A moment in time: Pat Meier-Johnson at Oak Hill Farm 

There are places that seem to hold time in their fields, trees, and shaded corners. For Sonoma Land Trust, Oak Hill Farm is one of those places. Here, 50 years ago, a commitment to a shared vision for Sonoma Valley’s future helped spark a movement that would become Sonoma Land Trust. 

As we celebrated 50 years of land conservation, Sonoma County artist ,  Pat Meier-Johnson captured a moment in time with a plein-air oil painting of the White Barn at Oak Hill Farm, which stands today as it did in 1976. Known for her ability to portray the wonder in everyday scenes and the beauty of California’s landscapes, Pat sees what makes a place memorable: the light, the colors, the small details that tell a bigger story. 

“Being part of the 50th anniversary of Sonoma Land Trust in the company of so many good, generous people who love the land gave me faith that our beautiful part of the world will be safe and unspoiled for years to come.” —Pat Meier-Johnson 

Anne and Otto Teller were among Sonoma Land Trust’s founders, helping establish a legacy of caring for the land that continues today and donating a conservation easement over Oak Hill Farm. The farm remains a living, working landscape, where stewardship and sustainable agriculture carry that vision forward. 

As Sonoma Land Trust marks 50 years of conservation, we celebrate not only the acres protected, but the people, places, and memories that connect us to this remarkable landscape. Our gratitude to Pat for beautifully capturing this milestone.