Meet Our Girls

 

perfectly pippa

Pippa is a beautiful female, full of spunk, energy and fun - Pippa truly fills the farm with smiles and laughter! Since our approach with our animals is very “hands on”, Pippa shows no fear of humans and is incredibly friendly. Pippa loves to give hugs to her friends and will stand right next to you for a good scratch! Her fleece is fantastic with its saturated “true black” color, crimp, style, and softness. Just like Padma, Pippa has excellent, balanced conformation and fleece that gives total coverage from her nose all the way down to her toes. A consistent blue ribbon winner at her first shows, judges comments include “beautifully balanced proportions”, “brightness consistent throughout her blanket”, “terrific coverage combined with a soft handle throughout”, “great capacity and feminine style”, “long staple combined with consistency across the blanket and soft handle across her frame”. Pippa is adored by all of Meadowgate and gave us her first cria, a gorgeous true black female out of Amber Autumn Titus! A terrific mum, Pippa’s Perfectly Velvet has all the makings of an excellent show girl like her mother.

Color: True Black Birthday: 12/11/2018 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Snowmass Back 2 Black

Dam: TGF Padma

Awards: Reserve Champion 2019 VAOBA Derby Huacaya Black

1st Place 2019 VAOBA Alpaca Expo Halter Huacaya Black Juvenile

1st Place 2019 VAOBA Alpaca Derby Halter Huacaya Black Juvenile

1st Place 2020 Carolina Alpaca Celebration Huacaya Black Yearling, Novice Breeder

 

lily

Lily is a beautiful member of our farm! She is extremely photogenic and a watchful eye for the herd. Lily is well-liked by her surrounding alpacas, but can also be an independent leader for the group (especially when it is time to explore a new field).  Her fiber quality has a high degree of density and consistent fineness from top to bottom, with lovely brightness, a long staple length, and a low micron count. Her conformation is also truly exceptional, as she exhibits a very feminine style. Lily has rewarded us with two cria: Rory (female) and Hudson (male). Conformationally correct with a beautiful head, Rory captures everyone’s attention and had great success in the show ring. Hudson is now an active part of our agritourism and therapy programs because of his chill demeanor. After some time off, Lily has been bred to Amber Autumn Titus for a highly anticipated fall cria. Fingers crossed!

Color: Medium Fawn Birthday: 10/26/2015 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Simba of A. L. Paca’s

Dam: A.L. Paca’s Ringo’s Vonni

Service Sire: Amber Autumn Titus Due Date: October 24, 2024

Awards: 4th Place 2018 VAOBA Alpaca Expo Fleece Huacaya Fawn

3rd Place 2019 CABO Fleece Show Huacaya Fawn

 

cinnamon

Cinnamon is an instant favorite of anyone who visits Meadowgate with her genuinely curious and extremely friendly personality. She is known for her fascination with cameras, her love of attention, and her ability to stay still for as long as it takes to get a good scratch! She is also the face of Meadowgate Alpacas. Cinnamon's dense, fine fleece often makes her a fast friend for all farm visitors. Cinnamon’s first cria, Meadowgate’s Flying Ace, was a gorgeous male with dark points out of our own MGT Ringo’s Phoenix. Cinnamon is now happy to be spending her days relaxing or greeting farm visitors in the way only Cinnamon can!

Color: Medium Fawn Birthday: 9/29/2013 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Ma Sammy

Dam: Athena Khan

 

Sidra

Sidra is a daughter of Sheer Galaxy and it shows; her fiber is consistently dense and fine.  She has a mellow disposition and quickly blended into our herd.  Good friends with her buddies Padma, Lily, Cinnamon and Zendaya, she can often be found catching some "down" time in the fields - she always loves to relax. Sidra is a permanent farm resident, as she is Daniel’s personal favorite!

Color: Beige Birthday: 6/7/2011 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Sheer Galaxy

Dam: Rivanna Highland Snow

Awards: 5th Place 2012 VAOBA Alpaca Expo Halter Full Fleece Huacaya Beige Female Yearling

3rd Place 2012 MAPACA Jubilee Halter Full Fleece Huacaya Beige Female Juvenile

3rd Place 2012 The Virginia Classic Halter Full Fleece Huacaya Beige Female Juvenile

 

padma

There are just not enough good things to say about Padma; we absolutely love her! She is sweet and easy to handle, always happy for a hug. Padma is very serene and genuinely kind to the other girls, who adore her. Padma’s amazing fleece has so much character - crimp galore! Her fleece is very fine, uniform, and consistent throughout. Padma has unpacked three gorgeous babies while here on the farm and her latest, Paisley, embodies her mother’s independent disposition for sure. Padma has been given the year off to enjoy farm life without the pressure of pregnancy or nursing, but she’s been happy to stay in the maternity barn and teach those crias a thing or two!

