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We welcome you to The Fenwick Collection, our on-line Farm Store... please browse to your heart's content. Contact us, if you wish, with questions about the items listed, or suggestions for future designs.

If you're shopping impaired (you know who you are!) we would love to help you make your gift selections sure-to-please, or to find something that will suit only you.

The Fenwick Collection is all about lifestyle. Its designs are for people like us: people who appreciate the finer things, but who can't be bothered to pay a premium price, or sacrifice a casual attitude, to enjoy them.

We set out to offer a unique assortment of clothes that are perfect for every day of your life. Whether you are lounging around the house, working hard in the barn, or set to enjoy a special evening; you want clothes that feel special, look individual, but need no fuss to keep you looking great.

Alpaca... the softest thing on four legs.
In this high-tech world, it's easy to forget that some of the finest things around us are not man-made. Alpaca is truly a natural wonder: cashmere soft, stronger than wool, in a huge array of natural shades. Alpaca requires only minimal processing to become the very finest product; making alpaca a truly eco-friendly textile.

Alpacas are closely related to llamas and camels, and have been domesticated as a fiber animal by the native people of South America, for over five thousand years. Alpaca fiber is harvested by shearing (with no harm to the animal), usually once per year, in the spring. The smooth, closed-scale pattern of each alpaca fiber is like hair, so that many who can not tolerate wool's itch will revel in alpacas' smooth drape, and soft 'hand feel'.

Fenwick Collection garments are made from superior grades of alpaca. "Baby" alpaca is not an age but a grade of alpaca fiber, one of the softest used commercially. We also bring you a few items in rare "royal" (or "royal baby") alpaca. This is the most-exclusive grade of alpaca available, and once you have experienced it, you will never be satisfied with the ordinary, again.

So it's hard to care for, right?
Not really... most of the garments below may be gently hand washed, using mild soap, & cool water. Just lay flat to air dry. Dry clean only if you prefer. A few things can be washed in the machine. Alpaca naturally resists soil, so requires less-frequent cleaning. If your garment picks up unwanted odors, simply drape or lay it out-of-doors-out of harsh sunlight-for a few hours, or overnight.

Feeling is believing...
To really appreciate alpaca products you must touch them, see their rich colors, careful construction, and enjoy the charming animals that produce such heavenly fleeces. So we encourage you to visit Fenwick Manor Farm. See the alpacas that started it all, and shop for Fenwick Collection items, in person. Call or e-mail for an appointment.


 


Two Feet in Heaven Socks.

For Men, Women, and larger-scale Offspring.

Warm, oh yes, but not damp hot. Soft, absolutely, but not fragile (no worries). Luxurious-feeling, but without the special-care hassles. The right heft to work under your boots, out in the barn, but fine enough to show-off with your sandals, or fit into your running or dress shoes. And priced to be worn everyday, by everybody. (Please don’t keep them in the drawer, for special occasions only; they will think you don’t like them.) Stretch snugly, to fit your feet, but never too tight on your ankles. These wonder socks are knit of a blend of baby alpaca and pima cotton (the high quality kind) with enough Lycra to do the job. They are as strong as they are soft. And if you are looking for something to wear, all-by-themselves, while padding all around the house-- shoe-less-- well, you have come to the right place. (Or wear them to the office, and just feel like you are home, and shoe-less.)

Two Feet in Heaven Socks. Original Fenwick collection design; sizes S, M & L. The Small works for kids approx. 10 and older, and small women. Medium will work for large teens and most women. Large is suitable for most men and women who want plenty of foot-room (usually those who wear shoe size 9 or above). May be machine washed. We recommend the gentle cycle, with your sweaters, but you may get away with adding them into the jeans’ load, as it goes from washer to drier. Will maintain the newest look and shape if air dried, flat.
Sizes S, M, L

Colors: heather Grey, soft Brown, and Natural (made with NO bleaches or dyes)

Price: 3 pairs (any combo of sizes/colors) $66 ($6 for shipping). 12 pr $240 ($12 shipping)


Ask about reduced prices on orders of 100 pairs or more.

