Paint a Paca class
Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch and The Color Break are partnering to offer a unique experience this summer: a “Paint a Paca” class on June 29 from 1-3 pm.
Participants will get instruction and guidance in painting a pre-sketched image of an alpaca on a 12 x 12 or 11 x 14 canvas – on the grounds of an alpaca ranch!
You can provide your own favorite photo of an alpaca or a pet, or choose from a selection of images of one of the alpacas at Montrose Farms.
The cost of $50 includes all art supplies and refreshments. Time will be allowed to meet and interact with the alpacas.
Class size is limited, so reserve your spot at www.thecolorbreak.com. Or contact Lori Lovely at Lori@MontroseFarms.com or Jen at Jen@TheColorBreak.com for additional information.
Vegan cooking demo & dinner
Celebrate the summer solstice with a vegan meal and cooking demonstration on Friday, July 12, 5-8.
Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch is pleased to bring innovative and original events to the Indianapolis area, and specifically designed this vegan cooking demo & dinner to reach vegans, vegetarians and anyone interested in learning about a plant-based lifestyle.
Montrose Farms' vegan cooking demo & dinners are an evening of fun, food, new friends and hands-on learning.
If you missed it, come join us for the next one, when our chef, Kelly Baute, Ph.D., of A Splendid Earth Wellness, will guide guests through the Wellness Lifestyles 8 dimensions of wellness and explain how changes in lifestyle can improve overall quality of life by incorporating daily movement, healthier eating and adding time with friends and family.
She will also demonstrate preparation of some of the recipes from The Wellness Lifestyle: A Chef’s Recipe for Life, including:
Pineapple pizza
Raspberry Agave Spritzer
Nappa Cabbage Tacos with Walnut meat
Happy Mouth Quinoa salad
All this will take place against the backdrop of historic Montrose Farms. Time will be allowed for mingling by the beautiful koi pond and for visiting with the alpacas on the farm, emphasizing the importance of nature to one’s health.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance at: http://bit.ly/2JaPl4v.
*This is a 21-and-up eve
Fiber Dyeing Class
Learn how to dye alpaca fiber!
Montrose Farms is partnering with Nomad Yarns to host a fiber dyeing class at noon on Aug. 10.
Come learn how to create colors in your fiber. Space is limited.
All materials will be supplied.
Cost: $40
To reserve your spot or for more information, contact us.
**Special discounts on purchase of additional alpaca fleece will be offered to students on the day of the class.
Wine with the Alpacas: A Tasting Event
August 31
Montrose Farms is partnering with local award-winning winery Harmony Winery to host a wine-tasting event at the farm on August 31 from 1-5 pm.
$20 includes one glass of wine, vegan appetizers and an opportunity to meet the alpacas.
Additional glasses of wine, as well as bottles to go and alpaca merchandise will be available for sale.
This is a 21-and-up event.
Rain or shine.
National Alpaca Farm Day open house
Put it in your calendar for 2019: Montrose Farms' annual open house on National Alpaca Farm Day.
Always the fourth Saturday of September.
This year: Sept. 28
11 am - 3 pm
Farm tours
Vendors
Spinning demonstration
Photo opportunities
*Sorry: no pets allowed.
Alpaca Yoga
Saturday morning classes
Montrose Farms offers yoga classes the first and third Saturday of every month from 9:00-10:00, beginning June 1st, weather permitting. Bring your mats and sunscreen and get ready to enjoy practicing yoga in the sunshine, surrounded by alpacas.
Because class size is limited to 30, students must pre-register.
Please call with questions or for last-minute registrations: 317.456.4083.
More Alpaca Yoga!
Weekday evening classes
We're adding more yoga classes this summer!
In addition to the Saturday morning yoga classes, Montrose Farms is partnering with OMasana Yoga Studio & School for an evening yoga class on the second and fourth Thursday of every month, beginning June 13 at 7 pm.
The cost of this one-hour class is $20.
Registration is at: http://bit.ly/2HevIql .
Please call with questions or for last-minute registrations: 317.456.4083
Alpaca Yoga at the Market
Brownsburg Farmer's Market yoga class
We will also be conducting a class at the Brownsburg Farmers' Market on Aug. 1 from 5-6.
To register, contact: Montrose Farms through this website or at 317.456.4083.
Join us there or on the farm for a fun and relaxing yoga experience this summer!
Shop with the Alpacas
Small Business Saturday
Montrose Farms will be open on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30 from 11-2,for holiday shopping.
There will be a variety of alpaca merchandise for sale, as well as alpaca fleeces and Isadora's Dance, the children's book about a blind baby alapaca.
Educational tours
Future Farmers of America
Thanks to all the FFA groups that came to tour during their National Convention. It was an honor and a pleasure to meet you and teach you a little bit about alpacas. Best wishes in all your endeavors --- and come back any time!
We are happy to schedule educational tours for FFA, Scout and school groups. Please contact us if interested.
Tours, tours, tours
We are happy to schedule private tours for any size group.
Please contact us for dates, prices and other information.
