SoCoFarmTrailsMap-N-Guide

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2010 – 2011 map & guide

• CELEBRATING • the

100th

ANNIVERSARY

of the first Gravenstein Apple Fair

Your connection to buying direct from the farm

HOW TO USE THE

MAP & GUIDE Choose a specific region.

Select one of our 8 maps identifying 8 regions within Sonoma County.

Choose a specific farm.

Farm Trails Members are listed alphabetically at the beginning of our guide.

The listing includes a page number where you will find contact information and a brief description of what the farm has to offer.

Choose a specific product.

Turn to our Product Index pages at the back of our guide. Products are listed alphabetically, with farms that offer that product. The color square before the farm name identifies the region in which the farm is located; the number specifies the exact location of the farm on the map.

Throughout our Guide there are informational pages about events (the

upcoming Gravenstein Apple Fair celebrates 100 years), historical pictures and articles, a Calendar of Events (showing where we go to promote our members), recipe pages that will curl your senses. Please remember our advertisers when you are purchasing, we greatly appreciate their support. We thank our farmers and all of our members that contributed toward our new Map & Guide.

Agriculture is “alive and well” in Sonoma County.

TABLE OF CONTENTS How to Use the Map & Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sonoma County Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Farm Trails Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Associate Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Farm Trails Heritage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Recipes from the Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15, 16, 17, 53 Sonoma to Kenwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sonoma Stories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 11, 19, 23, 26, 30, 31, 40, 43, 45, 49, 51 Petaluma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Santa Rosa to Cotati. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sebastopol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Gravenstein Apple Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Eating with the Four Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Graton & Occidental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 River Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Coast Route. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Windsor to Cloverdale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Wine & Dine Along the Farm Trails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Farmers’ Markets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Product Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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208 Adobe Pumpkin Farm 20 607 Adams & Friend Farm 42 831 Affinity Solar Energy, Inc. 46 212 Andersen’s Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch 20 412 Andy’s Produce Market 28 200 Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 20 515 Apple-A-Day 38 606 Applewood Inn & Restaurant 42 100 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery 18

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217 Baker Creek Seed Bank 207 Barlas Boer Goat Ranch 400 Bassignani Nursery 313 Bearfoot Honey Farm 705 Bellwether Farms 402 Bloomfield Bees Honey 112 Brookfarm, Alpacas in the Valley of the Moon 216 Bud’s Custom Meats

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704 Canvas Ranch 44 822 Castelli-Knight Ranch 46 318 Cindy Garza Photography 24 101 Cline Cellars 18 221 Clover Stornetta 21 224 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 21 317 Crane Melon Barn 24 605 Creekside Inn & Resort 42

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408 Elixir Café 28 511 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 38 503 Empire 1 Nursery 38 404 Enchanting Sweet Peas 28 401 Equistar Farm @ 6W Ranch 29

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803 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 47 421 First Light Farm 29 805 Foggy River Farm 47 406 French Garden Restaurant and Bistro 29 419 Frosty Mountain Tree Farm 29 405 Full House Farm 29

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504 Gabriel Farm 202 Garden Valley Ranch 407 Garlock Tree Farm 818 Garrett Ace Hardware 825 Gary Blasi Vineyards 821 Golden Nectar Farm 806 Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch 214 Green String Farm

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102 Hardin Gardens 18 505 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 38 301 Hector’s Honey Farm 24 807 Hotel Healdsburg/The Spa/ H2Hotel/Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen 47

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201 711 MTR Barlew Boar Goats 20 601 Martinelli Winery, Vineyards & Orchards 42 305 Matanzas Creek Winery 25 219 McClellend’s Dairy 22 204 McEvoy Ranch-McEvoy of Marin 22 420 Mom’s Apple Pie 29 403 Moon Dance Cellars 29 103 Moon Mountain Christmas Tree Farm 18 410 Morita’s Backyard 29 306 Muelrath Ranches 25

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310 Santa Rosa Community Market 25 817 Sayre Farms 48 110 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 19 510 Sebastopol Berry Farm 39 823 Simi Winery 48 703 Skyhorse Ranch, LLC 44 827 Soda Rock Farms 48 422 Solar Works 30 108 Sonoma Cheese Factory 19 222 Sonoma Compost 22 315 Sonoma County Vintners 26 424 Sonoma Garden Designs 30 111 Sonoma Garden Park 22 109 Sonoma Lavender 19 206 Split Rail Family Farms 22 215 Spring Hill Jersey Cheese & Peter’s Pumpkin Patch 22 307 Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm 26

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223 Tara Firma Farm 308 Terra Bella Vista Olive Oil Co., Inc. 107 The Patch 518 The Rose Family Farm 801 Tierra Vegetables 814 Truett Hurst Winery 500 Twig Art and Garden

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512 Walker Apples 40 311 Western Farm Center 26 413 Willie Bird Turkey #1 30 417 Willowist Miniature Horses 30 808 Windsor Oaks/Olufs Ranch Pumpkin Patch 49 603 Wine Tasting of Sonoma County 43

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309 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 26 820 Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar 49

American Ag Credit 200 Concourse Boulevard, Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 545-1200 www.agloan.com

NorthBay Tax and Financial Services 135 Keller Street #C, Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-1553 www.nbaytax.com

Antique Society 2661 Gravenstein Hwy. So., Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-1733 www.antiquesociety.com

Occidental Bohemian Farmers Market Downtown Occidental CA 95465 (707) 793-2159 www.occidentalfarmersmarket.com

Architectural Ceramic Design 586 School Street, Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-5714 www.architecturalceramicdesign.com

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary 209 Bohemian Highway, Freestone CA 95472 (707) 823-8231 www.osmosis.com

Art Weyers Insurance 970-B Piner Road, Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 547-2490 www.artweyersinsurance.com

Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce 6 Petaluma Blvd, Ste A-2, Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-2785 www.petalumachamber.com

Best Western Dry Creek Inn 198 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-0300 www.drycreekinn.com

Petaluma Farmers’ Market 2nd Street between B & D, Petaluma PO Box 2835 Petaluma CA 94953 (707) 762-0344 www.petalumafarmersmarket.com

Best Western Garden Inn 1500 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa CA 95404 (800) 975-2903 www.thegardeninn.com California Coops 43 Sussex Drive, Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 481-1145 www.californiacoops.com Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market Cloverdale Blvd. between 1st & 3rd Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-9454 Cotati Chamber & Farmers Market PO Box 592, Cotati, CA 94931 (707) 795-5508 Fairfield Inn & Suites 1101 Gravenstein Hwy So, Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 829.6677 www.winecountryfi.com Healdsburg Farmers’ Market PO Box 2198, Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-1956 www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org Healdsburg Property Mgmt.

513 Center Street, Healdsburg CA 95448 (800) 454-6674 www.sonomacountyvacations.com Larsengines 979 Transport Way, Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-8601 www.larsengines.com Linda Rosen & Associates Bookkeeping Services Cotati CA 94931 (707) 584-8540 Marin Farmers Markets 76 San Pablo Ave. #200, San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 472-6100 www.marinfarmersmarkets.org

River Myst Haven 10355 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 431-8146 www.rivermysthaven.com San Francisco No./Petaluma KOA, Inc. 20 Rainsville Road, Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-1492 www.petalumakoa.com Santa Rosa Downtown Market 4th & Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 524-2123 www.srdowntownmarket.com Sebastopol Inn 6751 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-2500 www.sebastopolinn.com Selby Scrap Metal Design PO Box 1373, Windsor, CA 95492 (707) 4484-1598 www.shelbydesign.com Sonoma County Grange Credit Union

304 Sutton Place, Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 584-0384 www.grangecu.org Sonoma County Regional Parks 2300 County Center Dr. #120-A, Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 565-2041 www.sonoma-county.org/parks Sonoma County Tourism Bureau 420 Aviation Blvd. #106, Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 522-5800 www.sonomacounty.com Sonoma Market 500 W. Napa Street #550, Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-3411 www.sonoma-glenellenmkt.com Sonoma Teriyaki 2013 Masterson Court, Vacaville, CA 95687 (707) 448-2551

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Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau 453 First Street East, Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1090 www.sonomavalley.com Sonoma West Publishers 9025 Old Redwood Hwy., Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-9211 www.sonomawest.com www.sonomadiscoveries.com the girl & the fig 110 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 938-2170 www.thegirlandthefig.com Traditional Medicinals 4515 Ross Road, Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-8911 www.traditionalmedicinals.com Weeks Drilling and Pump Co. 6100 Highway 12, Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-3184 www.weeksdrilling.com Windsor Certified Farmers Market Windsor Town Green (707) 838-1320 www.windsorfarmersmarket.com Wine Road, Northern Sonoma County 498-B Moore Lane, Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-4335 www.wineroad.com Wyatt Irrigation Supply, Inc. 747 Yolanda Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-3747 www.wyattsupply.com

farm trail partnerships & FRIENDS Bodega Bay Visitors Center (707) 875-3866 www.bodegabay.com

Shone Farms-SRJC Sustainable Agriculture (707) 887-1187 www.santarosa.edu/ag

California Welcome Center Santa Rosa Visitors Center (707) 577-8674 www.visitsantarosa.com

Slow Food, Russian River (707) 823-3523 www.slowfoodrr.org

CAFF – Community Alliance of Family Farms (707) 433-6802 www.caff.org

Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District (707) 565-7360 www.sonomaopenspace.org

California FarmLink (707) 829-1691 www.californiafarmlink.org

Sonoma County Culinary Guild (707) 239-0156 www.sonomacountyculinaryguild.org

Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center (707) 894-4470 www.cloverdale.com

Sonoma County Fair & Expo (707) 545-4200 www.sonomacountyfair.com

Community Action Partnership of So. Co. (707) 544-6911 www.capsonoma.org Farm to Pantry www.farmtopantry.org

Greenbelt Alliance (707) 575-4218 www.greenbelt.org

Sonoma County Museum (707) 579-1500 www.sonomacountymuseum.org

Hampton Inn & Suites-Windsor (707) 837-9355 www.windsorcasuites. hamptoninn.com

Sonoma County Winegrape Commission (707) 522-5860 www.sonomawinegrape.org

Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau (707) 433-6935 www.healdsburg.com

Sonoma Developmental Center–Eldridge Farm (707) 938-6337

Healdsburg Food Pantry (707) 433-3663 www.healdsburgfoodpantry.org

Sonoma-Marin Fair (707) 283-3247 www.sonoma-marinfair.org

iGrow Sonoma (707) 565-6681 www.igrowsonoma.org

University of California-Small Farm Center (530) 752-7774 www.sfc.ucdavis.edu

Petaluma Visitors Program (707) 769-0429 www.visitpetaluma.com

UC Coop Ext-Ag & Natural Resources (707) 565-2621 www.cesonoma.www.ucdavis.edu

Redwood Empire Food Bank (707) 523-7900 www.refb.org

Windsor Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center (707) 838-7285 www.windsorchamber.com

Russian River Valley Winegrowers (707) 521-2534 www.rrvw.org School Garden Network of Sonoma County (707) 874-1557 www.schoolgardens.org Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center (707) 823-3032 www.sebastopol.org

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onoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District—Keeping land in the hands of agricultural producers: helping make farmland available for the experienced, the new and the next generation. The District has protected more than 10,000 acres, from west of Petaluma to the Pacific Ocean, for dairies and livestock ranches. In total, the District has protected approximately 33,000 acres for agricultural use through a ¼-cent sales tax approved by the voters in 1990 and reauthorized in 2006. For more information, please visit www.sonomaopenspace.org.

Sonoma County GoLocal Coop (707) 888-6105 www.sonomacounty.golocal.coop

Fork & Shovel www.forkandshovel.com

Russian River Chamber of Commerce (707) 869-9000 www.russianriver.com

Story by Marta L. Puente, Land Acquisition Specialist & Misti Arlas, Conservation Program Manager

Sonoma County Farm Bureau (707) 544-5575 www.sonomacountyfarmbureau.com

Sonoma County Harvest Fair (707) 545-4203 www.harvestfair.org

Relish Culinary Adventures (707) 431-9999 www.relishculinary.com

Working Hard to Protect Sonoma County’s Rural Legacy

Bianchi: The Bianchi family has been milking cows for four generations. They have a large dairy west of Valley Ford in the rolling coastal grasslands of Sonoma County. The property has buildings that have been a part of the dairy as long as the family has farmed the land. The Bianchi Dairy also boasts a brand new cheese-making facility, the future of the family business. In 2002, the Bianchi family worked with the District to protect their 631-acre farm with an agricultural conservation easement. The conservation easement assists in keeping the land in agriculture by restricting non-compatible uses such as residential development and subdivision. In addition, the family was able to use the proceeds of the conservation easement to help fund the construction of their cheesemaking facility, which produces artisan cheeses. The Dairy industry is

Windsor Unified School District ROP Program – Culinary Arts (707) 837-7767 www.wusd.org FRIENDS OF FARM TRAILS: Michael & Karen Alves Diane Davis Gordon Emberley Jim Leonardis Nicky Rutkowski Edwina Sauers Elaine Thompson Terry & Lorraine Vail

changing and one of the best ways to stay in the business is to expand into niche markets like organic or locally-made products. The Bianchi family has operated a successful dairy business in Sonoma County for generations and continues to find ways to be viable in an ever-changing industry.

Vegetables: Wayne James, his wife Evie, and his sister Lee, have grown vegetables in Sonoma County for years.

Their farm, Tierra Vegetables, provided one of the first community-supported agricultural programs in the county.

However, the demand for their produce and products meant that they needed additional land to farm. The cost of land in Sonoma County doesn’t make it easy to expand your agricultural operation. They began to look for other options. In 2001, the District advertised the opportunity to lease District owned lands for agricultural production and as a result Tierra Vegetables was selected to make its new home on the District’s 18-acre Haroutunian North Property. The District is leasing the land in hopes to one day resell it to an agricultural buyer with a conservation easement in place. The value of the conservation easement will be subtracted from the purchase price making the land more affordable to the farmer.

Tierra

Crane Melon Farm: The Crane Melon was born on the rich agricultural soils just east

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OUR MISSION

THE HISTORY OF FARM TRAILS Putting Sonoma County on the Map Since 1973

Sonoma County Farm Trails supports sustainable agricultural diversity in Sonoma County by creating public awareness to ensure the preservation of Sonoma County’s rich agricultural heritage for generations to come.

By Bruce Goetz, Diane H. Davis and Tina Castelli

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t was close to 40 years ago when a feasibility study done by U.C. Extension proved to our local supervisors that it was time to recognize the importance of legal provisions for the growing and selling of agricultural products on and from the land. Eventually the government granted the right for local farmers to have the choice of selling their goods to large packing companies or to sell it themselves. This inspired a group of Sonoma County farmers and county farm advisors John Smith and Stanley Coates to meet and devise a plan to market directly from the farmer to the consumer. On March 15, 1973 the group filed articles of incorporation as a non-profit and Sonoma County Farm Trails was born. Their plan was to promote Sonoma County agriculture with a helpful map showing consumers how to find the farmers. The concept was immediately supported by 95 family farms.

Special thanks to Sonoma County Farm Bureau who provided legal council and County Supervisors who provided seed money through bed tax funds. Farm Trails was able to become self sufficient thanks to apple farmer, Tom Symes who came up with the brilliant idea to resurrect the Gravenstein Apple Fair which helps fund the organization even today. This year the fair is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the first Gravenstein Apple Show in Sebastopol. The real strength of the organization has been its membership and its talented individuals and volunteers. Over the years Farm Trails has inspired several other organizations, including the development of the Harvest Fair, Sonoma County Farmers Markets, Select Sonoma and has been the model for similar organizations across the country.

