Hiking with alpacas
A 45-minute outdoor walk beside the herd, with advance questions encouraged about terrain and weather.
Hopewell Junction, New York
Binnewater Farm
An appointment-only Hudson Valley farm offering alpaca hikes, animal tours, private picnics, goat yoga, celebrations, and wedding appearances.
Official farm website
Open seven days by appointment; walk-ins are not accepted
Farm profile
A small farm organized around shared animal experiences
Binnewater Farm is a family-run property in Hopewell Junction. Matt Wirth is identified as the owner, founder, and event coordinator, while Tammy Wirth manages marketing and social media. Their visitor program combines alpacas with goats, bunnies, turkeys, and peacocks, allowing guests to choose an active outing, a relaxed visit, or a private celebration.
The farm is not a general-admission attraction. Every experience is reserved for a specific time, and the owners do not accept walk-ins because other guests may have private bookings underway. The farm says it will try to accommodate last-minute requests, but visitors should wait for confirmation before traveling to the property.
Farm programs
Hike, tour, or settle in for an alpaca picnic
The guided alpaca hike is a 45-minute walk alongside the animals. Binnewater currently publishes a price of $40 per adult and $20 per child under 13, with children in that age group accompanied by an adult. Guests should ask about trail conditions, footwear, weather changes, and the number of alpacas available for each group when reserving.
The farm tour focuses on meeting alpacas and other resident animals, learning about farm life, and spending time outdoors. Visitors may bring snacks or lunch and use the open space for an informal picnic. The published tour rate is also $40 per adult and $20 for children age 12 and younger, but current pricing and the exact visit format should be reconfirmed before arrival.
Farm tour
Meet alpacas and other animals, hear farm facts, and bring a simple picnic to enjoy at your own pace.
Styled alpaca picnic
A two-hour prepared picnic for two or a small group, including food and time to feed and photograph alpacas.
More ways to visit
Goat yoga, movie nights, and creative celebrations
Goat yoga pairs a 45-minute class led by a certified instructor with 15 minutes for feeding, photographs, and play with the farm’s Nigerian dwarf goats. Movie nights bring alpacas, goats, peacocks, and bunnies into a family-oriented evening outdoors. These offerings depend on scheduled dates and suitable conditions, so availability should not be assumed from the farm’s general seven-day appointment schedule.
Binnewater also hosts hands-on bento cake parties for birthdays, bridal showers, and other gatherings. Guests decorate prepared mini cakes using supplied tools in a styled setting, and a custom package can add time with farm animals. The farm’s program and party pages currently describe different package formats, making a direct quote important before booking.
See the current party experienceAlpacas for celebrations
A reserved wedding appearance beyond the farm
Binnewater advertises a two-hour wedding appearance with three dressed alpacas, guided interaction for guests, and help creating photographs. The currently published price is $800. Couples should confirm the service area, travel charges, venue approval, animal-handling space, weather contingency, and the exact alpacas participating before reserving a date.
The published description presents this as an alpaca appearance package and does not provide details for holding a wedding at the farm. Binnewater also connects its celebration work with Lily Blossom Floral Preservation, a separate appointment-based service founded by Tammy Wirth. Couples interested in either offering should clarify which services are included and receive a current written package description.
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Choose the experience before choosing the day
Binnewater Farm stands out among New York alpaca farms because it offers several distinct appointment formats rather than one standard public tour. A family tour, guided hike, private picnic, yoga class, and evening event each involve different timing and preparation, so visitors should begin by deciding what they want to reserve.
The overview of alpaca farm agritourism can help compare those formats, while when to visit an alpaca farm explains how weather and seasonal farm work may affect an outdoor booking. Confirm all event details directly with Binnewater before making travel plans.
Direct source
Reserve directly with Binnewater Farm
Ask for the current program format, price, duration, group limit, weather policy, and arrival instructions before traveling.
Farm details, published prices, and visitor policies were checked against Binnewater Farm’s official website on September 18, 2026. Confirm current arrangements directly with the farm before traveling.