Our story began at our local high school’s Christmas craft fair, where I (Sue) discovered alpacas and their luxurious fiber. The McDonalds of McPaca Ranch, formerly of Keller, Texas, now retired, introduced me to all things alpaca, and I became instantly fascinated. I attended my first alpaca show and fiber competition in Fort Worth, TX the following February, and I was hooked.

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The next step was convincing Lee that alpaca farming was our next great adventure. In 2013, we had no land, no barn, and no experience caring for alpacas, but that never stopped me from chasing my dreams. Over the next six years, Lee and I dedicated ourselves to learning everything we could about alpacas. We attended conferences, visited farms in North Texas and Central Oregon, and asked challenging questions. During one conference, Lee had in-depth discussions with experienced farmers about making sure our farm would succeed as a business, not just a hobby. We wanted to create a business that emphasized responsible stewardship of the land and our alpacas.

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Eventually, Lee was convinced we could build a viable, sustainable business while offering an educational, enjoyable experience for animal lovers. After much prayer, in 2019, we found and purchased a beautiful 7-acre plot of land near Sanger, Texas. By the end of 2020, we built our home and barn. Our first alpacas arrived in October 2021, and as we looked at each other, full of both excitement and nervousness, we asked, "What did we just do?" And so, Goshen Meadows Alpaca Farm was born.