Farm Trails was into “agritourism” before

(Pictured from left) Steve Castelli Grape Grower

Marie Ganister Vice President, Educator, Culinary Arts, WHS Vineyard Academy TJ Nelson Farmer/Farm & Land Broker Peggy Sayre Secretary/Treasurer, Sayre Farm Chris Messina President, Division Manager Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce Glenda Castelli Farmer/Manager, Windsor Farmers Market Lynda Rosko Certified Master Gardener Photo: Courtesy Rick Tang

(Not pictured) Diane Davis Writer/Historian/Farmer, Artful Arrangements John Franchetti Chef/Owner, Rosso’s Restaurant Nicki Rutkowski Bakery Owner, Flour Creations

OFFICE STAFF Marketing Director Gravenstein Apple Fair Manager Tina Castelli tina@farmtrails.org apples@gravensteinapplefair.com Office Administrator Marie Coakley farmtrails@farmtrails.org Ambassador Edwina Sauers Graphic Design notion:creative www.notioncreative.com

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Sonoma County Farm Trails Mail: P.O. Box 1894, Windsor, CA 95492 Visit: 930 Shiloh Rd., Bldg. 40, Suite 7, Windsor, CA 95492 Tele: (707) 837-8896 Toll Free: (800) 207-9464 Fax: (707) 837-8610 Email: farmtrails@farmtrails.org Web: www.farmtrails.org

visit us @ www.farmtrails.org become a fan on facebook @Sonoma County Farm Trails follow us on twitter @socofarmtrails Cover Photo: Patty Davi Photography. Additional photographs generously supplied by: Gordon Emberley, Rick Tang, Lucy Shea, Rick Bolen and photographers from visitors of Farm Trails events and local Visitor Bureaus.

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there was such a word. Now more than ever, the public values buying fresh, local products. Farm Trails will always strive to be that connection to buying direct from the farm through our ever improving Map & Guide, educational events and marketing promotions.

Small family ventures flourish because of the foresight and wisdom from the past – and the bounty is available to anyone who follows the Farm Trail. Meet the people who toil in the soil and graze and raise livestock – opening their gates and lives to neighbors and visitors alike. Members offer classes, tours and picnic sites. Rent a sheep or a goat to mow your weeds, hire a horse-drawn carriage for your event. Someone will come and remove that bee hive for you. And there are many places where you can “pick it yourself.” The products, services and hospitality are amazing. Fruit, vegetables, berries, nuts, animals, bees, flowers, pumpkins, Christmas trees, nurseries, herbs, plants, trees, wine, ale, meats, olive oil and all related products and services are here in beautiful Sonoma County. Come visit, and enjoy the land we love by following the Sonoma County Farm Trail.

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FARM TRAILS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Heritage

Look for us at the following events, representing our members

Thank you to these original 95 members who formed Farm Trails in 1973 for their foresight and vision. This simple act has helped to preserve Sonoma County Farms, our agricultural heritage and beautiful rural paradise for generations to come.

cotati The House of Yarrow

forestville Kozlowski Raspberry Farm Hillards

geyserville Honey Dew Acres River Rome Orchards

graton Walker Apples Hallberg Canning Corp.

Pelletti Fruit Co., Inc.

guerneville Korbel Winery

healdsburg H. Hill, Jr. Heron Lake Tree Farm Timber Crest Farms Simi Winery, Inc. Rancho Sotoyome, Inc.

olema Olema Preserve

petaluma Erickson’s Christmas Tree Farmn’s Christmas Tree Farms Water Gardens Green Acres Tree Farm Pearl Meadow’s Mushroom Farm The Eggery Krout’s Pheasant Farm Merry Trees Schleth’s Tree Farm Olufs Tree Farm

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Ghirardelli Ranch Cader Farms D & N Firewood Co. Circle S Ranch Palm’s Saddle Shop

santa rosa Martini & Prati Wines, Inc. Sanchietti Ranch D. Grossi Egg Ranch Dutton Ranch Heyer’s Christmas Trees & Vegetable Garden Rich Ranch Eggs Creekside Tree Farm & Nursery T. Picinini William T. Casey Nielsen Christmas Tree Farm Martin Lambert, Jr. Urban Tree Farm Cornelssen Bros.

Road’s End Ranch Alpine Christmas Trees Herbs and Things Crane Bros. Melons

sebastopol The Wells Ranch Cherry Hill Orchard Silva Bros. Packing House James Farm Stewarts Sebastopol Redwood Orchards Ratzlaff Ranch The Apple Farm Oliveira Fern Gardens O’Connell’s Country Store Apple Blossom Ranch Marcucci & Ramondo Farms

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Hilltop Orchards Nyberg’s Fruit Stand Urmann Ranches Green Valley Blueberry Farm Petersen Brothers Gobblers Roostaurant Dick’s Country Smoked Meats Lone Pine Christmas Tree Farm Buena Vista Orchards Snyder Ranch Chaunticler Pottery Davis Christmas Tree Farm Twin Hill Ranch S & R Orchards Frank’s Fruit Stand Ezra Briggs The Barlow Company Furusho Bros. Packing Co. Cherry Foods, Inc. Sebastopol Co-op Cannery Brulainescroft Hotle-Burdo Orchards Springhill Geranium Nursery The Christmas Tree The Apple Tree Uncle Floyd’s Windy Hill Farm Hall’s Hen-ry Garden Lane Tree Farm Goods Holiday Tree Ranch

sonoma Kettler Ranch Wong’s Egg Ranch Sebastiani Vineyards Bihn Egg Farms Sonoma Cheese Factory

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Annual Gathering, 5-7 p.m., Shiloh Business Park, first Thursday in June each year Sonoma Marin Fair, Petaluma Fairgrounds

july 2010 14-8|01 California State Fair, Sacramento 27-8|09 Sonoma County Fair, Sonoma County Fairgrounds

august 2010 14-15

Gravenstein Apple Fair

september 25–26 2010

Fall Weekend Along the Farm-Trails

october 2010 02-04

Sonoma County Harvest Fair, Sonoma County Fairgrounds

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Chickens in the Garden

ZAZU Restaurant

by nancy lyle, nursery manager, garrett ace hardware

by duskie estes

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Chickens are fun and easy to raise in your own backyard, Garrett’s carries all the supplies you

“Locals favorite… a gardener’s dream–25 for food 23 for service” —ZAGAT “RISING STAR CHEFS AWARD–sustainability” —Star Chefs 2009 Photo: Courtesy Tina Castelli

t Garrett Hardware you will find a flock of exotic chickens playing in the gardens.

Every day they patrol through the plants eating every bug and snail they find. Because of them our gardens are pest and pesticide free. We started 3 years ago with four Mille Fleur chickens.

Since then we have added Delaware, 10 lb.

Brahmans, Marin Cookoo, Golden Wyandot, Cochin Bantams and Silkies. Kids and grown-ups love to bring vegetable scraps for the flock. Every day is a chicken side show, the load announcement when an egg is layed is one of my favorites. Many customers come reporting one of our chickens is sick, only to find out it’s only taking a sun bath, all stretched out on her side with wings spread.

Chickens at Garrett Ace Hardware will need to make a fine home for your own flock.

Not to mention the wonderful fresh eggs you can gather every day. Drop by anytime and visit our flock, they love an audience.

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AZU RESTAURANT + FARM is a roadhouse restaurant, inspired by a true sense of place. Co-Chefs Duskie Estes and John Stewart are committed to finding ingredients as close to the restaurant as possible (out back), harvesting at peak ripeness, and doing as little as possible to alter their natural perfection.

Open for dinner Wednesday through Monday from 5:30, and for brunch Saturdays + Sundays, 9 – 2:30. Join us for Pizza & Pinot, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays; or come on in for Monday night Farm Supper.

Spicy Sausage, Cheese & Egg Breakfast Casserole

by Carole Mascherini INGREDIENTS 2 tubes Crescent rolls

DIRECTIONS Brown sausage in a frying pan,

1 pound sausage

drain and set aside. Fry onion

2 small cans diced green chilies

and garlic until softened, drain

1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

and add to sausage. In a bowl

1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated

¾ of the grated cheeses and

mix sausage mixture, chilies, the egg mixture.

10 fresh eggs, whipped with ½ cup cream until smooth & frothy

Line a 9x13 casserole with one

1 yellow onion

package of the crescent rolls,

4 garlic cloves

opened flat. Pour the sausage and eggs mixture over the rolls

Garrett Ace Hardware, Healdsburg 1340 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707.433.5593 Fax: 707.433.1056 Garrett Ace Hardware, Windsor 10540 Old Redwood Highway Windsor, CA 95492 Tel: 707.433.6590 Fax: 707.433.1537 www.garretthardware.com 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday – Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday

ZAZU’s Backyard Garden Fattoush

by Duskie Estes INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

2 pieces pita bread in 1-inch cubes

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2 tablespoons olive oil

In a bowl, toss the pita with

2 lemon cucumbers, peeled & diced

the olive oil, sumac, salt and

1 red pepper, seeded & diced

pepper. Bake until golden and

1 bunch parsley, leaves picked

crisp, about 10–15 minutes.

1 bunch basil, leaves picked

Make the dressing by

1 bunch mint, leaves picked

combining the sherry vinegar,

optional: bulgarian feta

lemon juice, pomegranate

kosher salt

molasses, brown sugar, and

freshly ground black pepper

sumac in a bowl and whisking

FOR THE DRESSING

and sprinkle the rest of the

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

cheese on top. Unroll the 2nd

2 tablespoons lemon juice

package of crescent rolls and

1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses

lay on top of the cheese. Cook in a 350°F oven about 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Serve.

ZAZU Restaurant Fattoush is a Middle Eastern herb & bread salad.

If the season is right you can also add picked pomegranate seeds. This salad is a great accompaniment to salmon, quail, or lamb! At ZAZU, we are lucky enough to grow all these herbs and more in our backyard garden!

1 tablespoon brown sugar ¼ tablespoon sumac ½ cup olive oil

ZAZU Restaurant + Farm 3535 Guerneville Road Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Tel: 707.523.4814 www.zazurestaurant.com

bovolo 106 Matheson Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707.431.2962 www.bovolorestaurant.com

in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a bowl, toss the pita croutons with cucumber, red pepper, and herbs with vinaigrette.

Place a mound on each table.

Sprinkle with Bulgarian feta if desired.

kosher salt freshly ground black pepper

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Bear Foot Honey Farm

Relish Culinary Adventures

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s a third generation beekeeper from an early age I realized how blessed we are to live in Sonoma County. A place I like to call “Our little patch of the Garden of Eden.” In my mind’s eye I of ten think of what it must be like for my “little girls,” the honeybees. They go through their lives working their tail off to produce some of the finest honeys around. Today, the “girls” struggle with many ailments that make their already hard life, harder. We at Bear Foot Honey Farm take a realistic approach to beekeeping utilizing the knowledge of current scientific research and 63 years as a beekeeping family. We love to talk about our “girls” and show the public how wonder ful they are to us, and the world around us. We offer bee tours, beekeeping classes, and honey tasting at our shop in Santa Rosa. We welcome you to visit and experience life inside the hives.

Bear Foot Honey Farm Baklava

As beekeepers we use honey in practically everything we consume, from lasagna to enchilada to my favorite cuisine of all, Greek food! Most people have heard of Baklava, it is this sweet desert with a honey twist that we invite you to experience.

elish Culinary Adventures stands out as the only “roving” culinary program that brings together talented chefs and fabulous cuisine at a variety of captivating wine country locations, including the beautiful Relish Culinary Center in charming downtown Healdsburg, to create one-of-a-kind hands-on and demonstration cooking experiences, culinary tours and other special events. Relish offers culinary events on a wide range of topics from wine country cuisine to ethnic specialties, farm-to-table cooking to home cheese making, food and wine pairing to children’s cooking workshops. In addition, Relish hosts events that bring people together in the kitchen such as private cooking parties and corporate team-building events. All of Relish’s events feature locally-grown and/or organic ingredients whenever possible, illustrating the bounty of this wonderful region and leaving guests with a “sense of place” that is all about Sonoma County.

A great example of Relish’s unique culinary events is its On The Farm classes where guests tour a local family farm and enjoy a cooking demonstration and dinner that features ingredients fresh from

PREPARATION 1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in

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a medium saucepan over low heat; stir until honey dissolves. Increase heat to medium; cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 230° (about 10 minutes).

Remove from heat; keep warm.

Discard cinnamon stick.

2. Preheat oven to 350°.

3. Place hazelnut-chocolate spread in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds or until melted. Combine hazelnuts and next 5 ingredients (through salt).

Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Working with 1 phyllo sheet at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), place sheet lengthwise in bottom of prepared pan, allowing ends to extend over edges of dish; lightly brush with butter. Repeat procedure with 5 phyllo sheets and butter.

Drizzle about ¹/³ cup melted hazel-

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the land. Every August Relish teams with chef John Ash and Farm Trails members Gayle and Brian Sullivan of Dry Creek Peach & Produce to produce an annual dinner On The Farm at the peak of peach season. This dessert recipe was the sweet culmination of one of these peach dinners savored among the heirloom orchard in beautiful Dry Creek Valley. Please visit relishculinary.com for detailed information about cooking classes and other events.

Pavlova with Peaches and Blueberries courtesy of Chef John Ash

Chocolate Baklava INGREDIENTS ¾ cup honey ½ cup water 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick 1 cup hazelnut-chocolate spread (such as Nutella) ½ cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped ½ cup roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped ¹/³ cup blanched toasted almonds, coarsely chopped ¹/³ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¹/8 teaspoon salt Cooking spray 24 14x0-inch sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed ½ cup butter, melted

John Ash’s pavlova with peaches and blueberries

nut-chocolate spread over phyllo.

Sprinkle evenly with one-third of nut mixture (about ½ cup). Repeat procedure twice with phyllo, butter, hazelnut-chocolate spread, and nut mixture. Top last layer of nut mixture with remaining 6 sheets phyllo, each lightly brushed with butter. Press gently into pan.

4. Make 3 lengthwise cuts and 5 crosswise cuts to form 24 portions using a sharp knife. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until phyllo is golden.

Remove from oven. Drizzle honey mixture over baklava. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cover; store at room temperature.

INGREDIENTS 5 egg whites, room temperature 1 cup bakers or superfine sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups peeled diced ripe peaches, cut in ½-inch dice 1½ cups fresh blueberries 1 cup heavy cream powdered sugar for dusting

Bear Foot Honey Farm 4372 Sonoma Highway, Suite D Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Tel: 707.570. BUZZ

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350° F. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Still beating, slowly add the sugar until the mixture is thick and glossy. Quickly beat in the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon lemon and vanilla.

Line a baking sheet with parchment and draw a circle approximately 8 inches in diameter. Pile the meringue into the circle and hollow out the center about halfway down to form a “nest.” Place in oven for 10 minutes then turn heat down to 275° for 1½ hours. Turn off oven and leave pavlova in with door closed until oven is completely cool, at least 2 hours or overnight.

Meanwhile mix the peaches and blueberries together and stir in remaining teaspoon of lemon.

Whip the cream until thick.

Spread the cream in the cavity of the pavlova, top with the fruit and dust with the powdered sugar. Allow to sit for an hour at least before cutting into wedges and serving. Overtime the meringue will soften and change so you can decide which texture you like best.

Relish Culinary Adventures 14 Matheson Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707.431.9999 Toll Free: 877.759.1004 www.relishculinary.com

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Sonoma to Kenwood

Sonoma to Kenwood

Open: Year-round by appointment only. Please call ahead.

Animals

101 Cline Cellars 24737 Arnold Drive/Highway 121 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 940-4014 www.clinecellars.com Enjoy our Rhone & Zinfandel wines in our 1850s farmhouse. Complimentary tastings daily from 10-6pm (a nominal fee for reserve tastings). Events: July Jazz Festival, April in Carneros & November Holiday in Carneros-check website for details.

Open: Year-Round, Daily 10-6 Animals, Education, Tours, Vineyards, Wedding Services Bus access, Event Facility, Family Fun, Great for Kids, Historical Site, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, School Groups, Tasting, Tours

102 Hardin Gardens 22656 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 343-1087 www.hardingardens.net Sustainable family farm with a wide variety of seasonal veggies, fruits and herbs. Specializing in fantastic tomatoes & farm-fresh eggs. Vacation rental also available.

