There’s a lot to like about alpaca
Ashleigh Plante, 21, a graduate of Martha’s Vineyard High, has worked at the farm since she was 16. “It’s peaceful being around them,” she says of the animals. “They’re very therapeutic. They’re different than any other livestock around.” In the winter of 2014-2015, Plante baked alpaca-shaped cookies for her fellow staff members, and the sweets were decorated to represent the individual animals. The “Luna cookie,” featured Luna’s moon!
Island Alpaca has seven employees, but the staff is expanded to 14 during the summer. The extra help is needed: during the island’s busy season, Ronchetti says more than 1,000 visitors stop by the farm each week.
You might also like:
Next Wave: Jen & Nick Crawford, Jenick Studio
Nick and Jen Crawford, two ‘washashores’ from the Midwest, bring their kindred care for wildlife conservation into their two meaningful…
Read More
Doing Their Part
Not everyone’s contribution can be boxed up and delivered to those in need. Some, like local singer/songwriter Monica Rizzio donated…
Read More
Glass-like Clarity
Like many memorable journeys, the destination was not always the focus. Instead, the couple was fortunate to have a large,…
Read More
