| Location |
4 North Main Street, Pittsford NY, 14534 ![[Directions]](/wiki/dd_start.png "Click for driving, walking, or bus directions from Google"){kind=small} |
| Hours Winter as of Nov 2008 |
| Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tuesday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays |
| Phone |
| 585 586 6010 |
| Accessible |
| Second story - stairs only, see note below |
| <alpacacountry AT frontiernet DOT net> |
| Website |
![[WWW]](http://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small} http://www.myspace.com/alpacacountry |
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Facebook Page |
| Blog |
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http://www.alpacacountry.blogspot.com |
Alpaca Country Clothing and Gifts is a fashion store for men, women, teens, children and the home! Clothing, including accessories and outerwear, jewelry, bedding, raw fiber and yarn.
The store is located at the four corners of the Village of Pittsford (SW corner) in the upstairs portion of the building. The store also has it's own parking in front of the building, with a large public parking lot located behind the store.
The store is owned by Mark and Sharon Gilbride of Lazy Acre Alpacas in Bloomfield and managed by Dawn Nicole Johnson.
The store has a chair for you on the first floor landing and will bring down a laptop with store pictures, along with any items you'd like to see. Those unable to do stairs can also call ahead with requests and the store will pull items to bring downstairs to you.
About Alpacas and Their Fiber
What makes ![[wikipedia]](http://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/inter.png){kind=small}
alpaca special: items made from our fiber are naturally hypoallergenic, organic and flame retardant, the warmest fiber on the planet (even when wet), stronger and softer than wool or cashmere, naturally windproof, easy to care for, stays cleaner longer than other fabrics (is lanolin free and doesn't hold dust), is stain and wrinkle resistant,...and along with so much more, while alpaca fiber can be dyed, alpacas naturally come in over 22 colors - such fashionable animals! Also, alpacas are happy animals and good friends to the earth - they are used only for their fiber (sheared once a year) and can live up to 25 years! They're basically easy-going animals and are good to the earth in many ways, including through their unique grazing habits and softly padded feet which help combat erosion, protect water supplies..they "mow" rather than trample their pastures!
So if you have loved alpaca for years or if you don't even know what an alpaca is, but are curious to find out, please come visit our store and learn more, or share your alpaca stories - we'd love to hear them!
Upcoming events:
"Knit with Confidence, Wear with Pride" Fashion Show, Sunday, September 13th, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Locust Hill Country Club, Pittsford. Co-sponsored with The Yarne Source in Henrietta. Susie Zanni, owner of The Yarne Source, began producing the KNIT WITH CONFIDENCE, WEAR WITH PRIDE show in 2006, with the help of her yarn suppliers, local artists, customers, and other local retailers. The event showcases a fabulous parade of knit, crochet, needlefelt, wetfelt, spun, and woven items, along with jewelry and other integrated fiber arts that are so popular today. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door and can be purchased at either Alpaca Country or The Yarne Source. http://www.yarnesource.com
Visit our booth and see our alpacas at the annual Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival in Hemlock, September 19th and 20th. http://www.gvhg.org/fest.html
Visit our booth at the annual Naples Grape Festival, September 26th and 27th. http://www.naplesgrapefest.org
8th Annual Open House. October 10th and 11th, 10:00am - 4:00pm, Lazy Acre Alpacas, 8830 Baker Road, Bloomfield. Come see our 100+ alpacas up close and personal in a picturesque country setting. Food, Fiber demonstrations, Fashion Show and more. Good for all ages. Great bike route to event.
Tours continue for individuals and groups BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the farm in Bloomfield. The farm is located just North of Routes 5 & 20, in between 64 and 65 at 8830 Baker Road, Bloomfield. For more information, to schedule a visit or directions, visit the farm website at www.lazyacrealpacas.com or call 585-455-1203 or 585-624-5477.
The farm store in Bloomfield is also open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY throughout the year, with regular hours during the winter holiday season.
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2009-08-23 15:33:32 Yes, it's summer, but what an odd one it is! Many cool (and often rainy) days and nights - our alpaca hoodies are perfect! We have also added organic cotton pullovers and vests for men and women. Stop in and see how much you'll love them! We've enjoyed taking part in the Stuart Horse Trials and Walnut Hill Driving Competition this summer. Looking forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming events!—DawnNicoleJohnson
