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The Story of the Hammerum Girl--Many Alpaca Owners Make Clothes in a Similar Fashion!
Posted on: Monday, February 8, 2016
This is a great video of the reconstruction of the Hammerum Girl's dress. Just outside the town of Hammerum, Denmark, there is a burial ground with seven graves that were established in the Iron age. One of the graves was the grave of the Hammerum Girl.
» Read moreAlpacas at the Largest Ag Show in the US....the PA Farm Show 2016!
Posted on: Sunday, December 27, 2015
This is the 100th year of the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg, PA. Pennsylvania is proud to host the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, with nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits. Join us January 9 - 16, 2016, to celebrate agriculture at the 100th Pennsylvania Farm Show.
» Read moreThoughts on the Alpaca Industry 2014
Posted on: Tuesday, December 15, 2015
I have been in the alpaca business for nine years and have been a supporter of the alpaca industry on multiple levels. I was prompted to write in response to the cover of the recent edition of Alpaca Culture featuring alpaca as meat. This is not to fault Alpaca Culture for covering the topic. In fact I applaud you for putting it in print. However I would like to address alpaca meat’s role in the overall alpaca industry in the US as of 2014.
» Read moreAlpaca Scarves---not just for the WINTER!
Posted on: Monday, December 14, 2015
I would venture to say that if I asked 100 people to describe an alpaca scarf, 99 would describe it as warm...and the single outlier might say hot. Most would say soft, a few would say expensive or luxurious. But few would say cool or lightweight. Alpaca fiber is not just for the cold. It's an ideal fiber for summer months!
» Read moreNo snow for Whitetail Ski Resort....now what to do!?!?!?!?
Posted on: Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Unseasonably warm weather for Mercersburg, located in south central PA. I can count two groups that might be complaining.....my alpacas and Whitetail Ski Resort. Whitetail Ski Resort doesn't need actual snowfall as most of their snow is manmade, but it does need colder temperatures, especially at night. So what to do if you can't go skiing, snowboarding, or tubing?
» Read moreNew clothing arrivals just in time for the holidays!
Posted on: Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Gorgeous clothing available NOW at Pachallina--all from Natural Fibers such as wool, alpaca, silk, bamboo, pima cotton AND all Made in USA or Free Trade AND all on sale! Save up to 40% your purchase of $100 or more....save 10% on purchases $100 or under! Now through December 31st!
» Read moreGet Ready for the BIG SALE at PACHALLINA!
Posted on: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
We hope you'll join us for some post-Thanksgiving fun!
» Read moreThoughts on the Alpaca Industry 2015
Posted on: Sunday, November 15, 2015
I grew up in rural south-central PA, the largest town in the county boasted a population of 1200. My father was a large and small animal veterinarian and for fifty years, he was the only vet in our county. His practice varied greatly, everything from dairy cows, to iguanas, and even a bear.
» Read moreThings We're Thankful For...
Posted on: Monday, November 9, 2015
This advertisement came to me from Shoptiques, an E-Commerce site where we offer a limited selection of Pachallina's clothing. While I'm grateful for the many conveniences we have today, there's a bit of nostalgia longing for the days when stores were closed on Sundays and "going shopping" was an infrequent and major event.
» Read moreGoetz Wedding at The Guest House
Posted on: Sunday, November 8, 2015
Perfect day....beautiful couple.....wonderful friends....The Guest House is available for weddings and other memorable events!
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