Alpaca-Llips Farm

06/12/2026

We are excited to support this fun, new tradition. Who wants to win big money??

🇺🇸✨ Introducing **Stars, Stripes & Front Porch Lights** ✨🇺🇸
Rutland’s 4th of July House Decorating Contest!

Let’s light up Rutland and start a new community tradition together. This contest is all about putting aside the current climate, celebrating with friends and neighbors, and showing what it means to be **Rooted in Rutland**.

🏡 **How to Enter:**
Rutland residents can enter their home by completing the initial entry form at:

www.discoverrutlandma.com

Entry forms are due by Friday, June 20.

Homes must be decorated by **Friday, June 26** and stay decorated through **Sunday, July 5** so residents can follow the contest map and enjoy the displays around town.

🗳️ **How to Vote:**
Public voting will take place online at:

www.discoverrutlandma.com

A map of participating homes will be available so you can drive around, view the displays, and vote for your favorite.

Voting closes **Monday, July 6 at 12:00 PM**.

🎉 **Prizes:**
🥇 1st Place: $1,000
🥈 2nd Place: $500
🥉 3rd Place: $250

Prize money has been generously donated by members of the **Rutland Business Association**.

Displays must be family-friendly and visible from the street.

Let’s come together, brighten our town, and celebrate community, pride, and unity this Fourth of July season. ❤️🤍💙

06/09/2026

Please read and now we are always 100% behind neighbors first!!

During a difficult moment for our town, the Rutland Business Association remains focused on support, respect, and community care.

We cannot change what has already happened, but we can choose how we show up for one another moving forward.

We are Rooted in Rutland. Neighbors first.

01/11/2026

A huge welcome to all of our new followers! It had been a while since I sent out a mass invite, and I am so happy to see so many new faces!!

It seems I accidentally over manifested my desire for a new llama. Since Sully the Suri moved in about 6 weeks ago, a new man has been introduced. His name is Wheeler and he is also a suri. If all goes to plan, he will be joining our herd in June. Stay tuned and thank you for being here!!

12/24/2025

Christmas Eve is the most magical of all nights. For, as legend has it, at the stroke of midnight between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day the animals are given the gift of human speech. You must be quiet in your heart and soul in order to hear them as they proclaim the birth of the Savior. So, tonight, while others are nestled in their beds walk quietly among your llamas, horses and all the warm and fuzzy creatures, and pay heed so you may hear their gentle voices join in with the heavenly choir. ~ Author Unknown

The Night The Animals Talked

In the frosty mountains and on the snowy fields of Norway, there is a legend that draws children to all kinds to stables and stalls throughout the country on each Christmas Eve night. They are hoping to hear a miracle. They are waiting to hear the animals talk.

Over 2,000 years ago, Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem. This was no abandoned place, but was a working stable, filled with animals of all kinds. Into these humble surroundings, encircled by the innocent creatures of God, the Savior of man came into the world.

Now according to legend, at least, Christ's birth occurred at exactly midnight. Inside the stable, the animals watched in wonder as the new-born babe was lovingly wrapped in swaddling clothes and placed in a manger. Suddenly, God gave voice to the animals and immediately they began to praise God for the miracle they had just seen. This went on for several minutes and, just before the entrance of the shepherds -- who had hurried to the stable because angels had told them the Christ had been born there -- the animals again fell silent. The only humans who had heard them were Mary, Joseph and, of course, the Christ child.

The legend of the talking animals persists to this day in Scandinavia. And every Christmas Eve, wide-eyed children creep into stables just before midnight to hear the animals praise God for the wondrous birth of His Son. Of course, adults scoff at this. "Old wives tales," they grump. "Those children should be home in bed, not out in the cold waiting for the family cow to preach a sermon."

But the children know -- or at least believe -- that animals really do praise God at midnight every Christmas Eve. And who of us -- those who believe in an all-powerful God -- can say that it really doesn't happen?

12/22/2025

This adorable purple alpaca has somehow survived the whole season on my tables. She was picked up, loved, snuggled and enjoyed but never claimed. I mean- just look at that face! I would love to donate her to a child or older person who needs the love. Tell me who needs her and why and we will get her to you for Christmas.

12/21/2025

We have gathered you together to wish you a Merry Christmas!🎁🎄

"I'm sure you're all wondering why I've gathered you here today"

12/04/2025

Find us here on Saturday!! Santa, tree lighting, food trucks, beer garden and us!

🎁✨ Get ready to shop local at the Yuletide Market! ✨🎁
Some of the amazing vendors joining us at the Shrewsbury Winter Festival include:

💎 A&M Bracelets – sparkling handmade jewelry
🦙 Alpaca-Llips Farm - apparel
🏀 Duke's Collectibles - sports memorabilia
⛪ First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury – apparel
🧼 Gingerebel Soap Company – artisanal, fragrant soaps/lotions
🐾 Homemade by Hazell - pet products
💣 Mom Bomb – bath products
🛠️ Papa's Hardware – unique finds for the home
🏺 Pottery By Jess – handcrafted pottery treasures
✒️ Quill Supply Co – candles
🪡 Seams and Stones – handmade fashion & accessories
🎉 Shrewsbury 300th Committee - apparel
🌿 Wachumakin – DIY hat bar

From handmade jewelry and pottery to local treats and festive treasures, there’s something for everyone at the Yuletide Market! Don’t miss your chance to shop, support local businesses, and kick off the holiday season in style. 🎄✨

12/04/2025

One of the first craft fairs we ever did. Look how young Abby and Ian are and how small our tables. What a blessing to have the opportunities to grow to what we are today!