After decades of caring for the farm and our animals, we'd like to spend more time travelling and enjoying the next chapter of life. Our hope is to find someone who shares our passion for animals, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences.

We are now at retirement age, so over the years we have intentionally shaped the business around a level of activity that we can comfortably manage. We have chosen to focus on quality rather than volume, creating a more personal experience for our guests while keeping the workload reasonable. Our Farm Tour with Alpaca Walk is at the heart of what we offer. It gives visitors a chance to experience the farm up close, meet the alpacas, feed them treats, learn about these quirky

Building an audience takes time. At S.A.M.Y.’s, we have spent years sharing our alpacas, farm life, new babies, visitors and experiences on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. We have built an established social media presence over the years, with more than 7,000 followers on Facebook and over 4,300 on Instagram, along with an active presence on TikTok and YouTube. One of our most popular routines is live feeding every morning. I regularly go live on Facebook, Instagram

Middlesex County and Southwestern Ontario are actively promoting rural and farm-based tourism. The local tourism organizations feature alpaca walks, farm stays, animal encounters, flower farms, pick-your-own experiences and other rural activities as reasons for people to visit the area. There is also evidence that this is more than just a passing trend. Ontario's government describes agritourism as a growing opportunity for farms to diversify income, and Ontario passed the Gr

One important thing to understand about alpacas is that they are not pets. No matter how much time you spend with them or how many treats you bring, they generally don’t bond with humans the way a horse or dog might. Alpacas are curious and quirky. They want to know what’s going on and will often follow along to see what you’re doing—but usually from a safe arm’s-length distance! Don’t be frustrated or disappointed if they don’t give back the same affection you feel for them.

Alpaca fibre keeps growing. Not shearing an alpaca is cruel. It is our responsibility as owners to make sure they are shorn every year. An unshorn alpaca can end up carrying an extremely heavy, matted coat. The fibre can trap dirt and moisture, attract bugs and parasites, and contribute to skin problems. It can become uncomfortable and unhealthy, particularly during hot weather. Shearing is not simply about collecting fibre—it is essential animal care. A properly shorn alpaca

Alpacas are generally healthy livestock, which helps keep veterinary costs relatively low. Most of our routine health care is done here on the farm. During shearing, we take the opportunity to vaccinate the herd against clostridial diseases and tetanus (Tasvax) and treat for internal and external parasites with ivermectin, following our veterinarian’s recommendations. Rabies vaccinations require a veterinarian to visit the farm, as they must administer the vaccine and keep th

Because this sale includes real estate, livestock, and a well-established operating business, a standard residential mortgage alone will not cover the full purchase price. Here are some financing options and ideas to help you explore how to make this dream a reality.

To secure commercial and agricultural loans for S.A.M.Y.’s Alpaca Farm, your business plan must show lenders (such as FCC, BDC, or major banks) how the agricultural assets and tourism operations work together to cover debt servicing. This structured layout is tailored specifically for an agri-tourism farm acquisition: