EDUCATION WITH A DESTINATION 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS BACK TO BASICS AND EVERYTHING ALPACA - AUGUST 21 - 24 2025 * Schedule: subject to change
LIVE ALPACA AUCTION at Crescent Moon Ranch Ranch 1:00 PM Saturday August 23, 2025 by Celebrity Sales, LLC
Thursday, August 21, 2025 (LOCATION: Flying Dutchman Alpacas, LLC) 7:30 - 8:30 OPTIONAL - YOGA with Ben Cooper & the alpacas (Complimentary of EDU) Start your day, relaxed, stretched and full of alpaca LOVE 8:00 - 8:30 Arrive and continental breakfast . Visit & network & wake up ! 9:00 - 9:30 Welcome and Introductions from Scott & Debbie Miller & Amanda VandenBosch 9:30 - 11:15 Subject: For whom the Data tolls: Trends, insights and the future . Presented by: Derik King, MD Chief Science Officer- Alpaca Fiber Analytics & Amanda VandenBosch 11:45 - 12:30 Peru Textiles - Arte Michell Non Profit - Textiles and Andean Tradition. Presented by our guests: Stephanie Michell & Bruno Franco, Michell & Co, Peru 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch 1:30 - 3:45 Subject: When to call the Vet? - Parasites, first aid, cria care and more, oh so much more…… bring your questions. Presented by: Dr Rachel Oxley, DVM - Veterinarian - Juniper Country Veterinary Services, Redmond, OR. * See Sunday for hands on neonatal clinic 4:00 - 4:45 Subject: Quechua Benefit/ Peru - amazing work and legacy of QB and how it is helping so many in the camelid community - LCA & water project, Casa Chapi updates. Presented by: Xeina Ccallo, Ellery Rather, Mike Safley - Founder - Quechua Benefit 4:45 End of day head to Cascades Academy (10 mins) for evening event 5:00 Arrive at Cascades Academy – Heavy Appetizers – Drinks – Networking and Fun! Don’t miss out on this celebration of the Alpaca that brings us all together. Sneak Peak “Life is Better with Alpacas” Documentary Film 5:30 - 6:30 Arte Michell Textile Exhibit and Sale & Quechua Benefit Fundraiser Paddle Raise – Sponsored by MAZURI FEEDS Dress Code – Casual Wear. Deserts sponsored by: Stillmeadow Alpaca Farm, Tumalo, Oregon
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THURSDAY & FRIDAY (Complimentary of EDU) SIGN UP LIST – Limited spots HANDS ON LEARNING - Trailer backing Skills with Mike Cates Transport - 20 minute ONE on ONE SESSIONS. I don’t know a person who wouldn’t benefit from this - Mike is the best! I am first on the list.
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Friday, August 22, 2025 (LOCATION: Flying Dutchman Alpacas, LLC) SIGN UP - FRIDAY
20 mins with Film Producer: Michael Horwitz - learn more about the “Life is Better with ALPACAS” documentary development 7:30 - 8:30 OPTIONAL - YOGA with Ben Cooper & the alpacas (Complimentary of EDU) Start your day, relaxed, stretched and full of alpaca LOVE 8:00 - 8:30 Continental Breakfast supplied by Tumalo CoffeeHouse 8:30 - 9:30 Subject: Interactive Nutrition discussion - the importance of supporting your alpaca growth, health and optimizing your fiber production. Bring your questions - An interactive discussion on alpaca health & wellbeing through good nutrition. Presented by: Jen Parsons, PhD Mazuri Feeds - Lead Nutritionist & Team Mazuri 9:45 - 11:15 Subject: Hands on fiber examples and data – Take time to view, analyze actual fleece samples and data and make correlations. Deepen your understanding of how to use the data. IFA - Innovative Fleece Assessment- Examine by grade and value to end use. Presented by: Derik King, MD Chief Science Officer- Alpaca Fiber Analytics, Amanda VandenBosch, Helen Testa AOA Alpaca Judge 11:30 - 12:00 Youth- Agritourism - 4 - H - Learn more about the amazing work the youth is doing developing awareness of alpacas countrywide, community service, raising up our youth, great things happening. Presented by Cascades Alpacas 4 - H. Makai, Emmett, Ana. 12:00 - 12:30 AOA Updates What is happening with the AOA National Organization. 2026 planning and more Presented by Executive Director - Robin Gifford & BOD Member - Scott Miller
Early night – we know you will be worn out from such a fantastic day!
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