About Us

Wendell and Trina live on a small farm in Salem, Indiana. Wendell has lived here, raising and managing many kinds of livestock and growing crops, for over 50 years. Wendell works full-time as an assistant editor for a database company in Louisville, and he is also an accountant and pilot. Before earning his degree in accounting and working in Louisville, he and his late father operated a Grade A dairy farm. Over the years he’s raised chickens, hogs, and cattle, but hasn’t enjoyed working with them nearly as much as he’s enjoyed working with our alpacas.

In 1998, Trina was living in Louisville, working full time as an assistant editor for the same database company, but in a different department, and working part-time as a massage therapist. Before meeting Wendell, Trina had never considered the idea of life on a farm. She’d always been a city dweller. When Wendell and Trina married in October 1999, Wendell had about 40 head of Angus beef cattle.

After working full-time for a company for almost 30 years, Trina is now self-employed, working as a massage therapist, wellness coach, editor, and also works part-time for a church as a music director and sound engineer. While Wendell and Trina are both very busy with the work they do on and off the farm, the alpacas hold a special place in their hearts.

We purchased our first alpacas in September 2000 and they arrived at our farm in May 2001. It’s so peaceful to be with them, with their gentle manner and sweet expressions. Even vaccinating them is a breeze. Our first cria was born on the farm on July 13th, 2001. The little female was the cutest thing we had ever seen, and we’ve delighted in each cria’s birth since then.

Our farm is currently home to alpacas, horses, a goat, dogs, farm cats, chickens, and some tropical fish. Please contact us now to schedule a visit to our farm. We’d love to have you!