Open: July-September, Wed & Sun 12-5 Accommodations, Fruit/Berry Farm, Vegetable Farm Farm Stand, Farm Stays, Naturally Grown

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Moon Mountain Christmas Tree Farm

1550 Moon Mountain Drive Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-6454 www.moonmountainchristmastreefarm.com

100 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery 14347 Sonoma Highway Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 935-2600 www.arrowoodvineyards.com Tasting daily. Certified organic from the best hillside mountain and maritime influenced vineyards in Sonoma County.

Open: Daily 10-4:30 Tours buses and limos (6 or more) by appointment.

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Winery Wine Tasting

112 Brookfarm, Alpacas in the

Valley of the Moon 8150 Sonoma Mountain Road Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 996-0350 www.brookfarmalpaca.com Family-owned Award Winning Alpacas:

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Christmas trees! We cut and carry tree to vehicle. You tie tree to vehicle.

Complimentary refreshments. Restroom.

Open weekends in November for reserving. No credit cards.

Open: Fri, Sat, Sun after Thanksgiving Day through Dec 21, 9-4:30

Christmas Trees Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garlands

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of Sonoma, LLC

Sonoma Valley

15101 Sonoma Highway Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 996-6643 www.oakhillfarm.net

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Sustainably grown seasonal produce, fresh cut and dried flowers, herbs, handcrafted household and holiday wreaths and décor for sale at The Red Barn Store.

Open: April-Dec, Wed-Sun 11-6

“Combine volcanic soils, postcard spoils and a kaleidoscopic abundance of crops and you’ve got Sonoma Valley, an agricultural pearl of Sonoma County.”

Vegetable Farm, Flowers, Gifts Event Facility, Farm Stand, Naturally Grown

110 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 389 Fourth Street East Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 993-3230 www.sebastiani.com

Photo: Courtesy Rick Bolen

Sonoma to Kenwood

22 natural colors. Fiber, yarn, products & CSA. Schacht Dealer: wheels, looms & accessories. Maremma LGD pups available in the Fall for livestock protection.

Founded in 1904 and known for our warm hospitality, historic legacy and outstanding wines from the great growing regions of Sonoma County.

Extensive carved barrel collection and complimentary historic winerry tours.

Open: Year-Round, Daily 10-5, except major holiday

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ts legacy of farming stretches back centuries; even novelist Jack London was forever beguiled by it’s charms—his “Beauty Ranch” in Glen Ellen transformed him from a nomadic adventurer to a pioneering organic farmer. Hailed for its unique terroir, the gentle climate lends itself to a heady profusion of plant life. The ancient volcano of Sonoma Mountain

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Sonoma Cheese Factory 2 West Spain Street Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1931 www.sonomacheesefactory.com “On the Plaza”, Sonoma Cheese Factory cheeses, samples, full deli and BBQ. Established 1931.

Open: Year-round, Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30, Sat-Sun 8:30-6 Cheese, Tourism Services

111 Sonoma Garden Park

Market, Flowers/Nursery, Fruit/ Berry Farm, Local Food/Fare, Non-Profit Organization, Pumpkins/ Christmas Trees, Recreation/Events, Tourism Services, Vegetable Farm Bus Access, CSA Subscriptions, Event Facility, Family Fun, Farm Stand, Great for Kids, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, School Groups, Tourism Services, Wholesale

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Sonoma Lavender, Inc

19996 Seventh Street East Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-0712 www.sonomaecologycenter.org

8537 Sonoma Highway Kenwood CA 95452 (707) 523-4411 www.sonomalavender.com

Non-profit community garden, farm and park featuring sustainable grown produce and flowers, demonstration gardens, workshops, farm stand, garden plots, CSA & volunteer opportunities.

Family friendly! See website for volunteer days/hours and community events Open: Year-Round, dawn to dusk

Sonoma Lavender Festival in June, closed rest of year. Fresh lavender, dried lavender, lavender wreaths, soaps, candles, sachets, pillows, spa products.

Seminars, demos, tours, lavender cuisine. Events: Sonoma Lavender Festival June Open: June 12 & 13, 10-4

Bees/Honey, Education, Farmers

Lavender Classes, Tours

107 The Patch 280 Second Street East Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 849-7384 Daily picked produce at family farm stand.

Wonderful tomatoes, peppers, onions, figs and pumpkins. Visit us at these Farmers Markets: Sonoma Downtown, Santa Rosa Downtown, Napa, Santa Rosa Certified, Sebastopol & Petaluma.

Open: Farmers Markets all season Fruit & Vegetable Farm

104 Vella Cheese of California 315 Second Street East Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-3232 (800) 848-0505 www.vellacheese.com US Champion Cheese Factory for aged dry Monterey Jack and many varieties.

Open: All year Mon-Sat, 9:30-6 Closed major holidays Cheese Mail Order, Tasting

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Petaluma

Petaluma

Famous beef jerky, smoked sausages, bacons, poultry and salmon. California Grand Champion BBQ Spiced Tri-Tips and NY Steaks, condiments and roasted pigs. BBQ catering available.

Open: All year Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3

Local Food/Fare, Meat/Poultry/Fish Mail Order, Retail, Tasting, Wholesale

217 Baker Creek Seed Bank 199 Petaluma Blvd No. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 509-5171 www.rareseeds.com California’s largest selection of Heirloom Seeds, over 1200 varieties! Gifts, tools & local products. All nonGMO, OpenPollinated & Natural.

Open: Mon-Fri, Summer 9:30-5:30, Winter 8:30-5:30 Country Store Classes, Event Facility, Great for Kids, Mail Order, Naturally Grown, Tasting, Tours, Wholesale

207 Barlas Boer Goats 555 Bailey Avenue Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-4476 www.barlasboergoats.com Goats for vegetation & pets. Wethers available, call for goat meat information, whole or half USDA. Butt-N-Head goat summer & breakfast sausage available.

Educational hands-on learning.

Open: Year-round, call for appointment

201 711 MTR BarLew Boer Goats 711 Middle Two Rock Road Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-1722 (530) 304-7660 cell www.barlewboergoatranch.com

www.adobepumpkinfarm.com Farm animals, fresh-cut flowers.

Schools/Birthday Parties welcome.

Corn maze, gift shop/local vendors, coffee barn and weekend hayrides Weekend BBQ, kettle korn, taco stand.

Open: Late Sept-Oct 31, 10-dusk

African Boer Meat Goats for sale:, Raised Nature’s natural way, Butt-NHead Goat Sausage. A healthy way to eat sausage. Also, a dozen vintage farm tractors.

Open: Year-Round, please call.

Pumpkins/Christmas Trees Animal Corral, Bus Access, Carriage, Wagon & Hayrides, Great for Kids, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, U-Pick

Goats for Sale

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Adobe Pumpkin Farm

Robert & Corinna Neve 2478 East Washington St. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 766-7673

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212 Andersen’s Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch

4588 Bodega Avenue Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 529-1270 / (707) 364-3586 andersenorganics@comcast.net Organic vegetables & melons picked

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fresh daily. U-pick pumpkins (including Giant Pumpkins) hayrides, mini train ride, corn maze, climbing hay pyramid, hay maze with tunnel, picnic area & family fun.

Open: July-October, Daily 12-6

Pumpkin & Veggies Farm Bus Access, Carriage, Wagon & Hayrides, Organic, Event Facility, Farm Stand, Tours, Great for Kids, Picnic Area, School Groups, Tasting

Marinated tri-tips, fresh & smoked sausages, hams, bacon, beef jerky & salmon. Exotic meats: buffalo, elk, wild boar, pheasants, quail & rabbits. Dry aged all natural beef raised on premises.

200 Angelo’s Meats

Open: Mon-Sat, 8-5 Food Tastings, Great for Kids, Naturally Grown

& Italian Taste

2700 Adobe Road Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 763-9586 www.angelossmokehouse.com

224 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma &

Bennett Valley

3995 Emerald Drive Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-8025 www.cottagegardensofpet.com We are a speciatly nursery featuring perennials, succulents, vegetables, clematis, roses and fruit trees-80% of our plants are grown by us here in Petaluma.

Open: Year-Round, Daily 9-5

214 Green String Farm 3571 Old Adobe Road Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 328-8084 www.greenstringfarm.com Green String is a sustainable farm in Petaluma, Ca. We focus on aiding, rather than fighting, natural processes to grow healthy and happy fruits and vegetables.

Open: Year-Round, 7 days a week, April-Oct 10-6, Nov-March 10-5

Flowers/Nursery Delivery, Retail

County Store, Education, Farmers Market, Fruit/Berry Farm, Local Food/Fare, Meat/Poultry/Dairy, Olive Oil, Tours, Vegetable Farm Animal Corral, Event Facility, Family Fun, Farm Supplies, Farm Stays, Great for Kids, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, Retail, Tours, Wholesale

202 Garden Valley Ranch

203 Lavender Bee Farm

498 Pepper Road Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 795-0919 www.gardenvalley.com

JoAnn & Rick Wallenstein 764 Chapman Lane Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 789-0554 www.lavenderbeefarm.com

Fine cut roses available wholesale or retail. Rose plants available bareroot (seasonal) and potted. Beautiful wedding/event site. Guided or self-guided garden tours. Pruning classes, book signings.

Open: Year-Round, Wed-Sun 10-5

Flowers/Nursery Bus Access, Classes, Event Facility, Mail Order, Picnic Area, Retail,Tours, Wholesale

Award winning honeys; processed raw from our wild bees, no additives. Naturally grown Lavenders, fresh cut, dried & lavender products all available at our farm store by appointment, or ordered on our website.

Open: By appointment only.

Bees/Honey, Country Store Mail Order, Naturally Grown

216 Bud’s Custom Meats

2485 Petaluma Blvd. N. Petaluma CA 94952

Dairy processing and distribution.

Home of the famous Clo the Cow. Check website for products and events. “Quite possibly the cleanest milk in the U.S.”

Goat Ranch Animal Corral, Classes, Great for Kids, Tours

7750 Petaluma Hill Road Penngrove CA 94951 (707) 795-8402 www.budscustommeats.com

2nd location:

www.cloverstornetta.com

221 Clover Stornetta Farms, Inc Petaluma CA 94975 [not on map] (707) 778-8448

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Petaluma Open: Year-Round, by appointment only

209 Lovepatch Farms

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Lee Romero 292 Palm Avenue Penngrove CA 94951 (707) 664-9163 www.lovepatchfarms.com

5935 Red Hill Road Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-2307 www.mcevoyranch.com

A working Miniature Horse Farm which provides “hands-on” tours, educational presentations and classes for all ages and abilities interested in learning more about the Miniature Horse. Miniature stallions, mares and babies are available for viewing.

Open: Year-round, by appointment only.

Animals, Arts/Crafts/Antiques, Education, Gifts/Baskets,Tours Bus Access, Classes, Family Fun, Great for Kids, Picnic Area, School Groups, Tours

219 McClelland’s Dairy 6475 Bodega Avenue Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 664-0452 www.mcclellandsdairy.com A third generation family farm making European style organic butter.

Open: Year-round, by appointment only

Events: “From She to Thee”– Be a Farmer for the Day? Springtime, see website. Milk a cow by hand, feed baby and mama cows.

Animals, Meat/Poultry/Dairy Bus Access, Certified Organic, Family Fun, Great for Kids, Picnic Area, School Groups, Tours

McEvoy Ranch McEvoy of Marin

California certified organic extra virgin olive oil, produced in the traditional Tuscan style from six Italian olive varieties.

Other estate products also available.

Buy online at www.mcevoyranch.com.

Open: Scheduled tours of orchard, gardens, milling and tasting by appointment only - see website listing Olive Oil, Bees/Honey Bus Access, Certified Organic, Mail Order, Tours, Wholesale

222 Sonoma Compost

550 Mecham Road Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 664-9113 www.sonomacompost.com Since 1985, providing affordable organic composts and mulches for farmers, landscapers and backyard gardeners.

Open: Year-round, Mon-Sat 7-3 Professional Services

206 Split Rail Family Farm

110 Goodwin Lane Petaluma CA 94951 (415) 306-4701 www.splitrailfamilyfarms.com Small family-run farm featuring pastureraised laying hens and eggs for sale, meat rabbits, Nigerian Dwarf and Mini-Nubian Goats. Seasonal veggies, flowers, CSA subscriptions too.

Animals, Vegetable Farm CSA Subscriptions

Petaluma

215 Spring Hill Jersey Cheese & Peter’s Pumpkin Patch 4235 Spring Hill Road Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-3446 www.springhillcheese.com

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Story by Marsha Trent, Petaluma Visitors Program

ith its convenient location, less than 30 miles from any area attraction including wine country, stunning coast line, or majestic redwoods, Petaluma provides the perfect introduction to all the wonders of Sonoma County.

Dairy farm, pick your pumpkin, dig for potatoes, milk a cow, homemade pumpkin ice cream! Petting zoo, hayride! Groups by appointment.

Open: October, 10-dusk Groups by appointment Dairy Products, Pumpkins Bus Access, Hayrides, U-Pick

The Visitor Center in the restored 1914 Railroad Depot building is the gateway to historic downtown and makes it easy for anyone to find out all about what Petaluma

223 Tara Firma Farms

3796 I Street Extension Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 765-1201 www.tarafirmafarms.com We are a family-owned farm offering healthy chemical-free, all-natural products and raising frass-fed, pastureraised and humanely-treated pigs, cows and chickens.

Open: Jan-June, 7 days a week 9-6 Events: Complimentary Tours every Sunday, hourly beginning at 10am Animals, Bees/Honey, Farmers Market, Meat/Poultry/Dairy, Pumpkins, Recreation/Events, Tourism Services, Vegetable Farm Bus Access, CSA Subscriptions, Delivery, Event Facility, Family Fun, Farm Stand, Great for Kids, Historical Site, Naturally Grown, Retail, School Groups, Tours, Wholesale

and Sonoma County have to offer.

Widely known for its location on the banks of the Petaluma River, its picturesque downtown filled with beautifully preserved iron front buildings and its leafy neighborhoods lined with stately vintage homes, Petaluma provides a glimpse of the 1800s, while it thrives as a modern city.

The downtown, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is the core of the community some call “America’s Quintessential Hometown.” Classic films, including American Graffiti, were shot on Petaluma’s downtown streets. The Petaluma Art Center, a regional exhibition and learning space, marks Petaluma as a destination for art lovers. Art and antique

galleries, fine restaurants and lively events like the Annual Butter and Egg Days in April make the historic downtown an attraction for people of all tastes. Docents from the Petaluma Museum, housed in the 100-yearold Carnegie library, guide weekly tours (May through October) of the historic downtown districts. Museum exhibits tell the story of Petaluma from its early days as the “egg basket to the world,” to its place in the fast changing world of the 1960s and ‘70s.

Historically, with its proximity to a navigable river, Petaluma evolved not only as a producer of food, but as the central commercial trade center for Sonoma County produce, wine and other products that made their way to San Francisco and beyond. Now, Petaluma and the surrounding countryside - dotted with small farms and pastures - has made a name for itself as an epicenter of sustainable farming, slow food, and artisan and handcrafted products that food, wine and micro-brew lovers flock to the area to experience. Special events like the annual Artisan Cheese Festival in late March, the Art and Garden Festival in July and the Taste of Petaluma in September draw crowds from near and far. Everyone loves the Petaluma Farmers’ Markets, open on Saturday and Wednesday, May-October, in historic downtown. The tours of Cowgirl Creamery’s state-of-the-art handcrafted cheese making facility in Petaluma are another favorite. Food growers adore Baker Creek Seed Bank where they can peruse more than 1,200 heirloom seed varieties from 70 countries and locally grown garlic, herbs, and spices as well as locally made continued on page 66

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Santa Rosa to Cotati

Santa Rosa to Cotati

Santa Rosa to Cotati Unprocessed Honey; blackberry, wildflower, star thistle, lavender, honeycomb, local bee pollen, beeswax, hand-dipped beeswax candles, propolis. Vegetables, fruits, fresh eggs. Bee removal and pollinations.

