North Portland, Oregon

Cornus House

A home. A garden. Several small ventures.

Stay

The Garden Suite

A private lower-level apartment with its own entrance from the south garden. Self-contained, quiet, fully equipped.

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Garden

The Garden at Cornus House

A deep urban lot with established black walnut, fruit trees, a grapevine, raised beds, and a south-facing patio.

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Projects

crack grease

Small-batch tree-resin salves and balms made from wild-harvested Pacific Northwest conifers. Working salves for working hands.

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Creative

Perfumery & Music

Natural perfumery rooted in Pacific Northwest botanicals, and early music with the Rose City Renaissance Singers.

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Writing

Wine & Garden

Essays on wine, food, and the garden. Teasers public — full text for friends and family.

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Family

Family

Password-protected — August's projects, seasonal moments, and all the writing in full.

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Made by Cornus House
App

Cook Code

A cooking app. Tools for people who think seriously about food.

Community

PDX PDA Mutual Aid

A private mutual aid network for Portland-area families of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance.

Music

Rose City Renaissance Singers

Portland early music choral ensemble performing Renaissance and Baroque repertoire.

In Development

crack grease

Tree-resin salves from Pacific Northwest conifers. Small batch. No synthetics.