Discover Sandy River Alpacas, a charming spot in the Western Maine mountains. Our cozy cottage, named after one of our friendly alpacas, sits on 40 private acres by the stunning Sandy River. It's the perfect blend of cottage comfort and a touch of elegance! Join us for farm experiences with these incredible animals and learn all about them. For a tranquil, one-of-a-kind getaway, make your stay at Sandy River Alpacas! The space When available, we offer a variety of farm experiences with the alpacas. You could have morning coffee or tea with an alpaca. You might choose to go on a guided hike around the property with one of our alpacas. You could help with the chores. You may like to learn about herd health. And, if you are lucky enough to be here at the end of May, you could learn about shearing. We have a gift shop located here on the property that is full of amazing alpaca products, hand-made soap, hand-knitted baby sweaters, hand-made jewelry and so much more! there is something for everyone. And it's never too early to Christmas shop. In July & August, we have farm fresh vegetables and High Bush blueberries available. Other things to note We are 30 minutes North of Augusta, the capital of Maine, and 20 minutes South of Farmington. Farmington has some great eateries, local live music, and, shopping. We are just a short 1hr drive to Rangely or Sugarloaf. and just a 2-hour drive to Bar Harbor which is the home of Acadia National Park. The park is ranked the 14th-best national park in the United States by U.S. News & Travel. Travel and Leisure ranks Acadia National Park as the 8th best Park in the United States. A must-see when in Maine!