Crystal Lake Alpacas

09/18/2026

Not exactly the typical way an alpaca relaxes… 😂 But I guess Charlie was just hoping for an early-morning manicure! 💅🦙

Because apparently, farm chores also include a little hoof pampering. 😂🙄 She is sitting so proper!

09/16/2026

🚜🌾 HAY DELIVERY DAY! 🌾🚜

One sure sign that winter is on its way… the hay starts arriving! 😬❄️ Boo! 😂

We’re stocking up now to make sure our adorable, VERY hungry pacas have plenty of hay to munch on all winter long. 🦙❤️

Of course, the alpacas’ FAVORITE part of hay day is when the fresh stuff arrives and they get to sneak in a little quality control tasting before we put it all into storage. 😉🌾

Because apparently, no hay delivery is complete without a herd of hungry alpacas standing by to make sure we got the good stuff! 😂

Winter may be coming… but at least these fuzzy faces will have full bellies! 🦙🥰

09/15/2026

💗 The bittersweet side of farm life… 💗

As any farmer knows, life on the farm is filled with moments that are both incredibly happy and a little bittersweet. Sunday was definitely one of those days for us.

We said farewell to our sweet, sweet Josie as she headed off to her new home, where she is already settling in surrounded by love and new friends. 🦙💕

As much as we wish we could keep EVERY. SINGLE. ALPACA (trust us… we’d have a pasture full! 😂), one of the most rewarding parts of what we do is getting to share the love of these amazing animals with others.

Congratulations to G & D Alpacas on adding this special girl to your herd! And a HUGE thank you for continuing to come back to Crystal Lake Alpacas whenever you’re looking to add another special friend to your family. It truly means so much to us. ❤️

We know Josie is going to be incredibly loved and well cared for, and don’t worry… we’ll definitely be making some visits to see our girl! 🥰🦙

Happy trails, sweet Josie! We can’t wait to watch you shine in your new home. 💕 G&D Alpaca Farm

09/14/2026

My point of view at feeding time in the barn… 😂 Look at all those fluffy little bums! 🦙

09/11/2026

When you decide to get an extra early start on the day because you’re feeling productive… ☀️💪

…and your alpaca is standing there like,
“Ummm… excuse me?! What exactly are you doing? This is QUIET TIME.” 👀😂

Apparently, my early-morning productivity was not on her schedule. 🤣🦙

The look says it ALL.
Alpaca: 1 | Mom’s productivity: 0 😂

09/07/2026

🐾💚 WOW… WHAT A DAY! 💚🐾

We are still smiling after an amazing turnout for our Annual Farm Day on Saturday! 🦙✨

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to visit, meet the alpacas, shop, play, learn, and celebrate with us! And of course, we couldn’t have done it without our incredible volunteers and everyone who helped make the day so special. We appreciate each and every one of you more than you know! ❤️

After all the Farm Day fun, our alpacas (and our humans 😉) are taking a little breather today!

📣 REMINDER: We are CLOSED today, Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day.

But don’t worry—we’ll be back tomorrow! 🦙💕

🍂 FALL HOURS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 8TH 🍂
📅 Monday–Saturday
⏰ 11:00 AM–4:30 PM

Come visit us this fall, say hello to the alpacas, and enjoy a little Northern Michigan farm time! 🍁🦙

Thank you again for making our 25th year of alpaca farm fun so memorable! 💚

09/04/2026

Thanks Benzie Area Chamber of Commerce for the shout out! Hard to believe we have been bringing alpaca love and happiness to this amazing community for 25 Years!

BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Cryatal Lake Alpac