Diamonds in the Fluff

Diamonds in the Fluff is an alpaca farm and store in Elkton, Virginia, producing homegrown alpaca yarn and related products. The business welcomes knitters, crocheters, weavers, families, and other visitors to learn about alpacas and their fiber. Its store offers items such as alpaca socks, fiber dryer balls, and other alpaca products. The farm also has yearlings available for purchase.

Farm visits are offered by appointment and combine education with hands-on experiences. Guests can learn about alpacas, their history, and their fiber; hand-feed the animals, feel their fleece, and walk an alpaca on a lead. Visitors can also meet Abby, the farm’s guardian llama. Tours are described as suitable for children and enjoyable for adults.

Diamonds in the Fluff highlights alpaca fiber’s qualities, including its lack of lanolin and its insulating warmth. The farm also explains alpacas’ gentle grazing habits and other practices that help limit their impact on pasture and waterways. To arrange a visit or inquire about yearlings, contact the farm by phone or email.