October Volunteer Work Day
Sign up for the 3rd Saturday Volunteer Workday with the option to get a discounted volunteer ticket for the Barn Dance afterwards to celebrate the fall season with us.
The volunteer day begins in the Native Garden that Pie Ranch co-created with the Amah Mutsun Land Trust. We will split into two groups and rotate between working in the Native Garden and Pie Ranch's Program Garden. The types of jobs we do on volunteer days depend on what needs to be done at that point in the season. Volunteers help with planting, weeding, harvesting, culling, and mulching. There is also maintenance work to be done—cleaning up areas damaged by the wildfire, removing debris, and sometimes even infrastructure improvement or repair. Most of our volunteer opportunities involve hard but rewarding physical labor on the farm. Most jobs require heavy lifting, squatting, bending, lots of walking, and a full day out in the sun, wind, or other coastal weather.
October Barn Dance
Dance the night away - get your tickets now and celebrate the fall season with us at a family-friendly evening in the barn. Pie slices will be available for donation. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome; tickets will be available at the door.
6:00 PM | Doors Open
6:30 – 9:00 PM | Music and Dancing 🌙
Enjoy an autumn night at the farm with music and dancing led by caller Nina Berry and the HomePie String Band. Nina brings a joyful and traditional approach to square dancing, making it easy for everyone to join in. Bring your family and friends, and let’s celebrate the fall season together!
November Volunteer Work Day
Sign up for the 3rd Saturday Volunteer Workday with the option to get a discounted volunteer ticket for the Barn Dance afterwards to celebrate the fall season with us.
The volunteer day begins in the Native Garden that Pie Ranch co-created with the Amah Mutsun Land Trust. We will split into two groups and rotate between working in the Native Garden and Pie Ranch's Program Garden. The types of jobs we do on volunteer days depend on what needs to be done at that point in the season. Volunteers help with planting, weeding, harvesting, culling, and mulching. There is also maintenance work to be done—cleaning up areas damaged by the wildfire, removing debris, and sometimes even infrastructure improvement or repair. Most of our volunteer opportunities involve hard but rewarding physical labor on the farm. Most jobs require heavy lifting, squatting, bending, lots of walking, and a full day out in the sun, wind, or other coastal weather.
November Barn Dance
Dance the night away - get your tickets now for the last dance of the calendar year on Saturday, November 15th! Join us for a family-friendly evening in the barn. Pie slices will be available for donation. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome; tickets will be available at the door.
6:00 PM | Doors Open
6:30 – 9:00 PM | Music and Dancing 🌙
Enjoy an autumn night at the farm with music and dancing led by caller Nina Berry and the HomePie String Band. Nina brings a joyful and traditional approach to square dancing, making it easy for everyone to join in. Bring your family and friends, and let’s celebrate the fall season together!
Weed Em’ Out
This is a collaborative event hosted in partnership with the Amah Mutsun Land Trust to help care for the unceded lands of the Quiroste Tribe, as well as a long-term restoration project for a section of Cascade Creek. Volunteers will work to continue removing eucalyptus, tend native plants, and plant willows if time allows. Meet new people, enjoy a delicious lunch that is provided to volunteers, and learn about invasive and native plants. Volunteer spots fill up, so we recommend registering in advance.
August Meadow Dance
Join us in the meadow for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the meadow to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! A live dance caller will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
August Volunteer Work Day
We love farm volunteers! Please pre-register to let us know you are planning on attending the workday, as we do cap the group at 30 participants. Every 3rd Saturday, the workday begins at 2 pm in the Native Garden behind Pie Ranch's Roadside Barn, located at 2080 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero. Later you can join our farmers in the production fields or continue working in the Native Garden.
Weed 'Em Out!
Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust are seeking volunteers to help to remove invasive eucalyptus saplings and other invasive plants from Cascade Creek near Año Nuevo Point, San Mateo County. Eucalyptus saplings have become established densely since the 2020 CZU wildfire, and without removal they will crowd out native streamside vegetation and create a significant fire hazard. We will also be planting and tending native plants to enhance the ecosystem and increase native vegetation.
Spend time outdoors, meet new people, learn about invasive plants and creek habitats, and help us to care for the ancestral lands of the Quiroste Tribe. This event will also be a great opportunity to learn about how Indigenous perspectives and approaches to land stewardship are being revitalized in open spaces today.
