Robbins Nest Ranch

Robbins Nest Ranch, alpaca, Atascadero, CA are located in San Luis Obispo County and the Central Coast near San Luis Obispo. They have been raising alpacas for over a decade and hold memberships in the Alpaca Owners Association. Their herd undergoes regular health screenings, annual vaccinations, routine parasite testing, and nutritional reviews conducted in partnership with a local large-animal veterinarian.

The animals live in spacious paddocks with access to pasture and a naturally ventilated shelter. Young crias receive early handling and pasture exposure to encourage calm temperaments and social ease. Fiber harvesting is done by hand and yields soft fleeces prized for density and luster.

They regularly showcase their alpacas at regional fiber festivals and county fairs, sharing insights on breeding and fleece care and occasionally hosting workshops for aspiring breeders and fiber artisans. Michaela and Ian Robbins balance traditional ranching methods with sustainable land stewardship practices.