CARNATION FARM FIELD GUIDE
Close Encounters with Alpacas on a Carnation Family Farm
An hour-long, hands-on visit at Cascade Rose Alpacas to meet, feed, photograph, and learn about alpacas and their fiber.
Close Encounters with Alpacas on a Carnation Family Farm.
On a working farm outside Carnation, Washington, Cascade Rose Alpacas opens the gate for a lively, roughly one-hour tour that brings you face-to-face with friendly alpacas: you’ll touch their soft fiber, hear farm stories, meet the guardian dogs, and finish with hand-feeding and plenty of photo opportunities.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Up-close alpaca encounters
The tour culminates in a close alpaca encounter with hand-feeding and lots of photo moments, giving visitors the chance to interact directly with these gentle herd animals.
Touch the luxurious fleece and finished products
Learn why alpaca fiber is prized and see—and touch—the products the farm makes from their luxurious fleece as part of an interpretive demonstration.
Meet the farm guardian dogs
The visit includes an introduction to the farm’s guardian dogs and the roles they play in caring for the herd on the property.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
The hour-long tour moves from an orientation about alpaca care and life on the farm to a hands-on look at fiber and the products made from it, an introduction to the farm’s guardian dogs, and finishes with an up-close encounter featuring hand-feeding and ample photo time.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and the practical limits to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
For your safety—please NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS (animals will be walking all around you).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Alpaca Farm Tour?
The experience is approximately one hour in length.
Is there an alpaca walking experience?
Yes; you can add an alpaca walking experience, but it must be booked separately.
Are there limits on the walking experience?
The walking add-on is limited to a maximum of 10 adult guests and is for ages 10 and up.
Can children participate in the walking experience?
Children may accompany an adult on the walking experience for no extra fee.
What should I wear to the farm?
For safety, please do not wear sandals or flip-flops as animals will be walking around visitors.
Who operates the Alpaca Farm Tour?
The tour is operated by Cascade Rose Alpacas in Carnation, Washington.