Wolf Gulch Farm – 7000 Little Applegate Road – Homestead & Permaculture Retreat

Wolf Gulch Farm – Southern Oregon Homestead & Permaculture Retreat

Tucked into the heart of the Little Applegate Valley, Wolf Gulch Farm offers a rare opportunity to embrace a lifestyle centered around land stewardship, sustainability, and natural beauty. Spanning 180 acres, this private valley enjoys sweeping southern exposure, diverse topography, and a thoughtfully developed infrastructure tailored to homesteading, permaculture, and multi-generational living.

Since 1998, the property has been nurtured as an organic farm and educational center for permaculture practices. Surrounded by BLM lands and set against the backdrop of the Siskiyou Mountains, the land features terraced gardens, rolling meadows, multiple ponds, internal trails, and a network of productive orchards, swales, and hedgerows. With direct access to the 21-mile Sterling Mine Ditch Trail and abundant wildlife in the area, the property offers both serenity and outdoor recreation right at your doorstep.

Gravity fed irrigation, held by three reservoirs, provides water to the gardens and orchards.  The property features designs used to recycle and make efficient use of the water available, one such example are swales that slowly drain water from one pond to the large reservoir while watering rows of beautiful nut trees planted in swales.

The centerpiece of the farm is a custom-built, energy-efficient home of nearly 5,000 square feet, crafted with straw-bale and post-and-beam construction. Designed for flexibility and resilience, the home features a durable stucco exterior, metal roofing, and passive solar elements that work together to create year-round comfort. The layout consists of three connected yet distinct living areas—ideal for multi-family living, extended guests, or intentional community.

The central living space includes an open-concept kitchen and gathering area, a sunroom, and three bedrooms in a loft-style layout. Branching off this core space, through two glass-enclosed breezeways, are two additional living quarters, each with their own full kitchen, bathrooms, and separate entrances—providing a balance of communal connection and personal privacy.

The property includes a variety of outbuildings for both utility and recreation. The large free-spanning pole barn provides for massive amounts of storage and makes for a great space to park and house equipment for the farm. The barn also has multiple enclosed spaces within, great for organized storage. 

Two yurts are placed in the upper field, away from the home and overlooking a serene meadow. The southern exposure makes them a perfect candidate for solar. This area is a take off point for adventure, with trails leading within the property to the west and a connection to the fantastic Sterling Ditch Mine Trail to the east. This space is beautiful as it is and also presents an opportunity for someone to add fencing and a barn for raising livestock. 

Located just 11 miles from the charming town of Ruch and only 26 miles from the Medford airport, Wolf Gulch Farm is both secluded and accessible. The broader Little Applegate Valley is celebrated for its agricultural legacy, natural diversity, and rural charm. 

Set between the Siskiyou Mountains and the Rogue Valley, this region is home to sustainable farms, vibrant vineyards along the Applegate Valley Wine Trail, and abundant recreation—including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and hunting. Just a short drive south lies Applegate Lake, a popular destination for water activities and exploring public lands.

Wolf Gulch Farm is more than a property—it’s an opportunity to live with purpose, close to nature, and in harmony with the land. Whether you’re seeking a quiet rural escape, a working farm, or a generational homestead, this special Southern Oregon property invites you to continue its legacy.

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