Garden Manager

Overview

About The Sorrel River Ranch

Experience:

Sorrel River Ranch aspires to welcome guests and staff into a progressive, authentic community that shares the common passion of living life to its fullest. We’re driven to develop and foster a one-of-a-kind ranch resort experience offering the best quality locally grown food, unforgettable adventure pursuits, genuine relaxation, opportunities for bonding with loved ones, and experiential education programming focused on expanding collective awareness and appreciation of the world we share.

Position Overview

The Garden Manager is responsible for planning, maintaining, and improving the ranch’s gardens, orchards, and landscaped areas. This role blends hands-on gardening with long-term planning, sustainability practices, and coordination with ranch operations. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable, self-motivated, and comfortable working outdoors in a rural environment.

• Plan, plant, and maintain vegetable gardens, flower beds, orchards, and native landscapes
• Manage soil health through composting, mulching, and fertilization
• Develop seasonal planting schedules and crop rotations
• Oversee irrigation systems and water-efficient practices
• Monitor plant health and manage pests and diseases using organic or low-impact methods

• Coordinate garden activities with overall ranch operations
• Harvest produces fruit & vegetables for ranch use
• Maintain garden tools, equipment, and storage areas
• Assist with special ranch events, tours, or guest experiences related to the garden

• Design new garden areas or improve existing ones
• Source seeds, plants, and supplies within budget
• Implement sustainable and regenerative gardening practices
• Keep records of planting, yields, and maintenance activities

• Train and supervise seasonal workers, interns, etc.
• Work collaboratively with ranch staff and management
• Payroll & scheduling
• Any other task and/or duties assigned

• 2+ years of hands-on gardening or horticulture experience
• Strong knowledge of plant care, soil management, and irrigation
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Physical ability to lift, bend, and perform manual labor
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of organic or regenerative agriculture
• Basic landscaping or garden design skills
• Experience managing staff
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Problem-solver with attention to detail
• Passion for plants, sustainability, and land stewardship
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to seasonal demands
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

We have limited rental housing available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting rate of pay will be based on level of experience.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered. Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse work culture, M/F/D/V.