Golden Touch Naturals Farm Store

First Cria of the Season Born

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:44:00 -0400

With the Summer Heat Wave sweeping across New England, our first Cria of the season was born and it’s a girl to boot. Golden Touch’s Light My Fire (Tee Tee) gave birth to Summer Sizzle, a 22.6lb light fawn girl. It is Teddy’s first Cria on the ground, and we couldn’t be happier.

Alpaca Page Updated!

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:10:00 -0400

Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to make a post about the new and improved Alpaca Section on our website. We have categorized our herd into Females, Herdsires, and Fiber Pets to make it easier for interested parties to find exactly what they are looking for. We also have added easy to access information on the Alpaca Lifestyle, as well as the Investment opportunities associated with raising Alpaca as livestock.

Now that the section is live, we will be constantly updating pictures, descriptions, and adding new Animals so check back often. If you see something you like, Request More Information on the animal.

We have packets made up of our Investment Quality Females as well as our Herdsires available for Stud to send to interested parties. If you live in the area, schedule a time to come and visit to get a first hand experience with the animals. If you are unable to come out to the farm, we also are able to capture video and images of specific animals so you can really get a good feel for the animal before making a decision. Check back often as our Alpaca Section will always be evolving.

It's baby time again!!!

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:51:00 -0400

Cria watch has begun on the farm. Baby time at the farm is always so exciting. It doesn’t matter how many births we experience every one is just as exciting as the first one. The four girls due this month are being closely watched, just waiting for the signs of impending labor. The last month of their pregnancy always goes slowly, as they say the last mile is the longest mile. So true! To keep them comfortable, on hot days we spray their belly’s down with a house. Even though the temperatures have not been on the high side, it really helps keep their bodies feeling cool and refreshed.
I’m overly anxious to see this crop of cria as they are sired by my two new herd sires, Teddy and Dante. These will be their first kids to hit the ground. If we are lucky enough to catch the birth happening we will try to get a video of it for all of you to see. If we can’t get the video we will surely post some photos.

New Video - Birdwatching in May

Sat, 31 May 2008 13:57:00 -0400

Now that May has come and gone(almost) the Feeders are really starting to pick up with all kinds of great activity.

Birdwatching on the Farm from goldentouchfarm on Vimeo.

New Video - Hummingbirds of May

Wed, 21 May 2008 13:29:00 -0400

Hummingbirds in May from goldentouchfarm on Vimeo.

New Video - First Day on the New Grass

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:27:00 -0400

GTF’s Alpacas - First Day Out of Barnyard from goldentouchfarm on Vimeo.

You can watch it in full HD Quality here - http://www.vimeo.com/1006506

Spectacular bird watching!

Sat, 10 May 2008 09:06:00 -0400

This Spring has been great for bird watching. We have enjoyed the wild turkeys on a daily basis in our pastures and in the yard. I’m glad they find our farm a fruitful place to stay.
The Baltimore Orioles are here in droves, with the apple trees blossoming along with the maple trees they are just all over the place. Check out one of the latest videos and catch one visiting the hummingbird feeder.
We have 5 blue bird nest boxes up and I’m happy to report that 2 out of the 5 are actually occupied by blue birds. I love to see the male blue birds in flight as their color is just magnificent.
The male Goldfinches have turned from a dull olive green to a brilliant yellow hoping to attract the females. Good luck to them as there seems to be a lot of competition.
The hummingbirds are in full swing at the feeders. I purchased larger feeders this year so I won’t be filling them twice a day in peak season (then again maybe I will be) The new feeders hold 32 oz. as opposed to 16 oz.
If you enjoy birds it is a great time to get out in the yard and see what is happening in your neck of the woods.
ENJOY!

There's no place like home!

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:34:00 -0400

For the last two weeks Chris and I have been on the road at alpaca shows. The first was MAPACA in PA and the last one was Buckeye Alpaca Show in Columbus Ohio. We had an information booth for ( NEAFP) The New England Alpaca Fiber Pool and it was great meeting many of our customers in person and making many friends along the way. Columbus Ohio was a haul, 14 hrs to be exact and driving straight through after a long day made it even seem longer.
Thanks to everyone who stayed behind to take care of the farm, you all did a great job and I really appreciate that. It’s nice to be able to go away and know everyone is in good hands. THANK YOU!!!

Bird Watching - Baltimore Oriole Siting

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:46:00 -0400

It is not just the Hummingbirds that are back around. Now that the Apple Tree’s are in blossom, the Orioles have decided to hang out for a while. Here is a short clip we shot yesterday. Head to Vimeo.com for the full HD version (if your computer can support it).

