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Farm Mission Statement:
Our main breeding focus is on quality and the "fixed" improvement of each new generation. We believe this is accomplished by utilizing well proven genetics to obtain specific goals. Having specific goals to attain provides direction and aids in creating relevant selection criteria to use in purchase and breeding decisions. We enjoy the daily experiences of working with a small herd and observing the predictable and measurable results of utilizing the best genetics available. More about our viewpoint of the alpaca industry can be found on our website.
Farm Description:
Stargazer Ranch began operations in 1998 with the purchase of 20 irrigated acres, on a ridge overlooking the scenic Big Thompson River Valley and the city lights of Loveland and Fort Collins, Colorado. Initially, we were content with our our plans to breed and refine Appaloosa horses. That was... until we were introduced to alpacas. Since alpacas came into our lives, we have been charmed by these unique creatures and the industry that has developed around this prized livestock imported from South America.
Stargazer Ranch started as Cindy's wish to get out of the city and pursue her third career goal of becoming a cowgirl (now paca pal). Preferring to hang out with her appaloosas instead of traveling around the country for her own consulting and training business. Raising alpacas has contributed a great deal to enable us to work at home on the Ranch. Husband John still stays busy helping on the ranch, remodeling, and real estate.
Upon learning of the financial and tax advantages of raising livestock (even on a small acreage) we decided that alpacas were the perfect addition to our pastures and mountain vistas. We made the decision to raise alpacas because of their gentle nature and enjoyable personalities. What began as a common sense investment a few short years ago has turned into an almost full-time endeavor running a full service facility with top quality Herd Sires and Bloodlines.
Farm Directions:
From Denver:
I-25 North 30 miles to Hwy 402 (exit #255).
West (left) 1.6 miles to County Road 9.
South (left only) on County Rd 9 only .7 miles to private road on right. (Saulcy Ct)
We have a small Stargazer sign at the road. Stay on this gravel road/drive all the way to the end, go through the log entry. The office is in the tan barn.
From Estes Park:
Hwy 34 to I-25, South 1 mile to Hwy 402 (exit #255)
West (right) 1.6 miles to County Road 9.
South (left only) on County Rd 9 only .7 miles to private road on right. (Saulcy Ct)
We have a small Stargazer sign at the road. Stay on this gravel road/drive all the way to the end, go through the log entry. The office is in the tan barn.
From Cheyenne, WY:
I-25 south 45 miles to Hwy 402 (exit #255)
West (right) 1.6 miles to County Road 9.
South (left only) on County Rd 9 only .7 miles to private road on right. (Saulcy Ct)
We have a small Stargazer sign at the road. Stay on this gravel road/drive all the way to the end, go through the log entry. The office is in the tan barn.
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