Color: Light Brown Birthday: 8/25/2012 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Snowmass Conopa’s Kahuna

Dam: Snowmass Persian Prayer

Awards: Reserve Champion CABO 02/2015

 

zendaya

We are sure that you can see from these pictures that Zendaya loves people! This precious girl is always making us laugh. She seems to have a personal goal of being involved in everything that happens at Meadowgate. Zendaya loves to take pictures with visitors and rest her face on the top of the fence when she hears a human voice, watching for someone to greet. Zendaya’s fleece is extremely fine, bright, and uniform in its crimping - super soft! With her lovely feminine conformation and irreplaceable disposition, Zendaya is a truly marvelous alpaca! Zendaya blessed us with a gorgeous female cria in November. Herd sire Titus came through with all black fiber for a perfect little bundle named Luna!

Color: White Birthday: 4/13/2012 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: MFI Peruvian Titan’s Clash

Dam: Queen B Cody Lynn

 

mary leigh

"Wow" is all we can say about Mary Leigh! Gorgeous black fiber that runs all the way down to her toes on a balanced and feminine frame; she is the total package. Originating from outstanding genetics, it is no surprise that her fiber is dense and fine, with consistent color coverage throughout her blanket. Mary Leigh's beautiful eyes demonstrate her sweet and laid-back disposition, so she is a treat to have on the farm. We like Mary so much that we purchased her full sister, Smokin’ Hot, as well. Mary delivered a spectacular true black male cria in November, out of Amber Autumn Titus. “Stormtrooper” aka Trooper is ready to take on the show ring this fall and with a genotype just like his dad, this non-dilute male will be ready to become a herd sire on another farm. Stay tuned!

Color: True Black Birthday: 7/16/2018 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: LMFI Jeremiah’s Indescribable

Dam: LMFI Peruvian Smoke Ring

 

after dark

After Dark is pure beauty from the inside out! We are so excited to have her as an addition to our herd. Super curious and sweet, After Dark loves to be at the forefront of all the daily happenings at the farm. Developing fast friendships with Ayla and Pippa, this sweet girl is so easy to get along with and always checking out new situations to see if there is anything she can do to “help” her new people. In addition to her charming disposition, After Dark has incredible fiber from top knot to tail. One look and you can see her full, compact density. Opening up her fiber shows off After Dark’s fineness, amazingly soft handle, beautiful shine, and fully saturated “true black” color. We are thrilled to be able to include this all around outstanding female as a part of Meadowgate’s herd! Update: Andi delivered a male cria this spring and she did not disappoint! Donovan looks to have roan fiber, full of crimp, structure, and fineness. After a few struggles at the beginning, Donovan is full of spunk and is growing into a handsome, big boy!

Color: True Black Birthday: 5/14/2019 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: GAF Greytness by Quatrain

Dam:  Crescent Moon's Choco-Locks

Service Sire: MGT’s Ringo Phoenix Due Date: 04/20/2025

Awards: Color Champion-2020 NEOBA Alpaca Show

Color Champion-2020 New England Coastal Classic

First Place-2020 NEOBA Alpaca Show

First Place-2020 New England Coastal Classic

Third Place-2020 AOA National Show

Third Place-Buckeye Alpaca Show

1st Place - MABA Show 2021 (Judge Stephanie Glyptis)

3rd Place - PAOBA Show 2021 (Judge Helen Testa)

 

maybelle

Belle is a new addition to our program here at Meadowgate and we are thrilled with what we see so far. Beautiful black fiber on a solid frame, Belle has consistent and bright coverage throughout her blanket with dense coverage all the way down to her toes. Originating from powerful genetics, Belle should be a terrific addition to our breeding program. Until then, it is a joy to have her friendly, bright personality on the farm! Belle’s first cria was an adorable female cria who weighed in at 18.6 pounds at birth! An exceptional first time mum, she is a natural and we are super proud of her.

Color: Dark Rose Grey Birthday: 5/16/2019 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Beethoven’s Dorian

Dam: FDA Misturi Rose’s Mirabelle

Service Sire: Amber Autumn Titus Due: October 17, 2024

 

smokin’ hot

This young female is one of the newer additions to our Meadowgate herd and we are so excited to have her join our program! “Hottie” is as stunning as her name suggests, with lovely character already showing in her fleece and a gorgeous saturation to her bay black fiber. Her blanket expresses full coverage and uniform fineness throughout. Judges were already commenting on her qualities and awarding her top placement, even with her cria tips still on. On top of all of this, Hottie has a charming, curious personality that we hope to encourage with family and visitors. Hottie recently wrapped up her show career on a high note, winning a Reserve Championship in Walking Fleece at the MAPACA show!