Riparian (streamside) restoration is more important than ever. Healthy riparian ecosystems promote ecological and climate resilience both within and beyond riparian zones, promoting the sequestration of carbon and accrual of nitrogen in soil, as well as buffering organisms against extreme temperatures.
Cascade Ranch, leased and operated by the nonprofit organic farm Pie Ranch, is within an area of high biological richness, surrounded by protected open space. The 1.2 miles of Cascade Creek within Cascade Ranch represents an important habitat connectivity area for a wide array of plants and animals and a potential traditional food source for people.
DETAILS
Agenda:
9:00 AM: Convene and circle for orientation and information session. When you arrive at Cascade Ranch, meet with staff in the visitor parking area (as you drive in to your left, next to the first white barn). Park in a way to allow large vehicles to pass through the parking lot.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Begin invasive species removal work.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch (provided by Pie Ranch, with vegan / vegetarian options) will be served in one of the barns.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Continue invasive species removal / planting and tending of native plants.
Important Notes:
Please BE ON TIME. Plan ahead and make an effort to arrive a few minutes before 9:00 AM, and not to arrive late! We will have an orientation and information sharing session at the beginning of the event, and if you are late you will miss part or all of this.
The work we will be doing is somewhat physically demanding.
The areas we will be working in will contain tripping hazards, uneven terrain, dense brush, and other obstacles. The areas may also contain poison oak, ticks, and yellow jackets.
Previous experience is not necessary. We will teach you how to identify the target species and how to remove and process them.
We will be providing tools for participants to use. Volunteers may bring their own gloves and tools, as long as the items are cleaned and sanitized with alcohol prior to bringing them on site. Useful tools to bring include loppers, weed wrenches and pruning saws.
This event is not well suited to those with limited mobility and to people under 16 years of age.
What to bring and wear:
Water bottle and water
A long sleeve shirt
Hat
Sunscreen
Backpack
Sturdy work boots or closed-toed shoes
Snacks or personal lunch if preferred
Lots of energy and a desire to weed out invasive species!
Your hard work and participation will help shape the future of this land! Thank you!
Pre-registration required with free ticket at this link.
July Meadow Dance
Join us in the meadow for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the meadow to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! A live dance caller will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
July Volunteer Work Day
We love farm volunteers! Please pre-register to let us know you are planning on attending the workday, as we do cap the group at 30 participants. Every 3rd Saturday, the workday begins at 2 pm in the Native Garden behind Pie Ranch's Roadside Barn, located at 2080 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero. Later you can join our farmers in the production fields or continue working in the Native Garden.
June Meadow Dance
Join us in the meadow for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the meadow to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! A live dance caller will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
June Volunteer Work Day
We love farm volunteers! Please pre-register to let us know you are planning on attending the workday, as we do cap the group at 30 participants. Every 3rd Saturday, the workday begins at 2 pm in the Native Garden behind Pie Ranch's Roadside Barn, located at 2080 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero. Later you can join our farmers in the production fields or continue working in the Native Garden.
Mini Weed 'Em Out
Weed’em Out: Cascade Creek Restoration with Pie Ranch and AMLT
Come and celebrate the longest day of the year at Cascade Ranch and help in Amah Mutsun Land Trust and Pie Ranch's joint efforts to remove invasive plants from Cascade Creek. No experience necessary: we will provide tools, guidance, and demonstrations! It will be a day to meet new people, spend time outside, learn about native plants, and help restore the ancestral lands of the Quiroste tribe.
Full Moon Seaweed Camp
Join Pie Ranch and Healing Tide for a sea-to-farm experience! Discover the different types of seaweed present in our coastal area, learn about their remarkable health advantages, and participate in hands-on activities such as seaweed harvesting, kelp habitat restoration, and seaweed cooking workshops, all led by experienced experts.
Back at the farm, enjoy the opportunity to tour the fields, bake a pie, or just enjoy the scenery (and goats) at this one-of-a-kind coastal experience. We hope you’ll join us!
May Meadow Dance
Join us in the meadow for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the meadow to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! A live dance caller will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
May Volunteer Work Day
We love farm volunteers! Please pre-register to let us know you are planning on attending the workday, as we do cap the group at 30 participants. Every 3rd Saturday, the workday begins at 2 pm in the Native Garden behind Pie Ranch's Roadside Barn, located at 2080 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero. Later you can join our farmers in the production fields or continue working in the Native Garden.
Breathe, Bloom & Be
Join us on the farm for a wonderful day of yoga, farm-to-table dining, relaxing and pie baking at beautiful Pie Ranchwith yoga teacher Disha Gupta.
