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March 09th, 2018

3/9/2018

Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop
You will learn to decorate an egg with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using wax-resist (batik) method. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty, "to write", as the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax. You will have enough time to complete two Easter eggs. Please note that you will be given options for different patterns and designs This is a three hour workshop.
Instructor: Corinne Côté
When: March 20th, 2018 (full)
We have added a new date: March 21st
Time: 6:00 - 9:00
Workshop Fee: $45.20 includes refreshments, course supplies and HST
Maximum number of participants: 10

February 07th, 2018

2/7/2018

Last chance to pick up those warm cozy alpaca products for your Valentine. We can ship your order or you can find us at the following venues.
Saturday February 10th at the Merrickville Maker's Market: 12:00 - 6:00
Sunday, February 11th at the Ottawa Farmer's Market 10:00 - 3:00
Monday, February 12th at the Civic Hospital in the Vendor's Alley: 9:00 - 3:00
We will ship for free between February 7th and 12th and we will ship for free. Call or email me at kcfreedom39@hotmail.com or call at 613-258-0177

Alpaca Tracks: Where can you find us?

1/25/2018

WE are continually adding to our alpaca collection. You can find us at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on February 26th and at the Lansdowne Farmer's Market in the Aberdeen Pavilion on Sunday.

January News

1/12/2018

Here is our Alpaca Tracks T(h)read Lightly Schedule for the remainder of January 2018

January 14th: Ottawa Farmer's Market at Landsdowne Park inside the Aberdeen Pavillion
January 20th: Living Locally Fair Russel: You can find us in Room 148 off of the main hallway.
January 21st: Ottawa Farmer's Market Lansdowne Park inside the Aberdeen Pavilion
January 26th: Vendor at the Civic Hospital
January 27th: Needle Felting Course with Wendo at our farm
January 28th: Ottawa Farmer's Market Lansdowne Park inside the Aberdeen Pavilion

January 02nd, 2018

1/2/2018

The proceeds from the sale of this handcrafted ornament will help us purchase a real live alpaca from the World Vision Gift Catalogue. The gift of an alpaca will help to generate a more sustainable income for a family or community in our Global Community. As of Jan. 1st, we have sold 17 ornaments. We currently have raised $119.00 to put towards a $250. alpaca in the gift catalogue. By purchasing one of our alpaca ornaments, you are giving the gift that gives twice.

All the best for health and happiness for 2018!

12/27/2017

Enjoy this festive season and all the best in health and happiness for 2018!
Kathy and Corinne and all our fuzzy and feathery friends at Alpaca Tracks T(h)read Lightly)

Ottawa Farmer's Market

12/23/2017

You can find as at the Ottawa Farmer's Market today at Lansdowne. Then, we will be taking a short break until the New Year. Happy Holidays and see you in 2018!

December 19th, 2017

12/19/2017

Looking for some cozy Christmas gifts? Visit our farm at 820 County Road 18. We are open Dec. 20th, 21st and 22nd: 10:00 - 5:00 pm. December 23rd, we are off to our final Ottawa Farmer's Market of 2017. It is at Lansdowne and opens at 9:00 am. It closes at 3:00 pm then we are on holidays until the New Year. :) Thank-you for buying local!

There is still time to find that cozy Christmas gift!

12/15/2017

Please note that our farm store is closed both Saturday and Sunday. You can find us at the EY Centre (Ottawa Farmer's Market). On Tuesday, I will be at the Civic Hospital as a vendor. We will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 - 5:00 and Friday 10:00 - 3:00. Saturday, December 23rd we will be at the Ottawa Farmer's Market at Lansdowne then we are taking a break for the holidays. Thus far, it has been such a great Christmas Season and very rewarding to meet so many new and returning customers! Thank-you for shopping local!

Alpaca Tracks T(h)read Lightly Farm Store

12/13/2017

Our farm store is open December 13th and 14th from 10:00 - 5:00 and December 15th 10:00 - 2:00 pm. Address: 820 County Road 18, Oxford Station, Ontario K0G 1T0. We will be at the Ottawa Farmer's Market that has moved to the EY Centre for this week-end only. Our hours are from 9:00 - 3:00.