The farm is located in Midcoast, Maine less than a mile from Damariscotta Lake and downtown Newcastle/Damariscotta.
From our door you can walk for hours in the woods on trails that span our and the neighbors’ land (and probably not see a soul), or you can walk to town for a movie, book, or food. Very close by you can swim in the lake and ocean and hike in many beautiful spots.
We have over 30 acres of woods, fields and a large organic garden/farm. We have a ton of chickens and roosters. There are wild apple trees and blackberries growing throughout the land.
A little history:
A few years ago my French husband Alain and I moved to Maine from Paris and bought the land and built our home trying to be as gentle on the planet as possible, responsible, and green. We tried to use only local and reclaimed materials except when truly not an option. We worked with local craftsmen. Every detail was thoroughly thought out.
Today:
2026 marks the 8th season for our grow-to-donate farm. It all began with a move from Paris to Maine, a piece of land, and a simple but urgent question: how can we better address hunger in our community? Founded in response to the growing reality of food insecurity in Maine, we grow and donate healthy, nutrient-dense produce to neighbors in need—restoring dignity and choice to those living with hunger daily.
Guided by our passion for farming, equity, and social justice, we share top-quality, culturally appropriate vegetables and flowers with people from all backgrounds through more than 35 local partners, including food pantries, schools, hospitals, and summer lunch programs. Our work is made possible by a vibrant, diverse community of volunteers who come together on the farm for the greater good.
By complementing existing food security efforts and filling critical gaps, we strive toward a future where everyone has access to nourishing food. Just as importantly, our farm is a place of connection, where people of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to gather, belong, and build community.
Maine is one of the most food insecure states in the US and the most food insecure in New England. The numbers of food insecure people living in Maine are staggering; 1 in 5 children and 1 in 7 adults struggle with keeping healthy food on the table.
In seven seasons we have grown and donated over 95,050 pounds of organic produce and 153,700 flowers (food for the soul) to create joy.
On the farm, you’ll help with all aspects of growing food and flowers from preparing beds, planting, watering, pruning, harvesting, and caring for our crops. You’ll also harvest flowers and create bouquets from the wide variety we grow throughout the season.
We’re home to about 50 chickens and two beehives, and we’re happy to share what we know about caring for both. If you’re curious about raising chickens or keeping bees, this is a wonderful place to learn.
Most of our meals include ingredients grown right here on the farm. We preserve much of our harvest by freezing tomato sauce, pesto, applesauce, soup, and more. Throughout the winter, we enjoy squash, garlic, onions, carrots, leeks, parsnips, shallots, celeriac, beets, and turnips from storage. We also dehydrate apples and cherry tomatoes, freeze a variety of herbs, and enjoy mint and herbal teas, along with coriander seeds for cooking, year-round.
We welcome enthusiastic, hardworking people who are excited to be part of our journey—feeding neighbors in need while learning about organic gardening, farming, permaculture, and living more closely with the land. We ask that you come ready to work hard, stay curious, and engage fully. In return, we’re eager to share our knowledge, skills, and experiences.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We speak English, French, Spanish and Italian.
We are very open and accommodating to any, and all, kinds of people. We love learning about new cultures and places. We love speaking other languages. We are a no smoking and no drug farm. We can accommodate any kind of diet but we do eat local organic meat and dairy products so they will be around.
Organic methods: We are organic, just not certified
Internet access available.
We are currently looking for our crew for 2026. If you are interested, and have experience, please contact me! We will provide healthy produce from the farm and offer excellent food , educate you and have fun while helping to end hunger in our community.
Lodging options include peaceful tent platforms tucked into the woods, a small on-site apartment, and, when available, nearby off-site apartments. These spaces offer a balance of privacy and community, giving you a comfortable place to rest and recharge after a full day on the farm.
Food is provided and is a central part of life here. Many meals are shared together around the table, creating time to connect, laugh, and unwind. Some meals are enjoyed just with fellow WWOOFers, others with the whole staff and board, and lunches are typically shared on the farm with the crew, often featuring ingredients harvested that day. Cooking, preserving, and eating together are all part of the experience, and food is both nourishment and celebration here.
Living and working on the farm offers a rhythm that blends meaningful work, shared responsibility, and simple joys. You’ll have time to learn, ask questions, and build real connections both with the land and with the people around you.
Of note: We love having children on the farm. WWOOFers with children who will be working alongside the team are welcome beginning at age 15, based on maturity and considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone. Children under 15 are very welcome on the farm as visitors but, at this time, are not able to participate as WWOOFers due to the physical demands of the role. Please reach out with any questions about your family—we’re happy to connect.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Flower farming
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Methods or systems
No-till farming
Permaculture
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
