Herbal Tea & Agroforestry + Social Permaculture

Washington
Herbal Tea & Agroforestry + Social Permaculture
Herbal Tea & Agroforestry + Social Permaculture Herbal Tea & Agroforestry + Social Permaculture
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Our farm is in the Coast Salish region on traditional S’Klallam land near the Dungeness River. We are active in the cooperative development, regenerative organic agriculture and farmers market communities, primarily growing herbs and fruit in perennial and agroforestry systems. Farmer Shae holds down the anchor business for the land. Also living on site are 1 elder, Shae’s partner Isa, 2 teens, many farm animals. Short notice daytime or <week visits are great for folks that wanting a landing place with opportunity to support the lands ecology and path-side hospitality features; like trail maintenance, orchard care and woodland-noxious) weed removal and placemaking. Placemaking example: The Welcoming Garden in the orchard. Established by KW, it plans to hold a planter-bench with coriander and strawberries; a foot wash and drinking water setup, and guest gardening space. Typical Routine: Walk the land most to review the present needs and set goals. Route may stretch to the 400 acre county park trails and river rambles nearby. Average work day is 2hr field, 2-hour office/production as teams when available, 2 hours watering/harvesting or self-guided projects Accommodations: We have two hospitality spaces. 1: travel trailer (stocked with basics, functions as wwoof kitchen/office) 2: multi-purpose yurt (has a just-add-hot-water pantry, summer used for herb drying, winter field office and hall). We have an all-hands dinner or lunch once a week. There’s a outdoor-flush toilet, shower and sink by the barn, and a bathroom building with hot/cold sink in another production area. BYO tent or car, we have some available for wwoofers to use. Culture: Our hobbies are burro back training, hiking, music making, art, dance, flow arts (staff, poi). Wintertime usually watching Korean rom-coms dubbed in Spanish or documentaries on movie night. Summertime fishing and exploring as much as possible, cooking outside and watching the birds eat weeds and berries. Through 2026 we’re hosting monthly farm tour + open space events around a theme determined by each months organizers that supports regenerative systems, culture repair and co-learning (in a easy fun way). Totally down to integrate planning these with folks wwoof-stays to help our guests find and build the community they seek. Somos agricultores a los que les encanta trabajar duro, hacer buena comida y disfrutar del sol. Basic American Sign Language (ASL) skills
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Learning opportunities
Fruit or nut farming
Horse or donkey farming
Raising of other farm animals
Forestry
Wild foraging
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Seed saving or production
Traditional crafts
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Holistic management
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Rotational grazing
Mentoring opportunities
LGBTQ+-operated
Woman-operated
BIPOC-operated
Host type
Production farm
1.7 Hectares | 4.2 Acres
Accommodation
3 WWOOFers
Camper / RV
Campsite
Children accepted
Pets accepted
Meals
Vegetarian
Vegan
Length of stay
1 day (local)
Weekend
Less than a week
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Over a month
Shaelee
Shaelee
Member since 2023
Languages spoken: English, Sign language, Spanish
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Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 3 days
Washington
Sequim bus stop / SeaTac (Seattle) or Victoria BC Airport
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Camille
Camille
United States • July 2026
This is a place where through water flows, for what better a vein for growth? I came here as a college student looking to fulfill the requirement of an internship for my college. Personally though, I was looking for time away from the environment of school. For a different place so I could see myself in relation to communities, to nature, to the world, and to myself a bit better. What I needed and received was a place to lay my head and an introduction to the land and community I was stepping into. What I got was an expanding experience of the luscious Pacific Northwest ecosystems, a slice of the wealth of knowledge and intimate connection Shaelee has with the farming community here, permaculture science, and ecosystem dynamics, I got an overwhelming welcoming into the community by Shaelee and many others during my time here. Shaelee brought me on many excursions outside of the farm for what was considered ‘cultural immersion’. Some of these excursions were smelt fishing, beach walks, ice cream, shrimp fishing, clamming, fusion dancing, contra dancing, plant identification walks, campfire cookouts, and a pride festival! I was honored to get to know the area like this and to develop the friendship with Shaelee and her partner Issa that I did. The focus of my internship was to explore the social and ecological boundaries of the relationships that define life in this Pacific Northwest region but this transformed as I began to get to know the humans and more than human ind...
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Kelli
Kelli
United States • July 2026
My time here was exceptional! Shaelee is a true visionary and her insights into the way we can better support the food and health needs of our communities are truly inspiring. We spent many a day talking about healing the world through tea and ceremony, hosted and attended a few community gatherings , and applied her resourceful tactics towards many different farm projects. I learned a lot about ducks, geese, and turkey from eggs to adult and really enjoyed watching the many flocks of feathered friends pal around the farm all day. I also gained experience from start to finish of every part of the growing and packing process for tea. The energy of the land is truly amazing and so restorative for the nervous system, so it didn't matter if we were doing heavy work or light, I always felt supported. If you are looking for an opportunity to connect with the land and walk alongside one of the most brilliant minds of farming Mamas while doing a whole lotta good for the land, this is your place:)
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Maria
Maria
United States • July 2026
Shaelee and Isa are amazing people with beautiful souls. They’re very kind, patient, and caring. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to learn from and be in close community with them. I learned so much about their community, met other farmers in the area, learned how to bake pie, and be a better steward of this earth. The farm they have is magical, peaceful, and perfect for my free spirit.
Keith
Keith
United States • May 2026
This farm is a magical and inspiring place in the PNW. Shaelee and Esa and very knowledgeable. I’d highly recommend this farm
Shaelee
Reply from Shaelee
Thank you so much! We appreciate your calm nature, attention to detail and ability to work in crews or solo. It seems there was an issue getting your review in, perhaps you can wwoof here again sometime so we can get you the 5-stars you deserve!
Krystle
Krystle
United States • July 2023
This is one of the loveliest, most enchanted places I've been in WA. So much love, attention, time, and care has been poured into the property and establishments. My children, partner, and I had such a rewarding stay with Shaelee and her family. We enjoyed the work very much because what is more magical then toiling in the forest that brings such joy. We would love to come back.