Allegheny Nesting

05/29/2026

Last night we got our farm fresh delivery from my friend Amanda’s family farm Big Maple Family Farm, LLCin Ridgway Pennsylvania.

Our family does a monthly subscription and she delivers it right to our doorstep in Kane two times per month. The week before the delivery we get to pick what exactly we want here is what we picked this week.

Please share recipes for whole chicken and for the freeze dried lions mane mushrooms with me in the comments🍄‍🟫

If you would like to know how to get a subscription so you can have a delivery to KAne as well. Let me know. We love to support local Farms and friends. ❤️

05/28/2026

Step 2- shearing is done. 🥳

You can see that all of our boys are out on the pasture today, happy, relaxed, and calmly free‑grazing. That’s always our biggest sign that shearing went well. We’re so thankful for Ebel Shearing Services, because their gentle, efficient approach makes the entire process quick — and it truly helps our alpacas feel good afterward.😊

You can follow my friends Ravens business Magically Ewe to see how the fiber will be processed!

05/28/2026

Step 1- shearing with Ebel Shearing Services. Each year we rely on them to share our boys because they are quick, calm and professional.  I assure you that our boys are not in any pain when they’re being sheared and that this is actually a very necessary & important process for them each year. 

 I will share that after as soon as they are all done 😊

05/23/2026

Altera Alpaca sock sale!

These are two of the most popular socks from Altera. Altera socks are made with alpaca fiber which has benefits such as wicking off moisture when you are hiking, hunting, golfing or working outside.

The 9” crew are $25
The micro are $18

They are available in size m, lg or xl

Comment to order and I will order through my retail account for you 😊

Pick up or shipping available.

05/23/2026

Today’s fun fiber fact: our boys don’t mind grazing in this monsoon weather because their fiber actually repels water. That’s one of the reasons alpaca fiber is still a favorite for outdoor socks — it naturally sheds moisture and keeps your feet dry all day long. Nature really knew what she was doing with these guys.

On the fashion side of farm life, I have to give a huge shout‑out to The ReSouled Shop in Kane for today’s outfit. I snagged this dress for $2 and these thick rubber boots for $10. If you’re trying to save money on fashion (farm girl or not), go check them out.

And don’t forget — check my page later tonight. I’ll be announcing my Memorial Day sale on Alterra Alpaca socks. I’m a retail seller for the brand, and I can’t wait to share the deals with you.

05/20/2026

Our good friends are selling their e-bike business right down the road from our old visiting pasture on highland rd.

Please contact them if you are interested in purchasing it our share with anyone you may know that would be interested 🚲🚲

Hello all! We are currently looking to sell our e-bike business. We would love to keep this business local but are willing to sell outside of the area as well.

Our lives have changed since we first opened the business. We can no longer give it the attention it deserves.

We have enjoyed meeting new people, seeing familiar faces, watching all the smiles and making memories with you all.

We would like to thank all the family, friends, customers, and businesses involved in helping Allegheny Adventure Rentals LLC shine.

If no interest comes along then we will be selling off what we can.

If interested in buying (serious inquiries only) please send a message on messenger or if you have one of our personal phone numbers you can contact us there as well. 

Sincerely,
The Payne & Eastman Crew at Allegheny Adventure Rentals LLC

05/16/2026

Decorate with me 😊

Our new dining room is all pink right now. And although I don’t mind it we would like to brighten up the space with a lighter color.

When we refinish our floors they will remain a dark stain so keep that in mind.

Furniture will stay the same. The chairs have a red/gold seat cushion. And I would love to get a big antique chandelier or something that fits into the space and sparkles.

So I would love color inspiration, curtain ideas and chandelier ideas. And any other decor that inspires you.

05/16/2026

Happening today! Come check it out.  I just bought beautiful tomato plants.

05/15/2026

Support our Allegheny Nesting herd by shopping at my boutique Nest & Nourish Homestead Boutique

Within my little store, I sell products from our Homestead as well as products from makers all over.  When you walk into it, you feel surrounded by items that feel like home and make you feel comfortable & happy.

 We are open today until 5 o’clock and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 12 PM

05/15/2026

Yesterday for the first time we got a farm fresh home delivery from Big Maple Family Farm, LLC . Part of that delivery was two big bags of lettuce.

Please share any of your favorite salad recipes and be sure to check out their subscription service for delivering farm fresh foods options for farm fresh foods.

 I love that we are able to support a local farm ( located in Ridgway, PA) , have the food delivered ( our schedule with sports has been crazy), and also feed our family fresh food.