots available for this exclusive workshop, it's a golden ticket! If we max out, don't fret – we’ll put on an encore. Besides learning this handy skill, you get to meet our delightful alpacas, dip your toes into the world of fiber arts, and the best part – the dryer ball you create is yours to keep! Excited yet? Jump in and register
hereAs you can see, we're knee-deep in bubbles, petals, and piles of fluffy alpaca fiber, and there's no place we'd rather be. We hope you'll join us in this soap-scented, fiber-filled adventure – at our workshop, the market, or right here on this blog!
Until next time, stay crafty, stay curious