Open: Available all year at local Farmers Markets. Our farm by appointment only. Please call first.

Bees/Honey, Fruit/Berry Farm, Vegetable Farm Bus Access, Mail Order, Tours

302 Imwalle Gardens

685 West 3rd Street Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-0279 Since 1886 (124 years), four generations of growing fresh vegetables, bedding plants, seed, tomatoes, corn, squash, persimmons, beans, cucumbers, figs, sweet-hot peppers. One mile from downtown Santa Rosa.

Open: Year-round, Mon-Fri 8:30-5:15, Sat 8:30-5 Farmers Market, Flowers/Nursery, Fruit/Berry Farm, Vegetable Farm Farm Stand, Retail, Wholesale

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Japanese Maples by Momiji Nursery Mike & Sachiko Umehara 2765 Stony Point Road Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 528-2917 www.momijinursery.com

313 Bear Foot Honey Farm

Cheryl Loraditch 4372 Sonoma Hwy, Suite D Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 570-2899 www.bearfoothoney.com Come experience life inside the hives! During the Spring & Summer months tours are offered by appointment. Visit our honey tasting room and taste for yourself.

Open: Year-round, Mon-Fri 10-5:30, Sat. 10-4 Bees/Honey, Farm Supplies/Equipment, Tours & Education Bus Access, Classes, Food & Beverage, Retail, School Groups, Tasting, Tours, Wholesale

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318 Cindy Garza Photography

1475 Riebli Road Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 570-2960 www.cindygarzaonlinephotography.com All sizes, some framed, some framed and matted. African Safari animals in habitat: Horses, landscape, flowers, sunsets. Single photographs or will dress it up to your liking.

Open: July-Sept, Sun, Tues, Thurs, Sat,10-5 Professional Services

317 Crane Melon Barn

Richard, Cindy and Jennifer Crane 4935 Petaluma Hill Road Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 795-6987 www.cranemelon.com

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Sixth generation in Sonoma County, Jennifer’s great-great-grandfather invented the Crane Melon in 1900.

Original Crane Melons, Crane yellowmeated watermelons, heirloom tomatoes, and much more!

Open: Sept 1-Oct 31, daily 10-6 Fruit & Vegetable Stand Bus Access, Family Fun, Farm Stand, Historical Site, Tasting, Wholesale

301 Hector’s Honey Farm

Hector Alvarez & Family 2794 Fulton Road Fulton CA 95439 (707) 579-9416 hectorshoneybees@sbcglobal.net Sonoma County’s 100% Pure Natural Raw

Family owned since 1979, largest selection 1 gal-32 in box, over 250 cultivators. Corner of Stony Point & Yuba Drive, 1.5 miles south of Hwy 12, 1.5 miles north of Todd Road.

Open: Year-Round, Mon-Sat 9-4, Sun 9-2.

See website for up-to-date hours Nursery Bus Access, Delivery, Mail Order, Naturally Grown, Retail, Tours

Open: Year-Round, dinner nightly at 5

Accommodations, Restaurant

304 Kendall-Jackson

Wine Center 5007 Fulton Road Fulton CA 95439 (707) 571-8100 www.kj.com Enjoy a seated wine & food pairing, visit the tasting bar and tour the vineyards and extensive flower, herb and vegetable gardens that surround the château.

Also: On the Healdsburg Plaza, 337 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg CA 95448, (707) 433-7102.

Open: Year-round, daily 10-5 except major holidays Events: Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival, September 2010 Olive Oil, Vegetable Farm, Winery Bus Access, Picnic Area, Tasting, Tours, Wholesale

305 Matanzas Creek Winery

850 River Road Fulton CA 95439 (707) 578-3148 www.oldworldwinery.com Visit Sonoma County Heritage at our 100-year-old site located close to 101 in the Russian River Valley. We offer a unique tasting experience by appointment.

Open: Daily 10-5, by appointment Winery Bus Access, Naturally Grown

316 Rosso Pizzeria & Wine Bar 53 Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-3221 www.rossopizzeria.com

Passion about food, wine and soccer.

We support local produce. Come see us at the Farmers’ Market with our mobile oven.

Open: Daily 11:30-10

Since 1977, Matanzas Creek Winery has been creating elegant wines that are regarded as Sonoma county classics. Visit us to enjoy our current vintage wines and stroll through our celebrated gardens and lavender field-Bocce ball court.

Open: Daily 10-4:30, closed major holidays Events: Days of Wine & Lavender, 4th Saturday in June

Restaurant, Local Food/Fare

Winery Picnic Area, Tasting, Tours, Wholesale

306 Muelrath Ranches

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John Ash & Co. Restaurant- Featuring wine country cuisine. Adjacent to Vintner’s Inn, a 44-room inn amidst a 90-acre vineyard.

21 varieties of pumpkins, many varieties of winter squash, gourds, ornamental corn & sunflowers. All our products are sustainably grown.

Open: Sept 25-Oct 31, Fri 2-9, Sat & Sun 10-6 Events: Campfire in the corral every Friday night.

300 Old World Winery

6097 Bennett Valley Road Santa Rosa CA 95404 (800) 590-6464 www.matanzascreek.com

Robert Muelrath 3800 Walker Avenue Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 585-2195 www.muelrathspumpkins.com

John Ash & Co./Vintner’s Inn 4330 Barnes Road Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 527-7687 www.vintnersinn.com

Pumpkins Animal Corral, Bus Access, Carriage/ Wagon & Hayrides, Delivery, Family Fun, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, Retail, Wholesale

312 Russian River Brewing Co. 725 4th Street Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-2337 www.russianriverbrewing.com

Craft brewed, Belgian style, artisan & barrel-aged Ales & Lagers. Sold locally on tap and in bottles. Pub features brews, pizza & local music!

Open: Sun-Thur, 11am-Midnight, Fri-Sat, 11am-1am Wholesale

310 Santa Rosa Community Market 1899 Mendocino Avenue Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-1806 www.srcommunitymarket.com

A local non-profit natural food grocery supporting local farmers and vendors since 1975.

Open: Mon-Sat 8-9, Sun 10-8

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315 Sonoma County Vintners 420 Aviation Blvd, Ste #106 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 573-0974 www.sonomawine.com

The SCV creates the awareness of Sonoma County as a premium wine grape growing and wine producing region.

Professional Services

307 Summerfield Waldorf School

and Farm Santa Rosa CA [not on map] (707) 575-7194 www.summerfieldwaldorf.org Preschool-12th grade. Located on 38-acres with a working biodynamic farm where farming and gardening

are part of the curriculum and rhythm of life.

(707) 545-0721 www.westernfarmcenter.com

Open: Jan-Dec Tours by appointment only.

Open: Daily 8-5, seven days a week

Classes, Tours

Animals, Bees/Honey, Farm Supplies/ Equipment, Feed Store, Gifts/Baskets Family Fun, Great for Kids

308 Terra Bella Vista

Olive Oil Co., Inc. 4949 Terra Bella Vista Way Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 586-3777 www.tbvevoliveoil.com We produce an award-winning virgin olive oil from 500 Italian olive trees. We give one-hour free tours by appointment, including an olive oil tasting.

Open: Year-round, by appointment Winery, Olive Oil, Tours & Education Bus Access, Tasting, Tours

311 Western Farm Center 21 West 7th Street, in Railroad Square Santa Rosa CA 95401

309 Zazu Restaurant & Farm Duskie Estes 3535 Guerneville Road Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-4814 www.zazurestaurant.com

A restuarant dedicated to local farmers with it’s own farm out back, using their own chicken eggs for their pasta & making their own bacon and salami from heritage pigs. Take home a pack!

Open: Wed-Sun, opens at 5:30 Event Facility, Mail Order, U-Pick, Naturally Grown

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pproximately 50 miles north of San Francisco, you’ll find a vibrant region overflowing with all you love about California.

Welcome to the action of Sonoma County, where everything comes together.

Wine country and farm country, redwood forests and big business, the serenity of rivers and lakes and the excitement of tourism and nightlife.

There are 3 cities in what is called the Santa Rosa Valley. Starting in the south is the small charming village of Cotati, a main street town with small local restaurants and boutiques. Cotati is also home to the famous annual Accordion Festival. Sonoma State University sits

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just out of the City limits of both Cotati and Rohnert Park to the east. Just a little further north is the suburban community of Rohnert Park first established

by Waldo Emerson Rohnert, founder of the seed giant, CC Morse Seed Company.

It wasn’t until the 1960s that the seed factory was closed down and Rohnert Park was born as the first “Neighborhood Unit” community where no child would have to walk more than one-third of a mile to school. At the north of the region you will find the bustling city of Santa Rosa, with a Victorian historic homes neighborhood and a thriving downtown, lined with intriguing shops and restaurants

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Sebastopol

Sebastopol Flowers/Nursery Bus Access, Mail Order

401 Equistar Farm @6W Ranch 2920 Thorn Road Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 827-3909 www.flagfoundation.org

Pristine setting in English Valley on multi-generational former working dairy farm. Equine-guided human development programs. Holistic horse care, art, gifts, pick berries, manure to go!

Open: April-Nov for participation in workshops & by appointment Arts, Crafts & Antiques, Education, Fruit & Berry Farm, Gifts/Baskets, Non-Profit Organization Event Facility

421 First Light Farm CSA Sebastopol CA 95472 [not on map] (707) 480-5346 www.firstlightfood.com

CSA offers weekly deliveries of ultrafresh vegetables and fruit to locations in Sebastopol, Santa Rosa and Sonoma.

All natural, pure and clean.

Country Store CSA Subscriptions, Delivery, Naturally Grown

Sebastopol 412 Andy’s Produce Market

1685 Gravenstein Hwy No (Hwy 116) Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-5440 www.andysproduce.com Family-owned and proud to offer fresh produce and natural foods for over 45 years. Incredible selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, organic produce, gourmet cheese, fine wine and more.

Open: Year-round, 8-8 Country Store, Local Food/Fare

400 Bassignani Nursery

1841 Gravenstein Highway South Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-3984 Nursery, organic vegetables, fertilizer, statuary, seeds, gifts and living Christmas trees. Monthly in-store gardening demos.

Open: Year-round, Daily 9-5

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Farm & Garden Supplies, Flowers/ Nursery, Pumpkins & Christmas Trees

Classes, Retail

402 Bloomfield Bees & Honey

1295 Bloomfield Road (Farm Stand) Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 836-7278 www.bloomfieldbeeshoney.com We offer Certified local honeys, varietal honey, creams and lotions, candles, tincture, propolis and balms. Our farm stand is open year-round 10:30-5pm.

Please visit us!

Open: Daylight hours 7 days a week Bees/Honey

408 Elixir Café

Inside Twin Hill Ranch [not on map] Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-4441 www.theinnershaman.com Made from energetic & healing elixirs

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from organic whole plant extracts, herbal infusions, homeopathy, flower and gem essences. Botanical cordials and jams, oral sublinguals, mists, lotions and lavenders.

Drinks daily. Private tasting available.

Open: Year-round, Tues-Fri, 10-4, Holidays: Nov & Dec weekends Flowers/Nursery Classes, Mail Order, Naturally Grown, Tasting, Wholesale

404 Enchanting Sweet Peas

Glenys Johnson 900 Gravenstein Hwy No (Hwy 116) Sebastopol CA 95472 (800) 371-0233, (707) 829-5284 www.enchantingsweetpeas.com Sweet pea seeds and planting supplies.

Specializing in English Spencer Sweet Peas, many colors, gorgeous fragrant flowers. Online or mail order. See and smell thousands of sweet pea blossoms.

Open: One day only – June 6, 2010, 10:30-4

406 French Garden

Restaurant and Bistro Dan Smith 8050 Bodega Avenue Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-2030 www.frenchgardenrestaurant.com Farm produces a broad array of heirloom fruits, vegetables, herbs & honey served in our Restaurant. Our seasonal produce is grown bio-intensively with no chemicals or pesticides. Specialize in full-service weddings.

Open: Year-round; Wed-Mon 5-10; Brunch Sun 10-2.

Farm visits by appointment.

419 Frosty Mountain Tree Farm

3600 Mariola Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-2351 www.frostymountaintreefarm.com Great family fun! Choose and cut Douglas Fris, Scotch Pine, Sequoia and Monterey Pine. Beautiful, fresh, pre-cut Noble Fir, Santa’s Gift Shop, hayrides, animals, Hardcore coffee.

405 Full House Farm Christine Cole 1000 Sexton Road

Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-1561 www.fullhousefarm.com

Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-0880 www.moondancecellars.com

Farm life tours, vacation rental, nature trails, picnic areas, farm animals and equipment, life coaching programs with horses. Harmony with Horses workshops 1st Saturday of each month, April to Oct. (reservations required).

Open: All visits require reservations

Small production medaled wines poured by the winemakers in a tiny gem of a winery. Pet the miniature horse, Mini Mo, while tasting signature mustart and grapeseed oil. Dog friendly.

Horse manure for the compost!

Horses, Accommodations & Event Services Animal Corral, Classes, Farm Stays, Horseback Riding, Picnic Area, Tours

Winery Tasting

407 Garlock Tree Farm

Becky & Keith Garlock 2275 Bloomfield Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-4307 www.garlocktreefarm.com Choose and cut Douglas Fir, White Fir, Monterey Pine, Scotch Pine and Sequoia.

Fresh pre-cut Noble Fir. Horse drawn carriage rides, jump tent, picnic area, farm animals and gift shop.

Open: Nov 27-Dec 21, 12-5 Pumpkins & Christmas Trees Animal Corral, Carriage, Wagon & Hayrides, Great for Kids, Picnic Area, U-Pick

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Jacobs Jamboree Sebastopol CA 95472 [not on map] (707) 824-5611 www.jacobsjamboree.com One and one-half acre mini farm in peaceful country environment with alpacas, llamas, rabbits, cats and dogs.

Suggested minimum donation.

Open: Year-round, by appointment only

420 Mom’s Apple Pie

Betty Carr 4524 Gravenstein Hwy No Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-8330 In the beginning, Mom (Betty Carr) would bake and sell one pie per day.

Now she offers a wide variety of fruit and cream pies and sells many more a day.

One thing hasn’t changed, homemade quality. Mom only uses natural ingredients and prepares each pie by hand.

Open: Year-round, Daily 10-6 Restaurant Food & Beverage, Local Food/Fare

410 Morita’s Backyard

Ben Morita 2369 Sanders Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-4839 Family tradition meets organic future at the family-run and operated fruit and vegetable farm. Morita’s Backyard has been in Sebastopol for generations.

Open: Year-round, by appointment only

Animals, Education, Tours & Education

Certified Organic, Farm Stand, Naturally Grown

Animal Corral, Bus Access, Picnic Area, School Groups, Tours, U-Pick

423 New Carpati Farm

Open: Year-round by appointment only

409 Luther Burbank’s Gold

Ridge Farm 7781 Bodega Avenue Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-6711 www.wschsgrf.org Burbank’s original farm preserved by the Western Sonoma County Historical Society. Burbank plant sales Wednesday mornings. Docent tours by appointment.

Open: Year-round for self-guided tours, Cottage open Wed 9-12 Flowers/Nursery, Tours & Education Bus Access, Classes, Historical Site, Picnic Area, Tours, U-Pick

403 Moondance Cellars 4901 Blank Road

4241 Bartleson Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-2978 Shitake and oyster mushrooms grown organically. Limited medicinal herbs and raspberries. Please call before stopping by, tours available with notice. U-Pick available.

Open: April-Nov, by appointment only

Berries, Mushrooms Family Fun, Great for Kids, U-Pick

411 Peters’ Chocolates

Pat & Doug Peters 740 North Main Street Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-1572 www.peterschocolates.com Fine bittersweet 72% Belgian Chocolate, Clover Dairy’s organic cream,

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Sebastopol Pernigotti cocoa pwder and pure vanilla make Doug’s Truffles one of a kind.

