On Sunday, August 4th from 9am-2pm, join us on a walking tour to experience the magical transformation that has built water resilience across neighboring properties, Tabula Rasa Farms & Whispering Oaks, over the past several years! From pig wallows, to planting terraces, to swimming ponds, this tour will take you on a journey across property boundaries, showcasing the interconnectedness of farm, woodlands, and water management. As we walk across the farm, we will discuss the issues that these neighbors face, and the strategies and earthworks that were implemented to overcome these issues.  

Zach Weiss of Elemental Ecosystems and Water Stories, along with Brenda Smola-Foti of Tabula Rasa Farms and Lynda Mueller of Whispering Oaks, will guide you through groundbreaking work in Water Cycle Restoration. Come learn how these practices have mitigated flooding, improved grazing, nurtured biodiversity, and transformed the landscape for the betterment of the humans and animals who call it home. 

After walking across the Tabula Rasa Farms to the final pond site, located on Whispering Oaks, participants will be served an incredible farm to table lunch, courtesy of Humble Spirit. 

Lunch Menu Selections 

• Seasonal market garden salad sourced from Tabula Rasa Farms 

• Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich with tarragon goddess, arugula, focaccia or Garden Veggie Wrap with seasonal hummus, greens (GF/Vegan) 

• Chocolate chip cookie 

This holistic tour, sponsored by Permaculture Land Users Group of Oregon (PLUG) and the Ground, offers an in-depth exploration of water cycle restoration and how this relates to regenerative agriculture. 

PLUG seeks to provide education and outreach to property/homeowners, small-scale farmers, governing agencies, and conservationists, for the benefit of watershed health, wildfire mitigation, and resiliency. 

The Ground is an ecosystem of businesses connecting farm, food, and people through hospitality. 

Walking Tour Highlights:  

• Discover Water Cycle Restoration: Dive deep into the world of water cycle restoration with Zach Weiss, who has spent the past several years designing and implementing innovative water management features across Tabula Rasa Farms and Whispering Oaks. 

• Empower Yourself and Others: Water Cycle restoration comes in all shapes and sizes. This tour offers a unique opportunity to physically see small- and large-scale projects and their effect on the landscape. You will walk away with the understanding that you can make an impactful difference, no matter the scale of your actions.  

• Community Collaboration as a Solution: Experience the power of collective action as you learn about the collaborative efforts between Tabula Rasa Farm, Whispering Oaks, and PLUG.  

• Enjoy a Delicious, Engaging Lunch: Enjoy a catered lunch by Humble Spirit, surrounded by the beauty of a regenerating landscape. Engage in thought-provoking discussions with Zach, Brenda, Lynda, and fellow attendees, exploring how you can contribute to water restoration efforts in your own community. 

Join us at Tabula Rasa Farms to learn and become a part of the legacy of Water Cycle Restoration. Together, let's celebrate our collective dedication to healing our environments and rethinking modern agriculture. 

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