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WHAT A HIDDEN GEM!!!! I was out on a walk and saw this on the map and thought - "wow, how fun" and it sure was!! We went close to closing time but called ahead and they said it was alright. We still got to see and pet some alpacas, everyone working there was social and friendly. They even let us stay on the farm and shop a few minutes past closing time. I can't recommend this place enough.
The review: With their free tours and fuzzy, irresistible alpacas, there is no reason not to visit the Harvard Alpaca Ranch. The tour consists of a "meet and greet" with all of the alpacas, first the girls section and then the boys. The owner, Matt, led the tour, and he was awesome. He explained each alpaca's relation to one another and their back stories, it was like a ruminant reality show. It was such a unique opportunity to converse with him, find out how does one get into alpaca farming, and learn the workings of an alpaca farm. They are nosy, lazy, sassy, and have the absolute cutest faces. As a lover (ok fine, a worshipper) of fuzzy creatures, it must be noted that these alpacas are not particularly friendly--not much petting will occur. Children?: Of note for energetic children, there are also rules surrounding the alpacas, like not being able to approach or touch from behind to avoid kicking. To know: This is not a nonprofit organization, meaning it is a business and although the tour is free, they encourage purchases and donations afterwards (there is a feeling of obligation after such a thorough and involved tour). Funds support their business and other programs (again, it's a business and it should be noted that they charge patients for alpaca therapy). Bathrooms: You should probably prepare your bladder before you get here. The available restroom is a port-a-potty. Overall, this was a lovely spot to visit in MA, and there are many trails and farms in the area to explore afterwards. Thank you for the visit!
We came after shearing day, but these guys were so so cute (I would love to see them with full fur as well). Farm staff are so so friendly as well, they obviously know their alpacas very well. The gift store also has a lot of cute stuff, everything sold there is sooo fluffy and cute and you're supporting local by buying stuff there. Def lots of alpacas to see and touch! I would suggest stopping for bathroom at the Dunkin nearest though, only porter potties were there.
SO MUCH FUN!!! We went at about noon on a Saturday, stopped in the gift shop, and were told we'd be able to take a tour in just a few minutes. Seems like tours run about every 30 minutes because ours lasted about 20/25. It was more than enough time to meet lots of Alpacas, see both barns, and ask all the questions we wanted to. The owner took us right back with them, and was able to tell us the name of each Alpaca. We went only about a week after they'd been shorn, so they looked goofy, but they were super friendly, especially when we were giving them treats. The tour was completely free, but I recommend buying something from the gift shop or donating a few dollars because it was an unforgettable experience. My friend and I had an absolute blast, and there was only one other couple on the tour with us. Totally recommend if you have a car to get you out of Boston!
This place is awesome. The alpacas are so cute and the tour was great. The only heads up I would give anyone visiting is that they do NOT have a bathroom (their website does not indicate this), and as we had driven 45 minutes to get there, I was really struggling. Things got awkward at the end of the tour when I had to ask to be let out of the enclosure so I could bolt to my car, and the tour guide seemed confused and a little annoyed. This unfortunately precluded me from spending money at the shop as well, but it was either that or join the alpacas in peeing on the ground. So my tip would be to go to the Alltown Coffee or McDonalds before you visit. Otherwise, highly recommend!
Such a fun family activity! We emailed their contact form and signed up for the Enhanced Tour, which was $50 total for up to 5 people and $8 per person for more than 5 person (when we went in fall 2022). We got to meet one of their alpacas on halter and walked them through an obstacle course, and then walked through the ranch to see all the alpacas chilling. Our tour guide was able to answer all of our questions and we learned a lot about the ranch and the alpacas. There's a small alpaca gift shop at the end of the tour.
This place was the coolest farm I've ever been to. Ranch tours are FREE and the store is so cool. The alpacas are beautiful and friendly and our tour guide (I didn't get her name but she was in college and really educated and friendly) was awesome. We met the 4 day old alpaca and had a really good time. If you don't want a large group I recommend coming on a weekday !!
A cute little ranch to stop by and learn about alpacas! The staff is super nice and knowledgeable, leading tours roughly every 30 mins (or when enough people show up). My boyfriend and I came by around 11am on a Saturday, right after another tour had just ended. We waited for about 10 minutes, before another 2 couples also showed up - and then our tour began! We got to get up close and personal with all their alpacas (or at least the ones that wanted to get close to us). I LOVE alpacas and was lowkey giddy with how inquisitive some of them were. Our guide gave us an intro to the animals, and answered all our questions for the next 40ish minutes. Note - all of this was totally free! After the tour, we spent some time in their small gift store and walked away with a couple of pairs of alpaca socks. As a sidenote - I've worn the socks a few times now and each time my toes feel like they are in cuddly, fluffy warm heaven. If it's not too far of a drive for you, I def recommend a trip to the ranch! It's a great local business with the CUTEST alpacas!
My husband and I visited the alpaca ranch on Friday, August 26th. We learned so much while we were here. Also, there were so many alpacas. It was just so amazing. We even got to pet two alpacas. We absolutely loved this place. This was my husband and my favorite place during our vacation.
