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Farming in Eastern Oregon’s dryland conditions, Keith Morter of Keith Morter Farm is pioneering advanced regenerative practices – focusing on soil biology, minimizing disturbance, and letting the land do the work.

Keith shares how the decisions he makes in the field positively impact soil health and yield, and how his choices shape the flavor and quality of every finished bake. by @cairnspringmills

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We’ve been plugging away behind the scenes to bring our website up to date, to make the customer experience better, and bring more compelling information for both professional and home bakers. We’re extremely excited to share that our new website is LIVE! Check back often for more stories, more recipes, and more news about stone-milling, fresh flour, regeneratively grown grain, and some of the best bakers in the country. by @cairnspringmills

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If you’ve been around The Cottage for a while, you know Cairnspring Mills has been a big part of our story.

From the very beginning, one of our biggest hopes has been to introduce and share local grains with our local community. Cairnspring makes that possible in a way that feels deeply aligned with who we are and what we care about.

Their work goes far beyond flour. They care deeply about the land those grains come from, the health of the soil, the farmers growing them, and the future of our local food system. That kind of care matters. You can taste it in the flour, and we feel it in the bread we bake every single day.

Without Cairnspring Mills, we simply wouldn’t be able to offer what we offer to our community. Their flour is part of our sourdough, part of our pastries, part of our daily rhythm, and part of so much of what makes The Cottage feel like The Cottage.

We’re incredibly grateful for them, the work they do, and the way they continue to champion local grains with so much purpose, thoughtfulness, and care. It’s truly one of the most important partnerships we have 🧡 by @cairnspringmills

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We’re proud to sponsor the return of The Grain Gathering, hosted by the @wsu_bread_lab. After an 8-year hiatus, this beloved event sold out in less than an hour—a reflection of the Breadlab’s incredible impact on the grain community.

From pioneering new grain varieties to championing a more sustainable and accessible food system, the Breadlab’s work has inspired us from the start and played an important role in Cairnspring’s journey. We’re honored to support their mission and can’t wait to celebrate with bakers, farmers, chefs, and grain enthusiasts from near and far. by @cairnspringmills

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🚨SKAGIT-AREA GIVEAWAY!

Cairnspring is a proud sponsor of the @wsu_bread_lab Grain Gathering. The event is making its triumphant return after an eight-year hiatus, and we want to celebrate by giving away two in-person tickets to the Community Party in Burlington, WA.

➡️TO ENTER: Follow @cairnspringmills and @wsu_bread_lab, like this post, and comment on this post letting us know what you love about The Breadlab.

ONE lucky winner will be randomly selected to win:

- Two in-person tickets to the Community Party on Monday, July 20, located in Burlington, WA

- A copy of “Bread Lab!” book by Kim Binczewski

- An assortment of flour from Cairnspring Mills

⭐*IMPORTANT: this event is in-person only on Monday, July 20, 2026 in Burlington, WA from 5pm-8pm

TWO winners will be randomly selected to win:

- A copy of “Bread Lab!” book by Kim Binczewski

- An assortment of flour from Cairnspring Mills

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Instagram. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US RESIDENTS ONLY. 18+. Winner must be able to confirm attendance to the July 20, 2026 Community Party in-person in Burlington, WA to be eligible to win. Community Party tickets grant access only to the Community Party, and DO NOT grant access to any other Grain Gathering events. No transportation or travel provided. No alternate dates available. Ends 11:59pm PT, July 15th. Winner will be DM’d on July 16th. Messages must be open. by @cairnspringmills

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Our Blue Mountain mill is taking shape before our eyes, with new equipment arriving and the building coming together.

Cairnspring’s second facility is being built on tribal land in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation near Pendleton, Oregon. This new mill increases the amount of flour we can stone-mill and creates additional space at our Skagit mill, allowing us to introduce new specialty varieties into the mix.

Hear from our Blue Mountain Head Miller, Josh Rivers, on all the progress being made. by @cairnspringmills

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Happy Fresh Bake Friday! We're so grateful for the wildly talented team @gooddoughpdx! Terrific people, terrific bread.

From the GD team: "Good Dough is a bakery built on a love of naturally leavened bread. Using locally milled flours and long fermentation, we bake sourdough loaves, pastries, and seasonal offerings that celebrate craftsmanship, community, and the simple joy of sharing good food. Founded by baker Brad Kohler after years in some of the Northwest's most respected bakeries, Good Dough exists to make honest bread worth gathering around.

Some of the best relationships in bread start with a bag of flour. We discovered Cairnspring Mills through a shared belief that better bread begins with better grain, and their flour has shaped the way we bake ever since. Two years ago, that partnership came full circle when they joined us at Bread Fest, bringing together the people behind the grain with the community that loves great bread. It's a relationship we're proud to continue every day at Good Dough."

