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Lake of the Pines
Dry Creek Herb Farm
Submitted by Mary on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:33Size in Acres:
11
Existing Infrastructure:
3000 sq ft ranch house; caretaker's cabin (occupied); garden shed/farm stand; herb gardens; large garden space; apple, plum, fig, olive orchard; large greensward (lawn) for events; creek/pond; large mint field between house & road; NID; barn; fencing.
Housing:
negotiable
Location
Grass Valley, CA 95949
United States
39° 2' 31.4232" N, 121° 5' 46.482" W
See map: Google Maps
Description of Property:
The property is both flat and sloped. It faces NE. In the afternoons there is shade from the hill in the west. The garden area has been worked for decades, and the orchard is old. There are herb gardens in place. The soil surrounding the house is fertile, and easy to farm. There is an old farm wagon from the 1800's that would be great for...and, there is an old wind mill from North Dakota in the mint field. The soil up on the hill is is typical Nevada County clay, but has been used for grains in the past. NID (open ditch) runs the length of the property.
Additional Notes:
This land is the last undeveloped parcel on the corner of Wolf Road and Hwy 49. Everyone who is traveling from Auburn to Grass Valley drives by. It is a community landmark. It was well-populated by the natives before us, and we want to honor that spirit. We are developing classes/apprenticeships linking spirit, art, herbs, and our environment. I am an Environmental Art Therapist, and my classes will offer CEU's. My vision is for a healed self within a healed world. We would like to lease parcels to farmers, and they would have use of the "Seed Sanctuary Farm Stand." They would have the privilege to teaching classes also, if desired. We are looking to collaborate with those with farming passion and experience - and who hold a strong commitment to assist in the healing of our beautiful Earth.
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