Meet the Team & Affiliates
Pam Narrigan
Owner |
Sydney Gougeon
Marketing Manager |
Pam Cloud
Photographer |
Our story
Alpacas are a somewhat recent family venture having established our herd in 2010.However, livestock management has been a family experience since the 1960's. In the early years we stuck to primarily to sheep and horses with the usual household pets mixed in. It has been a wonderful experience to discover that alpacas are a lot less work than horses, way more interesting than sheep, less messy than chickens and can actually pay for themselves and the rest of the household! While alpacas are a recent family venture, livestock management has been a family experience since the 1960’s.In the early years, we stuck primarily to sheep and horses with the usual household pets mixed in. It has been a wonderful experience to discover that alpacas are a lot less work than horses, way more interesting than sheep, less messy than chickens and can actually pay for themselves and the rest of the household!
Now that we are firmly immersed in the alpaca business, we are thrilled with our selection of our foundation herd which has diverse yet exceptional bloodlines and the fleece and conformation qualities that come from superior genetics. It is our goal to continuously improve our animals with each new generation as we build our reputation one alpaca at a time.
Now that we are firmly immersed in the alpaca business, we are thrilled with our selection of our foundation herd which has diverse yet exceptional bloodlines and the fleece and conformation qualities that come from superior genetics. It is our goal to continuously improve our animals with each new generation as we build our reputation one alpaca at a time.
Our mission
We come from a long line of multi-generational family owned businesses which cater to both the service industry and product sales. We know that small businesses survive only by going the extra mile (or two) and by providing the highest level of quality service and commitment.
In the alpaca industry, we are looking to establish long term relationships based on enthusiasm, sharing and trust. We are thrilled with the selection of our foundation herd; which has diverse yet exceptional bloodlines and the fleece and conformation qualities that come with great genetics. It is our goal to raise and sell a small number of high end alpacas each year and build our reputation one alpaca at a time.
In the alpaca industry, we are looking to establish long term relationships based on enthusiasm, sharing and trust. We are thrilled with the selection of our foundation herd; which has diverse yet exceptional bloodlines and the fleece and conformation qualities that come with great genetics. It is our goal to raise and sell a small number of high end alpacas each year and build our reputation one alpaca at a time.
Our Affiliates
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LINDA CLARK
Alpaca Owner and Feltloom Partner Linda Clark owns and operates Happy Fibers and Flowers Farm. She has both Suri and Huacaya Alpacas, along with Angora Goats. Linda also grows and sells flowers to local floral designers.The flowers Linda grows inspire the vibrant colors she chooses for dyeing her alpaca fleece and mohair, which are then turned into beautiful pieces of wearable art such as scarves, hats, fingerless gloves and yarn. Linda enjoys her partnership with Pam because it gives her time to create independently as well as to collaborate and exchange ideas and techniques with Pam. |
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COLLEEN PONZANI
Professional knitter and spinner Colleen creates the hand knit products sold by Trotter Hill Alpacas. "I consider myself very lucky to be a maker. It answers a lot of different needs. When I'm feeling creative, I can explore new ideas and design elements. When I'm stressed the rhythm of the stitches slows down my mind and is soothing. When I'm looking for a gift, I'm not restricted by mass market. I can come up with something personal and unique. Making -knit, crochet, weave- fills me with joy." |
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Community Outreach
Trotter Hill Alpacas is a well-loved farm and a staple in Glen Mills, PA. Read more about our history and services in the Garnet Valley Living featured article below. We give scheduled farm tours which are open to local schools and the general public.