Please indicate the color and size in the comments field provided at Paypal checkout if you order more than just a single pair

 
Price
 
Three Pairs 3 pairs (any combo of sizes/colors) $66 ($6 for shipping).
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Twelve Pairs 12 pr $240 ($12 shipping)
 

Com’ On In! Kimono.

This ain’t your grandmother’s bedjacket. It is a sophisticated thigh-length sweater-kimono that will keep you company on Sunday morning, lounging with tea and the papers; or make you instantly presentable for the pizza guy, overtop your ‘jammy bottoms. Perfectly suited to wearing for your Pilates class. And if you should happen to think it can pass --as the up-scale garment that it is-- and you choose to wear it to your next evening thing; over a pair of linen or black pants; only you will know you are as comfortable as if you’d worn your PJ’s

Com’ On In! Kimono. A Fenwick collection original design. Wonderfully machine knit in a yummy blend of baby alpaca and pima cotton: a basket-weave tweed-stitch that has a bit of body & lovely drape ‘n’ softness. It overlaps in front, and ties inside and out with self-ties, all soft and easy. We recommend a gentle water wash with mild soap, and lay flat to air dry.

Sizes: 1 (fits 6-8); 2 (10-12); or 3 (14-16).

Colors: Sand or Bark.

Com' On In! Kimono
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Price: $140
(Aren’t you worth that much? Put it on your Christmas list.)
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Cookie Cutter Kids’ Sweater
w/ Matching Socks

Who among us has truly left their childhood stuffed animals behind? This sweater is for anyone who ever loved a fuzzy toy: A very functional kids’ sweater is adorned with a plush alpaca, looking like a cookie-cutter cookie that didn’t want to be left home. The sweater is a roll-neck pullover in a machine-washable blend of baby alpaca and pima cotton –warmer than cotton and soft enough for your favorite child. It proudly bears a soft-felted alpaca “cookie”, hand-stitched onto the front; right where it needs to be for a surreptitious cuddle or two, when the going gets tough. We carefully designed it to fit a growing child: roll the sleeves up a bit for now, and it will still fit next year. (Don’t forget to get one for the Teddy bear love in your life!)

Cookie Cutter Kids’ Sweater. Another great Fenwick collection original design. Available in Blueberry (with a light fawn alpaca) and Grape (with a creamy colored alpaca). Both colors work for either gender, and the sizing is very forgiving: gift giving made easy. Sizes kid2, kid4, kid6 will fit most kids ages 16 months through 6 years old. The sweater may be machine-washed gently; we recommend laying flat to air dry.

Sizes: kid2, kid4, kid6

Colors:
Blueberry (with a light fawn alpaca), Grape (with a creamy colored alpaca).

Cookie Cutter Kids' Sweater
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Price: $85
Ultimate Snuggle Blankie.

There are days in everyone’s life when it seems necessary to cuddle up in something that will keep the November meanies away. Your armor has arrived. Useful on the back of the sofa, where it is large enough for snuggling as a couple; or send it off with your college-bound offspring (because using it is much like being hugged by Mom). Will fit a single bed nicely, or cross-wise across a double bed; but don’t overlook its potential as the perfect mat for exercise or meditation. Very, very soft; but with a knit substantial enough to be seriously helpful at fending off bad dreams. Its all-over, abstract alpaca design may remind some of an Escher print; it reverses to an all-over tweed. If you keep the dogs off it, it will last for decades.

Ulitmate Snuggle Blankie. An original Fenwick collection design. In a luscious, heavy knit of baby alpaca and pima cotton. May be water washed, gently, and air dried. Available in Charcoal Heather, with a paler grey pattern; or Sand, with a light camel pattern.

