At 160 acres Glendale Farm in Chimacum, in operation since 1857, is one of the largest single agricultural properties remaining in Jefferson County.

ABOUT US

Glendale Farm is currently managed as a trust for the benefit of Linda Sexton. Her children are the current custodians of the trust and include Soma Peterson, Jeroma Sexton and Seth Sexton.

Jefferson Land Trust worked with Jefferson County and Jefferson LandWorks Collaborative partners to purchase an easement with state Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Farmland Preservation grant funds, Jefferson County Conservation Futures funds, and community funds.

The WWRP grant includes funding for restoration of critical irrigation systems and infrastructure inprovements. Glendale Farm was the only project in Washington state to seek and receive restoration funding in the 2007–2009 state capital budget. Restoration projects will encompass maintenance of drainage ditches, improving the efficiency of the irrigation system, and installation of solar panels to provide power for pumps and other farm equipment and systems.

We’d love your help building a new future for the farm. You can work with us to learn, live, and grow!

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TESTIMONIALS

"...The views of the valley were amazing (especially at sunset), and Seth was a fantastic host. Such an interesting and enormous property to explore. A stone's throw from Finnriver Cidery, and a short drive to Port Townsend, we will definitely be back soon. Not only is it a great basecamp for exploring the Peninsula, the views and peaceful setting really set this place apart."

— Matthew J.
June 17, 2024