Rivers Edge Chèvre (Three Ring Farm) is dedicated to sustainable farmstead cheesemaking, producing goat milk cheeses, and in the near future mixed milk goat and sheep cheeses. We are located in the Central Coast Range about 30 minutes from Newport, Oregon. We are a small family farm with 60 does (young and old) and a small flock of sheep, plus dogs, cats, chickens, and ponies.

Room and Board

We have a semi-private space available, with access to bath and kitchen. You will find it more convenient to have your own car, as the nearest store is a mile away. The town of Siletz is six miles west, where there is a library and small grocery store. The larger town of Toledo has a public pool (indoor), library, and several coffee stops, and there are many interesting stores, shops, and restaurants in the city of Newport.

You are welcome to eat with the family or prepare your own food - we raise our own animals for meat, and there's always fresh goat milk and plenty of cheese.

Skills

You must be willing to learn and able to understand directions. Cleanliness is absolutely essential! You must be able to lift 50 pounds. We will train you in the following areas if needed: general farm work involving feeding and bedding animals, milking, and cleaning. You may have opportunities to sell cheese directly at local farmer's markets. In return, you'll learn how to make really good cheese!

Compensation

Room and board provided. Additional stipend to be agreed on.

Contact

Please call Pat at (541) 444-1362 or e-mail us at threering@peak.org.