Turtles combine the same chocolate with creamy caramel and premium mixed nuts. Mail order via website.

Open: Visit us at Healdsburg Farmers Market, Sat 9-noon or at Windsor Farmers Market, Sun 10-1, May-Nov Farmers Market, Local Food/Fare Food & Beverage, Mail Order, Retail, Wholesale

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Rose and Thorn Carole Coler-Dark 10050 Bodega Highway Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-9467 www.roseandthornca.com Delightful and whimsical garden and shopping experience for everyone!

Chickens and goats, eggs for sale.

Over 90 local artists represented. Picnic and wedding spots. Events year-round.

Always call ahead.

Open: Thurs-Mon 11-5:30. Call for holiday hours. Closed mid-Jan to mid-Feb

Animals, Flowers/Nursery Animal Corral, Bus Access, Delivery, Event Facility, Family Fun, Mail Order, Picnic Area, Retail, School Groups

422 Solar Works

Local, full-service, licensed solar contractor, providing high quality solar systems for home, business and community since 1986.

Open: Year-round 9-5

424 Sonoma Garden Designs

5631 Ver-Ni Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 696-6379 www.sonomagardendesigns.com Recycled redwood garden potting tables and accessories, original concrete garden sculptures.

Open: Year-round, by appointment only

Events: Sebastopol Apple Fair, WAFT, Petaluma Garden & Art Show Arts & Crafts, Garden Accessories

413 Willie Bird Turkey #1 5350 Highway 12 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 545-2832

Free range organic turkeys, smoked & parts, smoked chickens, breasts & ducks. Fresh ground turkey, sausage, steaks. Deli & Sandwiches. Toll Free: (877) 494-5592 Wholesale: (707) 996-6981.

Open: Year-round, Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4 Visit our Restaurant: Willie Bird’s Restaurant, 1150 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, (707) 542-0861 Open: Daily 7-9, Sun 7-8 Poultry, Restaurant Certified Organic, Mail Order, Wholesale

417 Willowist Miniature Horses

2501 Blucher Valley Raod Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-1763 www.willowistminiaturehorses.com Miniature horse farm with many friendly little horses to pet and feed treats.

Tours for groups, please call ahead. $10 per person. Horses for sale also.

Open: April-Oct, Mon-Sat 12-4:30 Animals Animal Corral, Bus Access, Family Fun, Great For Kids, School Groups, Tours

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Story by Pam Williams & Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce

ong before it had an official name, Sebastopol was home to Native American Pomo and Miwok tribes. Then came the Spanish explorers who later settled on land grants, two boundaries of which met near present-day Main Street.

They were named Rancho Canada de Jonive and Rancho Llano de Santa Rosa.

Irish immigrant and San Francisco surveyor Jasper O’Farrell liked the area and traded some Marin County land for the Jonive Rancho. He named it Analy Township after his County Annaly homeland. The missing ‘n’ in Analy was

simply a recording error, but for some reason it was never corrected.

The California Gold Rush brought more settlers to the area. In 1855, Joseph H.P. Morris filed a claim for 120 acres of the Llano de Santa Rosa land and moved his trading post to what would become a center of commerce.

Morris called the fledgling town Pine Grove, but since another Pine Grove in California was already incorporated a new name was required. Why “Sebastopol?”

The name was chosen when a feud between two Pine Grove citizens mirrored a story making worldwide headlines at the continued on page 60

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www.williebird.com

400-C Morris Street Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-8282 www.solarworksca.com

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By Clark Wolf

ne of the many delicious secrets of Sonoma County Farm Trails is just how many world class cheesemakers we have right here along our farmland coast.

In fact, this is where American cheesemaking got its rebirth in the late 1970s when a talented woman in Santa Rosa—named Laura Chenel— started making world class goat cheeses that changed the way America eats.

These days we can dig in and savor the wares of some classic, long-term talents and visit the more recently acclaimed artisans that have created what the late Johnny Apple wrote about in the New York Times—as a “New Normandy North of the Golden Gate.” Truly, these are treasures of the table.

Start in what I like to call Sonoma— the—town, a few blocks off the classic main square and visit the home of one of this county’s and this country’s true masters. Ig Vella—at Vella Cheese—is no less than a national treasure, who, as his father Tom, before him, has given us many greats. His Dry Jack, rubbed with cocoa, black pepper and veggie oil is world famous and award-winning but every cheese he makes—Mezzo Secco, Oro Secco, Raw Milk Cheddar, Toma, Asiago, Italian style Table Cheese, Romanello Dulce—has depth and body and benchmark quality that transcends the humble nature of this ancient food.

Vella Cheese 315 2nd Street East Sonoma, CA 95476-5710 (707) 938-3232 www.vellacheese.com

Then swing over and up to the pastoral heart of grasslands just outside of Petaluma where Cindy and Liam Callahan, mother and son, make sheep and Jersey cows milk cheeses in the style of Italy but in the spirit of their patch of green. From snowy fresh Fromage Blanc and creamy Crescenza to sharp and peppery Pepato and San Andreas, along with buttery

Carmody, named for the road below the farm, their collection has range and subtlety, with back-stories and smiles at every bite.

Bellwether Farms (707) 763-0993 www.bellwetherfarms.com

Then wind your way up to the Gravenstein Highway—named for the fragrant apples that still dot the lower hills and flatlands—and slip over to Redwood Hill Creamery. The original dairy, now the family home, is perched on a lovely hill up Green Valley Road, overlooking Iron Horse Vineyard. But these days a former apple processing plant is now where lovely

Photo: Courtesy Redwood Hill Farm

cheeses—softies like Camellia and the new Cameo, firm and goaty—er Bouchinette—light and sometimes herbed little tubs of fresh chevre ready for market along with their lovely Kefir and savory yogurts.

Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery 2064 Highway 116 North Building 1, Suite 130 Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 823-8250 www.redwoodhill.com

From our goats, sheep and cows—with the help of some very talented cheesemakers—to your picnic table or family feast – these are truly artisan foods worth searching for and sharing.

Clark Wolf is a periodic Sonoma County local, author of American Cheeses, The Best Regional, Artisan and Farmhouse Cheeses, Who Makes Them and Where to Find Them (Simon & Schuster, 2008) and food and restaurant consultant. www.clarkwolfcompany.com

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Gravenstein Apple Fair

THE GRAVENSTEIN APPLE FAIR The Sweetest Little Fair in Sonoma County Story by Tina Castelli, Apple Fair Manager

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his year in 2010, the Gravenstein Apple Fair will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first Sebastopol Apple Fair held back in 1910. The fair presenters, Sonoma County Farm Trails and the Apple Core Committee made up of Farm Trails members and local volunteers have an especially sweet little fair planned for this year.

The event will include historical displays and artifacts from the Sebastopol Historical Society Museum like photos, event programs and trophies from some of those early years.

There will be a re-creation of the original front entrance of the 1910 fair, which was then called the Gravenstein Apple Show. Luther Burbank’s 1916 Willys-Knight will be on display, currently owned by Guy Smith.

The story is told that the famed horticulturist drove the car back and forth from his home in Santa Rosa to his experimental farm in Sebastopol with the top down, his white hair flowing behind him.

The fair is named after that tart but sweet little apple called the Gravenstein.

The Gravenstein apple was first brought to Sebastopol along with the Layton berry back in 1869 when William J. Hunt crossed the plains to a better life out west.

Luther Burbank is said to have assisted with propagation of the Gravenstein starting in 1885 when he planted 18 acres in his Sebastopol experimental orchard and farm. The success of the

Design by Dennis Bolt www.dennisbolt.com

Presented by

125 Artisans • Local Food • Wine and Brews 2 stages of Live Music • Kids Activities • Apple Contests Chef Demos • Historical & Farm Life displays Get tickets online at farmtrails.org or call 1-888-255-1223

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Gravenstein spread and by the turn of the century apple orchards were all across the West County. Family names like Barlow, Oehlmann, Roberts, Hallberg, Walker, Hurst, Martinelli, Kozlowski and Dutton over the years helped create the major West County Apple industry which at its height in 1945 totaled over 14,000 acres of apples, according to the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner’s office.

Sebastopol staged its first Apple Show in 1910. The event was held on Main Street in a tent across from the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway Depot. This annual

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Apple Show was lost. It wasn’t until 1973 when a group of local farmers formed the organization, Sonoma County Farm Trails.

platform and as it spun the ladies skirts would fly up exposing their bloomers and petticoats.

The event was a huge success and for many

The Gravenstein Apple Fair was revived not only as a means to promote the Sebastopol apple industry but to earn income which could help support the Farm Trails Map & Guide and other public agricultural education.

years was looked forward to and attended by people from all parts of the United States.

In the late twenties with the death of Luther Burbank and the looming depression the

Today, the Gravenstein Apple Fair is brimming with tradition. This country fair still showcases the Gravenstein featuring fresh Gravenstein apples, Gravenstein applesauce, apple juice, apple pie, apple fritters, candied apples and Chef demonstrations with recipes you can make at home using the famed apple. Visitors experience the feeling of an old time country get-together, you can throw darts at apples, ride in a wagon pulled by plow horses or watch farm life demonstrations like milking a goat or shearing a sheep.

Local farmers, artists and community groups sell everything from apples and garden art to hand thrown pottery and gourmet goodies.

There are fun activities, like the Hay Maze

Photo: Courtesy Lynda Hopkins

bash was an August exhibition showcasing apples and apple products during the peak of their season. The fair annually sported huge custom structures for front entrance gates and elaborate apple displays by local packing plants, canneries and apple drying companies.

Processing and marketing apples had become big business.

Sculptors were hired to build one-quarter scale buildings and even a locomotive out of whole fresh and dried sliced apples. Those early fairs had a carnival like atmosphere with one of the crowd favorites being “The Joy Wheel,” where men would sit in the middle and ladies around the outside of a spinning

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for the kids and a fine selection of local wine and brews for the adults. Entertainment is abounding with two stages of live music from popular bands playing bluegrass, country, rockabilly, Cajun and more.

What kind of a fair would it be without contests - local home cooks can enter a pie in the Apple Pie Baking contest sponsored by the Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce or adults and children can enter the Pie Eating Contest, the no-hands Caramel Apple Eating Contest, Applesauce Drinking Contest and the Apple Juggling Contest.

It may have been 100 years since the first Sebastopol Apple Fair but the traditions are still alive. Don’t miss this special centennial event, August 14 and 15 at Ragle Ranch Park, 10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. This year tickets are available online at gravensteinapplefair.com or by calling (888) 255-1223. There is a special

Photo: Courtesy Dan Gilbert

Gravenstein Apple Fair

Family Pack discount available only online at $30 for 2 adults and up to 3 children under 12. See you at the fair!

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EATING WITH THE

FOUR SEASONS

Sonoma County is graced with a year-around growing season. Build your daily menu with local produce when it’s fresh off the vine, tree or bush.

spring

fall

· Arugula · Kale · Broccoli · Carrots · Beets · Green onions · Artichokes · Fennel

· Swiss Chard · Lettuces · Cauliflower · Radishes · Green garlic · Asparagus · Snap peas

summer · Stone fruits: apricots, peaches, nectarines and plums · Apples: Gravensteins and other heirloom early varieties · Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and varieties of blackberries · Melons: honeydew, cantaloupe and crane · Herbs · Heirloom tomatoes · Pears · Zucchini · Summer squash · Peppers

· Table grapes · Pomegranates · Pears · Figs · Eggplant · Summer squash · Carrots · Corn · Potatoes · Garlic

· Watermelons · Persimmons · All Varieties of Apples · Heirloom Tomatoes · Zucchini · Winter Squash · Decorative Gourds · Herbs · Onions · Pumpkins

winter · Cabbage · Kale · Broccoli · Carrots · Beets · Hardy Squash · Sorrel · Herbs

· Swiss Chard · Lettuces · Cauliflower · Brussels Sprouts · Onions · Late Harvest Apples · Spinach

As it still does some 90 years later, spring burst out as if in a dance: Thousands of prune trees with pale blossoms looked like so many ballerinas twirling in frothy tulle. Golden mustard flowers glowed among chocolate brown vines still to leaf.

All summer, the hot afternoon air helped the green grapes swell to juicier sweetness each day: even the red wine grapes start green only turning to red as they ripen…

Summer gardens were picked early before the day’s heat set in: Kitchen tables overflowed before breakfast with sweet, fat tomatoes and even sweeter corn, and salad makings of lettuce and beets and cucumbers. Juicy stone fruits— peaches, nectarines, apricots and cherries— were set on platters next to strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, watermelons and a rainbow of plums in shades of yellow and green and red and purple. Before long, canning cupboards were full of berry jams and sweet pickles and row after row of vegetables in jars in

almost every color of the spectrum…Small but sweet table grapes jostled for the sun alongside purple morning glories and climbing roses in white and red. Tiny, potent jasmine blossoms scented the air.

By fall deep red peppers, gleaming purple eggplants and huge rippled pumpkins glowed in every garden.

Baskets of walnuts were collected and the last dark ripe figs of the year laid gently into kitchen towels. It was hard to keep count of the many varieties of apples that had been picked and stored away in barns and attics. And as the mild warm winter began, the last of the vegetables would be dug up and the final bales of oats, alfalfa, and wild hay stood alongside boxes of horse corn and sacks of walnuts.

And now it was time to rest...

Early Seasonal Life on Local Farms & Vineyards excerpts from when the rivers ran red by vivienne sosnowski …By Thanksgiving of that year, most of the vintage from that bumper crop was already tucked into wineries, starting on its tranquil journey and growing richer and more complex each day. Local churches celebrated the annual harvest with song and prayer and displays of the bounty of the land: spaces around fonts and lecterns were stacked with sheaves of bronze wheat, bundles of golden sunflowers, piles of pumpkins and squash, baskets of apples and tomatoes and peppers. During every mass, golden marigolds and the last of the pale summer roses sat in big jugs on altars and were tied with big bows of ribbons around pulpits.

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Restaurants want consistency and that’s what I deliver.

The year in Wine Country had begun, as ever, with early spring rains that fell in soft, windblown curtains across the sparkling…rivers…and creeks. Reaching the sea full to their banks, the flow of the largest rivers was the first sign that the summer’s irrigation, so necessary to sustain millions of grapevines, would run reliably. The rivers gurgled through lush grasslands then rolled under woodlands of oak and pine and forests of firs and redwoods. Steelhead and Chinook salmon fought the currents to find warm shallows to lay their eggs….And above all that were the sounds of ducks, great blue herons, red-tailed hawks, turkey vultures, and white egrets heading to their nesting grounds.

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— Dan “the tomato man” Magnuson

Sonoma County’s finest tomatoes, seasonal veggies and plant seedlings.

Look for us at the Healdsburg, Windsor and Petaluma Farmers’ Markets, and now at OUR NEW FARM STAND located at 21699 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville.

707.322.3442

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Graton & Occidental

Graton & Occidental 100 small Sonoma County parcels.

Providing fresh and processed plums, berries, apples and pears.

Open: July-Dec, by appointment only

Fruit Farm, Flowers/Herbs, Nurseries & Honey Certified Organic, Historical Site, Naturally Grown, Wholesale

507 Occidental Arts and

Ecology Center 15290 Coleman Valley Road Occidental CA 95465 (707) 874-1557 www.oaec.org An environmental center with four acres of organic gardens. We have tours, plant sales, events and classes. Tour schedule posted online. Volunteer day every Wed (except at Thanksgiving and Christmas). Plant sales: May 1-2, April 10-11, August 21-22, 2010 Open: March-Nov Flowers/Herbs, Nurseries & Honey Bus Access, Certified Organic, Classes, Event Facility, Tours

Graton & Occidental 515 Apple-A-Day

Ratzlaff Ranch Ken Ratzlaff 13128 Occidental Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-0538 ratzlaffranch@hotmail.com

Growers of unusual and drought tolerant plants. Offering a vast selection of perennials, herbs, grasses, shrubs, roses, phoriums and succulents. Pottery, gloves, soils and fertilizers.

