Pomeroy Living History Farm, Tearoom and Gift Shop
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The staff will gladly answer your questions about the farm, log house (which is only open at special events), tea room and gift shop, and offer you a (free) cuppa tea, a bit of biscuit (cookie). It is a bit of a drive but the trip is worth the effort. Rain or shine this is a beautiful location.
Pomeroy Living History Farm. Tea Room and Gift Shop
Hours: Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day). Please do not trespass when the property is closed.
Directions: Drive north on Hwy 503 a little past Milepost 13, turn right (east) on N.E. Rock Creek Road and drive about 4 1/2 miles.
This journey will take you from the beginning of Edwin Charles "E.C." and Adelaide J. Pomeroy's life in northeast Clark County to the end of their life in east Vancouver.
N 45° 50.418
W 122° 27.539
This historical log house, the oldest one in the valley, remains essentially as it was at the turn of the century.
The farm, with its centrally located log house, sits alongside a cascading river, nestled among tall fir trees. The farm includes log house, carriage house, herb and vegetable gardens, a working blacksmith shop, barn, pastures and woodlot. The farm has chickens, cows, goats, pigs, horse, and a striped cat that loves to be petted.
The farm has been continuously occupied since the early 1900s by the original settlers, Edwin Charles "E.C." and Adelaide J. Pomeroy and their five children, and their descendants.
The first farm house was located at the foot of the hillside about one quarter mile northwest of the present log house. In July 1910, the house, barn, livestock and trees were destroyed by a fire that roared down the valley.
The house was rebuilt, moved down by the river and later accidentally burned down. "E.C." and his son, Tom, built the present log house using logs that were felled right on the property.
The farmstead is listed on the National Register of Historic Properties. There is no charge to visit the tea room and gift shop, and to walk around the outside of the log house and look at the herb and vegetable gardens.
However, if you visit during the first full weekend of the month, June through September, there is a moderate fee to wander inside the log house and outbuildings and participate in the various seasonal farm activities taking place throughout the day.
The staff will offer you a (free) cuppa tea, a bit of biscuit (cookie) and gladly answer your questions about the farm, log house (which is only open at special events), tea room and gift shop. It is a bit of a drive but the trip is worth the effort. Rain or shine this is a beautiful location.
When was the present log house built? Let second number = A, third number = B, and first plus third and fourth numbers = C.
How many upstairs bedrooms does the historical log house have (it is an odd number)? Let the number minus one = D. And let the number of upstairs bedrooms doubled minus two = E.
There is a "Crystal Metal" bell on a pole between the log house and carriage house. Let the number on the bell = B. Note: the same number is located in two places.
How high is the new fence post at the northeast corner of the garden (number of feet from top to ground)? Let the number = F (even number) and the number plus one = G (odd number).
For an added treat, turn left as you exit the farm and travel a few miles along the road to Moulton Falls Park, where the waterfalls provide stunning views. The park is located at the confluence of Big Tree Creek and the East Fork of the Lewis River.
N 45 3G.FBC
W 122 3F.DAD
This is the largest cemetery in Clark County. It is maintained by the City of Vancouver.
Adelaide J. Pomeroy
born: England
When was she born? Let the third plus the fourth number = H.
Edwin Charles "E.C." Pomeroy
born: Canada of English parents
When was he born? Let the last number = I.
N 45 3G.ICB
W 122 3F.HAE
There are a LOT of geomuggles around so please be cautious.
The cache is a micro container. There is a small log sheet. Please bring your own pen or pencil.
Please put the log in the top of the container and then the bottom, secure the lid tightly and place it back where you found it--well hidden.
Enjoy!
Additional Hints
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