Autumn Mist Alpaca Farm, Fiber Mill & Petting Farm

Autumn Mist Alpaca Farm, Fiber Mill & Petting Farm alpacas in Prattsburgh, NY, are part of a family operation. The farm is located in Steuben County and the Southern Tier near Elmira.

Owner Jeff Jorritsma has overseen herd development for over a decade with memberships in national alpaca associations and routine health screenings. Alpacas live in spacious paddocks beside the on-site fiber mill where gentle handling begins at birth to foster calm temperaments. Daily group pasture walks and indoor social periods ensure the animals are well adapted to visitors and responsive to training.

The farm’s fiber yields lace weight to bulky yarn, processed on-site to maintain traceable quality from fleece to finished bundle. Regular veterinary check-ups and a balanced diet of hay and formulated feed support optimal fleece growth and overall wellness. Educational presentations illustrate each step of fiber processing, highlighting time-honored techniques alongside modern methods.