News from The Farm
Lessons from Homesteading (and Everest)
This weekend I had the honor of speaking at Muhammad Ayub’s beautiful, environmental and regenerative farm on the Everest to “Homesteading” (farming/sustainability) journey of learning from others. I’ve been so fortunate to present in many diverse locations - but never in a greenhouse and totally analog… no screen, mike, videos, pics or PowerPoint (!!) But I got to [...]
10 Hacks to Grow Hot Peppers in the PNW
My wife, Michelle, and I got a real love of tasty, spicy dishes from our living in Singapore and traveling to most countries in Asia – an informal food-tour from places like Tibet to Bhutan. For us, there [...]
Top Ten Reasons to Have Your Wedding at Summit Farms
Location, Location, Location! We are located about an hour south of Seattle International Airport (SeaTac), and less than ten minutes from Interstate 5 (I5); yet the 28 acres of natural beauty will transport you and your party to a rural, rustic environment including a century-old homestead and working farm, a heritage-listed big red barn and multiple locations for your ceremony [...]
WWOOF Reflections from Josephine
I spent a month at Summit Farms and felt inspired to start my own homestead! I originally reached out to Summit Farms in May 2024, after being accepted to WWOOF’s Future Farmer Program. I arrived in late June with my partner and my friend, and we quickly settled into a weekly schedule of routine farm maintenance, some exciting special projects, [...]
Full Moon Movie Night: August 19th
Join us at Summit Farms for a magical Full Moon Movie Night in the Big Red Barn! 🌕✨ Date: August 19 Time: 7-9 PM Location: 11815 Whitehall Lane SE, Off 113th We're screening "The Dark Side of the Rainbow," an iconic mashup of The Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. Immerse yourself in a [...]
HipCamp Update for Summer 2024
We invite you and your out-of-town guests to stay at our turn-of-the century farm via our HipCamp program. We have three RV full hook-up sites for rent (a fourth one is available by request, if you are camping with a large group or family-otherwise we like to space them out for added privacy), with easy back or front in-and-out access, [...]