Three Springs Alpaca Farm is opening in Kennedy prior to Christmas. The new business is located at 548 Route 394 in Kennedy. Submitted photo

KENNEDY — Three Springs Alpaca Farm and Gift Shop in Kennedy is now open for the holidays.

Stephanie and Ted Clark announced they will open their farm and gift shop for visitors and holiday shoppers as a ”sneak preview” before their grand opening in the spring.

”Ted is still putting the finishing touches on the gift shop, but we are eager to share our alpaca farm with visitors and maybe help them with some great holiday gift ideas,” Stephanie said.

The Clarks are planning a large grand opening in the spring to introduce their two-year-old farm consisting of 12 alpacas, a llama named ”Vader,” two horses and two cashmere goats. No need to wait, however, visitors are welcome now Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 548 Route 394 in Kennedy.

Three Springs Alpaca Farm is easy to find and only 10 minutes from Jamestown. The gift shop is already stocked with fine alpaca products including hats, mittens, alpaca socks, blankets, rugs, boot insoles and much more.

Alpacas have grown in popularity during the last two decades for their luxurious fiber that can be made into sweaters, scarves and other high-quality apparel. The Clarks invite holiday shoppers to check out their gift shop for those hard to get for folks or to find something unique for that special person.

Ted reports he only wears alpaca socks on his feet when he hunts now due to their natural wicking that allows his feet to remain dry and cozy warm after his walk into his deer stand.

”Alpaca socks are always appreciated as gifts and sure beats getting a necktie or cologne,” Ted said.

The gift shop also has yarn, felt sheets and other farm raise items from their animals. They also sell natural alpaca fertilizer for house plants and gardens. Free gift wrapping is offered and all major credit cards are accepted.

For more information, call 489-1379 or 267-5185.