Cothi Valley Pilates is based on Becki's 22 acre smallholding which is also home to a herd of 25 Suri and Huacaya Alpacas, and located near to the Brechfa Forest. All of our alpacas have individual personalities and make the perfect backdrop to your Pilates classes.
Our passion for alpacas started before we moved to Carmarthenshire in 2016, as we had been regular visitors at a local alpaca farm and fallen in love with them. Starting with just 6 alpacas (all of which we still have), our herd quickly grew through a combination of buying more, and also breeding. To date we have had 12 cria (baby alpaca).
Friendly and inquisitive by nature, you can be sure of a warm welcome from the alpacas when you arrive. These unique, attentive, and peaceful animals are able to create a sense of calm and relaxation, which can improve wellbeing by reducing feelings of stress and anxiety. Research shows that spending time with alpacas can also lower the heart rate and reduce blood pressure, making it easy to see why they are frequently used as therapy animals within professional settings such as care homes.
We have a selection of products available to buy which are all 100% alpaca, and made from the fleece of our herd of Haucaya and Suri alpacas. The fleece is processed and the products made locally at Curlew Weavers, a small independent Mill in Ceredigion.
Alpaca Fleece is incredibly soft and luxurious. It is known for being hypoallergenic, anti bacterial and moisture wicking, water, odour & fire resistant, and biodegradable. It is second only to silk in strength and is warmer than sheep’s wool. Items available to purchase include,
- Blankets
- Cushions
- Yarn
- Crochet kits
- Scarves
- Bird nesting kits
If you have any questions about our products we are happy to help. We also have a selection of our produce at The Bee House in Carmarthen, Debs Wool Shop in Llandeilo, and The Welsh Wool Shop in Newcastle Emlyn.