About Paca Picnics
A Private Alpaca Picnic Experience in Central Oregon
We’re the team behind Paca Picnics — the original private alpaca picnic experience in Bend and Central Oregon. Hosted on a working alpaca farm in welcoming Tumalo, our curated picnics combine scenic outdoor dining with gentle interaction, alpaca education, and unforgettable memories.
In 2019, professional travel & fine art photographer Wasim Muklashy met Amanda VandenBosch, one of the world’s premier alpaca breeders and international alpaca judges, while working on a project in Peru. That friendship led to working together at Flying Dutchman Alpacas, a working alpaca farm just outside Bend, Oregon. What began as peaceful pasture lunches in the company of alpacas soon became a vision: to share the calming, joyful experience of alpacas with visitors from Central Oregon and beyond.
Why Alpacas?
Because when world-class alpaca expertise meets a global storyteller, something special happens.
Our alpacas live at Flying Dutchman Alpacas, a respected working alpaca farm in Tumalo, Oregon led by Amanda VandenBosch — an internationally recognized alpaca breeder and judge who has spent decades elevating alpaca fiber quality around the world.
These aren’t random pasture animals. They are carefully bred, ethically raised alpacas known for exceptional fleece, calm temperaments, and healthy herd dynamics.
And then there’s Wasim. As a professional travel and fine art photographer who has documented cultures and landscapes across the globe, Wasim understands something simple: the most meaningful experiences happen when we slow down.
Alpacas naturally create that space. They’re gentle. Curious. Soft-footed. Quietly social. They don’t demand attention — they invite it. One might wander over to investigate you. Another may continue grazing, blissfully independent. Each has a personality, and each interaction feels unhurried and authentic.
Together, Amanda’s deep knowledge of alpaca care and Wasim’s eye for meaningful moments shape what makes Paca Picnics unique in Central Oregon — not a petting zoo, not a tourist gimmick, but a private farm experience rooted in real animals, real land, and real connection.
And yes — we also just love these incredibly soft, floofy alpacas and the joy they bring.
Our Farm Philosphy
At its core, Paca Picnics is about connection — to animals, to land, and to each other.
Our alpacas live at Flying Dutchman Alpacas in Tumalo, Oregon, a respected working alpaca farm built on decades of ethical breeding, fiber excellence, and global education. Amanda VandenBosch has spent her career advancing responsible alpaca stewardship worldwide as an international judge and educator.
For us, alpacas aren’t a novelty — they’re part of a larger agricultural and global community rooted in sustainability and care.
Just as important are the people.
Wasim’s background as a travel and fine art photographer has taken him around the world capturing human connection. That same spirit shapes what happens here in Central Oregon — creating a space where guests can slow down, feel welcomed, and experience something genuine.
We believe:
Animals should be raised with intention and respect.
Land should be thoughtfully stewarded.
Experiences should leave people better than they arrived.
Whether you're visiting Bend or you’re a local seeking something meaningful, our goal is simple: to create a private farm experience that brings joy, education, and a little more goodness into the world.