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homegrown willow, woven

Stanfordville, NY / Lenapehoking / Mahicannituck

 

A person, their plants and the earth.

 
Non-binary person in a flower crown looking off in the distance and holding a large willow basket in front of them. The basket opening is facing forward, showing you the inside of it.

Jesica Clark (they/them) is Willow Vale Farm. After 13 years of farming, in 2015 I finally got a farm to call my own. Located on 5 acres of undulating, rocky, Dutchess-Cardigan soil, at Willow Vale I grow and weave with willow, raise vegetables and fruits for our home, and listen to too many podcasts. I am available for teaching classes, private commissioned work, and wholesale orders.


 

Willow

Growing

I grow willow on the farm as a windbreak, a soil-erosion-preventer and as an agricultural product. Seriously, this is one of the most versatile and useful plants around. I mainly grow Salix purpurea because it is hardy and mostly pest resistant, but lately I have been gathering local wild willows to grow out and select for weaving. I currently do not offer dried willow or live cuttings for sale, but I can direct you to some places that do.

Weaving

All baskets, and garden supports are woven with a combination of mostly home-grown and some bought-in willow, as well as locally harvested birch and hazel in partnership with the NY DEC. Find me on Instagram to keep up with my latest weaving projects. If you are interested in learning how to grow or weave with willow, see Workshops. If you’re interested in purchasing a basket, see Weavings. And if you have a question about my baskets, see the FAQs or contact me.

 

 Workshops

2026 Group Class Schedule

All class group class registrations are directly through the hosts. Please go to their website to sign up for the class. Sometimes workshops sell out before I have time to make an event for them on my page. I recommend looking at the host site first for registration/notification for classes!!!!


View workshop policies

Weavings

Find my baskets at:

Stockists

The Smithy Market, New Preston, CT
Glynwood Farm Store, Cold Spring, NY
100 Main, Falls Village, CT
or contact me directly for custom baskets

You may also occasionally find my work at a few other shops in the Hudson Valley and surrounding area.


Holiday Shows and Seasonal Markets

After a long think, I’ve decided to no longer do crafts shows/artisan markets at this time. Please see the list of stockists above or contact me directly for a custom order below! Currently my online shop is closed, but I may open again as I make stock.


Custom Orders

I am currently taking custom orders at a 10-12 week lead time. Please contact me to discuss order details.
I take on all kinds of projects, big and small, for loved ones or for the public.

Contact me for a custom order

Some basket examples for inspiration:

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Contact

Start a custom order. Find out about my willow varieties. Ask a smart question. Ask a dumb question.
Whatever it is, you can use the contact form below.
You can also call or text: 845-380-9183.