Meet the Heart Behind the Herd
A lifelong animal lover, an award-winning breeder, and a herd of gentle alpacas who love to make people smile.
A Bucket-List Item, Then a Calling
Stacey Payne grew up in Long Beach, California - a long way from where she’d eventually find her purpose. For most of her career she worked as a substance abuse and mental health counselor, sitting with people in their hardest moments and helping them find a way through.
In 2017, alpacas entered the picture. What began as a bucket-list item quickly turned into something more. She started buying foundation animals, learning the trade, and building bloodlines - and a private passion grew into a life’s work.
Today, Stacey shares that same calm joy in a brand-new way: by bringing her gentle, beloved alpacas directly to you - to weddings, parties, corporate days, and community events of every kind.
“They have this peaceful, child-like innocence. I couldn’t imagine life without them.”- Stacey Payne, Owner
She Does the Work Herself
Mornings start before sunrise with coffee and bottle-feeding the herd’s youngest. Days are spent feeding, training, shearing, and caring for every animal personally - and Stacey knows each one by name, along with their personalities, bloodlines, and favorite treats.
Her background as a counselor still shapes everything she does: quietly, intentionally, and with the belief that being around gentle animals can reach something in people that nothing else can.
In 2023, two of her alpacas brought home championship ribbons from the AOA National Fleece Show - a huge win for a small breeder competing against operations many times its size.
How We Do Things
Three quiet rules that shape every booking, every event, and every animal in our care.
Animal Care First
Our alpacas are family. They’re gentle, well-trained, and never pushed beyond what’s comfortable - happy animals make for happy events.
Honesty & Education
We’ll always give you straight answers and the right fit for your event - never an upsell. Curious about alpacas? Just ask.
Family-First Warmth
Kids, grandparents, first-timers - everyone’s welcome. We treat your guests the way we’d treat our own family: warm, patient, and unhurried.
The Stars of the Show
A small selection of the personalities your guests might meet - each with a name, a story, and very strong opinions about who deserves their attention.
Chantillie
A serene white Huacaya whose son took two championship ribbons at the AOA National Fleece Show.
Moka
A bronze beauty with championship bloodlines. Quiet, regal, and very aware of his own good looks.
Ellie
The reason Stacey is out the door before sunrise. Floppy ears, big eyes, total heart-melter - and she knows it.
Want to Meet Them? We’ll Come to You.
Bring Stacey and the herd to your next event - reserve your date with a $150 deposit.
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