Located in Littlestown, PA

We are located in Adams County between Gettysburg and Hanover and are the home to an adorable and high-quality herd of AOA registered alpacas. We breed and raise alpacas for resale and for their fantastic fleece! It’s extraordinarily strong and amazingly soft –  a hand-spinner’s dream wool. Visit our  online Alpaca Gift Shop to purchase alpaca products.

Here’s what’s new: Tours Open, Weaving Class available.

           Farm tours are opening April 12th. Check out the drop down schedule box to see if one is right for you.

QCAR Alpaca Gift Shop

February – August:  Always open online 

Accepting appointments Wednesday – Saturday 10 -3 

or by chance

Call to schedule your appointment 717-359-9989 or email Juliesalpacas@gmail.com

Our Alpaca Gift Shop features all things alpaca. Most famous are the alpaca socks which could have some of QCAR alpaca fiber in them as we contribute our alpaca fiber  to the NEAFP along with other American Alpaca Farms and they use the alpaca fiber to make the socks we sell.

Alpaca fleece, alpaca roving, alpaca blends, alpaca yarn. Alpaca hats, alpaca scarves and more can be found in the Alpaca Gift Shop at Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch.  Most of our items are made in the USA. 

We contribute our alpaca’s fiber to the NEAFP (New England Alpaca Fiber Pool) and to the Pennsylvania Yarn Project sponsored by PAOBA (PA Owners and Breeders Association) and some of our alpaca fiber is sent to family owned mini mills to process into yarn, roving and rug yarn. 

Some of Quarry Critters Alpaca fibers are hand processed by Julie. Julie uses the Kromski spinning wheel and rigid heddle looms that are sold in our gift shop and online. Kromski is a family in Poland that makes these very nice fiber equipment. Julie processes our wonderful alpaca fibers into luxurious wearable apparel, such as hats/beanies, mitts and scarves. 

Some items sold in the alpaca shop come from Peru. Peru is home to the original alpacas, before they were imported to the USA. We show our support by purchasing some items from American family businesses with contacts in Peru. The blush alpaca stuffies come from Peru, as well  as some of our scarves of quality, hats, gloves and some socks.

September – January: Always open online.

Come on by we have Walk in shop hours Wednesday –  Saturdays  10:00 – 3:00 

The Alpaca Gift Shop 

Located on the web: quarrycrittersalpacas.com

and on the ranch  

580 Basehoar Rd Littlestown, PA 17340      717-359-9989

When you shop online your purchases will be mailed to you or you can choose to pick it up locally, at the Gift Shop, call or email  to let us know when you plan to arrive.

 Alpacas                     

Maybe you’re looking to start a herd of your own, or add fine quality breeding stock to your existing herd. Contact us and we will be happy to find the right alpacas for your situation check

Alpaca Learning Studio 

                   Click on the Link for the Alpaca Learning Studio.

The Alpaca Ownership Class  is perfect for anyone interested in owning alpacas, learn before you buy. Or maybe you jumped into ownership before you knew what to do, this 2 hour class will help you find your alpaca way.

There are many other classes to learn what to do with an alpaca fleece. We offer skirting classes, spinning classes choose from using a drop spindle or a spinning wheel.  There are visiting teachers that have joined us at Quarry Critters Learning Studio. Weaving is now being offered on a rigid heddle.

  We offer many classes with Register, click the link above to see what classes are  being  offered and when. Registration is now open.

Pop-Up Spindle Making

Let’s make a drop spindle

Instructor: Kay Robinson 

 When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 

Time: 11 – 2

Choice your time slot from the drop down menu 

Cost: $15

Ever wonder how yarn was made back in the Middle Ages?

Curious about the tools used to make that yarn or string? 

Spindles come in all sorts of different sizes and styles. But in a few short steps, you can join the world of Living History by making your very own drop spindle.

Come on in and join the “Make Your Spindle” pop- up experience. 

Now that you made your own drop spindle consider signing up for our Drop Spindle Class   

Kromski

Quarry Critters is now a Kromski dealer. We sell the whole line of Kromski. Please schedule an appointment to talk Kromski and perhaps make a purchase.

Kromski makes a variety of spinning wheels and looms along with accessories. These products are made with true quality craftsmanship.

Repairs on your wheels and looms can be done here at Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch through the Alpaca Gift Shop You receive a warranty on new Kromski equipment purchased here at QCAR.

We have found a great way to spend our retirement that is both delightful and rewarding,  and we love the terrific country  lifestyle. If you’d like to find out more about alpacas, learning opportunities or Kromski products then email us at juliesalpacas@gmail.com. Read about  how we got started.