Where am I going: Partially to Sabin CDC’s Portland neighborhoods (17 affordable-housing properties); other structures still seeking a home

Perched on the forest edge above the Paddock, Windmill is defined by towering Douglas Firs and the farm’s iconic rustic windmill. It marks the gateway to the Lush campground and is one of our two intimate daytime stages—a hillside lounge where art, beer, and music mix under the canopy. The vibe ranges from chill literary readings and morning coffee to visceral punk rock and afternoon DJs.

This year, Windmill comes alive through the work of many hands—a collective of architects, builders, students, and community partners. In partnership with Portland affordable-housing non-profit Sabin CDC, the neighborhood’s booths, bar, seating, and stage are built as a “kit of parts” that goes full circle: after the festival, the pieces move on to support Sabin’s placemaking, gardening, and community-building work across Portland. Waechter Architecture shapes the rest—forest rooms, a gateway, and a DJ stage from a single repeating module, each offering a rare chance to step out of the crowd, lie back, and look up at nothing but canopy and sky.

Windmill is more than a destination—it’s a celebration of culture, a statement of values, and a call to action.