About The Verdancy Project
The Verdancy Project (TVP) was created and is run by the Amidon family - Shannon, Bobb, and their daughter Sabine.
After 20 years of living in dense urban areas, Shannon and Bobb sought a return to a more natural setting like the one Shannon grew up in. They wanted to raise their daughter in the kind of wild environment that was so formative to Shannon’s own early years, which has profoundly impacted all of her choices, leading her to a life of creativity and environmentalism. TVP is the result of this dream - a wonderland property providing research, respite, and creative opportunities to like-minded artists, environmentalists, creatives, and those who dream about a better world.
As hosts, Shannon, Bobb, and Sabine hope that The Verdancy Project can offer others the opportunity to engage with the land as a means of nourishing their creative passions.
Shannon Amidon
Shannon is an artist, environmental steward, beekeeper, and lover of books, insects, and paper ephemera. In her art career spanning 20 years, Shannon has been featured in solo and group exhibitions worldwide, curated group exhibits, garnered press, and participated in artist residencies all over the world, focusing on both art-making and ecological research. She has collaborated with other artists, scientists, activists, and researchers. You can see Shannon’s artwork on her website and follow her on Instagram.
Founder and Director
Bobb Amidon
Bobb is a programmer and music producer who enjoys collecting musical instruments and old monster movie memorabilia. His project, My Robot Suit features hand-built electronics and software, thrift store finds, and found sounds in addition to his usual synths and sampler. Bobb has remixed other artists, produced music for podcasts, performed sound design for consumer electronics, been a DJ for college radio, nightclubs, and raves. He has produced sound installations and experimental audio with duo Compartment and formerly released music as Malnoia.
Logistics and Support 
Sabine is a talented young artist who loves to help out with all things pertaining to The Verdancy Project. When she is not in school, she enjoys drawing, skateboarding, playing the drums, reading manga, and playing with her dog Beaker (pictured here). She has painted several murals on the property.
Artist Ally and Creative SidekickSabine Amidon
Joellen is a theatre artist, writer and teacher from Portland, Oregon. Her creative research focuses on environment; whether through whimsical, heartfelt writings, immersive and site-specific performance, or lush multi-layered vocal music, Joellen loves to create and support experiences that build connectedness between people and the natural world. She earned her Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program.www.joellensweeney.com
Community & Creativity StewardJoellen Sweeney
As hosts, Shannon, Bobb, and Sabine hope The Verdancy Project can offer others the chance to engage with the land as a means of nourishing their creative passions.
Location and Contact
Known as the Gateway to the Gorge, Troutdale is located 30 minutes east of Portland Oregon. Troutdale is the gateway to the Historic Columbia River Highway, the Columbia River Gorge, and Mount Hood (Wy’East) Scenic Byway. There is a quaint downtown area lined with art galleries, shops, cafes, brewpubs, and restaurants.
The Verdancy Project is 20 minutes from Waterfall Alley that has 8 stunning waterfalls and we are a short 8-minute drive to Oxbow Regional Park, a 1,000-acre natural area park.
Our mailing address is:
30310 SE Division DR.
Troutdale, OR 97060
We are not open to the general public. If you would like a tour or to contact us please reach out to info@verdancyproject.com
Land Acknowledgement
The Verdancy Project recognizes and acknowledges that we are located on the traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, bands of the Chinook, and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
We are on this land because of the forced removal of its traditional peoples by colonists and settlers. As settlers and/or guests, we recognize the strong and diverse Native communities in our region today, from Tribes both local and distant. We would like to thank the original caretakers and offer respect and gratitude for their stewardship of these lands.
We recognize that we are benefiting from this beautiful land and that we have a responsibility to steward and honor it.