About HWF

It seems that most people usually ask us why we decided to raise alpacas?  And we assure them that it was not an overnight decision!  .We had often discussed adding livestock to our farm family but what animal would fit with our lifestyle and philosophies and still generate income?  After numerous discussions, many questions, lots of research and months of deliberation our first alpacas arrived at the farm in October 2004.  It did not take them long to establish their own very important niche in our day to day routine!  

We feel very fortunate to be the dedicated “caretakers” of these steep forested hillsides and windy ridge tops.  Raising alpacas has naturally fit with the responsible and conscientious attention that we give to our woodlands, our gardens and fields, and all the animal residents of Hickory Wind Farm.  

The “Other Residents” of Hickory Wind Farm  

Josey (aka Josephine, Jo) – Australian Shepherd

She very seriously guards “her” farm and keeps an eye on all animal movement!  Agility training also keeps her busy, especially in the winter.  

 Sadie – senior cat

At 15 years plus, Sadie is now semi-retired, but still on constant mouse patrol.  

Miss Murphy – rat terrier

Murphy came to us wearing a pink collar and with painted nails.  She now wears fleece and flannel in the winter and has farm-dog “attitude”!  

Jakota  (aka Jak ) – Paint/Percheron

Jak is wonderful – smart, so willing to please, steady as a rock and yet has that bit of spunk that makes riding him so much fun!  He (and Nadine) have  done well in Training Level Dressage, but he is at his best on our hilly farm trails.  

Paco – a bit of everything?

Paco was a charity case that won Steve’s heart when we went to look at him.  Now the farm “oldster” he is mostly a pasture pet that has a knack for getting into trouble!   

Steve & Nadine

Well, here we are in our everyday-farm-attire with the alpacas!  (Thank you Di for the photo!) And we thank you for taking the time to look at our website.  We feel that Hickory Wind Farm is quite wonderful and hope that we will have the chance to show you around.