Jacoba United States

Staying at the farm and working on the orchard was rewarding and rejuvenating — I extended my stay from a couple weeks to two months because I didn’t want to leave! Tom and Ramona are deeply good people and attentive hosts, and the land is peaceful and grounding; you feel it as soon as you arrive. Daily tasks were varied: picking fruit, pruning, planting, weeding, and helping with little side projects. Working alongside Tom was relaxed and satisfying — he sets clear expectations, is patient and kind, with a dry sense of humor and stories to tell. He makes sure you’re taking care of yourself while giving you independence. Most days, when he called it a wrap, I was surprised by how quickly time had passed and often wanted to keep working. Helping at the Portland Farmers Market every weekend was a highlight — fun to see the fruits of your labor appreciated by new customers and their large and loyal base of regulars! I learned a lot from both Tom and Ramona. They bring different and complementary strengths and perspectives — I’d hear from Tom’s humble expertise on every facet of organic farming in the morning, and get into a meditative flow picking apples with Ramona in the afternoon, absorbing her wisdom about spiritual and creative practices. I loved staying in the RV. Accommodations are rustic and comfortable, in a beautiful spot with stunning views and sunsets. I could really absorb the subtle shifts in the weather, land, sky, animal and plant life, and slept so deeply.

Kendall United States

I had a great first WWOOF experience at Michele's mini farm. Michele is a great teacher who listened to my interests and answered my questions with intentionality. The physical labor consisted of weeding, preparing garden beds with horse manure and straw, and planting. Michele prepared plant-based lunches and dinners each day and provided recommendations for things to do in her town, which helped me feel at home. I walked away from this week long stay feeling grounded, accomplished, and appreciative.

Mae United States

Learning from Luke is an awesome experience. You will get dirty and learn the ins and outs of a real, working hog farm. If you are interested in small(ish) scale meat production and being involved in the local community this is a good place for you. There are ample opportunities to learn about animal husbandry, meat production, and the art of butchery. In addition to meat production, there are homesteading skills galore to be learned on the farm. There is a lot of compassion and love here and we are looking forward to when we can go back.

Addy United States

Stayed for a little over a month, but wish I had made it the whole season! Charlotte and Phil are warm and welcoming hosts, accommodations are clean and (relatively) private. Charlotte shares her vast knowledge of various farming methods and practices freely, while providing hands-on learning opportunities over a huge variety of projects and plants. I felt extremely connected to the community as a whole, having access to attend/learn from several local events, projects, and organizations. I am extremely grateful for my time here and for the company of Charlotte, Phil, and the whole community :)

Mathieu France

My stay here was incredible, the food is good, the people are nice, the landscape are amazing and there is a very cute cat ! The room i was sleeping in was great and there is a lot of differents things to help with everyday so it was fun to be part of it. Thanks for the good memories, i wish you the best for the future :)