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…celebrate autumn …celebrate all Maine has to offer Celebrate by joining us for Maine Alpaca Association Open Farm Weekend They say the best things in life are free… so come spend the morning or an afternoon "down on the farm" and learn about alpacas ~ our wonderful, curious animals from South America. 17 alpacas… including 3 new babies! We will have both Huacaya & Suri on display, as well as chickens, goats & Angora bunnies! Tour our facility and see how easy it is to convert a home, a garage and a few acres of grass into a viable habitat for these lovely animals, watch a demonstration of spinning yarn or an alpaca obstacle course, and enjoy refreshments while learning about these peaceful animals. Tours ~ All day Q & A ~ All day Activities for the kids ~ On going Spinning demonstrations ~ 11am-3pm Alpaca obstacle course ~ 11:30am & 2pm … and more! Directions: Raini Ridge Farm is located in picturesque Waldo County, easily accessible from I-95 off of Rt. 3 in Palermo. FROM I-95: Take Exit 113 – Route 3/Belfast; follow just about 21 miles and take a right onto Turner Ridge Road in Palermo; follow 2.8 miles to Raini Ridge Farm on the right – 1/4 mile past the Salmon Fishery/Gore Road. FROM BELFAST: Follow Rt. 3 West toward Augusta; after passing public boat launch/Fish & Game club and Lily Cove farm stand in Palermo, follow Rt. 3 up hill and take a left at top onto Turner Ridge Road; follow 2.8 miles; we are on the right just after the Salmon Fishery. FROM UNION AREA: Follow Rt. 17 west to Rt. 206 to Rt. 105 West; follow approx 3 miles to Turner Ridge Road on right – just after hill & bridge over stream; Raini Ridge Farm is 2.7 miles up on the left. |