| Chelle Rogers says, "Castalia Llamas is my passion, joy and main business. I've been raising llamas since 1990. We're located in the beautiful San Juan Islands of Washington state. The farm (tiny as it is) is 5 miles from the ferry dock in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. We love visitors, but please email first for a rendezvous because my schedule is fairly hectic. "Castalia was a nymph pursued by Apollo. She was turned into a spring (heavy magic) flowing into Delphi, at the base of Mount Parnassus. This spring was ever after the sacred place of Apollo and the Muses. Castalia is still a sacred place. In the early morning mists unicorns mingle with the llamas and when the moon is bright and full you can see them dancing with devas, sprites, fairies... |
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"Not everyone should own llamas.
If you are fun-loving, sensitive, playful, patient, enjoy
animals and nature, THEN llamas are probably for you.
Llamas are addictive! Few people can stop with owning
only one. Several people I know started out from the
financial aspect of investing, fell in love with these
magical creatures, bought a farm and live a very unique
lifestyle now. If you melt a little with your first
whiffle (llama kisses which are a gentle blowing in your
face), it's probably too late to run, you're hooked. "For others it's the gentle hum of a llama hello, or those long, silky eyelashes framing big, intelligent eyes. |
"Some people's addiction starts when they see a group of crias bouncing around the pasture. Most llamas do this charming ballet around dusk every night.
"Still others are impressed with the llama intelligence (they are smarter than dogs) or their aloof cat-like nature.
"And then there's the type who appreciates a buddy who will hike all day and carry enough equipment and supplies for gourmet meals, a tent and whatever else would get left behind if the person were the only packer.
"Llamas have been recommended by psychologists and doctors as stress reducers for people with active lives.
"There is something special about llamas, if you sit and just 'be' with a llama, you can't help getting caught in the magic.
"For thrill seekers, there's nothing to
compare with showing your llama at one of the many llama shows
and getting Grand Champion to make your heart beat fast.
Some prefer the obstacle courses for performance llamas and many
llamas enter both classes and costume class too!
Then there's the cruisin' type who only go in for cart-trained
llamas so their Sunday drives can be a little above average.
Runners seem to enjoy the marathon races that benefit many
worthwhile charities.
Spinners seem more inclined to get hooked on that fabulous fiber,
so sought after, that comes in a rainbow of colors, shades and
types.
Golfers think it's great fun to have a llama caddy.
Many children are finding the joy of llamas through 4-H groups
around the country.
For extremely practical folks that were already raising some type
of stock, the purchase of llamas was due to their hardy nature,
easy care and resale values.
"For me it's a little of all of these reasons as well as the incredible high I get each time a new cria enters this world. Few things in life are as soft or cute as a llama cria!"
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When Chelle isn't playing with her llamas, she spends her time writing, creating beautiful graphics, and designing Internet Web pages. Have you read her story-poem? |
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