A landmark historic farm
in Placerville, California,
Wakamatsu Farm is the original site
of the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony
established June 8, 1869.
Site of 1st Japanese colony in USA
Birthplace of 1st Japanese American
Grave site of 1st Japanese immigrant & woman buried in USA
Wakamatsu Farm is a community place to experience
natural resources, sustainable agriculture,
and cultural history.
Activities
Visitors of all ages enjoy fun, educational, and enriching activities. Volunteers and partners create and maintain a vibrant, welcoming, and biologically diverse landscape. Ongoing projects aim to restore and preserve historic structures, oak woodlands, riparian areas, and wetland habitat. The public visits during scheduled tours, events, and programs.
Food
Through the years, resident and independent farms have provided healthy, organic food to our community while exemplifying resilient and regenerative standards. Visit their website for details.
Education Center
In 2023, generous supporters made it possible to complete Phase 1 of the Bob Masaad Education Center at Wakamatsu Farm. The new building will shelter learners and other visitors for generations to come. Fundraising efforts continue for Phase 2 construction.
For Visitors
Public, private, and
open farm tours,
all proceeds
directly benefit
Wakamatsu Farm.
OPEN FARM DAYS
Hike, picnic, relax at your pace. Interpreters onsite to answer questions. Suitable for all visitors. One Saturday a month in Spring & Fall. $10 per vehicle, large vans & buses additional. Visit ARConservancy.org/events to sign up.
PRIVATE TOURS
Your group enjoys a docent-led tour. Scheduling requires at least two weeks advance notice. $100 minimum, $50 non-refundable deposit. [email protected] to schedule your private tour.
Wakamatsu Farm is private property.
Visit only during scheduled Farm Days and programs.
Or plan your own event at the Farm.
Experience Wakamatsu Farm
where ARC’s values of conservation,
education, and stewardship come to life.
ARConservancy.org/events
Did you miss WakamatsuFest150?
150th Anniversary Celebration June 2019
Watch our reflections video here.
ARConservancy.org/wakafest150
Make your own history
by hosting your event at
landmark Wakamatsu Farm.
All rental proceeds directly benefit the Farm.
ARConservancy.org/wakamatsu-events
Non Profit 501c3 tax ID#68-0195752.
