We host, manage, or co-manage a wide range of agricultural enterprises
Stemple Creek's Angus cattle roam the fields of Black Mountain Ranch. The ranch raises grass-fed and grass-finished beef, lamb and pastured pork, which are available at Bay Area restaurants, supermarkets and farmers’ markets, and also at stemplecreek.com. We love Hog Island burgers, and those are made with Stemple Creek beef.
Little Wing Farm grows vegetables and flowers which are available at our roadside farm stand located next to the ranch. Their quail eggs go to a number of gourmet restaurants including State Bird Provisions.
Fibershed develops regional fiber systems that build soil and protects the health of our biosphere. It is a global not-or-profit leading the "farm to closet" movement. Fibershed producer members sell their wool to local artisans as well as to major brands like North Face and Mara Hoffman. They also grow indigo and other plant based pigments and offer workshops and classes.
Table Top Farm manages a patchwork of small, organically grown vegetable farm plots on Black Mountain Ranch. The family-owned business has been farming on the Point Reyes Mesa for over 15 years. Their vegetables are for sale at their off-site farm stands and through their CSA box share program.
We offer over 1,350 acres, eight vintage and modern buildings totalling 20,000+ square feet, and numerous curated educational and agritourism experiences for private and corporate events and workshops. We have a separate website for event planners which can be accessed by contacting Julian Gilbert at julian@blackmountainranch.info
Sheep to Sweater Farm
Allison Reilly raises Jacob and Churro sheep in a joint venture with Fibershed.
Inventure Institute supports the development of nutrient dense food and soil systems and teaches regenerative lessons. The non-for-profit organization provides immersive educational experiences by sharing local knowledge of regenerative agriculture and ecological practices, and the interaction between the two.
We Also Work Closely with Key Not for Profits
Has an agricultural conservation easement on our ranch. Over the years, MALT has been an outstanding partner and funded numerous water related projects at the ranch, and we are very active participants in MALT’s land stewardship program. MALT is currently working with Fibershed and the Marin Carbon Project on our carbon farming plan, and is also helping us improve habitat around our pond.
Has partnered with Fish and Wildlife on several road and water systems projects at our ranch, and is currently helping us improve access to a portion of the ranch where we think we can increase carbon capture by speeding up our rotational grazing program.
Has done two creek restoration projects at the ranch in the past, and we are currently working with them on two additional creek related projects, as well as on separate efforts to improve habitat for monarch butterflies and beavers.