Color: Bay Black Birthday: 6/4/2020 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: LMFI Jeremiah’s Indescribable

Dam: LMFI Peruvian Smoke Ring

Awards: 1st place Juvenile Halter, 2021 PAOBA

2nd place Yearling Halter, 2022 Carolina Alpaca Parade, Judge Laurel Shouvlin

3rd place Yearling Halter, 2022 Carolina Alpaca Celebration, Judge Arturo Pena

1st place Yearling Halter, 2022 MABA Alpaca Celebration, Judge Robin Nasemann

1st place Yearling Halter, 2022 PAOBA Breeders Showcase, Judge Diana Timmerman

1st place Yearling Halter, 2022 MAPACA Jubilee, Judge Amanda VandenBosch

2nd place Yearling Halter, 2022 MAPACA Gala, Judge Arturo Pena

Reserve Championship Walking Fleece, 2022 MAPACA Jubilee, Judge Wade Gease

 

Lorelei

We were highly anticipating this little cria’s birth and, boy, we were not disappointed. Rory has all of the fleece qualities of her mother and father combined: density, fineness, structure, organization, shine and staple length. Add to that her gorgeous color on a frame that is straight, solid but feminine and we think we have a winner! Rory is sweet but displays some of her mom’s personality traits as well - she’s talkative when you handle her and she needs to make up her own mind about things. Update: Rory made her show appearance in February and was received as well as we hoped she would be. The judges commented on her excellent conformation, being well balanced and proportioned, and her gorgeous fiber, including her staple length, brightness, fineness and uniformity of micron. One judge finished by calling her “the complete package”! We couldn’t agree more.

Color: Medium Brown Birthday: 5/8/2021 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: MGT Ringo’s Phoenix

Dam: MGT Simba’s Lily

Awards: 1st Place Juvenile Halter, 2022 Carolina Alpaca Celebration, Judge Arturo Pena

1st Place Juvenile Halter, 2022 Carolina Alpaca Parade, Judge Laurel Shouvlin\

1st Place Juvenile Halter, MABA Alpaca Celebration, Judge Robin Nasemann

4th Place Juvenile Halter, PAOBA Breeders Showcase, Judge Diana Timmerman

1st Place Juvenile Halter, MAPACA Gala, Judge Arturo Pena

2nd Place Juvenile Halter, MAPACA Jubilee, Judge Amanda VandenBosch

 

Perfectly Paisley

The latest edition from farm favorite, Padma, Paisley’s fiber color was a wonderful surprise when she was unpacked. Cute as a button, with a personality full of sass and independence, she is another great example of what Padma can put together. Update June 2022: Paisley has been purchased but will remain on our farm as part of the herd. Whatever the future holds, you can be sure Paisley will handle it “perfectly”!

Color: Dark Brown Birthday: 11/9/2021 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: MGT Ringo’s Phoenix

Dam: TGF Padma

 

bold lively

Lively lives up to her name in every way and then some. Fun, sweet, the first to greet you at the gate, Lively has grown into a beautiful female. Her fiber is fine with a lovely handle to it. Lively is for sale to a great home only but if she is still here in the spring, we will introduce her to Titus for what should be a beautiful pairing.

Color: Medium Fawn Birthday: 9/16/2020 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Buck Brook Solar Equinox

Dam: Buck Brook Bianca

 

legacy

This little lady is growing up to be one fun, eye-catching girl! Her unusual markings are noticed by every farm visitor and Legacy is getting more familiar with greeting new people on the farm. We are looking forward to watching her grow and develop, with hopes that she will be a foundation member of our appaloosa herd!

Color: Dark Brown Birthday: 8/26/2022 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Enchanted Hill LuTau

Dam: Heatherbrook’s Rimple

 

sasha

Sasha arrived on our farm in 2022 and we are so pleased with her in every way. An exceptional mum with great genetics and fiber; plus, she has the sweetest disposition! She is set to deliver a Titus baby next fall and we are anxiously awaiting the results.

Color: Medium Brown Birthday: 09/01/2012 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Beethoven’s Dorian

Dam: Miss Clarice

Service Sire: Amber Autumn Titus Due: May 8, 2025

 

wyllow

Wyllow arrived on our farm spring of 2023 and we are excited about her fiber as part of our program. A successful show career has us thinking hard about her career on the farm. In the meantime, she’s sharing a barn with our “cutie” herd of yearlings and living large. Welcome to Meadowgate, Wyllow!

