Wakamatsu Farm

4 reviews

+1 (530) 621-1224

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Around this lake is a 1.5 mile nature trail at Wakamatsu Farm

Historic farmhouse and event venue for rent

941 Cold Springs Rd

Placerville, CA 95667

+1 (530) 621-1224

http://www.arconservancy.org

History

In 2010, the American River Conservancy purchased the 272-acre historic location of the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony. Just a few miles from California gold discovery in Coloma, the first Japanese settlers in North America arrived at Wakamatsu Farm on June 8, 1869. The Conservancy invites the public to share the abundant historical, cultural, natural, and agricultural resources now available at landmark Wakamatsu Farm. Considered the

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5.04 reviews

Kenneth K.

3/12/2018

Me being of Japanese decent, I felt the need to visit Wakamatsu Tea and Silkworm Colony Farm in Placerville, and to pay my respect to all the courageous men and women whom traveled thousands of...

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Mule L.

11/7/2023

Have been to a couple of American River Conservancy events at Wakamatsu Farm. Such an historic & interesting place. The volunteers & teachers are impressive. It is always an interesting &...

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Dan O.

6/7/2019

Visited this farm during Wakafest150 which was to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of the very first Japanese settlement in the US, way back in 1869. The farm is beautiful and maintained by the...

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Matthew B.

5/6/2017

Wakamatsu is site of the first Japanese settlement in America. Their literature claims the farm was a "Japanese colony" but California had already been a state for two decades. The Russian...

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