Arriba Linea Alpacas

Arriba Linea Alpacas raises alpacas in Lindsay, ON, in the Kawartha Lakes region near Peterborough. The farm is run by Lori Jones and Tom Vanhanen, who follow industry-recommended health protocols including annual veterinary checkups, routine vaccinations and careful genetic selection. They emphasize pasture-based grazing with seasonal barn shelter, daily handling of crias from birth and socialization visits to ensure gentle, well-adjusted animals.

Their focus on sustainable farming extends to rotational grazing and low-stress shearing techniques that promote fleece quality and animal comfort. Over the years they have supplied fiber to local spinners and displayed at regional fiber festivals, earning praise for consistent fleece density and color variety. Visitors often note the calm temperament of their herd and the farm’s hands-on approach to animal welfare. The couple continues to develop breeding lines aimed at enhancing fiber traits while maintaining genetic diversity across their herd.