about me
Living the Country Life with Heart and Purpose
Drummond Farms is home to more than alpacas. Our farm is a place where animals are raised with care, respect, and purpose.
I’ve been raising Suri and Huacaya alpacas since 2008, and they remain at the center of everything I do. With attentive care, clean shelters, and a nourishing diet, they thrive here. Their soft, luxurious fiber fuels my passion for spinning and weaving.
Using my spinning wheels, an Ashford rigid heddle loom, and LeClerc Aristat and Union Custom floor looms, I create beautiful, functional pieces. I work with raw fiber, commercial yarns, and other materials—each piece crafted slowly and thoughtfully by hand.
My horses bring companionship and personality to daily life. They receive regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and attentive farrier care to keep them healthy and thriving.
We also raise chickens, including cold-hardy laying hens and carefully managed meat birds. They are humanely housed and well cared for. Their fresh eggs and quality meat reflect our commitment to ethical, responsible farming.
Keeping me company through it all is my golden retriever, a loyal helper and constant companion. Our barn cats quietly do their part as well, helping maintain a natural balance around the farm. Every animal here plays a role and is treated with respect.
When I’m not caring for the animals, I’m usually in the garden. I practice natural, organic gardening—not as a trend, but as a way of life. Growing food, preserving it through canning and dehydrating, and baking from scratch are simple joys I truly cherish.
My journey to farm life began in Dearborn, Michigan. I studied nursing at Henry Ford Community College and later earned degrees in K–8 education and early childhood development from Western Michigan University. I went on to homeschool my five children, an experience that deepened my passion for teaching and lifelong learning.
I’ve also been active in the alpaca community, serving as Education Chair for the Upper Midwest Alpacas Association and as Volunteer Coordinator for the Minnesota Alpaca Expo. Mentoring new alpaca owners and sharing knowledge has been one of the most meaningful parts of this journey.
Drummond Farms is my little slice of heaven—a place rooted in hard work, creativity, and everyday wonder. Thank you for visiting. I’m always happy to connect and share a bit of this life with you.
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" - C.S. Lewis
Drummond Farms - Why the Name?
My Scottish Heritage
People often ask, “With a name like Peterson, how did you come up with Drummond Farms?” The answer’s pretty simple—it all ties back to my family roots! On my side of the family, we’re a mix of Scottish, English, and Irish, with the Scottish heritage tracing back to the Drummond clan from the Perthshire area of Scotland.
The Drummond name originally comes from a little parish called Drymen, nestled in Western Stirlingshire. Over the years, our family has embraced and celebrated this connection to Scotland through Highland dancing, bagpiping, and drumming. It’s a big part of who we are and something we’re really proud of.
Our Tartan
We proudly wear the “Drummond of Perth – Old and Rare” tartan as our official family tartan. It’s a stunning design that connects us to our Scottish heritage and has become a special symbol for our family. That said, we’ve also enjoyed exploring other variations of the Drummond tartan over the years. Whether it’s been for Highland dancing or just for fun, these different patterns have added a little variety to our celebrations. Below, you’ll see some of the tartan designs we’ve worn, starting with the official family tartan.
Take a moment to watch our two sons compete at the World Pipeband Championships in Glasgow, Scotland (2014) playing with the St. Thomas Alumni Pipeband out of Texas.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p024xrs6
Our oldest gets a great profile shot at the 34 second mark; our youngest is the tall tenor drummer with his back to the bass drum player.
