Visit our Farm
Take a step back in time and enjoy the historical setting of Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm. The first and largest in the northern KY area, Eagle Bend is home to alpacas of Peruvian, Bolivian, and Chilean heritage. Mingling with them will delight you, bring a sense of tranquility, and once you’ve touched them, you will experience the comfort factor of their beautiful, soft fleece.
Eagle Bend can accommodate those coming from out of town. Our local bed & breakfast, Graves Inn B & B, provides an excellent place to spend the night! Hospitality here is not an issue, as your convenience is our priority. Phase II encompassed the complete renovation of our existing tobacco barn which now is the main barn for housing our alpacas. Two new fields were opened in the fall of 2008. Phase III saw the opening of our Fiber Workshop, a facility designed to process our harvested fiber. We also conduct educational classes to teach spinning and knitting, and we provide finished products for the discerning shopper. Our yarns are the best in the area! A new equipment barn is under roof. Phase IV is well under way with the opening of a large 3.6 acre field and a new run in shed. PhaseV will involve the installation of water and electricity to all of the new areas. Progress is occurring on a daily basis!
Visiting is a wonderful opportunity for beginners to learn about the industry, to become acquainted with the alpaca, and to have one-on-one personal time for discussion, questions, and good conversation. We will do our best to walk and talk you through the entry level of alpaca ownership, as well as follow along with you once your decision is made.
Office Hours
Office hours are daily, Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shopping at our Farm Store and farm visits are always available by simply calling and letting us know you want to come! Making an appointment in advance insures that your visit is optimum and that our schedules are clear in order to be available. Visits can be arranged by a phone call.
We are closed to the public during the following holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Call Us
For more information or to schedule a visit, please call (859) 750-3560 (mobile) or (859) 586-5695.
Feel free to leave a message if necessary and your call will be returned promptly.
Directions
Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm is conveniently located in Burlington, KY, the county seat of Boone, and the home of the Greater Cincinnati Airport. We are near both Interstates 275 and 75, as well as 20 minutes driving time from the airport.
Driving Directions:
From the north, take I-75 south from Cincinnati, Ohio to the Florence/ Burlington exit 181. Turn right off the exit ramp and follow State Route 18 (also known as Burlington Pike) approximately 10 miles into Burlington. At the flashing red light across from the Boone County Courthouse, turn left onto East Bend Road/ Jefferson St. Follow East Bend Road 4.5 miles to where it intersects with Howe Road. Turn left at 7812 East Bend into our driveway.
From the south, take I-75 north from Lexington, KY to the Florence/ Burlington exit 181. Turn left off the exit ramp and follow State Route 18 (also known as Burlington Pike) approximately 10 miles into Burlington. Proceed onto East Bend Road as per the directions above.
From the west (Louisville, KY), take I-71 toward Cincinnati. I-71 and I-75 merge. Follow I-71/75 north to exit 181 and follow the above directions to the farm.
From the east (Milford, OH or beyond), follow I-275 westbound into Kentucky. Pass the Greater Cincinnati Airport exit to exit 8B. Follow the ramp which will take you to Rt. 237 south. Follow Rt. 237 south until it dead ends into Rt. 18 (Burlington Pike). Turn right. Follow rt. 18 into Burlington. At the flashing red light across from the Boone County Courthouse, turn left onto East Bend Road/ Jefferson St. Follow East Bend Road 4.5 miles to where it intersects with Howe Road. Turn left at 7812 East Bend into our driveway.
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Our Staff
Linda Salsbury
President
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Greg Salsbury
Vice President
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Emily Salsbury
Administrative Assistant
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Amy Fields
Newsletter Administrator
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Noah
Jr. Barn Manager
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Bob Fields
Special Projects Consultant
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Terry L. Murphy
Farm Manager
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Jason Fishel
Weekday Assistant
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Matt Hackman
Marketing &
Website Manager
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Charles Burton
Weekend Assistant
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Jackson
Security
Officer-in-Training
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Zeke
Chief of Security
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