Experiencing Pleasant Journey Alpacas
TL;DR: Harvest Hosts offers unique overnight stays at various locations across North America, including Pleasant Journey Alpacas in Colorado. Learn about their alpaca breeding, tours, and RV hosting experience. COVID-19 hasn't slowed them down; they've adapted to host safely.
Harvest Hosts is a unique membership program that provides members with access to [total_locations] hosts across North America for overnight accommodations with no camping fees. The wide variety of host locations is one of the greatest appeals of buying a Harvest Hosts membership. These hosts include wineries, breweries, farms, museums, distilleries, and many other types of attractions. Staying overnight gives visitors a one-of-a-kind, behind-the-scenes experience that is unlike any other. One of the most unique locations available to members is Pleasant Journey Alpacas in Hesperus, Colorado. Continue on to learn all about this farm, their processes and goals, and what members can enjoy and experience there.
The History
Pleasant Journey Alpacas began in 2007 with just three alpacas. The owners, Susan and Glenn Kasch, quickly fell in love with these animals and now have forty alpacas of their own and fifty alpacas that they board on their property. This alpaca farm is located in Hesperus, Colorado, just sixteen miles from the city of Durango. They recently celebrated twelve years in business and are proud of their designation as the largest alpaca farm in southwestern Colorado.
The Business Today
Breeding Alpacas
At Pleasant Journey, Susan and Glenn Kasch take great pride in their alpaca breeding and sales. Their herd consists of a wide variety of alpaca breeds and color variations, including Hemmingway, Poseidon, ATV Adonnis, Rayo del Sol, Orlando Cloud, Silver Legend of KPR and .38 Special, just to name a few. They breed and sell alpacas and also offer a stud service for the breeding needs of other alpaca owners. Their primary goal is to improve the excellence of their alpaca herd through quality breeding practices with their own herd and through outside breedings. Ensuring they only produce the highest quality alpacas results in excellent fiber, ideal characteristics, and friendly alpaca personalities.In addition to breeding and selling alpacas, Pleasant Journey also provides assistance to other alpaca breeders and ranches starting up. They want new breeders to feel comfortable with Pleasant Journey Alpacas, knowing that they will be there to assist them every step of the way. This includes help with setting up a new ranch, choosing the right alpaca(s) for their needs, teaching daily care and herd management, and more. Those purchasing alpacas from Pleasant Journey or breeding their alpacas with Pleasant Journey’s alpacas can rest assured that they are working with some of the most helpful alpaca experts in the industry.