Visit Our Red Barn Ranch and experience life on the farm [Video]

(CALHAN, Colo.) — Nestled in the scenic Eastern Plains, Our Red Barn Ranch is an educational retreat just south of Calhan. Surrounded by rolling hills, open prairies, and wind turbines, the ranch offers a unique opportunity to experience the farm and ranch way of life.

Chris Schade and his wife have been raising Alpacas for 21 years. They found that the animals, including the horses, are therapeutic and bring joy to visitors. They educate people about raising and caring for livestock and how alpaca fiber is processed to create finished wearable products like hats, gloves, socks, sweaters, and more.

Alpaca fiber insulates 30% better than sheep’s wool. It does not contain lanolin and is hypoallergenic.

“Our fiber farm stand, which started out with supplies and finished products from alpaca fleece, has grown to also feature wares from local artisans in needlecrafts and pottery to farm-fresh food for those who visit us in person,” Schade said. “Eggs, chicken, pork sausage, hams, and roasts, we …