Woodbury Fire Story, June 2019
In June of 2019 the Woodbury Wildfire hit us head on with thick smoke and flames. When the smoke had cleared we found we had lost 3 structures to fire, and 1/4 mile of domestic water line that brought water down from our mountain spring. Our resource yard that held building materials including lumber, solar panels, roofing etc. -- all gone. The vineyard was damaged, fruit and nut trees burned, and hundreds of wild trees were killed.
Our farm headquarters and other important structures were saved, thanks to the heroic efforts of our local firefighters.
Little did we know that this would be just the beginning of our challenges. With all of the vegetation burned off the mountain sides, rain water would come rushing down and rip out anything and everything in its path. With rocks, boulders, and sand left behind, the river's path is ever widening. We have had 4 buildings washed away or destroyed, and roads often wash out by flooding. We no longer had the living accommodations needed for interns and students to help us rebuild. Many friends came forward and helped out with emotional support, prayers, financial help, labor, and bulldozer work.
Thanks to you all that helped us recover. The initial stress and impact of the wild fire and flooding is behind us now, but the scars are still very real and deep. We enormously appreciate all of your support; with that we will prevail.
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Thank you with all our hearts,
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Peter Bigfoot
