Elk Rock Garden is thrilled to announce that we have been selected to host the University of Oregon’s Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School cohort this September!
Over the past 30 years, UO’s Preservation Field School program has taught hands-on preservation skills throughout our region. This year, participants will learn masonry, woodworking, landscape and window repair techniques from experts in the preservation field, while helping to restore our historic manor house and 10-acre landscape.
Preservation Field School is an inclusive learning opportunity, open to all. You do not need to be a student, have preservation experience, or be affiliated with the University of Oregon to apply to participate. Past participants have included students from the University of Oregon and other institutions, practicing professionals, and preservation enthusiasts. A variety of ages, skill levels, and backgrounds contributes to each session’s unique experience and programming.
Three one-week-long sessions are available beginning Aug 31, 2025. Spots are still available. To learn more, or to register, please visit the UO website at: https://archenvironment.uoregon.edu/2025-pacific-northwest-preservation-field-school
Hello –
I couldn’t help myself in wanting to know more about Elk Rock Garden as I have longing for a project like yours that replaces a couple of pieces of property that I owned and developed with the same kind of love and affection that the Foundation and Family has invested into this historic property.
Having been a civic leader with most of the background, skills, and experience that the U of O workshop series is teaching in the next few weeks, I’m wondering if you might need someone like myself who can help guide you or possibly be a caretaker of sorts.
If we can get a chance to chat,! I can share details of my training as well as the years I have spent working within the educational system and being involved with national models … Bottom line: I’m a visionary who cares about the environment and in addition the being a policy wonk and bridge builder between the public/private sectors, understand the relationships between form and function which I understand is the essence of your garden paradise.
Thank you so much for all that you do!
David
Thank you for getting in touch, David. We will reach out to you via email.