Bird Watching - Baltimore Oriole from goldentouchfarm on Vimeo.

Hummers finally arrive!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:30:00 -0400

We had our first sighting of the hummingbirds today and it is always like a holiday when they arrive. Last year they showed up on April 29 and I was curious how close to that date would they show and low and behold it’s April 30. I wonder if they would of showed up yesterday if the weather had not been so lousy.

New arrival

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:07:00 -0400

On Saturday April 12 we had a baby chinchilla born. Mom and baby are both doing well. I’m not sure if it is a male or female yet as I don’t want to interfere with the bonding process. He/she looks just like mom, light gray. I’ll post a picture in a couple of days.

All eyes to the sky!!!

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:58:00 -0400

The hummingbirds should be arriving any day now. They have already been spotted in MA so if you don’t have your feeders up already now is a good time to get them out. I’ve had my feeders up for a couple of weeks and can’t wait to spot my first hummer. I’ll be sure to let you know when they arrive.

New Farm Video - Faces of the Farm

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:43:00 -0400

Many Faces of Our Farm from goldentouchfarm on Vimeo.

New Video uploaded today. Watch it on Vimeo for the full HD Quality Treatment.

Golden Touch Naturals Online!

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:09:00 -0400

After several months of working hard, our farm store, Golden Touch Naturals is up and running and we couldn’t be happier with the finished product. It is a place where we can share all of our wonderful Alpaca Products, as well as other like minded one of a kind goods.

Our Alpaca clothing ranges from strong and sturdy Boot Socks to Knitters Yarns and everything in between. All of our Alpaca items are made in the U.S. with North American pooled fiber, in certified Eco-responsible mills. There is such a high demand for guilt free products, and we are glad to meet that need. We are one of the only Alpaca stores to carry over 25 items 100% Made in America.

We also wanted to use our online Farm Store to showcase other like minded items, such as Organic Soaps and Herbal Teas, Local Artwork, Handcrafted Jewelry, Stone Thrown Pottery, and a ton more Back to Basic and One of a Kind items. The majority of these items are Made in New England artisans and crafters who in turn support their own local economies.

We invite you to check out our store today and find something special for yourself or family and friends.

www.goldentouchnaturals.com

All Friends and Family of Golden Touch Farm are encouraged to use the Check out Code: Teddybear to receive an extra 10% off your Shopping Cart. Thanks for your continued support!

Some of Our Alpacas http://vimeo.com/802432 - Full HD version

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:43:48 -0400

Some of Our Alpacas

http://vimeo.com/802432 - Full HD version

Some short clips of what has been happening at our farm over the...

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:00:52 -0400

Some short clips of what has been happening at our farm over the last few months. Check out www.goldentouchfarm.com for more information on our animals and our farm store.

Golden Touch Naturals is happy to give a sneak peek into one of...

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:49:16 -0400

Golden Touch Naturals is happy to give a sneak peek into one of our new products, The Survival Sock. Like the name suggests, this sock combines the natural soft and warm attributes of alpaca fiber with a rugged and durable design. Made from 100% North American Alpaca Fiber, this sock truly is the best of both worlds. With a re-inforced heal and toe, a nylon arch band, and an ankle support The Survival Sock is guaranteed to keep your feet warm and safe.

Available soon at Golden Touch Farm’s online store, www.goldentouchnaturals.com

Golden Touch Naturals Grand Opening

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:45:32 -0400

Golden Touch Naturals has been stocking it’s digital shelves in anticipation of our Grand Opening in the next couple of weeks. Expect some great deals out of the gates as we help build awareness and invite communities to experience all of our unique and high quality products.

From Alpaca Socks to organic Skin Food, Golden Touch Naturals will be covering all the bases. For more information please visit www.goldentouchfarm.com and www.goldentouchnaturals.com

Perhaps our last Snow of the Season?

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:54:00 -0500

The Alpaca’s didn’t seem overly impressed with our most recent snow storm and I can’t blame them, it was fairly uneventful. Perhaps it is our last of the season, but then again, this is New England.

Partner's Village Visit a Success

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:01:00 -0500

On Saturday we spent a few hours at Partner’s Village Store in Westport, MA showcasing our Alpacas, their fiber, and the finished products made from it. It was an amazing event. People came out from all over Southeastern, MA to experience our wonderful animals. Dante and Teddy both were wonderful, keeping a great demeanor even with the crowds of people. To read up on the entire vent head to :http://www.aldenhill.com/essay/community.htm

Over the weekend we also launched our new Farm Site, with some great changes we are excited about. There are a ton of great videos added that showcase our entire farm.