Enchanted Acres New Cria

Benton City, WA: Pictured here are Jeff and Brenda Trammell with a new-born alpaca cria who was born at their ranch.

Around the Pacific Northwest there are some outstanding small alpaca ranches whose owners have a keen understanding of the industry, the animals and who are wonderful in dealing with other people. Jeff and Brenda Trammell's ranch, Enchanted Acres Ranch, is such a place.

I first met Brenda at the Alpaca Showcase Northwest alpaca show. I had no idea how to show an alpaca in the ring because I had never done this before. Even though we were in the same class, Brenda took me aside and demonstrated what I needed to know so that I wouldn't make a total fool of myself. She was patient, friendly and obviously quite experienced. Her alpaca, Star Lily, with Brenda's lead, did extremely well in the show ring. Our girl, Lilly, placed fourth and I don't think I did too badly, either -- thanks to Brenda's coaching.

Since then, Lisa and I have visited Enchanted Acres Ranch, which is a very impressive alpaca operation. We have communicated often with the Trammells and we have heard many people speaking highly of them. So, our congratulations go out to Jeff and Brenda and we highly recommend that anyone who is interested in alpacas get in touch with Enchanted Acres Ranch. You will find some high-quality animals there, as well as some very positive, friendly and knowledgeable people. You can't go wrong working with this ranch.

Enchanted Acres Ranch also brokers the sale of alpacas for other owners, provides herdsire services, boarding and agisting alpacas and sales of their own beautiful stock.

All our best to Jeff and Brenda