Spring Rural Romp showcases north Wellington businesses

One the locations was the Pootcorners Alpacas Farm and Fibre Studio. Farm owner Peter Poot, middle, holds four-day old Mikisew for guests to see. Poot has been raising alpacas near Palmerston since 2003. From left: Michael and Maria Finoro brought friends from Venice, Italy, Franco and Rosanna Parolin, along for the rural romp ride on May 31. Photo by Georgia York

The Spring Rural Romp highlighted various north Wellington rural businesses, including The Owl’s Nest Holistic Alternative School near Harriston. Founder Carly Ogryzlo, second row, second from right, started the school in 2014 as a home-based centre with a goal to re-imagine education. Here Ogryzlo smiles with students during the romp on May 31. Photo by Georgia York

Mabel Amapali, owner of May’s Café at the Old Post in Harriston, is seen here showing guests samples of her new made-in-house juice collection. Photo by Georgia York

Four-day old Mikisew with its mother alpaca. Photo by Georgia York

Arthur resident Karin Hutchison enjoying her day out at the Spring Rural Romp event. Photo by Georgia York