About Us
Gathering Ground blends agriculture and conservation on its 38 acre working and teaching farm. With a vision for thriving communities connected to the environment and their food through work and play, we focus on sustainable farming practices with our diverse fruit and nut orchards and vineyards. We promote biodiversity, offer community composting, and support local farms through our Farmers’ Market. We host educational programs like Ground School and workshops and events for learners of all ages. The Grounds are open for walking tours and picnics. Join us in Planting for the Future!
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Take a virtual trip to our Washington Island farm, and hear more from the founders about what motivates them to learn from its soil.
Watch this video overview of our property, featuring footage from our annual Dinner in the Vineyard fundraiser. Hear from Russell and Alessandra Rolffs about what inspired them to start the foundation, and what they envision for its future.
Video production by Dusan Harminc of Stumptown Media.
News From the Farm
Dinner in the Vineyard 2024
Join us August 16, at 4 pm, for our fifth annual Dinner in the Vineyard, a fundraiser for Gathering Ground’s programs. With chef Mauricio Martinez, of DC Fresh Chefs, we will celebrate the season with a delicious locally-sourced five course meal, including wine and...
Farm and Field Bike Tour 2024
Join us for our fourth annual Island Farm and Field Bike Tour -- History Edition. We will visit 7 sites around the Island and hear from farmers and residents about Island Agriculture -- today and yesterday. Registration includes lunch and Island Orchard Cider cider...
Registration for 2024 Workshops
Sign up deadline: April 16. May 30 at 9:30 am at Gathering Ground. Join us for a workshop where you how to install and use a drip irrigation system for your home garden. Participants will go home with their own irrigation kit. Registration for this class will close...
They say that the best time to plant a fruit tree is thirty years ago. Well, the second best time is now.
Our Partners & Sponsors
We are so grateful for the support we receive from our partners and sponsors. Do you have a company or organization that’s dedicated to promoting and investing in sustainable agriculture? Contact us for more info.