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Summer Sundries

Written by rogue-admin on July 1, 2026. Posted in Stories & Updates.

Summer is in full swing at Willow-Witt Ranch!

We’re busy harvesting veggies for Crest campers (registration for future sessions still open!), wrangling goat babies, welcoming farm stay guests, and hosting community celebrations of life and love.

Hot tip: it’s usually about 10 degrees cooler up here than it is in the valley. Whenever you need to beat the heat, come on up to enjoy the views, walk the trails, say hi to the goats, or wander in the forest.

We’ll see you soon!

UPCOMING EVENTS

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 26PM
Crest Fest 2026: Come explore the ranch and support the Crest with a fun filled afternoon of music, dancing, great food and wonderful people.

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 7-11PM
Moth Night with Pollinator Project Rogue Valley: A unique, family-friendly opportunity to experience nature after dark and learn about moth diversity. Want to make a night of it? Sleep over in one of the Crest tents.

SUNDAY, JULY 19, 10AM-3PM
Rogue Valley Farm Tour: Taste and experience the delicious flavors of the Rogue Valley! Follow the RVFT map to visit unique agricultural destinations throughout Jackson and Josephine counties. We’re one of over 20 locations!

SUNDAY, JULY 19, 10:30AM-3PM
Petals & Pollinators: Creating Eco-Art with Zebith Thalden: Learn about the unique ecosystem of the Southern Cascades with Amanda Huffman, a wildlife biologist with a passion for native bees. Practice creative techniques for developing sketches with subjects that are buzzing from flower to flower!

Who’s Flying

They’re here! It’s that special time of the year when baby goats come tumbling into our lives and remind us just how cute critters can be!

Meet Jax and Java, two rambunctious kids from the “J-Girls,” who will soon be joined by Millie’s brood.

You’re welcome to come visit, but please don’t handle animals without supervision from ranch staff. And remember, horns are not handles!

What’s Blooming

Did you know that each week we harvest two bags of fresh, organic produce for every student attending The Crest’s Nature Day Camps?

This week, students will take home chard, kale, peas, lettuce, garlic scapes, and beets!

…and don’t forget!

You can find a 50% off coupon for BYO-tent camping in the Rogue Flavor Guide.

Book Your Adventure Now

Dasha the Alpine Goat doe with twins in July 2025

Goodbye Spring…Hello Summer!

Written by rogue-admin on July 7, 2025. Posted in Stories & Updates.

The meadows are in full bloom, the garden is bursting with lettuces and greens, and the sounds of summer are all around: baby goats and baby chicks, nature day campers exploring the forest, and wedding celebrations under the oaks. Our Farm Stays are filling fast, and there’s never been a better time to visit. Summer is officially here at Willow-Witt Ranch!

Welcome, Dinah, Dover, Max & Margot!

Dasha with twins Dina and Dover
Maeve with twins Max and Margot

We’re thrilled to introduce our four newest farm residents — twin sets of baby goats born to Dasha and Maeve!

Dinah and Dover arrived on June 7 at 3:30 PM, and Max and Margot followed on June 9 at 3:30 AM. They’re thriving, full of personality, and already out frolicking with the rest of the dairy goat herd.

While they’re still nursing, we’ll begin gently milking Dasha and Maeve in just a few weeks — and that means fresh, creamy goat milk will soon be available in our Farm Store.

Come meet the babies during a Farm Stay or our new One-Hour Guided Farm Tour. There’s nothing quite like goat snuggles on a summer day.

Shell-ebrating Community & Nature

Turtle Trot Thanks You!

What a day! Huge thanks to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, donated, or came out to cheer at our 6th Annual Turtle Trot. Because of your incredible support, we raised over $2,000 for The Crest’s programs connecting youth to the natural world.

We had a fantastic turnout, beautiful weather, and a special turtle presentation by Suzanne that captured hearts of all ages. Events like this remind us how powerful community can be when we come together for a good cause.

Let’s make next year even bigger—our goal is 50+ runners in 2026!