For Sale
Sweet Root Hollow
15575 Farmer Creek Rd.
Cloverdale, OR 97112
$750,000
2 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms | 1,200 sqft | Built 1932 | Nearly 12 acres
Bordering the Siuslaw National Forest, Sweet Root Hollow is nearly 12 acres where four year round streams weave through meadow, wildflowers, and riparian forest. At its heart, a handcrafted wood home brings nature indoors, inviting a life of craft, slowness, and restoration.
Connect with Nathan Reimer
(503) 754-1892
nathan@chooselatitude.com
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Rooted in Craft, Shaped by Nature
A sense of connection has been carefully cultivated over years of stewardship. The home was restored with respect for its original character, while native plantings, riparian restoration, and thoughtful land care have strengthened the living systems around it.
Notable features include:
Two story biophilic Craftsman home with cedar shake siding and custom woodwork
11.94 acres of meadow, pasture, wildflowers, and riparian forest
Direct access to the Siuslaw National Forest
Farmer Creek and three additional year round streams
Half acre fenced pasture and private 200 foot well
Conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast, subject to confirmation
Story of Place
Where the Hearth Meets the Hollow
Sweet Root Hollow’s home carries a long history of hands-on care. Built by the Sherman family, who once grew food and raised animals in the valley, it was later strengthened with a new foundation and shaped inside by a subsequent owner. Local woodworker and artist Jay Ylvisaker brought another layer of craftsmanship through custom furniture, built-ins, cabinetry, trim, and casework.
The current owners approached the property in much the same spirit, with an interest in caring for what was already here and deepening their relationship with the land. Over time, those layers of craftsmanship and care have resulted in a distinctive biophilic craftsman home, rich in natural materials and closely connected to its surroundings.
“We knew we were going to buy the property 150 feet down the first trail. As soon as we came to the first stream, we knew how special the place was.”
– Home Owners
That approach began with the health of the home itself. The current owners removed rot, addressed structural issues, re-sided the two-story exterior in cedar shakes, and installed a metal roof. They replaced failed windows, sealed the soffits, re-insulated the roof, improved drainage, and brought more daylight into the interior. The work strengthened the house while preserving the craftsmanship and character that had accumulated over time.
The seasons shape how the house is lived in. In winter, firewood from the property feeds the wood stove and gathers people indoors. In summer, meals and conversation move to the back deck, with Farmer Creek running nearby.
The same attention has extended across the land. Himalayan blackberry has been pushed back, native species replanted, and riparian restoration carried out with support from nonprofits and biologists.
Today, native Pacific Northwest forest and streamside habitat thrive around the home, while the pasture and meadow offer space for vegetable gardens, renewed food production, animals, and the next chapter of stewardship.
Life List
wildlife:
Deer, hawks, owls, frogs, snakes, and other small forest creatures
Black bear, cougar, and bobcat are part of the broader wild landscape
Salmon return to spawn in the creeks in fall
PLANT & TREELIFE
Red alder, Sitka spruce, western hemlock, bigleaf maple, and vine maple
Elderberry, salmonberry, thimbleberry, trailing blackberry, and huckleberry
Wildflower meadows and restored native riparian plantings
GARDENS, VEGGIES & FRUITS
Approximately half an acre of fenced pasture for animals
Barn, animal shelter space, and sheds for tools and firewood
Room for vegetable gardens, renewed food production, and small-scale regenerative agriculture
Hospitality Rooted in Place
A conditional use permit to operate a bed and breakfast creates a meaningful opportunity to welcome others into Sweet Root Hollow. Subject to confirmation of permit terms and required approvals, the property could become a place of hospitality shaped by shared meals, meaningful work, and connection to the living world.
Beyond hosting, the existing home, barn, fenced pasture, meadows, and riparian forest offer a strong foundation for a retreat, homestead, or renewed food production. The invitation is to participate in the life of the property, letting usefulness and beauty grow together while caring for what is already here.
“I hope the next steward will listen to what the land and water want, move slowly, and give back more than they take.”
- Owner
The Five Roots
of Regeneration
● Health & Wellness
Profound quiet, clean air, abundant daylight, and the steady sound of Farmer Creek shape the nervous system here. Natural woodwork brings the patterns and textures of the living world indoors, while the meadow, forest edge, trails, and creek invite daily movement, observation, and rest.
● Sustainability
Firewood gathered from the property supplies much of the winter heat, creating a close relationship between the home and surrounding land. A re-insulated roof, double-pane windows, private well, septic system, and city power support rural living, while fenced pasture and open ground offer room for renewed food production.
● Community
This has long been a home for gathering, shared meals, and meaningful work. Winter draws people around the wood stove, summer brings them onto the back deck, and work parties have carried forward a spirit of generosity, cooperation, and the simple pleasure of accomplishing something together.
●Ecology
Farmer Creek and its forested banks form the ecological heart of the property, supporting native forest, riparian habitat, meadow, and open ground. Invasive blackberry removal, native replanting, and restoration work with biologists and nonprofit partners have helped strengthen the health of the water and woods.
●Spirit
Life here stays close to fire, water, weather, and season, creating an intimate awareness of the rhythms of place. Connection is found in everyday rituals: tending the hearth, listening to Farmer Creek, walking through the woods, and caring for the land with patience, attention, and respect.
The Five Roots are the foundation of what we believe contributes to a holistic environment that helps both people and planet to thrive.
Learn more about our framework in the Home as Sanctuary book.
Land Acknowledgement
Sweet Root Hollow rests on the ancestral homelands of the Nestucca band of Tillamook people, who have cared for and maintained enduring relationships with this land since time immemorial.
Proximity
Sweet Root Hollow feels deep in the woods while remaining remarkably connected to the north Oregon coast:
Approximately 7 minutes by car to Cloverdale
Approximately 20 minutes by car to Pacific City, Cape Kiwanda, surfing, restaurants, and the beach
Approximately 25 minutes by car to Lincoln City or Tillamook
Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes by car to Portland
Near Sitka Sedge, Cascade Head, Mount Hebo, and forest access along Farmer Creek Road
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For inquiries, please connect with:
Nathan Reimer
(503) 754-1892
nathan@chooselatitude.com
This property is advertised through the RMLS #449949914
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