The farm is not open for everyday visits
The farm and farm store are closed for the season and are scheduled to reopen in November 2026. Before then, access is limited to occasional announced agritourism events.
Stockton, New Jersey · Seasonal and event access
WoodsEdge Farm
A multigenerational fiber farm raising alpacas and Suri llamas, producing field-to-fashion textiles, and hosting scheduled experiences and weddings.
The farm
Fifty years of breeding fiber animals for finished textiles
WoodsEdge began in 1976 with Fred and Linda Walker's plan for a vertically integrated farm—described as “from hoof to yarn.” The operation started with long-wool sheep, later added llamas and alpacas, and developed into a multigenerational breeding and textile business. Brent Walker and Amy Serridge now operate the historic, 90-acre working farm in Stockton.
The farm's current “Field to Fashion” program links animal breeding to the intended use of the fiber. Alpaca and Suri llama fleeces are shorn, sorted into six grades and 25 natural colors, and directed to yarns and finished products made through small mills and fiber studios. This breeding-to-product connection, along with a substantial llama program, distinguishes WoodsEdge from a farm organized mainly around tours.
Farm access, store hours, event dates, tickets, and livestock listings can change. Review the current WoodsEdge pages before traveling or making plans.
Choose your interest
Three ways to experience WoodsEdge
Public farm access, fiber shopping, and private celebrations follow different schedules and reservation processes.
Scheduled agritourism
Visit when the farm announces a public experience.
WoodsEdge opens occasionally for farm events rather than publishing daily tour hours. Its experience calendar has included the annual Shearing Fest, Lunch with the Llamas, and an Alpaca Paint Party. Dates and formats are announced individually; the farm currently says its 2027 Shearing Fest date and future Lunch with the Llamas dates are still to be announced.
Check WoodsEdge experiences- Public accessOccasional events
- Recurring featureAnnual shearing event
- New datesWebsite and email list
Slow fiber from the farm
Shop textiles connected to the WoodsEdge herds.
Annual alpaca and Suri llama fleeces are processed into yarn and finished goods such as socks, scarves, and rugs. The on-farm shop also carries honey and beeswax candles, but it is closed until November 2026. The separate online store remains the practical option when the physical store is not open, although quantities may be limited.
Shop WoodsEdge online- Fiber animalsAlpacas and Suri llamas
- Natural palette25 sorted colors
- Farm storeSeasonal
Private working-farm venue
Plan a celebration in the farm's event barn.
WoodsEdge operates a separate wedding business on the 90-acre farm. Its 20,000-square-foot Event Barn can accommodate ceremonies and receptions for up to 350 guests, with farmhouse tables, chairs, getting-ready suites, parking, and event guidance among the published inclusions. Venue visits are scheduled by appointment.
Review weddings at WoodsEdge- Venue visitsBy appointment
- Event barn20,000 square feet
- Published capacityUp to 350 guests
At this farm
Experiences and services
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Agritourism events
Occasional announced experiences centered on shearing, llamas, alpacas, food, or art.
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Fiber goods
Yarn and finished alpaca-and-llama textiles tied to the farm's Field to Fashion program.
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Seasonal farm store
On-farm shopping for textiles, honey, and beeswax candles when the store is in season.
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Llama breeding and sales
Published female, herdsire, and for-sale llama listings with pedigrees and registration details.
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Weddings
Private ceremonies and receptions in a large event barn on the working farm.
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Farm consulting
On-site planning, herd-management guidance, infrastructure support, and automatic-waterer services.
Practical details
Before you make plans
Use the details for the specific event
Reservations, prices, timing, and entry rules vary by experience. Do not rely on an older Shearing Fest or Lunch with the Llamas listing for a new date.
Check food, pet, and weather rules
Published Lunch with the Llamas rules prohibit dogs and outside food and state that the event runs rain or shine. Other WoodsEdge events may have their own policies.
Farm-specific answers
Questions about WoodsEdge Farm
Can I stop at WoodsEdge Farm without an event reservation?
Not during the current seasonal closure. The farm says it will open only occasionally for announced agritourism events before the farm and farm store reopen in November 2026. WoodsEdge does not publish regular drop-in tour hours.
Is WoodsEdge mainly an alpaca farm or a llama farm?
Both alpacas and Suri llamas are part of its fiber operation, but the current livestock pages give considerably more detail about llamas. The site lists female llamas, breeding males, and llamas for sale, while its alpaca herd page does not currently provide comparable individual listings.
Can I shop when the physical farm store is closed?
Yes. WoodsEdge maintains a separate online store for its farm textiles. The store notes that it is a small operation and product quantities can be limited.
What is the next public farm event?
The current experience page says the 2027 Shearing Fest date is to be announced, and the Lunch with the Llamas page also says future dates are pending. Check the farm's agritourism page or join its email list for a newly confirmed date.
Are wedding-venue tours the same as public farm visits?
No. The wedding operation schedules personalized venue visits by appointment through its own website. A wedding inquiry does not represent a general farm tour or regular public access.
Comparing farm visits
When you need a different kind of alpaca outing
WoodsEdge is a strong match for people interested in scheduled farm events or a seasonal fiber store, but it is not currently a routine drop-in destination. If your plans require a tour on a particular day, check other alpaca farms in NJ with different public hours and reservation arrangements.
Its livestock pages and Field to Fashion program also place unusual emphasis on Suri llamas, breeding for end-use fiber, and finished textiles. Visitors seeking a smaller alpaca-only encounter, a different breeding focus, or public access in another state can use the alpaca farm directory to compare farms across the country.
Contact the farm
WoodsEdge Farm
78 Bowne Station Road, Stockton, NJ 08559