Alderwood Organics has joined Florence Farmers Market this season, bringing delicious, sweet and savory organic sourdough baked goods, fruits and veggies; quail, duck and chicken eggs, cut flowers. We are grateful to have them here in Florence, bringing their wholesome foods and community care.
Hannah and her husband have been building their farm from the literal ground up. Hannah (Alpine skier and coach, sourdough baker and farmer, mother, woman of many trades!) was generous to share some of her process and their farming journey with us.
I started baking sourdough five years ago, just for my husband and now 2 small kids (Harlow 5 and Huxley 3). What began as a personal ritual quickly grew into a deep passion — I was drawn to the process, the health benefits, and of course, the flavor. One of my biggest inspirations has been my best friend, who co-owns a small bakery in Red Lodge, Montana. She’s been an incredible resource and guide throughout my baking journey.
I primarily use an organic, high-protein all-purpose flour grown in Utah that I really love. Still, I’m always experimenting with other flours, especially those grown closer to home, in search of the perfect balance for my recipes.
Being a former competitive alpine ski racer, health and wellness have always been central in my life — I recently got my personal training certification and am an alpine ski coach at Hoodoo during the winter months. Eating well and staying active are more than routines for me; they’re lifelong passions.
In 2018, we purchased 10 acres of bare land in Cheshire, Oregon — just an open field and an old horse barn. Since then, we’ve been building our small farm from the ground up. Today, we cultivate a 2.5-acre plot of watermelons and grow a variety of other seasonal crops. We also raise chickens, ducks, and quail for eggs (and occasionally meat), with a goal of becoming as self-sustainable as possible.
More than anything, we want to nourish our community with food that’s wholesome, thoughtfully made, and rooted in care. I believe that when we feel our best, we’re able to show up as our best selves — and that starts with what we eat.
Find Alderwood Organics every Tuesday, with organic sourdough bagels, loaves, focaccia, muffins, cookies, crackers, as well as eggs, produce (even some early blueberries, and they are delicious!), flowers and more. Thank you Hannah for being part of our food community, feeding people with nourishment and care.