Healing Ponds Farm

## Overview Healing Ponds Farm is a private property in Buxton, Oregon, nestled in the rural hills of Washington County along NW John Lee Rd. The farm is home to two natural springs that serve as the property's primary water sources. The larger of the two springs rises from the ground into a 10-foot cistern and supplies the household's drinking water. The second spring feeds a pond on the property year-round, helping sustain the farm's landscape and ecosystem. Buxton sits in the foothills of the Northern Oregon Coast Range, an area known for its lush forests, abundant rainfall, and numerous groundwater-fed springs. The geology of this region — primarily volcanic basalt and sedimentary formations — naturally filters rainwater as it percolates through layers of rock, often producing clean, mineral-rich spring water. The property owner has historically used the larger spring as a drinking water source. ## What to Expect As a private property, Healing Ponds Farm is not open to the public for casual visits. The two springs serve the farm's domestic and agricultural needs. The main spring, housed in a 10-foot cistern, provides a reliable flow sufficient to supply the household year-round. The secondary spring maintains a pond that stays filled throughout all seasons — a testament to the consistent groundwater recharge typical of this part of the Coast Range. The surrounding area of Buxton is characterized by rolling, forested hills, small farms, and a quiet, rural atmosphere. Washington County's western reaches receive significant annual rainfall, which helps keep local springs flowing even through the drier summer months. Visitors to the broader area will find scenic country roads, proximity to the Tillamook State Forest, and a peaceful landscape shaped by water and evergreen timber.