Adopt an Alpaca
Choose your favorite in time for Christmas …
It’s not too early to SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS! Adopt an alpaca, virtually, as a gift to yourself or to a loved one. A symbolic alpaca adoption is never “out of stock” and we’ve never had one “returned.” This gift always “fits” and requires no batteries or other maintenance. It’s perfect for those people who seem to have everything. What are the odds that they already have a virtual alpaca? If so, why not start a collector’s series? With advanced notice, you can even visit your alpaca when you come to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, home of the Sisters of Providence.
Celebrating new life!

Join us in welcoming Providence Jack Francis, a new cria (baby alpaca) at the Woods born Sept. 18. Jack Francis was named after Jack Worley, a longtime farm volunteer who has assisted with our alpacas for over 10 years. Francis was chosen as his middle name as a nod to Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment.
He’s available for adoption – just choose him in the drop down menu below.
Choose your favorite alpaca and adopt today!
Jack’s mom is Spring, an alpaca we acquired a few years ago and his papa is Providence Pere. Welcome to the Woods, Jack Francis!
When you adopt an alpaca (or two), you can choose to send your gift directly to the lucky recipient or have it delivered to you, to deliver personally.

The cost to adopt an alpaca for one year is $100, and helps provide for the upkeep of our animals and sacred grounds. It’s also a unique opportunity to support the Sisters of Providence and our ministries.
Each adoption includes a:
- 5″ x 7″ photo collage of your alpaca
- personalized adoption certificate
- thank-you letter that explains the impact of the program.
Choose the alpaca that’s right for you to adopt, today.
Which alpaca loves snacks? Who gives the best kisses? This year we’ve included some information about each of our alpaca’s personalities as well as their birthday, so you can pick the one that’s perfect for you or your lucky gift recipient.

Born 10/3/2004
Alert leader, comforting matriarch, curious

Born 9/3/2021
Loves to jump and run, Mama’s girl, loves attention

Born 10/16/2016
Fun, sweet boy, loves attention – especially food-related

Born 6/4/2004
Funny and nosy, nickname is “Lunchbox” because she loves snacks

Born 10/17/2022
Snuggly, Momma’s girl

Born 5/22/2019
Curious and alert, always looking to get some grub

Born 9/18/2023
Lots of energy

Born 5/7/2019
Gives the best alpaca kisses ever, gentle sweetheart

Born 9/18/2020
Spunky little girl, strong, loves to romp and run all over the pasture

Born 6/10/2016
Full of spunk and energy, very communicative, likes to have her way

Born 6/26/2019
Inquisitive but shy, loves belly baths and playing in the water

Born 6/6/2023
Determined, energetic, quirky. He’ll melt your heart.

Born 9/9/2018
Independent spirit, full of playful energy

Born 5/18/2016
Unique, she likes to stand out in the crowd, enthusiastic

Born 4/26/2020
Strong, gentle but independent

Born 5/21/2019
Playful, enjoys alpaca tag, loves sunning herself

Born 10/26/2006
Calm and smart, another herd matriarch that provides a sense of security
Adopt an Alpaca
Your support of the Adopt an Alpaca program is truly a blessing to the Sisters of Providence. Every adoption helps to sustain and grow our ministries.
Would you like a tour of our farm? Book your private tour of our farm and meet our friendly, fuzzy alpacas!

Questions? Don’t see your favorite alpaca? Ask us and we will see what we can do! Call Mission Advancement at 812-535-2800 or email ma@spsmw.org.