Pristianna

 Dean and Carol purchased 250 acres in Sarcoxie, MO in 2007 (where they retired in 2009) to be the family farm.  They wanted the farm to become a way for family to teach their children and their families a simpler way of life, to grow their own food, to learn about different farm animals and wildlife, to embrace the nature of the land, and to live out any dreams they may have. 


 Penny, one of five daughters, and her husband Doug moved into one of the houses and started researching alpacas.  Alpacas had been mentioned by some of  Penny's sisters and sounded like it might be a way to get the farm going. Doug and Penny, farm managers, began putting up fencing, getting pastures prepared,  going to fiber shows, and visiting alpaca farms.  January 2008 amidst several inches of snow on the ground the farm's first 4 huacaya fiber boys came to live on the family farm.
 

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 Since then we added 14 alpacas from other farms, birthed 5 crias, have had product made from our own fiber, plus became members of a co-op.

 Doug and Penny loved the alpacas right away.  They continue to learn about them, attend shows, make product from the fiber, and talk and show off the alpacas at every chance.

 We offer farm tours and have product available for purchase at our farm. Call us if you are interested in stopping by and talking with us about a wonderful animal or seeing what can be done with the alpaca fiber.

We are proud members of AOBA, ARI, MOPACA, and AFCNA.

Sarcoxie, Missouri / Phone 417-548-0099 or 417-548-0077 / Between Joplin & Springfield on I-44 (Exit 29)

WellSpring Acres LP / Proverbs 4:23

email us at wellspringacres@yahoo.com