Open: March-Oct, Tues-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4, Closed Monday

Apples: Gravenstein, Golden Delicious, Rome (Aug-Feb). Bartlett pears: (Aug 15-Nov 30). Fresh frozen apple juice all year. “U-Pick” Open: Year-round, Daily 8-5, closed Sat Mail Order for apple juice only, U-Pick

Flowers/Nursery, Tours & Education Bus Access, Classes, Naturally Grown, Retail, Tours, Wholesale

501 Dutton Ranch Corporation 10717 Graton Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-0448 www.duttonranch.com

Apples available during harvest.

Open: Mon-Fri, 8-5 during harvest season Apple Ranch

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Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 555 Irwin Lane Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-9644 www.emerisa.com

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503 Empire 1 Nursery

3747 Guerneville Road Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-1114 Bedding plants, bamboo, fuchsias, fruit trees, nursery stock, water plants.

Open: Year-round, Daily, Summer 9-5:30, Winter 9-5 Flowers/Nursery Bus Access

504 Gabriel Farm

Lucy & Torrey Olson 3175 Sullivan Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-0617 www.gabrielfarm.com Certified organic family farm growing

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asian pears, apples, persimmons and blackberries. Farm products include juice, two types fo jam and dried lavender. Featuring U-Pick apples from August thru October.

Open: By appointment Bees/Honey, Country Store, Education, Farmers Market, Fruit/Berry Farm, Local Food/Fare, Pumpkins & Christmas Trees, Tours & Education Bus Access, Certified Organic, CSA Subscriptions, Delivery, Family Fun, Farm Stand, Food Tastings, Great for Kids, Picnic Area, Retail, School Groups, Tasting, Tours, U-Pick, Wholesale

505 Harmony Farm Supply

& Nursery Rick Williams 3244 Highway 116 North Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-9125 www.harmonyfarm.com Irrigation and solar design and supplies; extensive nursery including organic veggie starts and seeds. Soil enrichment products, earth friendly pest control.

Open: Winter hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-5; Sat 8-5; Sun 9-5. Summer hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-6; Sat 8-5; Sun 8:30-5

Certified Organic, Mail Order

506 Kozlowski Farms

5566 Gravenstein Hwy. 116 Forestville CA 95436 (707) 887-1587 www.kozlowskifarms.com Specialty gourmet and organic foods, including: Jams, mustards, berry vinegars, salad dressings, Chipotle grilling sauces barbecue sauce, fruits and spreads. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Wine.

Organic apples, homemade pies, tarts & cookies. Perfect gifts for everyone.

Open: Year-round, Daily 9-5 Events: Grape to Glass, Gravenstein Apple Fair Certified Organic, Farm Stand, Food & Beverage, Mail Order, Picnic Area, Retail, Tasting, Wholesale

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Nana Mae’s Organics Sebastopol CA 95472 [not on map] (707) 829-7359 www.nanamae.com Local, Slow Food, certified organic family farm, sharecropping on over

508 O’Connell Vineyards

& Vine Hill House Dan & Jan O’Connell 3601 Vine Hill Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-8140 Vine Hill House – (888) 889-0929 Estate grown Pinot Noir. Vineyards and apple orchard. Event facility and guesthouse for O’Connell Vineyards.

Open: By appointment only Bus Access

514 Rainbows End Farm Nan Koehler 13140 Frati Lane Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 874-2315

Certified organic 20-acre complex (all hand-done) permiculture garden.

Plants and animals coexist. Focused on producing for the Farmers Market.

Open: May-Nov by appointment only. Tours led by intern. Payment requested.

Farm Supplies/Equipment, Farmers Market, Tours & Education Bus Access, Certified Organic, Family Fun, Great for Kids, Historical Site, School Groups, Tours, U-Pick

509 Redwood Hill Farm

& Creamery 509 Thomas Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-8250 www.redwoodhill.com Working goat dairy farm producing award-winning artisan goat milk, cheese, kefir and yogurt. At our annual Farm Tours taste our delicious natural goat milk products, tour the farm, learn to milk a goat and play with the baby kids!

Open: Only on our Annual Farm Tour dates; please phone or visit our website for details and dates Animal Corral, Family Fun, Great for Kids, Mail Order, Naturally Grown, Tasting, Tours, Wholesale

510 Sebastopol Berry Farm 9201 Ross Station Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 694-2301 berryfarm@mac.com

Fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries and strawberries.

Organically certified and conventionally grown berries available. Berries sold at local Farmers Markets. No U-Pick.

Open: Jun-July, Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat & Sun 12-4; Aug-Sept call ahead for hours of operation Farmers Market, Fruit/Berry Farm Certified Organic, Naturally Grown

518 The Rose Family Farm

9825 Graton Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-5008 duneflowr@aol.com therosefamilyfarm@gmail.com A year of farming in Southern France has inspired my garden of seasonal fruits, vegetables, fine herbs and edible flowers. Veggies grown from organic seeds brought back from France. Traditional French farming and home fruit preserving.

Open: May-Oct, by appointment only Events: Private or group garden coaching, honey tasting, family apple picking and dehydrating of apples and pears (Sept & Oct) How to make chutneys and preserves, herbal wreaths and natural grown products (Summer & Fall).

Flowers/Nursery, Tours & Education Bus Access, Classes, Historical Site, Picnic Area, Tours, U-Pick

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500 Twig Art and Garden

2502 Joy Road Occidental CA 95465 (707) 874-3870 www.twigartandgarden.com Art and garden in magical barn setting.

Container gardens in vintage planters, goats, chickens, fresh eggs in Spring and Summer.

Open: Year-round, by appointment Events: Art @ The Source Open Studios, June 5 & 6, June 12 & 13.

Holiday Art Walk, Nov 20 & 21, 11-5.

Animals, Gifts, Flowers/Nursery Animal Corral

512 Walker Apples 10955 Upp Road Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-4310 27 varieties of apples – “Try before you buy!” No U-Pick. End of half-mile scenic country dirt road.

Open: Aug 1-Nov 15 Daily 9-5

Graton & Occidental Small towns but mighty in character and cuisine

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Story excerpts from the Occidental Chamber of Commerce

ettlers came to this region in search of their fortune in the Gold Rush and found it instead in the fertile Green Valley of Sonoma County, where Graton is located. With lush little valleys and redwood studed hillsides Graton is home to several multi-generational apple farmers, offering over 25 varieties of apples during the summer months including the prized Gravenstein. Take some time and sit a spell with these folks who are full of local history and willing to share their stories of the local apple industry. Graton is also part of a premiere wine growing region and has two Zagat rated restaurants located along its two block stretch of downtown. Oak Grove School in Graton was founded in 1854, making it one of the oldest school districts in California.

Don’t be startled if you are there at noon when the town siren still marks the hour from the Fire Department.

Travel a little further west and you will find Occidental, a small town nestled in the redwoods of Sonoma County between Freestone and Monte Rio. The town of Occidental is made up of both old-timers and new residents. Aside from its excellent restaurants for a town of its size, Occidental is home to unique gift shops that sell everything from crystals, herbs and handmade soaps to toys and garden statues.Tennis courts are located in downtown Occidental and the area is very popular with cyclists and car clubs for its beautiful, challenging routes between the coast and redwoods. The Bohemian Highway, arguably one of the most scenic drives in the whole state of California, runs right through

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the town of Occidental. This ten-mile highway winds through lush, towering redwoods, past rocky ravines and peaceful farmlands. The Bohemian Highway is one of the first areas to be settled in the region and has a climate perfect for exploration, buffered from the ocean fog and

Alexander’s Crown Vineyard, Healdsburg, California

The Taste of Sonoma County Starts Here. extreme heat found further inland. Occidental is also home to a local Bohemian Farmers’ Market every Friday and is near several award-winning wineries that are open to the public. Other nearby attractions to delight the senses include a Japanese inspired spa and a rare plant nursery that offers some of the most rare and exotic flora in the United States. Recreational activities in the area include horseback riding, hiking and biking and white water rafting on the Russian River. Remember – Occidental is small, but is quite the gem if you’re looking for a relatively undiscovered, quiet getaway.

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Come taste Rodney Strong’s Estate, Reserve and Single Vineyard Wines to discover our region’s acclaimed appellations: Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill & Russian River Valley.

Tasting Room and Gift Center Open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

11455 Old Redwood Highway | Healdsburg, CA 800.678.4763 | www.rodneystrong.com

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River Route

River Route

603 Wine Tasting of

Sonoma County 25179 Highway 116 Duncans Mills CA 95430 (707) 865-0565 www.winetastingsonoma.com Specializing in local Sonoma wines, cheeses and specialty foods. Wine and cheese can be enjoyed on our sunny deck or by the fire. Gifts and shipping available. We are dog friendly.

Open: Year-round, 12-6 (closed Tuesdays). Call for Winter hours.

Events: Winemaker Dinners, call for details.

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Applewood Inn Restaurant Carlos Pippa 13555 Highway 116 Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-9093 www.applewoodinn.com Awarded 27 points by Zagat 2010, making it the second finest dining experience in Sonoma County. For Wine Country fine dining at its’ best visit this delightfully upscale restaurant.

Open: Year-round, Mon-Sat Restaurant

607 Adams & Friend Farm 3022 Trenton Road Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-9598 www.pillowbar.us.com Feather and down bed pillows cleaned by machine. Down comforters renovated. Spinning wool, looms & weavings. Animal hides, figs & fruit in season. Chicken eggs available daily. State licensed. Shipping available.

Open: By appointment, call ahead

605 Creekside Inn & Resort 16180 Neely Road Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-3623 www.creeksideinn.com

Family-owned and operated resort, cottages with equipped kitchens, fire-

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places, pool and hot tub. Eco-friendly with edible landscape, near farms, perfect for slow food safari.

Open: Year-round Accommodations Event Facility, Family Fun

604 DeLoach Vineyards

1791 Olivet Road Santa Rosa CA 95401 (415) 289-4517 www.deloachvineyards.com Producing wine in the Russian River Valley since 1975 and known for exemplary, terroir-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Zinfandel. Tours by appointment, 10 or more require reservation. Minifarmers market in Summer.

Open: Daily, 10am Vineyard Animal Corral, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, Tours, Wine Tasting

600 Korbel Champagne Cellars 13250 River Road Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 824-7216 www.korbel.com

Wine, champagne and brandy. Tours: cellars daily, garden tours in Summer.

Gourmet Deli.

Open: Year-round, daily 10-4:30 Events: Check our website for Annual Food & Wine Events

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Mail Order, Picnic Area, Tasting, Wine Club

Recreation/Events, Restaurant, Tourism Services, Tours & Education Bus Access, Food & Beverage, Historical Site, Mail Order, Picnic Area, Retail, Tasting, Tours

The Russian River Valley Story by Valerie Munthe

601 Martinelli Winery,

Vineyards & Orchards 3360 River Road Windsor CA 95492 (707) 525-0570, (800) 346-1627 www.martinelliwinery.com

Russian River Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

The winding Russian River, known to the natives as “Shabaikai” (sha-be-ke; “the snake”), twists and turns its 100-mile length into the mighty Pacific Ocean. Along the way are the small towns that make-up one of California’s favorite vacation communities; the Russian River Resort Area. The rich soils are comprised of ancient forest mulch and flood silt deposits and when paired with mild weather is a perfect opportunity for growing any type of vegetable and fruit (with the exception of pineapple and

Winery and tasting. Wines and gift packs, apples, pumpkins, honey, mustards, vinegars and gourmet items. Gift shop.

Wheelchair access.

Open: Year-round, daily 10-5 Winery, Fruit & Veggies Mail Order, Tasting

602 Porter Creek Vineyards

8735 Westside Road Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-6321 www.portercreekvineyards.com Certified Organic and Biodynamic estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, plus small lots of other varietals.

Open: Daily, 10:30-4:30 Winery Wine Tasting

bananas). The main sources of water are Sweetwater Springs (located northeast of downtown Guerneville), Austin Creek, Fife Creek and the Russian River.

Although there are not many farms remaining in this area today, there still remains a draw of visitors who explore the Russian Photo: Courtesy Valerie Munthe River Valley for its River-time fun, ancient redwoods at Armstrong Woods and world-renowned wines and champagnes.

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Coast Route

Coast Route

The Sonoma Coast Story by Tina Castelli

T Coast Route 705 Bellwether Farms

(707) 763-0993 [not on map] www.bellwetherfarms.com We are a family-owned farm and creamery located in western Sonoma county producing award-winning sheep and cows milk cheeses and yogurt since 1990.

Open: See website Mail Order, Wholesale

704 Canvas Ranch

Deborah Walton 755 Tomales Road Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 766-7171 www.canvasranch.com Sustainable family farm & CSA specializing in culinary & medicinal herbs, vegetables, Asian pears, lavender, Araucana chicken eggs, Olde English Babydoll sheep & cashmere goats.

Tours, classes, special events. Artists welcome.

Open: Year-round, by appointment only

Animals, Education, Gifts/Baskets, Local Food/Fare, Vegetable Farm Animal Corral, Bus Access, Carriage/ Wagon/Hayrides, Classes, CSA Subscriptions, Delivery, Event Facility, Family Fun, Farm Stand, Great for Kids, Mail Order, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, School Groups, Tours, Wholesale

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North Coast Native Nursery 2700 Chileno Valley Road Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-1213 www.northcoastnativenursery.com Beautifully grown California native species including groundcovers, flowering perennials, shrubs and trees for elegant gardens, natural landscapes, hedgerows, wildlife habitat, living roofs and rain gardens.

Open: Year-round, Mon-Sat, seasonal hours posted on website Flowers/Nursery Retail, Wholesale

701 Olympia’s Orchard Organic 1051 Walker Road Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-1710 www.tworockranch.com

Featuring Albert Etter varieties, Pink Pearl, Wickson, Waltana, Etter’s Gold, Ginger Gold, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Jonathan, Goldrush, Cameo, Rome Beauty, Swiss Gourmet, Cinnamon Spice, Suncrisp, Gala, and more. Picnic area and a cute calf from our organic dairy to pet.

Open: Aug-Oct, 10-6, Sun 11-4 Events: Email us to be included for other events Fruit & Vegetable Farm Animal Corral, Bus Access, Certified Organic, Farm Stand, Great for Kids

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702 Salmon Creek Ranch

John & Lesley Brabyn 1400 Bay Hill Road Bodega CA 94922 (707) 876-1808 www.salmoncreekranch.com

he Sonoma Coastal Route extends from Tomales in the south up to Bodega Bay in the north. All along this winding stretch of Highway 1 is some of the most beautiful coastal scenery you will find. While the north coast weather can be foggy in the summer, it usually burns off by midday and the cool ocean breezes make the Sonoma Coast a haven for visitors seeking to escape the inland heat.

At ocean’s edge you will find long sandy beaches below rocky bluffs filled with natural arches and secluded coves.

hotel, a bed & breakfast inn and a few eclectic shops, cafes and wineries. The farm land around Valley Ford is vast, with cattle and lamb farmers that are still operating in their fourth and fifth generation. Valley Ford is also famous for Christo’s Fence which passed through the town and the private ranches of 59 families along 24.5 miles. It is considered the largest art project in Bay Area history although it was only up for two weeks back in 1976. All the materials were turned over to the farmers and some still offer viewings during special events.

The fishing villages that sit along the shoreline are currently home to commercial fisherman, but were once bustling ports exporting farm produce such as potatoes during the mid-1800s. You may see one or two of the majestic vintage potato barns still standing as you drive through the countryside.

Farther north is the fishing harbor of Bodega Bay, home to a contemporary commercial fishing trade that harvests albacore, Chinook salmon, halibut, rockfish, Dungeness crab, sole, and more recently sea urchin. Bodega Bay was made famous in 1961 when Alfred Hitchcock chose the quiet little town for the filming of his movie, “The Birds.”

