Napoleon meets Ted Danson

Napoleon came out in style April 1 at the Dove Lewis “Boutiques Unleashed” fund raiser at the Tiffany Center in Portland. He was one of two “Mystery Models” at the event and met Ted Dansen at a promotion for the event on a television show called “Studio 6”. Napoleon wore an outfit on the runway that was custom designed by Seth Aaron Henderson, a stylish orange, black and gold jacket with a smart, black top hat and matching leggings. His handler, Shannon Gregory, wore a Seth Aaron design as well.

Napoleon’s new job seems to be to his liking as well. Since his fashion debut, he has done 2 school visits, 3 senior communities, 2 rehab facilities, a birthday party, and the 50+ Connections Expo, and is a smashing success! Because he is smaller than a llama, children and wheelchair bound people who are intimidated by the llamas are less afraid of Napoleon. And, because alpaca fiber is one of the finest natural fibers, people of all ages like to pet and touch him.

Napoleon’s start in the therapy program has gone so well that Columbia Mist Alpacas has donated another young alpaca named Eduardo to Mt. Peaks Therapy Llamas. Lori Gregory of Mt. Peaks says that 8 month old Eduardo is “VERY promising as a therapy prospect- even more people friendly and touchable than Napoleon!” Both alpacas will be classified as alpacas-in-training until they can be certified as therapy animals. Certification is a lengthy and intense process, and is not undertaken lightly. It requires a uniquely gentle and calm animal and an experienced handler.

To find out more about Napoleon and Mt. Peaks Therapy Llamas visit www.rojothellama.com. For more information about alpacas and alpaca fiber products, visit columbiamistalpacas.com or stop by the Woodland Visitors Information Center.

Reprinted by permission of the Woodland Chamber of Commerce from their May 2011 Newsletter.

Columbia Mist Alpacas has been proud of being part of the Ideal Alpaca Community for three years.  We are very pleased that ARI is planning to educate individuals on the merits of EPDs when planning breeding strategies as well as encouraging use of statistical measurements when selecting quality alpacas to purchase.
The teams are moving quickly to accurately and efficiently combine all of the EPD trait data thus ensuring a fluid transition for the members of IAC in the next 4-6 weeks. The consolidation of IAC’s data into ARI’s EPD program marks a significant milestone in the alpaca industry which is expected to dramatically augment the alpaca industry’s worldwide growth, positive for alpaca owners and potential owners everywhere.

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1930 Ford Model A Pickup

Just like our 1930 Ford Model A Pickup, you can count on us to be reliable, trustworthy, and deliver value for the money. – We’ve built our business to last.
We have many benefits for buyers who purchase alpacas from us:

• We offer low down, no-interest financing for up to 36 months with low interest rates for longer
• Package discounts on purchases of multiple alpacas
• Six months of free agistment (boarding) for any alpaca purchased from us
• Discounts to repeat customers who buy additional alpacas or breeding services
• Free breeding of any open or maiden female alpaca purchased to one of our farm’s outstanding studs. Also females come with a lifetime 50% off listed breeding fees of our award winning herdsires as long as they are owned by the original purchaser
• And most importantly- our commitment to providing you with 24 hr. continuing assistance and support as you develop your own farm or take your alpacas home and need help down the stretch.

Look at the alpacas that we currently have for sale. If you have more questions , please email us at dgohl@columbiamistalpacas.com or telephone at (360) 225-1763 or (503) 407-5943 cell.

Alpacas for Sale

We invite you to visit Columbia Mist Alpacas on National Alpaca Day Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 10 am to 4 pm.

• See our quality herd of 45 + alpacas who have won 141 ribbons in just 15 major shows! We even have eight new cria “babies” to hold and pet.
• Investigate if this business can help you realize your lifestyle and income goals.
• Watch an experienced fiber sorter evaluate fleece. Find out how sorting your fiber each year can make a big difference in the quality and price of alpaca products you can sell. ( You can also bring a bag of fleece for evaluation.)
• Shop in our farm boutique- Delightful Treasures. We have just received the highest quality sorted yarn since we have been in the business for 12 years! We also have a large range of luxurious alpaca products ranging from rugs to sweaters.

We hope to see you! If your schedule conflicts with the open house, call today for an appointment at (503) 407-5943 or (360) 225-1763.

The North American Alpaca Fiber Producers cooperative plans to use the $68,950 grant to market coop products, increase membership and improve operational efficiency. North American Alpaca Fiber Producers (NAAFP) is an agricultural cooperative that was created to establish the highest level of quality alpaca products from fiber produced and processed in North America by alpaca fiber producers who have their fiber sorted by a certified fiber sorter, using the Certified Sorted™ system.

Columbia Mist Alpacas has been a member of NAAFP since September of 2009. We are proud to use the Certified Sorted™ system to maximize our shearing process and produce superior alpaca products for our farm boutique- Delightful Treasures!

In both 2008 & 2009 all of our 10 cria show team won ribbons. In 2010 we decided to show only fleeces including large shows we had not previously attended.

We entered fleeces in at MAPACA in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; CABA Classic in Portland, OR; International Alpaca Odyssey in Redmond, OR; and the AOBA National in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. We entered 26 entries and won 26 ribbons this season!

Some notable accomplishments include:

El Nino’s Elberto 1^st at both AOBA National and IAO including winning Reserve Light Color Champion at IAO ( Three out of four of Elberto’s offspring who entered shows this year won ribbons. Congrats to Kevin of Hope Ranch Alpacas, Scott & Angela of Majestic View Alpacas and Jeff & Tara of Green Mountain Alpacas!)

Duncan’s Deolinda 1^st at both CABA Classic and AOBA National

Rubio’s Geneveve 1^st at CABA Classic

Onyx’s Sofia 1^st at CABA Classic

In addition we were delighted to receive 2^nd Place behind Snowwmass Alpacas for “Most Uniform Breeding Program” at IAO!

We look forward to our new 2010 crop of crias as we are now at 141 ribbons, 10 Color Champions, 3 “Best Hands of Show”, 2^nd and Most Uniform Breeding Program at 15 Major Shows!

“Consistent Quality” continues to qualify as our tagline!

Columbia Mist Alpacas Open House – Sunday, June 20^th 11-4 pm

Planters Days, first held in 1922, is the longest continuously running civic celebration in the State of Washington.

What better way to begin your summer than a visit to historic Woodland, Washington and our farm, just 25 miles north of Portland, Oregon on interstate 5: your southern gateway to the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Planters Days is a four day festival celebrating the completed construction of the dikes along the Columbia and Lewis Rivers preventing the annual flooding in the Woodland area. The festival is family centric, with entertainment for all ages.

Thursday includes a children’s parade, sidewalk chalk art, carnival rides, coration of the Planters Days Queen and Fireworks to end the day.

Friday includes Antique/new farm equipment, Dawg Father Dog Show and the carnival

Saturday includes parade, Saturday Market, Military Vehicle show, Fireman’s muster, bed races, cruise in and a band to end the day

Sunday includes an all day car show and water ski show. Come and visit our farm to pet and feed over 40 alpacas including two babies less than two weeks old. Shop in our Alpaca Farm Boutique. Investigate income and lifestyle opportunities. In the spirit of the car show we will have our farm working 1930 Model A Pickup on display at the farm.

For more information including the schedule of events for Planters Days go to www.plantersdays.com. Go to www.columbiamistalpacas.com for information on our open house. If you would like to visit our farm but can not make the open house, call to make an appointment at your convenience!

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