Shady Rest Alpacas

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to everyone who came out to our Mother’s Day Lunch yesterday! It takes a village to run a little farm sometimes 😂 Huge thank you to my best friend Marlana, her husband Chris, my mama - Clara, and my husband, Sam for helping make yesterday so special ❤️ I could not do this without them. #904

05/08/2026

Ummm… do y’all see this?! 👀🦙

#6 out of 435 things to do in Jacksonville on TripAdvisor 😭❤️

Not bad for a little alpaca farm.
THANK YOU for supporting us, sharing us, and loving our fluffy boys

05/06/2026

Thank you to everyone that has signed up for the Mother’s Day celebration! We are SOLD OUT! If you didn’t get tickets, you can still visit the farm by setting up a private tour! -We also have gift cards available!

04/30/2026

Such a fun homeschool group today! They were so kind and even helped me clean up! Thank you guys!

04/29/2026

Mother’s Day on the Farm at Shady Rest Alpacas 🦙💕

Skip the crowded brunch and treat Mom to something truly special this year…

Join us Saturday, May 9th at 12:30 PM for a relaxing Mother’s Day experience filled with good food, sweet moments, and time with the alpacas 💐

Enjoy:🥐 Chicken salad & ham + cheese croissant sandwiches🍓 Fresh fruit & veggie trays🧁 Cupcakes & sweet treats🍋 Sweet tea, lemonade & strawberry infused water

✨ Plus a guided alpaca tour AND treats to feed the alpacas!

📅 Saturday, May 9th⏰ 12:30 PM💲 $40 per person📍 Jacksonville, FL

✨ Limited spots available – reservations required📲 Call/Text 904-651-1448 or DM to reserve

Come slow down, sip something sweet, and celebrate Mom in the most unforgettable way 💕

04/26/2026

Planning a visit? Here's everything you need to know before you come out.

04/25/2026

Calling all homeschool families! 🦙💚

Come spend the morning on the farm with us for a hands-on alpaca adventure!

We’ll be:
🌿 Making nesting balls
🚜 Learning about Alpacas
🦙 Meeting & feeding the alpacas

📅 April 30th | 10am–12pm
💲 $15 per person
🧺 Bring a bag lunch!

⚠️ Spots are LIMITED and these fill fast!

📩 DM us or text/call 904-651-1448 to reserve

04/22/2026

We're so honored to be featured in the Ponte Vedra Recorder!

Shady Rest Alpacas started with a simple goal- to create a peaceful, fun place for people to connect with these AMAZING animals. Seeing it recognized like this means the world to us.

Thank you to our incredible community for your continued support!

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04/16/2026

🚨 NEW “FLUFF” AVAILABLE AT SHADY REST ALPACAS 🚨

Not just alpacas anymore… we’ve got BONUS fluff 😂🐾

Mama Johnathon has blessed the farm with a litter of adorable kittens, and they will be looking for loving homes soon!

✨ Free with unlimited snuggles
✨ Raised around alpacas (so they’re basically fancy)
✨ Farm approved & ridiculously cute

Come visit the alpacas… and maybe leave with a tiny surprise 🐱💕

📍 By appointment only
📩 DM us for details or to be added to the “kitten waitlist”

Because honestly… what’s better than taking a little piece of the farm home with you? 🦙🐾