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Herd development
The farm uses selected herdsires and females with goals related to fiber, conformation, temperament, and the traits carried into later generations.
Redding, California
Arapaho Rose Alpacas
A breeding and fiber farm established in 2001, with alpaca sales, an on-site boutique, educational tours, and seasonal public events.
- Location
- Redding
- Established
- 2001
- Farm focus
- Breeding and fiber
- Ordinary visits
- By appointment
A long-running Northern California herd
Breeding connects the animals, fleece, and farm store
Arapaho Rose Alpacas is a family-owned operation led by Karen Kelly in Redding. Since 2001, the farm has developed its herd through selected pairings and participation in alpaca shows and fleece competitions. It also offers animals for sale and support for people preparing to keep alpacas of their own.
The same herd supports a fiber business with raw fleece, prepared fiber, yarn, clothing, and household goods. Educational tours and scheduled events make that work visible to the public, giving Arapaho Rose a combined breeding, retail, and visitor role among California alpaca farms.
Breeding and fiber program
Work evaluated across animals and fleeces
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Alpaca sales
Listings can include breeding animals and retired or companion alpacas. Suitability, herd companionship, facilities, and buyer preparation should be discussed directly with the farm.
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Fleece and fiber
The farm harvests fleece and offers raw fiber, batts, cloth, roving, and yarn for spinners, weavers, knitters, and other fiber customers.
Show results can provide one form of outside evaluation, but a working program also depends on daily care, records, breeding decisions, and the usefulness of each fleece. People comparing alpaca farms for livestock or fiber can use the official site to review current listings and products.
Educational farm tours
From alpaca origins to finished products
A scheduled tour typically lasts 45 minutes to an hour. The visit introduces alpaca origins, everyday care, feeding, shearing, and the steps that prepare fleece for wearables and fiber art. Guests can meet the herd, may feed alpacas under the farm's direction, and finish with time in the boutique.
Arapaho Rose does not use general walk-in hours for ordinary visits. Appointments are required, and the farm notes that early mornings are reserved for chores. Visitors should confirm the available time, current interaction format, and any requirements before traveling.
Visit format
Appointment required
The farm publishes current tour and boutique arrangements on its website. Dogs are not permitted on the property, including leashed dogs.
Open-farm occasions
Shearing and fiber work become public demonstrations
Arapaho Rose has opened the farm for scheduled shearing demonstrations and National Alpaca Farm Days. These occasions can include pasture access, alpaca education, spinning or weaving demonstrations, and boutique shopping without the format of an ordinary private appointment.
Dates and activities are announced separately and should not be assumed from a previous year's post. The farm's current events page is the appropriate source for confirming whether an open day or demonstration is scheduled.
Independent Alpaca Farms guides
Follow fleece and farm work
These educational guides are published by Alpaca Farms. They are independent of Arapaho Rose Alpacas and do not describe services promised or provided by the farm.
Check current farm information
Plan a tour, shop, or livestock inquiry
Use the official website for visit appointments, current events, available alpacas, herdsires, fiber materials, clothing, and boutique products.
Profile information was reviewed against Arapaho Rose Alpacas' official website in September 2026. Alpaca listings, products, appointments, tour activities, and event dates can change; confirm current details with the farm.