Hiking at Bryant's Cidery
Get ready for a unique adventure! Llama trekking comes to Bryant’s Cidery, offering visitors a chance to stroll through the beautiful 300-acre orchard alongside these gentle giants.
Lower Sherwood Farm
Charlottesville, Virginia
Raising champion llamas for more than 35 years.
Find out moreAbout Us
Raising award winning llamas since 1986
Lower Sherwood has been owned and operated by the McGrath family since 1986. We chose llamas because we wanted to raise animals that were not intended for slaughter. Specializing in show and breeding stock, we have produced some of the nation's top llamas.
As one of the first llama farms in the country to shear our llamas (a necessity due to the hot Virginia summers), we also produce yarns and finished products available for sale off the farm at local Farmers' Market. Appointments are required for farm visits.
Blog Postings
Florian Returns to the Herd
In November 2022, Florian had surgery to repair her broken leg, and returned to Lower Sherwood for her recovery.
Florian's New Stall
More than ten weeks ago, Florian had surgery to repair her broken leg, and returned to Lower Sherwood for her recovery.
Fitz's Arrival
Born on New Years Day, please join us in welcoming our first arrival for 2023, Fitz, to the herd.
Fitz’s dam is Miss Bennett (ILR#289562), and his sire is Kingsley (ILR#292709).
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Volunteer Opportunities
We could not do it without YOU! Volunteers are an enormous asset to small farms like Lower Sherwood and we truly couldn’t meet our mission without them. From animal care, to grounds and event preparation, there is always plenty of work to be done and volunteers are the magic that make it happen!
Introducing Flemming
We’d like you all to meet Flemming!
Flemming’s dam is Cricket (ILR#277079), and his sire is Marcus (ILR#278387).
