The visitor experience
A tour follows the fiber from animal to artwork
Lasso the Moon is a private working farm, not a walk-in attraction. Its guided visit is educational and typically takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
The farm traces its alpaca herd to 2000 and describes a deliberately small breeding program developed around established bloodlines. Its visitor material now places the emphasis on understanding the animals, their care and the use of their fleece.
At the barn
Meet the alpacas
Visitors learn about alpaca origins, behavior and day-to-day care. Assisted petting and a small amount of feeding may be included when conditions allow.
From the fleece
Follow the fiber process
The tour explains how fleece is handled and transformed, then connects those stages with wearable pieces and fiber art.
Inside the studio
See finished work
The visit continues at the Lardworks studio gallery and store, where fiber, glass and mixed-material work bring the process together.
Tour scope: appointments depend on the owners’ weekly schedule, and only one tour is generally scheduled on a tour day. The farm does not host school-bus tours, children’s parties or rented-animal appearances.
Lardworks Fiber & Glass Studio
One studio, several working materials
The studio is a substantial part of this operation. Alpaca fiber is one thread in a practice that also includes hot glass, metal, leather, silk and jewelry.
Fiber and dye
Felting, silk and wearable work
Needle felting, wet felting and nuno felting appear across the class program and finished pieces. The studio also works with hand-dyed silk and alpaca fiber in scarves, garments, wall pieces and small sculptural projects.
Glass and mixed media
Lampwork beads and jewelry
Lampwork uses a torch to shape molten glass into beads and small forms. Those pieces may be combined with fiber, leather, sterling silver, copper or brass in the studio’s jewelry work.
The gallery has also featured the studio’s “Laces of Lore” wearable alpaca art and hand-dyed silks. Availability changes, so the farm’s site is the useful source for current work.
Classes and independent learning
The class program is broader than a farm tour
Classes are separate booked experiences. The current catalog spans introductory projects and more involved textile work, with online material for people who cannot visit.
At the farm
One-day fiber classes
Examples include needle-felted animals, wet-felted vessels and wall hangings, nuno-felted alpaca scarves and garments, painting with fiber, and silk or fleece dyeing.
Included with class
Materials and lunch
The farm says its one-day classes include project materials and a farm-to-table-style lunch. Private classes may be arranged for groups that meet the stated minimum.
From home
Videos, instructions and kits
The online library includes free and paid tutorials for felting and lampwork glass. Some felting projects pair video access with written instructions or supply kits.
Beyond fiber and glass
Garden, forage and table
The farm’s wider creative work includes gardening, foraging and herbal subjects. These appear in blog material and occasional classes rather than as a general pick-your-own or garden-tour program.
Food is most directly connected to the class day: the site maintains an archive of recipes associated with class lunches, while its gardening and foraging pages document projects and seasonal discoveries.
Before setting out
Plan the appointment first
- Address
- 106 Agape Drive
Blairsville, GA 30512 - Schedule
- No fixed walk-in hours. Tours, studio visits and classes require advance arrangements.
- Timing
- Tours are commonly scheduled after lunch and run about 45–60 minutes.
- Tour fee
- No per-person fee is listed; the farm welcomes donations or purchases from the gallery and store.
- Format
- An appointment may include more than one small group. A requested date is not confirmed until the farm responds.
- Conditions
- Tours usually continue in rain, with severe weather as an exception. Closed-toe shoes are the practical choice.
- Animals
- Friendly farm dogs and cats live on the property. Visitor dogs are not allowed.
- Access
- The farm reports uneven barn ground and no wheelchair access to the upstairs studio; ask directly about current arrangements.
Schedules, class availability and visitor rules can change. Confirm the current details with the farm before traveling.
Keep exploring
More ways to understand a farm visit
Return to the Georgia alpaca farm directory to compare Lasso the Moon with breeding farms, retail farms and other appointment-based visitor operations around the state.
If this is your first encounter with the animals, read what to expect when meeting alpacas and use the guide to choosing when to visit an alpaca farm before making plans.