A Simpler Time - Alpacas & Mill

A Simpler Time - Alpacas & Mill Family owned and operated alpaca ranch and fiber mill breeding for quality alpacas,focusing on creat Open by appointment.

Please call 619 579-9114 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment to shop or tour. We are a family owned and operated business in the outskirts of San Diego. The alpaca yarns and rovings are made in our fiber mill from our own alpacas. There is an array of natural colors as well as a good variety of hand painted yarns to choose from. For info about our tours see www.ASimplerTimeTo

urs.com. At A Simpler Time-Alpacas & Mill we invite you to take a step back to a time when the pace of life was slower. We offer products that can help you savor the simple pleasures in life...Whether it is a Schacht spinning wheel and alpaca roving to enjoy a relaxing moment, an alpaca teddy bear to cuddle in soft luxury, or natural yarns to knit up into a satisfying project, we hope you will find what you are looking for at www.ASimplerTimeStore.com. For the animal lovers we also breed and sell quality alpacas. To learn more about alpacas as pets, fiber animals, and an outstanding livestock choice see us on the web at www.ASimplerTimeMill.com or better yet, make an appointment to come visit.

10 news visited the ranch yesterday. Take a look!
08/28/2026

10 news visited the ranch yesterday. Take a look!

As extreme heat grips East County, one Crest ranch is keeping its animals cool with plenty of water, shade and hands-on care—all while rebuilding a family business that survived the devastating 2003 Cedar Fire.

It is already the last week of the San Diego County Fair. We are in the Big Red Barn with Leilani and Rosalie. We would ...
07/01/2026

It is already the last week of the San Diego County Fair. We are in the Big Red Barn with Leilani and Rosalie. We would love to see you! ☀️

Where is the milk?
06/30/2026

Where is the milk?

This is the face of pure delight! There is nothing quite like watching the interaction between a child and alpacas! ...
06/15/2026

This is the face of pure delight! There is nothing quite like watching the interaction between a child and alpacas!

Rose finally gave birth today! We have been watching her for a month now as her due date was May 5th! She had a beautifu...
06/09/2026

Rose finally gave birth today! We have been watching her for a month now as her due date was May 5th! She had a beautiful and very healthy 18lb baby girl. This is our second girl sired by X1. We are pretty pleased with the quality of his offspring!

Shearing day yesterday! Natalie's cria did so well! She is two and a half weeks old now and just the cutest thing ever! ...
06/07/2026

Shearing day yesterday! Natalie's cria did so well! She is two and a half weeks old now and just the cutest thing ever! I just might have a new favorite! Shhh, dont tell the others! 😉

It's a girl!!! Isn't she gorgeous? She gets her beautiful Grey coloring from her sire, X-1. ❤️
05/22/2026

It's a girl!!! Isn't she gorgeous? She gets her beautiful Grey coloring from her sire, X-1. ❤️

05/20/2026

This first video is Day 2 for our newest little cria, the next two are day three introducing him to the herd. I love watching the social dynamic of the other alpacas so interested and curious, welcoming the cria!

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1802 Alta Place
El Cajon, CA
92021

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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