Colors:
Charcoal Heather, or Sand.
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Utimate Snuggle Blankie
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Price: $235
Intarsia Alpaca Logo Cardigan

We consider this sweater to be a necessity for anyone who owns alpacas (or wants to), and an affordable luxury for everyone. One-of-a-kind: it's our Fenwick Collection signature piece.The conversation between you, and a dozen-or-so people that you meet, will go something like this:

                  "What's that on your sweater?"
 "Oh, that's an alpaca".
 "What's an alpaca?"
 (You, reaching out your sleeve to offer a quick feel.) "This is alpaca."
 "OH! It's so soft!"
 (You just smile & nod.) Now that wasn't a hard lesson, was it?

Intarsia Alpaca Logo Cardigan. An original Fenwick Collection design. This is a sweater with firm body, careful detailing, a tailored look, and a soft 'hand-feel'. As suitable for the show-ring as it is for the office, the alpaca-logo is knit into the body of the sweater ("intarsia") not just embroidered on. 100% baby alpaca, with tagua nut buttons (a renewable, natural resource). May be gently water-washed.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL

A somewhat boxy, classic fit, upper-hip length; it seems to fit everyone. Styled to fit over a "T" shirt, or turtleneck.

Colors:
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Black with a fawn alpaca-logo,

Rose grey (a heathery shade of brown, grey, and rose; flattering on so many complexions), with a cream alpaca-logo.

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Price: $125
Cob Web Scarf

Remember us saying that alpaca fiber is strong? So of course you are thinking of tough, like canvas work pants. No, this strong fiber can be spun into a thread no heavier than a cobweb, which is what we did. And then, in order to make it even more smooth-and-wispy, we blended it with silk, and machine knit the luscious result into a long rectangular scarf, with all the density of a dragonfly's wing. You can literally read through it.

This scarf drapes, clings (ever so slightly, just enough to stay where you put it), and flatters. Wear it long and flow-y, around your neck and hanging down the front (to jazz up a simple top), or twisted into a fat rope, and used as a headband, or place it at your throat, and fling the ends over your back. It's a li'l bit funky, and a whole lot special. You don't need to be good at wearing scarves to manage this one.

Cob Web Scarf. A Fenwick Collection exclusive design. An ultra-light machine knit of 70% baby alpaca and 30% silk, in a long, narrow, rectangle. We suggest the gentlest hand washing, air dry flat. Any snags can readily be repaired by scooching the surrounding stitches back into conformity. (And if you have ever been caught without an appropriate gift to give, you will want to order several of these.)

Colors:
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Passionate Peach (order this if you are one of those people who lusts after color)

Pearl (medium) Grey

Azure (medium) Blue

Botanical Khaki
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Price: $40

Fireplace Stockings

“And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care.” These colorful holiday stockings are hand knit of 100% alpaca, an original Fenwick collection design. Soft, hefty, and large enough (26” x 6”) to hold a bottle of wine as a hostess gift, or bulging with enough small treasures to light up the eyes of any child in your life. Empty or stuffed, they add holiday cheer to your home.

Each is a unique design, in cream, red, or natural brown, with red and green details. Purchase one for $40 or a set of 4 for $120. Please allow us to choose colors.

Price: $40 each

Set of Four $120



Hepburn Top

Sometimes you want the ease of a sweater and sometimes you just want a light top. The Hepburn sweater has the presence of a sweater, but light enough for warm rooms and sultry nights, a three season item. A broad stand up neck sets off your face, while a jersey knit of baby alpaca and silk is gentle on the skin. We finished it with a water treatment, to impart a very subtle cockling texture, and to allow you to hand wash it at home.
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An original Fenwick collection design. Sized in S, M, L to fit women size 4-12. Price: $90. Affordable enough so you can have both colors: Slate green or Terracotta.

Please note color and size desired in comment section.

