Relevant

A Joomla! Template for the Rest of Us

About Us

Cougar Mountain Farm has been pursuing sustainability for three generations.

Founded in 1972 by Edd and Betsy Wemple the farm became home to the Hoedads Workers Cooperative, one of our country's very first "back to the land movements".

Today Noah and Anna Wemple continue to build on the dream of teaching sustainable living practices.

Our 320 acre working farm is surrounded by forests, meadows, old-growth Douglas Fir and Yew trees.

Each terrace of the orchard overlooks the southern end of the beautiful Willamette Valley.

Operating as an Educational Resort Center, students can learn organic farming, solar power, and many other sustainable living practices.

Cougar Mountain Farm Orchard Benefit

We are in the process of developing an educational retreat center dedicated to the study and practice of sustainable living. The Tayberry Jam profits will be used to help widen our mountain road, build the staff living quarters, build the educational retreat center, and continue building the orchard. Your support is sincerely appreciated. Peace, Noah.

The Tayberry Jam/Reggae On The Mountain is an annual benefit concert for Cougar Mountain Farm. We are trying to conserve our farm's forest lands and promote sustainability, permaculture, and organic agriculture. We are doing that by growing organic specialty crops in a sustainable fashion, providing educational experiences, and by hosting this annual event!

Our amphitheater is powered by a 3000 watt photovoltaic system. The proceeds from the Tayberry Jam will ensure that we are able to continue establishing the orchard, create educational opportunities and foster sustainability in our region. Come help us create and live the dream!

About Tayberry Jam 2011

We have tried to create a beautiful event that will bring unity to the community. We spotlight local musicians and show a respect for diversity by having a concert with bluegrass, reggae, fire dancing and a little rock and roll.

Built by Noah and Anna Wemple, the amphitheater was modeled after some of the structures they had seen at festivals in the area and include the ideas of Edd Wemple, Noah's father. "Having this amphitheater has been a longtime family dream," Noah says. "I have taken on my family's dream of living sustainably with the land on Cougar Mountain." Cougar Mountain Farm has been pursuing sustainability for three generations. The Tayberry Jam is a celebration of all the ideals, hard work, and natural beauty that is Cougar Mountain. Please join us as we celebrate, define and create the permaculture sustainability movement. Peace.