Color: Beige Birthday: 08/29/2021 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Clash’s Mighty Santino

Dam: Bentley’s Rosalina

Service Sire: Amber Autumn Titus

 

cersei queen

Cersei comes from a solid line of genetics, which is reflected in her fiber and her correct frame. Incredibly calm and easy to handle, she has gorgeous fleece with excellent bundling and structure throughout her blanket. Cersei is a new arrival to Meadowgate this fall and she is set to deliver a highly anticipated cria out of Man in the Moon’s Ganymede; we can’t wait to see this baby!

Color: Light Fawn Birthday: 12/13/2016 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Elk Matrix’s Prime Ruler

Dam: Sunset Hills Cocoa Latte

Service Sire: Man in the Moon’s Peruvian Ganymede Due Date: September 23, 2023

 

Guinevere

New to the farm this fall, Guinevere immediately adjusted to life here on our farm. What a sweet disposition, laid back and calm all day long. She will remind those of you who know our Sidra or had the pleasure of meeting Killi-Ann of those lovely females! Lovely fiber set on a nice sturdy frame, Guinevere is a new favorite in our herd. She is bred to Man in the Moon’s Rigel for a late fall cria and we are really excited to see the results.

Color: Beige Birthday: 02/20/2019 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Elk Matrix’s Prime Ruler

Dam: La Mercurio’s Shiah

Service Sire: Man in the Moon’s Rigel Due Date: November 8, 2023

 

lady lyanna

Lyanna arrived on our farm this fall with Guinevere and Cersei, as another addition to our agritourism/fiber program. Inquisitive, approachable, and very sweet. She has incredibly long eyelashes and has adjusted to life here without a hiccup. Another tall girl with a correct, sturdy frame, Lyanna is enjoying her fall days in the maternity barn with her buddies and eating up pasture whenever she can. Bred to Alpaca Palace Legend’s Rising Sun, stay tuned for what should be a beautiful little cria this fall!

Color: Medium Brown Birthday: 11/07/2020 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: Majestic’s Rebel With a Cause

Dam: Sunset Hills Cocoa Latte

Service Sire: Alpaca Palace Legend’s Rising Sun Due Date: November 23, 2023


 

Betty

Betty is just a gorgeous female alpaca, who has a tall but correct build. Raised as a bottle baby, she comes with all of the curiosity and interest in people you would expect, plus just enough sweetness! Her genetics include industry favorites, like Orlando Cloud, Beethoven’s Dorian, and Snowmass so it’s not hard to see why her fiber is so lovely. A new arrival to the farm, we are looking forward to seeing what Betty can do here in our programs. Stay tuned for more!!

Color: Light Brown Birthday: 08/07/2020 Breed: Huacaya

Sire: AMAF Lucy’s Little Ricky

Dam: ASgard-Acres Dark Vega

 

gloria

 

maggie

 

kitt

 

luna

 

velvet

 

In Memoriam

scotch brite

February 12, 2020

Highs and lows are part of running a farm but it never gets easier. This morning, Meadowgate sadly said goodbye to one of our favorite female alpacas, Scotch Brite. Although she had the best medical care, she had stomach cancer that we just couldn't treat. Brave to the end, Scotch was also lovely, independent, smart, gentle, tough, easy to get along with and never any trouble. She was also the best Mom and terrific to all of the babies. If you ever visited the nursery here, you met Scotch. Scotch had a way of staring right into your soul and had definitely picked Nicole as her “person.” Our alpacas are part of our family and we will miss her terribly.

 

Killi-Ann

May 24, 2020

Today, Meadowgate said goodbye to one of the most peaceful animals on our farm. Killi-Ann was sweet, tough, gentle and accommodating right up to the end and left this world surrounded by our family’s love. She adored children, was easy to get along with, and would stand for a hug all day long. Products made with Killi’s fleece were always the first to sell because of the shine and softness. Killi-Ann was a farm favorite, having posed for countless selfies and photographs with visitors, but she was our personal family favorite too. Our lives were enriched by our time with her and her presence is missed on the farm every day.

 

brownie

August 21, 2021

Brownie was one of the sweetest members of our herd who adored being the center of attention. She was also one of the softest alpacas we have had on the farm and one of our biggest personalities. Everyone who visited the farm, both returning and new visitors, couldn’t help but smile at Brownie’s curiosity and nudges for a hug. She was always the first to greet visitors, and the last to leave. The anchor of our Alpaca Therapy Program and the one who helped us to begin it in 2018, Brownie never failed to combine her fearlessness with curiosity to enchant and bring joy to people everywhere. Sweet Brownie was such a big part of our daily interaction on the farm and her presence helped shape our mission. We are better off having known and loved her; our farm family will miss her very much.

 

Deborah

Deborah was our herd protector here at Meadowgate. She was always on the lookout for anything unusual and was the first to alert her group. She was an outstanding mother; patient, protective, loving, and gentle. The babies ADORED her! A farm favorite, Deborah would stand all day for a neck rub.