All Indigenous growers, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this field day free of charge! Please use the coupon code FIBRE2025 when filling out the registration form to receive free admission.

Join us for a hands-on Field Day at Dream Acres Alpacas, a sustainable farm in Northern Ontario dedicated to ethical fibre production and responsible animal care. This is a unique opportunity for participants to explore the world of alpaca farming, fleece production, and artisanal textile creation.

Take a guided tour of the farm, meet their 24 alpacas (along with goats and chickens), and learn about their high-welfare husbandry practices. We’ll walk through the fleece sorting process, discuss fibre quality, and demonstrate spinning and weaving techniques. You’ll also get an inside look at how they transform raw alpaca fleece into handwoven textiles and high-quality fibre products—all crafted on the farm with a focus on sustainability and ethical fashion.

Whether you’re a farmer, fibre enthusiast, or simply curious about sustainable textiles, this Field Day is a great chance to connect, learn, and explore the possibilities of local, ethical fibre production. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to browse their handcrafted products and support small-scale, sustainable farming.

About the hosts

Dream Acres Alpacas is a sustainable alpaca farm in Northern Ontario, dedicated to ethical fibre production and responsible animal care. Home to 24 alpacas, along with goats and chickens, our farm focuses on high-welfare husbandry practices that prioritize the well-being of our animals. We shear our alpacas each spring, transforming their luxurious fleece into handwoven textiles and high-quality fibre products. We create the majority of our products on the farm, following the principles of slow, ethical fashion. With a focus on craftsmanship and sustainability, each piece is uniquely designed, ensuring one-of-a-kind garments and textiles that honour both the fibre and the animals who produce it.

This workshop is supported by funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.