Welcome to the Diamond Triple C Alpaca Show Barn! Constructed by Virginia Frame Builders in Fisherville, VA (www.vaframe.com), under the supervision of Duane Good and his team of craftsmen and tradespeople, it was completed in late fall of 2003. Two years in the planning, 108 feet long and 48 feet wide, this is no ordinary barn. From its beautiful 10-foot cupola handmade in Texas to its bronze chandelier, our Show Barn is designed for alpaca comfort and safety. With dutch doors in each of seven individual stalls, ceiling fans and a double wide front entrance and windows to catch the morning sunshine, for our alpacas, there's truly "No Place Like Home."
We want to give credit to the numerous local Bath and Highland County workers who made this beautiful barn possible. They took pride in every aspect of this structure. Beset with a very wet Virginia summer, their schedule was forced to stretch longer than any of us had anticipated ... but they handled it with finesse and determination. Our hats off to all of you!!!
Just a few highlights of our Barn Complex:
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Managers house solidly and professional designed and constructed by Southern Heritage Homes in Rocky Mount, Virginia
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Beautiful Kraft-Maid mahogany cabinetry installed by Lowes in Lexington, highlighted with double built-in desks
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Cozy seating area with Timberline log furniture
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Wonderful mercury lighting designed by Alexander Construction of Bath County, and individual stall lights
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Corner owner office with 1940's burlwood desk.
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Herdsire and alpaca stalls with burgundy hardware
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Two birthing areas, complete with permanently-installed heating lamps, each with its own thermostat and timer
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Nelson automatic waterers in our 12-foot wide covered porch
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Acres of beautiful, rolling-hill pastures planted with the new Max-Q Pennington grass, recommended by Dr. Norm Evans
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Rest rooms for both "him" and "her"
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Barn cats Gary, Dawn and Phoenix
And last, but not least, our sincere thanks to Greg and Debbie Shellabarger of Spittin' Creek Llamas and Alpacas of Xenia, Ohio - (www.spittincreek.com) who generously shared their knowledge and experience both with barns and animals that made the world of difference for us!
“Thanks again for letting me share the wonderful celebration at your farm (and compliments – this is a model unit as far as buildings, management and hygiene are concerned; my students should see this!).”
Prof. Emer. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult Marion C. Horzinek
Veterinary Research Consult
Haydnlaan 15
3723 KE Bilthoven
The Netherlands
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