The Sisters Community Garden is a 501 (c) 3 organization that provides Sisters area residents of all income levels a place to grow their own food and make excess produce available to local food banks. The garden is currently operating at the Sisters Eagle Airport, but its time there has come to an end. We must vacate the location at 15860 Barclay Drive by the end of October 2025. Upgrades and necessary security measures at the airport required by federal authorities preclude the garden from operating on airport property.​​

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The garden's board of directors has been looking for a new location to continue its mission of providing Sisters area residents a space to garden while building community connections. While the City of Sisters Parks Master Plan includes providing space for a community garden, no locations are currently available. City leaders have noted that opportunities may be available once the city's Urban Growth Boundary decision is made, Moving to a new location in a city park will open food growing opportunities for Sisters residents and learning opportunities for all of our citizens. 

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In the last year, we have contacted a wide variety of entities in the Sisters area in search of an affordable and permanent garden location.  Seven sites have been considered, with two currently under discovery and negotiation. Neither space offers a permanent location, but they do have many benefits for a temporary location.

 

One is on land owned by the Sisters School District at the corner of Hwy 20 and Locust Streets on former elementary school property, which is where the Sisters Parks and Recreation District has relocated. This location offers a flat, sunny area, with utilities, parking and the use of a greenhouse. Another benefit of this space includes being near the center of town, making it easily accessible.

 

The second space is off McKinney Butte Road on land owned by the Assembly of God church and leased to the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter. This location also has several benefits, including proximity to established neighborhoods and upcoming new residential development. The space is sunny, flat, has parking and utilities, and a movable greenhouse.

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Sisters garden members are being asked to provide input about these two possible locations. We hope to come to a decision soon. We also welcome comments from Sisters Country residents and future garden members. Please send comments or questions to sisterscommunitygarden@gmail.org.