ABOUT THE FARM

Perigee Farm is situated on mostly forested acreage just outside the town of Elbe, WA on the Nisqually River.

While only a small portion of the property is under cultivation, we seek to improve and restore the forest and surrounding wetlands. We strive to improve both of these areas with the belief that each contributes greatly to our local ecosystem.

We acknowledge that the Nisqually {Squallay-absch} people are the traditional stewards of this land and aspire to uphold our responsibilities to it according to their example.

In 2015, we (Clare & Pete) purchased this land after getting lost on it with our real estate agent… twice.

We spent years observing the place and its patterns, eradicating some of the invasive species, and now have begun to implement a farm plan that seeks to rejuvenate the land while providing nourishment for us and our neighbors.

Our priority has been to improve the land which we are so fortunate to farm. We have planted thousands of native plants around the property to help restore this former timberland. In addition to natives, we grow a variety of fruit and nut trees. We grow these fruits along with vegetables on small scale to supply ourselves and loved ones. Our primary products are sustainably grown flowers and foliage, which are available through our CSA and for custom orders and events.

Shortly after we moved in, we bought half a pallet of chicken feed from some friends. With the feed came a flock of hens and a very ornery rooster. That rooster is still with us, but we now have two young flocks of heritage breed birds, which we raise for meat and eggs. Additionally, they are an important part of our grazing program, following the sheep around the grove disrupting pest cycles and adding fertility.

Providing meat and fiber, our sheep are helpful land managers. Through rotational grazing practices, we have been successful in managing invasive species while improving soil health and overall biodiversity.