About | Wardwell Farm

Mission

At Wardwell, we build and share a local garden, farm, and nature-inspired curriculum that connects the community of all ages and abilities to a creative coalition of committed educators, families, farmers, cooks, and artists, all working towards promoting a healthful life rooted in nature.

Community Outreach

Wardwell's community life on Bainbridge began with a lasting friendship with Stephen's House.

Members gathered weekly throughout the year to share in the farm magic. Each season we work together to plant seeds, harvest veggies, sample home made kitchen garden snacks, snuggle chickens, feed the goats and craft together in the studio.

Re-Use & Eco-Friendship

Thanks to our friend, Rachel Knudson, and her beautifully creative career at Scrappy Art Lab, Wardwell has inherited the "Scrap Studio" on the farm. Gather in the studio around donated art supplies, repurposed items and friends and learn to strengthen a friendship with the environment and the natural world around you.

Stewardship

Taking time to explore in the forest, work in the garden or tend to the goats, chickens and bees helps foster stewardship and general environmental awareness. We believe that sharing in all of that alongside our community brings a genuine feeling of connectedness rooted in nature.

Meet the Team

Wardwelll is a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Organization and a home to a team of dedicated Educators, Farmers, Beekeepers, Hen House Queens, Goat Wranglers and Artists.

Owner, Director, Educator, Farmer

Erin Combs

Erin is a mother of 3 and a passionate gardener with a background in Psychology & Education. (Mount Holyoke College) She made her way to Bainbridge Island from Puerto Rico in 2021. Growing up in Maine, she instantly fell in love with the Pacific Northwest's stunning environment and climate. With over 25 years of experience designing and building gardens for private clients, schoolyards and her community, Erin has a rich background in horticulture. She also shares her love for gardening as teacher, most recently working in Special Education at local elementary schools. Erin's playful and creative spirit shines through in her garden education on the farm, inspiring others to connect with nature.

Educator

Lauren Griffin

Lauren's journey into Montessori education began with the profound impact from her own early learning experiences. She is a certified Primary Guide from the Montessori Institute of San Diego and has enriched her teaching career at Bainbridge Island Montessori and Hazel Creek Montessori. With a BA in Theatre from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Lauren has blended her love for education and performance, engaging children through acting and puppetry. A true adventurer at heart, Lauren embraces each as a chance for growth and exploration, both in and out of classroom.

Head of the Herd

Ziggy The Goat

Ziggy is the charismatic leader of the Wardwell farm herd, a unique blend of French Alpine, Oberhasli, and Nubian goat. He enjoys playful antics with his birth sister Stardust and his adopted Nigerian Dwarf brothers, Harvey and Thor, bringing joy to everyone who visits. With his wild romps around the paddock, Ziggy embodies the spirit of Wardwell and serves as Erin's right-hand man. Come and experience the lively energy he brings to the farm!

Find Out How You Can Join the Fabulous Farm Team!

Wardwell is always looking to connect with like-minded friends and community members that want to be a part of our thriving farm community and mission. We are currently seeking volunteers for a variety of roles.

Perhaps you need to get your hands in the dirt and do a bit of weeding in our organic veggie patch or around the property
Maybe chickens are your thing and you would like to log some "coop time"
The goat's paddocks always needs a bit of TLC and Thor and Harvey love to be brushed
Our 2.5 acres of trail maintenance is a beautiful chance to ground yourself with a pair of pruners or a rake
Join our Sponsor a Goat program! Join our crew of families that donate monthly bales of Timothy hay to our little goat herd.

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Mission

Community Outreach

Re-Use & Eco-Friendship

Stewardship

Meet the Team

Find Out How You Can Join the Fabulous Farm Team!

Wardwell is always looking to connect with like-minded friends and community members that want to be a part of our thriving farm community and mission. We are currently seeking volunteers for a variety of roles.

Perhaps you need to get your hands in the dirt and do a bit of weeding in our organic veggie patch or around the property

Maybe chickens are your thing and you would like to log some "coop time"

The goat's paddocks always needs a bit of TLC and Thor and Harvey love to be brushed

Our 2.5 acres of trail maintenance is a beautiful chance to ground yourself with a pair of pruners or a rake

Join our Sponsor a Goat program! Join our crew of families that donate monthly bales of Timothy hay to our little goat herd.