Who We Are

Current Members & Residents

Rachel working with seedlings in greehouse

Rachel (Co-founder)

After over a decade apprenticing on organic farms, educational gardens, and intentional communities around the country, Rachel is excited to finally set down roots and see what unfurls from the process of listening, learning from, and partnering with this patch of earth and the amazing humans that surround it. She is particularly excited to deepen her relationship with beneficial insects and pollinators, and find creative ways to weave together her interests in farming and seed stewardship, native plants, outdoor education, language, and social and ecological justice. She finds deep joy in wandering through the woods, washing dishes, and celebrating the everyday.

More Bios Coming Soon…

Beloved Former Members & Residents

After three years at Magnolia, Chenchira and Xander began a new chapter at Heart 2 Heart Farms, an intentional community near Portland, Oregon. Forever grateful for their time here and all that the ways that they have shaped this place! (Their bios have now moved to our Hall of Fame.)

We also have not forgotten Onyx, Joan, Mary Jo, Ray and her four remarkable children, Petra, Kroegeor, Lori, Jesse and Lucas, who each blessed our community for a few months along their life journeys. We are also grateful for the many volunteers and guests who have left a lasting mark on our home and hearts.