Living Local with Allie Beck with Ellaberry Llama Farm

In this episode of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate, Ed sits down with Allie Beck, co owner of Ellaberry Llama Farm, a first generation llama farm on a sixth generation apple farm in Edneyville near Hendersonville, North Carolina. Allie shares how a childhood love for one special llama turned into a full time agritourism business that now includes 36 llamas and 3 alpacas. She explains what an orchard hike looks like, why you walk llamas instead of ride them, how they are used as guard animals, the difference between llamas and alpacas, and how their herd once ran a black bear up a tree.You will also hear how Ellaberry Llama Farm fits into the growth of agritourism in Hendersonville and Edneyville, why the area has become such a draw for visitors, and a few of Allie’s favorite local spots to eat and explore. Allie breaks down their by appointment only farm tours, llama led orchard hikes, birthday parties, and wedding appearances, plus two new holiday events: the Fa La La Llama Farm Tour and a Christmas Open Farm with photos, obstacle courses, llamas in costume, and tractor rides through a lighted apple orchard. If you are looking for a unique Western North Carolina experience for your family, guests, or next event, this episode is packed with ideas.Learn more or book a visit at: ellaberryllamafarm.com