Portland, and beyond, go pay them a visit and report back. by @cairnspringmills

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What a privilege to have @wafarmlandtrust in the house!

Washington Farmland Trust works to conserve at-risk farmland across the state – ensuring the farms remain in production, supporting farmers, and strengthening regional food systems for the long term. We love their mission and are in awe of their incredible work and impact.

You can get involved with Washington Farmland Trust! They host events that provide community members with an opportunity to learn about their cause first hand — either on the farm or closer to home. You can attend an event to dig into local farming issues, support their mission, or give back through volunteering. They also show up at partner events in the communities. Be sure to stay up to date on all their upcoming events by signing up for their monthly newsletter (linked in stories!). by @cairnspringmills

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🍕 GIVEAWAY CLOSED 🍕
Congrats to our winners! @pizza_zini @asillymommy @haroldonthegram
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It’s Pizza Margherita Day, and we came with gifts!
We are teaming up with our good friends at @cairnspringmills and @ferndalefarmsteadcheese to give 3 winners the ingredients to make the perfect Northwest-style Margherita — organic California-grown tomatoes, stone-milled flour, and seed-to-cheese Mozzarella. Just bring your own basil!

To enter:
1. like this post,
2. follow @biancodinapolitomatoes @cairnspringmills @ferndalefarmsteadcheese
3. tag a friend you’d share a Pizza Margherita with!
Every comment & tag is a new entry!
Giveaway runs June 11th through the 14th.
Winners will be announced on Marg Monday the 15th

3 Winners Selected! Each winner will receive:

From Bianco DiNapoli
- one 3-pack of 28oz Bianco DiNapoli Whole Peeled Tomatoes
- one 3-pack of 8oz NY Style Pizza Sauce Pouches

From @cairnspringmills
- one 5lb bag of Glacier Peak Bread Flour
- one 5lb bag of Sequoia All-Purpose Flour

From @ferndalefarmsteadcheese
- one 4-pack of 1lb Fior Di Latte Mozzarella logs
- one Ferndale Farmstead Shirt

Happy Pizza Margherita Day!
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Organic canned tomatoes, California-grown tomatoes, homemade pizza Margherita, artisan pizza ingredients, stone-milled flour, small batch cheese, Northwest pizza, Pizza Margherita Day
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This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. By entering, participants release Instagram of any responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. taken in Bianco DiNapoli by @cairnspringmills

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Cairnspring is featured in The New York Times! We’re thrilled to see broader recognition for the work we’ve been committed to for more than a decade, and excited to welcome more bakers and pizza makers into the fold. For a mission-driven business like ours, growth equals impact.

We are grateful to @diljanbakery for welcoming us, and to @artisanbryan for your advocacy of fresh flour from local grains. If you are in Brooklyn Heights, a visit to Diljan is an absolute must.

Major thanks and appreciation – today and every day – to all the bakers, farmers, community members, advocates, and partners for your continued support and commitment. We’re excited to be on this journey together with you. by @cairnspringmills

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Last week, we had the privilege of hosting seven incredible pizza makers for a customer immersion at the mill and throughout the Skagit Valley. It’s always an honor to spotlight the hardworking farmers, bakers, breeders, and small business owners who make this region so special. And every time we welcome customers here, it reinforces why we do this work.

Spending time with people who share a commitment to caring for the land and feeding their communities flavorful, nutritious food is deeply meaningful. Thank you to everyone who made the trip north, for the work you’re doing in your own communities, and for carrying our story forward.

We gained insight into the stone-milling process and identity-preserved grain storage, enjoyed an incredible lunch from our friends at @tam.tam.pizza, walked the fields at @hedlinsfamilyfarm and @hughesfarms.wa, learned about the incredible research and mission of the @wsu_bread_lab, baked whole grain pizza with @meldarbyshire and @tam.tam.pizza, visited our dear friends at @ferndalefarmsteadcheese, and enjoyed fantastic food from around the region.

Special thanks to:
Tam and JT of @tam.tam.pizza
Nidia and Daniel of @ferndalefarmsteadcheese
@meldarbyshire from @grandcentralbakery
Dave at @hedlinsfamilyfarm
Michael at @hughesfarms.wa
Kevin, Janine, and the team at the @wsu_bread_lab
@nellthornrestaurant
@breadfarm
@storiacucina
@postalleypizza
@unpotipsy

And our incredible pizza pros:
@pie.2.pie
@hottonguepizza
@rose.pizzeria
@myfriendmikes
@bestslopepizza
@guantonioswoodfired
@lifeofpiepizza
@blackbirdbzn by @cairnspringmills

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