Now Bodega Bay is a great place to visit for whale watching, hiking, fishing, surfing, bicycling and overnight camping is still available on a few beaches.

Tomales is a beautiful little town that sits along the shoreline of Hwy 1 and overlooks the Point Reyes National Seashore.

For nature lovers, there are hikes, kayaking in the bay and Dillon Beach nearby.

Stop and sit a spell near Hog Island and Nick’s Cove and view the seals and roosting brown pelicans.

Visitors can dine in wonderful restaurants and cafes, tour the community with its Victorian architecture and Queen Anne cottages.

Muscovy ducks raised on certified organic pasture; organic duck eggs; New Zealand Kiko goats; goat meat & honey.

Open: Year-round, by appointment Certified Organic, Mail Order, Naturally Grown

703 Skyhorse Ranch, LLC 13950 Highway 1 Valley Ford CA 94972 (707) 876-1908 www.skyhorseranch.com

Vacation rental (sleeps 6), gardens, sheep, horses and goats. Educational programs on animals, land and nature.

Guided tours. Seasonal produce, fruit, organic lamb & wool bedding products– pillows, comforters, mattress pads, etc.

Open: By appointment only Accommodations, Animals, Arts/ Crafts & Antiques, Country Store, Education, Meat/Poultry, Dairy, Recreation/Events,Tourism Services, Tours & Education, Wedding Services Animal Corral, Classes, Event Facility, Farm Stays, Naturally Grown

Secluded just 6 miles inland from the coast across rolling hills you will find the charming little town of Valley Ford, home to a quaint

Photo: Courtesy Lucy Shea

The Sonoma Coast Route is the perfect place for day tripping if you live anywhere in Northern California.

Be sure to dress in layers because it does get cold, jump in the car and drive, stop along the way for a half dozen oysters on the half shell or a shrimp cocktail and don’t forget to grab a bag of salt water taffy for dessert.

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Windsor to Cloverdale 2179 Yoakim Bridge Road Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-8121 www.drycreekpeach.com Certified organic peach farm. White and yellow peaches, nectarines, plums, peach jam, frozen peach bellini mix. Walla Walla onions and seasonal produce. Come visit our store. Buses welcome.

Open: July-Labor Day, Sat & Sun 12-5 Country Store, Fruit/Berry Farm, Vegetable Farm Bus Access, Certified Organic, Farm Stand, Mail Order

830 Dry Creek Vineyard

3770 Lambert Bridge Road Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-1000 www.drycreekvineyard.com Dry Creek Vineyard produces world class wines from selected Sonoma County Vineyards. The wines are classically styled and carefully crafted for quality and character.

Open: Year-round, 10:30-4:30 Country Store, Vineyard, Winery

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803 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards

and Winery 8761 Dry Creek Road Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-6700 www.ferrari-carano.com

In Dry Creek Valley, taste world class wines, stroll exquisite gardens and enjoy breathtaking vineyard views. Private tasting available. Check website for events and wine club information.

Open: Daily 10-5, tours by appointment Olive Oil, Vineyard, Winery Classes, Tastings, Mail Order, Retail, Tours

831 Affinity Solar Energy, Inc. 399 Business Park Court #150 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-9195 www.affinityenergy.com Full service solar contractor. We do everything from hot water to electricity, as well as wind and off-grid.

Open: Year-round, 9-5 Professional Services

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Small family-run ranch where Grandpa and the grandkids grow premium Pinot Noir and Syrah wine grapes. Old buildings and old farm equipment highlight The Family Park.

Open: Jan-Dec, by appointment only

Vineyard Picnic Area, Tours

829 Dragonfly Farm

425 Westside Road Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3739 www.dragonflyhealdsburg.com

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Dragonfly organically grows cut flowers and offers complete floral services.

We have a seasonal farm stand and encourage people to come enjoy the garden.

Open: May-Dec, Wed-Sat 10-5 Animals, Arts, Crafts & Antiques, Flowers/Nursery, Fruit/Berry Farm, Wedding Services Classes, Delivery, Family Fun, Farm Stand, Great For Kids, Mail Order, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, Retail, School Groups

802 Dry Creek

Peach & Produce

805 Foggy River Farm

Emmett & Lynda Hopkins 8194 Eastside Road Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 483-1894 www.foggyriverfarm.org We grow delicious, sustainable produce and pasture-raised eggs for CSA veggie boxes and the Healdsburg Farmers Market. We breed and sell friendly Nigerian Dwarf Goats and Babydoll Southdown Sheep for backyard farmers.

Open: May-Nov, by appointment only

Animals, Education, Farm

Supplies/Equipment, Farmers Market, Meat/Poultry/Dairy, Pumpkins & Christmas Trees, Tourism Services, Vegetable Farm, Vineyard Animal Corral, CSA Subscriptions, Family Fun, Naturally Grown, U-Pick

818 Garrett Ace Hardware 1340 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-5593 Additional Location: 10540 Old Redwood Hwy Windsor CA 95492 (707) 433-6590

Specializing in organic heirloom veggies, flowering trees, shrubs and bedding plants. Supplies for animals. Visit our aviaries with exotic chickens and birds in Healdsbsurg.

Open: Year-round, Daily 7-7 Flowers/Nursery Great for Kids

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Gary Blasi Vineyard Windsor CA 95492 [not on map] (707) 696-1571 Fruits and vegetables, Gravenstein apples, Asian and Bartlett pears, figs, persimmons, prunes, table grapes, fresh produce picked from local farm.

Vendor at Healdsburg, Windsor and Occidental Farmers Markets.

Open: May-Nov, by appointment only

Farmers Market, Local Food/Fare

821 Golden Nectar Farm

Ana and John Stayton 6364 Starr Road Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-8189 staytuned@goldennectar.com 165 varieties of organically grown fruit and 18 varieties of table grapes. Straw bale and cob natural buildings, solar system, veggie oil vehicle. Vegetable, flower and herb gardens, chickens, eggs, farm products, fresh produce.

Open: Year-round, by appointment Fruit/Berry Farm, Flowers/Nursery, Vegetable Farm Classes, Event Facility, Food Tastings, Great for Kids, Mail Order, Picnic Area, Tours

806 Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch Ray & Jennifer Crawford 17740 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg CA 95448

(707) 431-8058 www.grandmas-pumpkin-patch.com U-choose pumpkins, hay fort, gourds, corn and cornstalks, heirloom and mini pumpkins, farm animals, whimsical crafts, amazing corn patch! Eggs, apples, pomegranates, apple and pumpkin butter. Food, fun and decorating! Room for childrens birthday or Halloween parties.

Open: Sept 26-Oct 31, daily 9-dusk Pumpkins Animal Corral, Bus Access, Picnic Area, School Groups, U-Pick

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Hotel Healdsburg 25 Matheson Street Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-2800 www.hotelhealdsburg.com Grand garden hotel on Healdsburg’s historic Plaza. Spa, fireplace lounge and fine dining at Chef Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen.

807A Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen 317 Healdsburg Avenue (707) 431-0330 www.charliepalmer.com Daily changing menu of Sonoma County seasonal ingredients and wine on Healdsburg’s Historic Plaza.

807B The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg 327 Healdsburg Avenue (707) 433-4747 www.hotelhealdsburg.com Beautiful garden spa located off Hotel Healdsburg’s interior courtyard features locally inspired treatments with Biodynamic ingredients, Jacuzzi and pool.

807C H2hotel 219 Healdsburg Avenue (707) 431-2202 www.h2hotel.com 36 eco-chic rooms, bamboo floors, organic sheets and linens, bicycles to borrow; environmental art, creekside pool; fireplace lounge, cocktails and dining at the Mediterranean spoonbar.

826 Jimtown Store

6706 Highway 128 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-1212 www.jimtownstore.com Jimtown Store is the ultimate Alexander Valley lunch stop. Serving great sandwiches, entrees, baked goods and other homemade food.

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Windsor to Cloverdale

Windsor to Cloverdale

Open: Jan-Dec Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat & Sun 7:30-5

Wine Tasting.

Open: Year-round, 10-5

Arts, Crafts & Antiques, Country Store, Gifts/Baskets, Local Food/Fare, Meat/ Poultry/Dairy, Wedding Services Delivery, Food & Beverage, Historical Site, Mail Order, Picnic Area, Retail, Wholesale

Vineyard, Winery Wine Tasting

809 Preston of Dry Creek

9282 West Dry Creek Road Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3372 www.prestonvineyards.com Mediterranean-style wines. Seasonal vegetables and fruit, some U-Pick, pickles, walnuts, olives and oil. Pasture raised spring lamb, kid, pigs, chickens, eggs. Picnic tables and friendly cats.

No groups over 8.

Open: Daily 11-4:30 Diversified Farm, Farmers’ Market Certified Organic

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Ridge Vineyards 650 Lytton Springs Road Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-7721 www.ridgewine.com Since 1960, specializing in vineyard specific Zinfandel’s & associated varieties; Carignane, Petit Sirah and Grenache. Producers of the renowned Montebello Cabernet and Chardonnay.

Open: Year-round, daily 11-4:30 Winery Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, Retail, Tasting

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Ridgeview Farm 4015 Alexander Valley Lane Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-9508 Specialty melons (Ambrosia, Sugarnut, Charantais, Sugar Baby), peaches, nectarines, apples, figs, tomatoes, lettuce, arugula, radishes, chard, Asian pears.

Visit us at these Farmers Markets: Healdsburg on Tues & Sat, Windsor on Sun, Santa Rosa Original on Wed Fruit/Berry Farm, Vegetable Farm

811 Rodney Strong Vineyards

11455 Old Redwood Highway Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-6521 www.rodneystrong.com Gifts, Gift Packs, Olive Oil, Wine and

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812 Russian River Valley

Produce Sheri Knight 400 Grapevine Lane Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-7933 Farmily-run farm, kid friendly, goats & chickens to pet (domestic animals, too!), U-pick blackberries & pumpkin patch. Apples, pears, concord grapes, fresh eggs, pomegranates, lemons.

For sale: baby chicks or pullets, some roosters—please call for availability.

Open: May-Nov, call for appointment

Animals, Fruit/Berry Farm Animal Corral, Carriage/Wagon & Hayrides, Delivery, Family Fun, Great for Kids, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, U-Pick

817 Sayre Farms

295 Pleasant Avenue Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-6465 pegsayre@sbcglobal.net Sustainably farmed, we grow a wide variety of seasonal produce; corn, Heirloom Tomatoes, peppers, melons, pumpkins, fruit, berries & more. Farm pickup & delivery available.

Open: May-Nov, by appointment only

Farmers Market, Fruit/Berry Farm, Pumpkins, Vegetable Farm Bus Access, Delivery, Farm Stand, Naturally Grown, Retail, Tasting, UPick, Wholesale

823 Simi Winery

16725 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 473-3232 www.simiwinery.com Producing wine in Healdsburg since 1876, come enjoy our wines and beautiful stone cellar winery. Daily tours and tastings available.

Open: Year-round 10-5 Tours & Education, Vineyard, Wedding Services, Winery Tasting, Tours

827 Soda Rock Farms

Farm Stand: 21699 Geyserville Ave Geyserville CA 95441 (707) 322-3442

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See me at the Windsor, Healdsburg & Petaluma Farmers’ Markets – & at my new Farm Stand in Geyserville. Tomatoes, lemon cucumbers, hot peppers, veggies, veggie starts in April.

Open: Farm Stand open during Summer

Vegetable Farm Farm Stand, Retail, Wholesale

801 Tierra Vegetables

Wayne/Lee James 651 Airport Blvd @ Hwy 101 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-8366 www.tierravegetables.com

808 Windsor Oaks/Olufs Ranch

Pumpkin Patch Rick Olufs 899 Shiloh Road Windsor CA 95492 (707) 484-8494 Summer Strawberries, Fall Gourd & Pumpkin Patch with hayrides, maze & pyramid. Kids will love our petting zoo.

Pick out your Heritage Turkey for the Holidays. Naturally grown, custom-fed beef.

Open: May-Dec, call for hours.

Animal Corral, Bus Access, Carriage/ Wagon & Hayrides, Family Fun, Farm Stand, Food & Beverage, Great for Kids, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, School Groups

820 Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar Jeff & Susan Mall 344 Center Street Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 473-0946 www.zinrestaurant.com

Using produce from our own Eastside Farms since 2002 and our own eggs since 2005. Breads, Bacon, Hams, Sausages, Pickles, Vinegar, Catsup, Fresh Cheeses, Jams and Jellies are all made in-house. Local Chicken and Duck, Heritage Pork, Certified Angus Beef and local seafood.

Open: Lunch Mon thru Fri, Dinner 7 days a week Local Food/Fare, Restaurant

Windsor & Healdsburg

Since 1980 and now farming Open Space District land. Diversified, family farm. Culinary gifts; chili jams and Heirloom Beans. Check website for event dates.

Story by Gary Quackenbush, Windsor Chamber of Commerce

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he greater Windsor and Healdsburg area shares many similar attributes and some striking differences. Both communities are nestled along the Russian River, a waterway that overflows its boundaries in the winter and produces an abundance of fertile, loamy soil making this area ideally suited for farming and growing wine grapes. Appellations include the Russian River Valley in the South, Alexander and Dry Creek Valley areas to the north, and the Chalk Hill appellation in the rocky foothills to the southeast, each with its distinctive terroir, worldclass wines and fine varietals.

Open: Year-round, Jan-June, Fri & Sat

11-5:30; June-Dec, Sat 11-6 Events: Bean Contest in October, Blazing Pumpkins, October 31st Fruit/Berry Farm, Vegetable Farm Bus Access, CSA Subscriptions, Farm Stand, Mail Order, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, Tasting, Tours, Wholesale

814 Truett Hurst Winery 5610 Dry Creek Road Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-9545 www.truetthurst.com

Average temperatures throughout this scenic region range from 40°F to 85°F. Summers are warm and dry while winters are cool and accented with a dash of fog in the morning and occasional showers anytime from November through April.

Enjoy our award-winning wines, watch the salmon run from our picnic grounds on Dry Creek, and learn about biodynamic farming of our vineyards and our 5-acre vegetable garden.

Open: Year-round, daily 11-5

Once a premier prune and hops growing region, today family farms are known for table grapes; flower and herb gardens; organically grown fruit, heritage chickens and eggs, along with seasonal fresh vegetables and pumpkins. In the outlying valleys you will find White and yellow peaches, plums and meyer lemons.

Several farms raise spring lamb and goats for meats and fine French goat cheeses that make their way to local fine restaurants.

Vegetable Farm, Winery

816 Verdure Farm

2476 Westside Road Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-1403 “Tomato Heaven” farmstand specializes in over 200 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, “Profumo di Genova” basil, Italian varieties of eggplant, squash and onions, American and European Heirloom Melons. Unusual specialty pumpkins. Sustainably farmed.

Open: Late July-Nov, daily 11-6

Windsor heralds itself as a family friendly town with widespread suburban and industrial areas. The Old Downtown Windsor and Town Green district

Vegetable Farm Bus Access, Farm Stand, Mail Order, Naturally Grown, Wholesale

is a fun dining and shopping destination made up of townhouses and storefronts, all nostalgic re-creations of classic 19th century architecture.

The Town Green is also the setting for year round activities, such as a Tomato Festival, Summer Concert Series, Kids Movie Series, art shows and Shakespeare on the Green. Sports enthusiasts gather in Windsor for the Vineman/Ironman Triathlon, Wings Over Wine Country Air Show and the annual Hot Air Balloon Classic or go hiking in the local regional parks.

Healdsburg, only five miles north of Windsor at the intersection of three gorgeous valleys, is at the hub of a region known for Mediterranean-style wines. It is the definition of a small Americana village with its bustling central downtown plaza, an active historical Museum and the finest Wine Library in the country. The historic town plaza is home to fantastic shopping and fine wine tasting experiences as well as local art galleries, world class lodging and 4-star restaurants. Local activities include a Tuesday Concert Series, a popular Jazz Festival, Halloween and St. Patrick’s Day parades and Annual Antique shows.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, fishing and canoe trips along the Russian River as it winds around the town.