We came here as part of my friend's bachelorette and it DID NOT disappoint! We did the $8 "enhanced tour" which meant we got a longer tour and got to feed the alpacas! The whole thing lasted about an hour and we got to pet, feed and learn about them. The guide was super friendly and answered all of our questions. They also have a great gift shop with all things alpaca! Would definitely recommend a visit out to Harvard to this place! I think families especially would enjoy it... or a bachelorette party.
Well worth a visit. The owners are very hospitable and knowledgeable and will take you on a tour and answer any questions you may have. You can take a free tour or an enhanced tour. There are about 20 alpacas there. There's also a gift shop if you feel like buying some cool stuff.
Absolutely the cutest thing I've seen!! The alpacas were adorable, friendly and super soft. Nacho was my favorite little guy! I couldn't believe how many there were and the mini tour was super informative. Be sure to tip your guide!! They work hard to keep this farm going- and it shows. The grounds were well maintained and the animals were clean and very well cared for. Want to support this small business? Be sure to check out their little store and buy at least one thing.
What a cute ranch!!! They offer free tours (you can select timed tours online or walk into the shop to rsvp in person). There are so many alpacas! The ranch separated the males and females. Alpacas shearing happened already (spring) so if you want to see them with full fur, staff told us to return in Nov. They are still cute :) Tour runs 45 mins long and we get to feed and pet them. I am so bad with names but I know one is called Summer. Two pregnant mamas and one baby on the ranch! On the way out, please put a donation in the jar or make a purchase at the store. Plenty of cute socks, sweater, etc. Please note that you will smell alpaca spit (or musty odor) when you enter the shop/ranch and even after you depart. Don't wear fancy clothes. read more
The owner of the ranch is such a genuine, friendly, and caring individual. She shared her story with us during the tour and you can really tell how passionate she is about this establishment and the alpacas. Most of the alpacas were friendly and you can clearly see how happy and well taken care of they are. I love visiting places where they care for their animals and treat them like family. Definitely a must visit if you're in the area. They do free 1 hour long tours, but donations are welcome. Make sure to make a reservation so they know you're coming. read more
1 year ago
The sweetest ranch run by the sweetest people! We drove out here on a beautiful fall day and had the most magical experience. The alpacas are clearly loved and so well taken care of here and it was an honor getting to meet them. The gift shop has so many delightful and quality goodies we could have spent hours looking at everything. A lovely memory! read more
WHAT A HIDDEN GEM!!!! I was out on a walk and saw this on the map and thought - "wow, how fun" and it sure was!! We went close to closing time but called ahead and they said it was alright. We still got to see and pet some alpacas, everyone working there was social and friendly. They even let us stay on the farm and shop a few minutes past closing time. I can't recommend this place enough. read more
9 months ago
Fun time with great staff. They take great care of the ranch animals. Looking forward to a return. read more
The review: With their free tours and fuzzy, irresistible alpacas, there is no reason not to visit the Harvard Alpaca Ranch. The tour consists of a "meet and greet" with all of the alpacas, first the girls section and then the boys. The owner, Matt, led the tour, and he was awesome. He explained each alpaca's relation to one another and their back stories, it was like a ruminant reality show. It was such a unique opportunity to converse with him, find out how does one get into alpaca farming, and learn the workings of an alpaca farm. They are nosy, lazy, sassy, and have the absolute cutest faces. As a lover (ok fine, a worshipper) of fuzzy creatures, it must be noted that these alpacas are not particularly friendly--not much petting will occur. Children?: Of note for energetic children, there are also rules surrounding the alpacas, like not being able to approach or touch from behind to avoid kicking. To know: This is not a nonprofit organization, meaning it is a business and although the tour is free, they encourage purchases and donations afterwards (there is a feeling of obligation after such a thorough and involved tour). Funds support their business and other programs (again, it's a business and it should be noted that they charge patients for alpaca therapy). Bathrooms: You should probably prepare your bladder before you get here. The available restroom is a port-a-potty. Overall, this was a lovely spot to visit in MA, and there are many trails and farms in the area to explore afterwards. Thank you for the visit! read more
We came after shearing day, but these guys were so so cute (I would love to see them with full fur as well). Farm staff are so so friendly as well, they obviously know their alpacas very well. The gift store also has a lot of cute stuff, everything sold there is sooo fluffy and cute and you're supporting local by buying stuff there. Def lots of alpacas to see and touch! I would suggest stopping for bathroom at the Dunkin nearest though, only porter potties were there. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
SO MUCH FUN!!! We went at about noon on a Saturday, stopped in the gift shop, and were told we'd be able to take a tour in just a few minutes. Seems like tours run about every 30 minutes because ours lasted about 20/25. It was more than enough time to meet lots of Alpacas, see both barns, and ask all the questions we wanted to. The owner took us right back with them, and was able to tell us the name of each Alpaca. We went only about a week after they'd been shorn, so they looked goofy, but they were super friendly, especially when we were giving them treats. The tour was completely free, but I recommend buying something from the gift shop or donating a few dollars because it was an unforgettable experience. My friend and I had an absolute blast, and there was only one other couple on the tour with us. Totally recommend if you have a car to get you out of Boston! read more