Hepburn Top

Price

$90


Menagerie Puppets

In every adult's memory, there is one toy. Maybe it was a wooden truck, or perhaps a knit monkey. But if you came upon it, today, you would pause, and spend some fond moments with it, again. These little puppets (sized just right for your fingers) have such a quality. Each one is cleverly created by hand, knit and embroidered from genuine alpaca yarn (please don't confuse these with cheaper synthetic versions). The menagerie includes dozens and dozens of different animals. When the collection arrived at Fenwick Manor Farm, all semblance of work ceased, while normally-reserved people dug into the assortment, each topping the other with fresh discoveries. "Oooohh, this one's a lady bug! I'll trade you for the octopus! Ah, com'on!" (was uttered by an MBA, not normally known for such outbursts during the work-day). If you take these to work with you, don't expect any work to get done (maybe that's the point?).

Managerie Puppets. Handknit of pure alpaca yarn in a wide variety of shapes and colors, no two are just alike. The menagerie includes turtles, alpacas (both huacaya and suri, of course), camels, sea life, birds, insects, barnyard types, llamas, Christmas trees, and native people. A few have a long crocheted loop, suitable for neck-wearing; others have a short loop, ideal for hanging on the tree, or the bedpost. Please allow us to choose a selection for you. The puppets are well made of hard-to-find-fault-with alpaca yarn, but we suggest they are most suitable for children over age three. (And you grown-ups: let the kids play with them, for Pete's sake!)

Price:$15.00 for a set of 5
Price:$25.00 for a set of 10

Two Tone Sweater

OK, for all you people that hate being chilly just to be smartly dressed. The Two Tone Sweater is a hefty knit of baby alpaca and silk, so its warm, very very soft, and with the clarity of color you crave in the dead of winter. It has a wide neck that’s perfect over a turtle neck. click to enlarge
Another original Fenwick collection design, the Two Tone Sweater is available in sizes S, M, L. Ask for it in Desert Red or Ocean Blues. . Price: $140.

 
 

Pacific Jacket

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This lightweight, unlined jacket from Fenwick Collection has simple lines but is rich with style. The body and sleeves are slightly A-line so as to fit easily over tops, and flatter any figure. The jacket closes with a single chunky button, while an inner button adds security. Easy access pockets and sleeves that roll down or may be cuffed make it a topper you’ll grab over and over

Fabricated of alpaca with a bit of wool, the knit has been felted, resulting in a garment that is tougher than any sweater, as refined as a blazer, but has a touch of stretch for easy wearing all day. Wear it as a lightweight outer garment, or a sophisticated indoor look.

Please specify Espresso--deep, deep brown with hints of black and cream-- or Twilight, a blend of muted lavender and blue with shades of moss green and grey. Available in sizes S, M, and L/XL it will fit most women from size 4 to 14. If you’re unsure of the size, just tell us your regular size or height and chest measurement. Priced at $115, you’ll want one in each color.

Price: $115

Fenwick's Weather Cheater coat is made in the US of 100% North American alpaca fiber. It has been carefully designed to mimic the benefits of an alpaca's own fleece & will protect against cold, wind and severe weather for many seasons. The natural fiber allows the skin to "breath", reducing sweating and easing temperature fluctuation.
The Weather Cheater silently hugs the body against drafts, without crinkling or flapping. Its neutral scent is more easily accepted, doesn't interfere with bonding. The three sizes: newborn, youth and adult, have been generously sized to fit a range of animals shorn or in full fleece. Reflective patches make it easier to find your new cria or convalescent adult in low light.

Uses: The Weather Cheater may be used on newborns to guard against hypothermia: may be applied even before crias are fully dry. Support an older adult by complementing their minimal fleece: or aiding thin individuals to retain body heat. The Weather Cheater may also be used on freshly shorn animals or during a chilly transport.
Care instructions:  May be machine washed in warm -not hot- water, and air dried. We recommend perfume and dye-free detergents and no fabric softener.
Caution:  While Fenwick's Weather Cheater is made of breathable material, we do not recommend its use during warm weather, as heat stress could result. Please monitor the body temperature of any blanketed animal in ambient temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Price:Cria: $74, Youth: $98, Adult: $148

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