This one day yoga retreat at lovely Pie Ranch is an invitation to reconnect with our inner selves and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with our bodies, minds, our communities and the land.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register before March 15th and take advantage of early-bird prices.
April Barn Dance
Join us in the barn for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the barn to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! Caller Nina Berry will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
March Barn Dance
Join us in the barn for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the barn to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! Caller Nina Berry will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
February Barn Dance
Join us in the barn for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the barn to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! Caller Nina Berry will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
February Volunteer Workday
We love farm volunteers! Please pre-register to let us know you are planning on attending the workday, as we do cap the group at 30 participants. Every 3rd Saturday, the workday begins at 2 pm in the Native Garden behind Pie Ranch's Roadside Barn, located at 2080 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero. Later you can join our farmers in the production fields or continue working in the Native Garden.
January Barn Dance
Join us in the barn for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the barn to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! Caller Nina Berry will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
January Volunteer Workday
We love farm volunteers! Please pre-register to let us know you are planning on attending the workday, as we do cap the group at 30 participants. Every 3rd Saturday, the workday begins at 2 pm in the Native Garden behind Pie Ranch's Roadside Barn, located at 2080 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero. Later you can join our farmers in the production fields or continue working in the Native Garden.
The Joy of Fermentation
The Joy of Fermentation
Workshop at Pie Ranch
Saturday, January 18th 12-4pm
Weed 'Em Out
Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust are seeking volunteers to help to remove invasive eucalyptus trees from Cascade Creek on Año Nuevo Point. Eucalyptus saplings have become established densely since the 2020 CZU wildfire, and without removal they will crowd out native streamside vegetation and create a significant fire hazard. We will also be removing other invasive plant species and tending native willows to enhance the ecosystem and increase populations of native plants.
Spend time outdoors, meet new people, learn about invasive plants and creek habitats, and help us to care for the ancestral lands of the Quiroste Tribe. This event will also be a great opportunity to learn about how Indigenous perspectives and approaches to land stewardship are being revitalized in open spaces today.
November Barn Dance
Join us in the barn for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the barn to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! Caller Nina Berry will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
November Volunteer Workday
We love farm volunteers! Please pre-register to let us know you are planning on attending the workday, as we do cap the group at 30 participants. Every 3rd Saturday, the workday begins at 2 pm in the Native Garden behind Pie Ranch's Roadside Barn, located at 2080 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero. Later you can join our farmers in the production fields or continue working in the Native Garden.
Parker Family Basketry Lecture
Join us inside the Farmstand 6:30-8pm on Friday, November 8th to learn from these weaving masters about traditional Miwok-Paiute basket weaving techniques and share stories that have lived on through generations. The lecture is free and open to the public. The farmstand will be open late for visitors with treats & coffee for sale.
Basket Weaving with the Parker Family
Traditional uses of basket materials, collecting techniques, twining uses and the practices of California basketmaking and cultures.
Class Dates: 3 days – Friday – Sunday November 8th-10th, 2024
Times: 9:30 – 4:30 with 1 hour lunch 12:30-1:30
Place: Pie Ranch, 2080 Green Oaks Way, Pescadero CA
Number of Students: Minimum 10, Max 15 students
Materials fee: Included in the class fee.
October Barn Dance
Join us in the barn for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the barn to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! Caller Mike Lewinski will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
October Volunteer Workday
We love farm volunteers! Please pre-register to let us know you are planning on attending the workday, as we do cap the group at 30 participants. Every 3rd Saturday, the workday begins at 2 pm in the Native Garden behind Pie Ranch's Roadside Barn, located at 2080 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero. Later you can join our farmers in the production fields or continue working in the Native Garden.
September Meadow Dance
Join us in the meadow for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the meadow to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! Caller TBD will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.
September Volunteer Workday
We love farm volunteers! Please pre-register to let us know you are planning on attending the workday, as we do cap the group at 30 participants. Every 3rd Saturday, the workday begins at 2 pm in the Native Garden behind Pie Ranch's Roadside Barn, located at 2080 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero. Later you can join our farmers in the production fields or continue working in the Native Garden.
August Meadow Dance
Join us in the meadow for some joyful folk music and dancing!
We are gathering in the meadow to dance and celebrate community at Pie Ranch! Caller Nina Berry will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band as we celebrate being together. Pre-registration is ENCOURAGED for this event, so don't miss your chance and make sure to get your ticket ahead of time via the link below.