Each year, a conference is held for new, experienced, and prospective camelid owners to attend sessions with camelid experts, veterinarians, discuss best practices in animal husbandry, and learn tips on successfully running a farm business.
The 2025 conference is being held in Cleveland, Ohio.
See you there!
2025 GALA Conference Co-Chairs
Barb Baker & Deb Gaskill
Cleveland, Ohio
October 30 - November 2
The hotel has been kind enough to extend bookings with the GALA group rate until Friday, October 24th.
Auction donation form
Please Note: The Wyndham Hotel is a CASHLESS hotel; all purchases must be put on your room tab or paid with a credit card.
6200 Quarry Lane, Independence Ohio
click here to reserve your room at the Wyndham Independence
Photo Contest Registration
Vendors Registration
Sponsorships
Dr. Robert Van Saun, DVM - camelid nutrition guru!
- Ruminant nutrition
- Dairy herd health
- Metabolic disease
- Reproduction
- Nutrition reproduction interactions
- Small ruminants Llamas and Alpacas
Dr. Lisa Fox, DVM - Accredited Iridologist (it's fascinating)
- Veterinary Acupuncturist
- Veterinary Medical Veterinarian Chiropractor
- Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation
Dr. Andy Niehaus, DVM - Professor, livestock surgeon, and farmer just like you!
- Ruminant surgery
- Dental disease of camelids
- Orthopedic surgery of camelids
Jeff Kuklenski - Llama trainer extraordinaire! Is there anything Jeff doesn't know about training llamas!?
Tami Lash - Preparing you and your lama for the obstacle ring! Use your new skills in a Saturday Obstacle Class in the tent
Have items you would like to donate for the live or silent auction? We would love your participation!
Examples of great auction items:
-handmade jewelry or artisan crafts
-specialty books or gift certificates
-fancy knitwear, woven goods, or fiber art
-big ticket "experiences" like farm stays or workshops
-barn equipment or unique antiques
- Friday night entertainment that will have everyone Rockin’ and Shakin’!
- A broad selection of vendors (the holidays will be around the corner!)
- Live Auction that always has us always jumpin’ and jiving’ over a plated dinner on Saturday night! Plan to open your wallets for this, and you will support GALA’s Camelid Medical Research studies and Government Relations!
- A photo contest showcasing GALA member's llamas and alpacas
- And more!
Classes taught by hobbyists and award winning pros!
Expect opportunities to knit and crochet, weave, felt, rug hook, ice dye, and more!
- Anonymous Donor, $2,000
- Barbara Baker
- Debra Speyer, Westerham Llamas www.westerhamllamas.com
- Scott & Mikey Parrish, Northern Lights Farming Co www.northernlightsfarmingco.com
- Gregory Krug, Lampire Biological Laboratories www.lampire.com
- Carol Reigh, Buck Hollow Llamas www.buckhollowllamas.com
- Pet Partners
- Ed Hiller, Eagles Landing Farm
- Kristina & Rob Miller, Spit You Not Farm
- Hilary Ware, Hill and Gully Llamas
- Michael and Wendy Gerken, Hard Rock Llama Co
- Anonymous donor
- Steve Silverburg, Lost World Caverns
- Danielle Steffen, Greystone USA
- Anonymous Donor
- JM Service - Clipper Blade Sharpening
- Bob & Karen Taylor, SnowyOaks
- Ohio River Valley Llama Association
- Becky Willhite
- Cynthia Barkman, Pine Woods Farm
- The Camelid Wellness Company, LLC
- Dorane Strouse, Useful Farm Products
- AAA Farm Supply, Terre Hill PA
- Laura Steere, Infinity Acres Ranch
- Jennifer Bidwell
- Marsha & Richard Timmerman
- Paul & Darlene Dorang
- Janie Deemer, Maple Lane Llamas
- Helen & Tom Rowe-Drake, Lucky Star Llamas
- Betsy Booth, Hilltop Llamas
- Terry & Philippa Beal
- Cris Horvath, Moss & Oak Acres
- Bob Wolfe, Spruce Lane Llamas
- Bridget & Guy Buzzoni, Head Acres 407 Farm
- Deb Marcou, Caleb Ridge Farm
- Marcia & Bob Dunham, Chi-Llama-Moo Farm
- Deborah Kiedeisc, Ramsden Farm Alpacas
- Deb Labbe, Country Quilt Llama Farm
- David Johnson, Forty Oaks
- Deb and Char Arendas, Spacey Acres
- Paul & Cindy Millard, Wing & Wheel Farm
- Bev Vienckowski, Second Wind Farm
- Laura DiDonato, Mountain Pride Farm
- Susan Higginson, Ramsden Farm Alpacas
- Tabbethia Haubold - Long Island Yarn and Farm
- Carol Millard, Misty Meadows Farm
- Sherry Lynch, Maplym Farm
- Kelly Ralph, Lazy Llama Ranch
- Anne Hallowell VMD, Peace of the Shenango
- Joy Bishop-Forshey, The Joy of Llamas
- Karen Parzych, Midtown Farm
- Vicki Webster
- Angela & Jesse Klayman, Moonlight Run Farm LLC
- Charlotte Sankey, Fieldstone Llamas
- Deb and Fred Shoff, Shoff Farm Llamas
- Sean Magill, Rockin Llama Colorado Sales LLC
- Meghan Cormier
- Kris Miller, Miller's Farm at Darby Creek
- Imaam Mirsaei-nejad, JNK Llamas
- Elaine Brovont, Sweet Joy Farm
- Julie Ruemenapp, Ira Acres
- Michelle Stevens, Steffarey's Farm and Treasures
- Suzanne Kay, Rusty Fence Ranch
- Rachel Diamond, Summerhill Farm
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Members will be automatically added to the mailing list to receive notifications regarding the annual conferences and GALA news!
To become a member or make sure your membership status is up to date, reach out to Membership Chair, Miranda Brown at thellamalady@yahoo.com
By becoming a Lifetime member, you never have to worry about missing a beat!
