Bonanza Valley Voice -

Hopeful Hills Ranch in rural Gilchrist is excited to announce the dates of their Christmas Sale and Open House: Friday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hopeful Hills owner Jane Fauskee invites everyone to come out and visit, "Take a drive with your family to Hopeful Hills to see our animals and all the new Alpaca Products!"

Now is the time to find those last-minute gifts to keep your loved ones warm with unique alpaca products. We have scarves, gloves, headbands, stockings, leggings, sweaters, rugs and insoles. Great gifts for the outdoorsmen, women and children! Many new styles of socks to choose from. We also have alpaca yarn in many natural colors in fingering, sport and worsted weights. All at discounted prices!

Call Jane at 320-278-3748 or 320-424-0548 any time between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. now through Saturday, December 22 for directions or to schedule an appointment.

Directions to Hopeful Hills Ranch from Brooten, travel west on Co. Rd. 8 to Highway 104, then turn left (south) and travel about one mile, then hook a right back on Co. Rd. 8 towards Gilchrist. About 2 1/2 miles later, past a number of curves, turn left at 190th Avenue. Then travel a half mile farther to 303rd Street, where you will find Hopeful Hills Ranch. (Website: https://www.hopefulhillsranchalpacas.com.)