Slow
Boat Farm
... deepening human connection
to the natural environment through recreation and sustenance.
Join us and reserve your camping at Slow Boat Farm through Hipcamp
It started as 21 acres of opportunity and
reed canary grass Summer 2007 Summer 2008 Summer 2009 Summer 2010
Summer 2011 ...
deepening human connection to the natural environment through recreation
and sustenance.
on an island in the Columbia River.
Ginni Callahan acquired a farm on Puget Island (Cathlamet, WA, lower
Columbia River)
In three months of intensive renovation, the house was made ready
for habitation.
Spring 2006
We began rehabilitation on garage, barn, and land.
A rustic kayak launch was carved through the riverside cottonwood
forest, and trips launched from there.
Produce from SBF was sold at the Puget Island Farmer's Market in
late summer
The First Annual Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup happened in August
2007.
Camping was officially offered.
We expanded food production, especially garlic.
We sold produce at markets, to restaurants, and to individuals
The Second Annual Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup ran in August, 2008.
We moved the kayaking office in to the upgraded chicken coop and
added a wing for event registration and produce sales.
Had fantasies of constructing many buildings.
Did build a produce washing station which recycled the gray water
back into the garden.
Acquired a riding mower, and dreamed of livestock rotation.
Continued to sell produce and run kayak trips and courses.
The Third Annual Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup ran in August, 2009.
Community kitchen constructed.
Garden produced heaps of garlic.
The Fourth Annual Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup ran in August, 2010.
Small garden raised and devoured.
Many people enjoyed camping in the peaceful pasture.
Shower shed provided toasty hot showers in a rustic setting.
The fifth and final Lower Columbia
Kayak Roundup lasted from Sept 5-20, and hosted
17 BCU programs plus other half-day, full-day, and 3-day programs.
basic
tools
playfulness!
