Black Tulip Farms Alpacas
Nature's luxury fiber garden
About Us
Establishing the farm in 2000
The History
Black Tulip Farms Alpacas was established by Alan Rosenbloom in 2000 during his bachelor days in anticipation of retiring from the medical field. Having practiced endocrinology for the past 30+ years Alan was getting ready for a slower paced farm life by building a barn and fencing in all of the pastures to prepare for the arrival of his first alpacas. After having established his alpaca farm he met the love of his life, Rosmarie.
Alan and Rosmarie Rosenbloom own and manage Black Tulip Farms as a fiber farm providing luxurious yarn, roving and raw fiber to fiber enthusiasts.
Both are active members of the alpaca community. Alan has been on the Board of Directors for the Alpaca Research Foundation since 2001 and he is one of the founders of the Carolina Alpaca Breeders and Owners, Inc. (CABO). Rosmarie and Alan have been active CABO member since the organization was founded in 2004 establishing new venues to move the organization forward in promoting alpacas and alpaca fiber products throughout the Carolinas.
Rosmarie is currently enrolled in the Master Spinners program through Olds College and actively participates in various fiber and knitting groups networking with fiber artists and fiber farms.
The Farm
The barn was built entirely by Alan. Considering that it is a two story 30ft x 40ft barn with a 10ft overhand on three sides Alan is often asked how he did it. Alan’s answer is “levers”.
The barn is situated in the middle of a 12 acre pasture that is separated into four smaller pastures each pasture has access to separate stalling areas in the barn and an overhang area. Each pasture also has a three sided shed to provide shelter from the elements and an additional source for water and hay for the alpacas.
Black Tulip Farms has five acres of MaxQ fescue pasture specifically used for hay. During a good growing season 1000-1200 bales of hay are harvested.
A small pond lies southwest of the pastures and provides a haven for the occasional Heron and geese. The pond is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Carpi and Catfish to control the mosquito population. On the way to the pond you walk though the fruit orchard that grows plums, peaches, pears and apples.