6 years ago
This place is awesome. The alpacas are so cute and the tour was great. The only heads up I would give anyone visiting is that they do NOT have a bathroom (their website does not indicate this), and as we had driven 45 minutes to get there, I was really struggling. Things got awkward at the end of the tour when I had to ask to be let out of the enclosure so I could bolt to my car, and the tour guide seemed confused and a little annoyed. This unfortunately precluded me from spending money at the shop as well, but it was either that or join the alpacas in peeing on the ground. So my tip would be to go to the Alltown Coffee or McDonalds before you visit. Otherwise, highly recommend! read more
Such a fun family activity! We emailed their contact form and signed up for the Enhanced Tour, which was $50 total for up to 5 people and $8 per person for more than 5 person (when we went in fall 2022). We got to meet one of their alpacas on halter and walked them through an obstacle course, and then walked through the ranch to see all the alpacas chilling. Our tour guide was able to answer all of our questions and we learned a lot about the ranch and the alpacas. There's a small alpaca gift shop at the end of the tour. read more
2 years ago
This place was the coolest farm I've ever been to. Ranch tours are FREE and the store is so cool. The alpacas are beautiful and friendly and our tour guide (I didn't get her name but she was in college and really educated and friendly) was awesome. We met the 4 day old alpaca and had a really good time. If you don't want a large group I recommend coming on a weekday !! read more
A cute little ranch to stop by and learn about alpacas! The staff is super nice and knowledgeable, leading tours roughly every 30 mins (or when enough people show up). My boyfriend and I came by around 11am on a Saturday, right after another tour had just ended. We waited for about 10 minutes, before another 2 couples also showed up - and then our tour began! We got to get up close and personal with all their alpacas (or at least the ones that wanted to get close to us). I LOVE alpacas and was lowkey giddy with how inquisitive some of them were. Our guide gave us an intro to the animals, and answered all our questions for the next 40ish minutes. Note - all of this was totally free! After the tour, we spent some time in their small gift store and walked away with a couple of pairs of alpaca socks. As a sidenote - I've worn the socks a few times now and each time my toes feel like they are in cuddly, fluffy warm heaven. If it's not too far of a drive for you, I def recommend a trip to the ranch! It's a great local business with the CUTEST alpacas! read more
4 years ago
My husband and I visited the alpaca ranch on Friday, August 26th. We learned so much while we were here. Also, there were so many alpacas. It was just so amazing. We even got to pet two alpacas. We absolutely loved this place. This was my husband and my favorite place during our vacation. read more
3 years ago
We came here as part of my friend's bachelorette and it DID NOT disappoint! We did the $8 "enhanced tour" which meant we got a longer tour and got to feed the alpacas! The whole thing lasted about an hour and we got to pet, feed and learn about them. The guide was super friendly and answered all of our questions. They also have a great gift shop with all things alpaca! Would definitely recommend a visit out to Harvard to this place! I think families especially would enjoy it... or a bachelorette party. read more
Well worth a visit. The owners are very hospitable and knowledgeable and will take you on a tour and answer any questions you may have. You can take a free tour or an enhanced tour. There are about 20 alpacas there. There's also a gift shop if you feel like buying some cool stuff. read more
Absolutely the cutest thing I've seen!! The alpacas were adorable, friendly and super soft. Nacho was my favorite little guy! I couldn't believe how many there were and the mini tour was super informative. Be sure to tip your guide!! They work hard to keep this farm going- and it shows. The grounds were well maintained and the animals were clean and very well cared for. Want to support this small business? Be sure to check out their little store and buy at least one thing. read more
I visited Harvard Alpaca Ranch today with some friends as part of their anniversary celebration. There were tours every 30 minutes, which I attended. It was lovely to get to see their alpacas, many adults as well as two babies, in person! I wish I could have interacted with the alpacas more since this was my first experience in person, but of course since they attracted a huge crowd that would have been way too stressful for the animals this weekend. I appreciated that the farm did the responsible thing instead of the people-pleasing thing to respect the animals this weekend. The event was fun, there were all sorts of touchable knitted items, spinning demos and spun wools in the shop. They had a touching fleece area where one of their alpacas' fleece was laid out on a table to touch - it's downy-soft! There are lots of informational signs all around as well, so I learned more than I knew about alpacas! They are going to train one of their oldest alpacas to be a therapy animal which sounds awesome. Just wish they were closer so I could more easily go back for time with the alpacas! read more
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We had such a fun time, the alpacas were adorable, friendly and well cared for. Fun excursion for kids and adults. read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
Alpaca is so smart and cute. The wool is so soft. We got the wool yarn to make scarf. Really recommended this ranch to visit alpaca. The staff was friendly and shared knowledge about alpacas. Did not know there is a leader between alpacas. read more
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Thank you Amy and Matthew for giving us Boston folks a visit that we will never forget. We just couldn't stop smiling, laughing and commenting on our photos. The herd of Alpacas surpassed our joy and having them come right up to us was so, so exciting. I promise you, we will be back to visit! read more
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