Living on an old farm close to the West River Valley, a new opportunity arose, triggered by the travels of Laura's youngest daughter in South America. On a concert tour through Peru, Tanya Solomon (violist) encountered the magnificent Alpacas of the Andes, transferring her enthusiasm for these amazing creatures back to Brookline, Vermont.  The result: a small herd of the "softest animals on earth" found a new home in the Valley just west of the Windmill Ridge hills.

Laura quickly recognized the beauty, uniqueness and incredible texture of alpaca fleece, launching her spinning and knitting project under the auspices of the Windmill Hill Alpaca Farm and Artisanry.  Her alpaca hats, mittens, head bands and neck warmers can be found all over the world, worn by discerning individuals enthralled by the warmth, fineness and durability of one of the world's softest fibers.