Photo: Courtesy Gordon Emberley

Both Windsor and Healdsburg are excellent visitor destinations and two areas not to be missed when travelling to Sonoma County. Learn more at www.townofwindsor.com and www.healdsburg.com.

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WINE & DINE ALONG THE FARM TRAILS Andy’s Produce Market 1685 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol (707) 824-5440 www.andysproduce.com Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 2700 Adobe Road, Petaluma (707) 763-9586 www.angelossmokehouse.com Applewood Inn & Restaurant 13555 Highway 116, Guerneville (707) 869-9093 www.applewoodinn.com Arrowood Vineyards & Winery 14347 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen (707) 935-2600 www.arrowoodvineyards.com Bud’s Custom Meats 7750 Petaluma Hill Road, Penngrove (707) 795-8402 www.budscustommeats.com Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg (707) 431-0330 www.charliepalmer.com Cline Cellars 24737 Arnold Drive, Hwy. 121, Sonoma (707) 940-4014 www.clinecellars.com DeLoach Vineyards 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa (415) 289-4517 www.deloachvineyards.com Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 8761 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg (707) 433-6700 www.ferrari-carano.com Dry Creek Vineyard 3770 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg (707) 433-1000 www.drycreekvineyard.com French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 8050 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol (707) 824-2030 www.frenchgardenrestaurant.com Jimtown Store 6706 Highway 128, Healdsburg (707) 433-1212 www.jimtown.com John Ash & Co./Vintner’s Inn 4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa (707) 575-7687 www.vintnersinn.com Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton (707) 571-7500 www.kj.com Korbel Champagne Cellars 13250 River Road, Guerneville (707) 824-7216 www.korbel.com

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Ridge Vineyards 650 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg (707) 433-7721 www.ridgewine.com Rodney Strong Wine Estates 11455 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg (707) 433-6521 www.rodneystrong.com Rosso Pizzeria & Wine Bar 53 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa (707) 544-3221 www.rossopizzeria.com Russian River Brewing Co. 725 4th Street, Santa Rosa (707) 545-2337 www.russianriverbrewing.com Santa Rosa Community Market Sonoma County has a rich agricultural past 1899 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa and present. One of the easiest ways to both (707) 546-1806 visit it and taste it is to get a copy of the Farm www.srcommunitymarket.com Trails Map & Guide. I can’t think of a better Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma way to get to know Sonoma County .

(707) 933-3230 – Chef John Ash www.sebastiani.com Simi Winery www.chefjohnash.com 16725 Healdsburg Avenue, Sebastopol for recipes, food and wine tips (707) 473-3232 and event schedule. www.simiwinery.com Sonoma Cheese Factory Martinelli Winery, Vineyards & Orchard 2 West Spain Street, Sonoma 3360 River Road, Windsor (707) 996-1931 (707) 525-0570 www.sonomacheesefactory.com www.martinelliwinery.com Sonoma Market, Inc. Matanzas Creek Winery 500 West Napa St., Ste. 550, Sonoma 6097 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa (707) 996-3411 www.sonoma-glenellenmkt.com (800) 590-6464 www.matanzascreek.com the girl & the fig 110 West Spain Street, Sonoma Mom’s Apple Pie (707) 938-2170 4524 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol www.thegirlandthefig.com (707) 823-8330 www.momsapplepieusa.com Truett Hurst Winery 5610 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg Moondance Cellars (707) 433-9545 4901 Blank Road, Sebastopol www.truetthurst.com (707) 823-0880 – by appointment www.moondancecellars.com Vella Cheese of California 315 Second Street East, Sonoma Old World Winery (707) 938-3232 850 River Road, Fulton www.vellacheese.com (707) 578-3140 – by appointment Willie Bird’s Restaurant www.oldworldwinery.com 1150 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa Porter Creek Vineyards (707) 542-0861 8735 Westside Road, Healdsburg www.williebirdsrestaurant.com (707) 433-6321 Zazu Restaurant www.portercreekvineyards.com 3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa Preston of Dry Creek (707) 523-4814 9282 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg www.zazurestaurant.com (707) 433-3372 Zin Restaurant www.prestonvineyards.com 344 Center Street, Healdsburg (707) 473-0946 www.zinrestaurant.com

A Whimsical Point of View on Growing & Making Wine Here Story by Rodney Strong Vineyards

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onoma County soils are kind of rocky, and full of reminders of our crazy geological past. Can you imagine Sonoma used to be under the Pacific? And that volcanoes once buried everything here in ash? A walk through the vineyards might reveal sea-shell fossils or chunks of volcanic glass. But best of all, vines love to put roots down in this ancient soil, along with fruit trees, lettuce, blackberries, corn, walnuts, tomatoes, and a few lucky people too. Hey, you are what you eat.

A New Englander would probably be bored with the summers in Sonoma; another beautiful day, everyday. Vines wake up with the sun, or at least the sunlight filtered through cool fog the Pacific Ocean sees fit to blanket us with each night. It’s just a matter of time before the fog retreats to the breakers, and cloud free skies prevail under a warm sun. We dress in layers around here, and by the time the sun sets into the Pacific, that cool foggy air begins to drift back in, obscuring the stars and ensuring

excellent sleeping weather for vines as well as humans. The vines respond with bold juicy fruit character while retaining excellent color and a delicate acid balance. Humans just smile.

Making wine from such a delightful place as Sonoma County requires technical skill and sound judgment. The skill is in when to pick the fruit, how to ferment it, how long to age it, and when to bottle it. The sound judgment is about when to step out of the way, and let nature do its thing. That’s natural winemaking, and that’s at the heart of every bottle of Sonoma County wine. After all, everything is already in place, from ideal soils and weather to the intrinsic charm that pervades just about everything here, especially grape vines. The result is a downto-earth, fruit-forward, smooth, rich and juicy wine, bursting with pure deliciousness. Makes you kind of thirsty, doesn’t it?

Enjoy Sonoma County. Enjoy the wine.

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recipes: from the farm

Windsor Farmers Market

Eat Local Food

Explore the 3rd largest farmers market in California this Sunday at the Marin Civic Center. Meet the farmers who grow your food and taste what food aspires to be. marin civic center (sun & thurs, 8-1, aLL Year) marin city (sat, 9-1, coming may 2010) novato (tues, 4-8, may-september) Fairfax (Wed, 4-8, may-september) newark (sun, 9-1, aLL Year) Hayward (sat, 9-1, all Year) grand Lake — oaKLanD (sat, 9-2, aLL Year) stonestown — san Francisco (sun, 9-1, aLL Year)

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ive a Kid a Dollar at the Windsor Farmers Market—then watch them head to the closest farmer to buy something that may surprise you. Since the market was formed in 2001, youngsters have learned how to talk to a farmer, how to buy produce, how to cook what they purchased, and how important community is to their town. In 2007 the market formed “The Kids Dig It Club,” where a permanent Charles Schulz “Joe Cool” Snoopy statue stands at the entrance to the market. Rainjoe, with his colorful apron full of veggies, reminds kids to shop farmers markets and fill your plates with the colors of the Rainbow. A dollar or maybe two will do just fine. —Glenda Castelli

Painting: Courtesy Carolyn Morris

Summer and Fall Harvest brings a bounty of local apples, cucumbers and tomatoes of many varieties at the Farmers Market. Kids love to shop the market with their market bucks for different varieties of apples, cucumbers and tomatoes to give the salad distinctive flavors, aroma, taste and beauty. Kids love making and eating this healthy Rainbow Salad. It can be tucked into the lunch box for a mid-day treat. —Mei Ibach

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Farmers Market Rainbow Salad With Honey Citrus Dressing courtesy of Mei Ibach Farmers Market Chef & SRJC Culinary Arts Instructor FOR THE SALAD 5 assorted apples (granny smith, red delicious, fuji, gala, braeburn, golden delicious) cut into a fine julienne 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 2 lemon cucumbers, thinly sliced or julienne 1 English or Romania cucumber, thinly sliced or julienne ½ cup sweet onions and mint leaves coarsely chopped ¼ cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped ½ cup chopped toasted peanut or almond nuts

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FOR THE HONEY CITRUS DRESSING 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon fresh chilies 1 tablespoon flora honey 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons fish or soy sauce 1 teaspoon rice vinegar Freshly ground pepper Pinch of salt to taste

Windsor Certified Farmers Market Old Downtown Windor Town Green PO Box 1877 Windsor, CA 95492 Tel: 707.838.1320 Fax: 707.433.4595 www.windsorfarmersmarket.com

DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a bowl—mix well—set aside. In a salad bowl, combine apples, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Add Honey Citrus Dressing and toss. Add onions, mint, cilantro, and nuts and toss again. Grilled beef, seafood, or chicken can be added and served as a wholesome meal.

Sundays May- Nov 10am-1pm Thursdays June -Aug 5pm-8pm

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Farmers’ Markets

Farmers’ Markets

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Sonoma County Farmers Markets

Shop local – Eat Local

They’re More Than Meets the Eye Story by Glenda Castelli

CLOVERDALE Farmers Market Fridays June-September, 6:30 p.m.–dusk Cloverdale Blvd. between 1st & 3rd Streets info@vintagetowers.com

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hy has it become increasingly important to know where our food is coming from and how it has been produced? It is you, the consumers, who wish to seek safe, wholesome and nutritious foods, and you who place a strong value on our local supply. The consumers are concerned both about the impact their food choices have on our environment and the topic of sustainability. You may think back to “The Good Old Days” when you reminisce about Grandpa’s Farm, where you drank the milk from your own cow, made your own bread from your own wheat, and grew enough vegetables and fruits to fill the cellar to the brim. Well worry no more, your local Farmers Market lets all your concerns come full circle.

COTATI Farmers Market Thursdays June-mid-September, 4:30–7:30 p.m.

La Plaza Park (707) 795-5508 www.cotati.org HEALDSBURG Farmers’ Market Saturdays May-November, 9 a.m.–noon North & Vine Streets Tuesdays (new location) June-October, 4 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

North & Vine Streets Purity/Cerri Lot, one block west of Plaza www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org MARIN Farmers’ Markets San Rafael, Marin Civic Center Year-round, Thursdays & Sundays 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Fairfax, Bolinas Park May–September, Wednesdays 4–8 p.m.

Hayward, Main & B Street Year-round, Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Novato, Grant Avenue May–September, Wednesdays 4-8 p.m.

Newark, Newpark Mall Year-round, Sundays 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Market Calendar tuesday HEALDSBURG CERTIFIED 4–6:30 p.m. · May–October SONOMA VALLEY 5:30 p.m.–dusk · April–October

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Oakland, Grand Lake Splash Pad Park Year-round, Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

San Francisco, Stonestown Galleria Year-round, Sundays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marinfarmersmarket.org

Santa Rosa Downtown Market Wednesdays May 26–September 1, 5–8:30 p.m.

Certified Farmers Market and Street Faire located in Downtown Santa Rosa (707) 524-2123 www.srdowntownmarket.com

OCCIDENTAL Bohemian Farmers Market Fridays June–October, 4 p.m.–dusk Downtown Occidental (707) 793-2159 www.occidentalfarmersmarket.com

Windsor Certified Farmers Market Sundays May 9–November 21, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Thursdays June 17–August 26, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Market Street, Old Downtown Windsor Town Green (707) 838-1320 www.windsorfarmersmarket.com

Petaluma Farmers Market Saturdays May 22–October 30, 2–5 p.m.

Walnut Park, D St. & Petaluma Blvd. So. Wednesdays June 2–September 1, 4:30–8 p.m.

2nd Street between B & D Streets (707) 762-0344 www.petalumafarmersmarket.com

“What a joy life is when you have made a close working partnership with Nature, helping her to produce for the benefit of mankind new forms, colors and perfumes in flowers which were never known before, fruits in form size, and flavor never before seen on the globe.”

—Luther Burbank

Sonoma County, with a population of over 450,000 residents, has over 13 market locations which have been certified by the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. The majority of markets are open from May to November, with three markets open year round. Each market is orchestered by what the community and market manager senses.

Some markets allow only Sonoma County produce, while others allow produce within the 150 mile radius. Farmers Markets give you a reason to get out of bed and find that special seasonal surprise that was not there the week before. A Farmers Market fosters a strong sense of community, and provides a safe and fun gathering place for producers, neighbors, friends and families.

Aside from the bountiful produce, customers enjoy a plethora of Photo: Courtesy Rick Tang other savory delectables, such as baked goods, pastries, meats, and cheeses. It’s also a great venue for local artisans to display and sell their handmade crafts.

Most markets have chef demonstrations, music, and special speakers. Elaborate Festivals, held by some markets, celebrate the Zucchini, the Tomato and the Pumpkin. All markets are proudly “kid friendly” where the young and old are encouraged

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SANTA ROSA DOWNTOWN 5–8:30pm May 13–August 12

COTATI 4:30–7:30 p.m.

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OCCIDENTAL BOHEMIAN 4 p.m.–Dusk · June–October

HEALDSBURG CERTIFIED 9 a.m.– noon · May–November

SEBASTOPOL 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. · April-November

SANTA ROSA ORIGINAL 8:30-Noon · Year-round

GEYSERVILLE (third Thursday) 5:30 p.m.–dusk · June–October

CLOVERDALE CERTIFIED 6:30 p.m.–Dusk · June-September

PETALUMA 2–5 p.m. · May 23–October 31

PETALUMA 4:30–8 p.m.

June 10–August 26

WINDSOR CERTIFIED 5–8 p.m. · June 11–August 27

ROHNERT PARK 5–8 p.m. · June 4–September 24

SANTA ROSA ORIGINAL 8:30 a.m.–noon · Year-round

WINDSOR CERTIFIED 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. · May 11–November 22

SONOMA VALLEY 9 a.m.–noon · Year-round

OAKMONT 9 a.m.–noon · Year-round

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to participate in the shopping and learning of where their food comes from.

Who makes all this hard work run so smoothly?

Fact: Local markets operate under the supervision of a Board of Directors, and are run by a Farm Market Manager. Members of the various market boards are Certified Producers themselves. This may sound easy to you, but it’s truly amazing how one empty city street or parking lot can transform into a sea of colorful beauty in less than two hours.

It takes an army of dedicated farmers who have been up since dawn picking and cleaning their produce for the market.

Now that you know a little more about the Sonoma County Farmers Markets you probably think how did Farmers Markets come to exist and who started this phenomenon? It happened in 1977, and by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. They established regulations that allowed the operation of Certified Farmers’ Markets in California. This may sound easy to you, but farms must abide by these regulations—regulations that say the grower must grow the product himself and be open to inspection at any time. In addition to farm inspections, all Farmers Markets are equally inspected. The regulations allow Certified Producers to be exempt

from standards for packing and containers, which is a big plus to farmers. By allowing farmers to market their agricultural commodities direct to the consumer instead of packing houses, they could make more than pennies on the dollar. The project was a big hit! Farmers could now afford to buy a better tractor, buy a new pair of overalls, and pay their gas and electric bill on time. With a more diverse group of growers in the market, consumers now benefit by the increased access to fresh, local, affordable, and healthy sources of produce.

The benefits of Certified Farmers’ are far-reaching.

There is a direct connection between the agrarian and urban communities, strengthening each and uniting them both. Farmers’ Markets give the consumer and farmer the opportunity to meet face-to-face, creating conversations about how their food is produced, as well as the opportunity to learn about agricultural issues, farming practices, and challenges that affect our local farmers.

In the late 1880s, Luther Burbank’s quote hit the nail right on the head. “What a joy life is when you have a close working partnership with Nature.”

Mr. Burbank knew that Sonoma County was the perfect place to make this happen—and it has, regulations and all.

If you're a farmer, or if you just want to support local agriculture, Sonoma County Farm Trails welcomes you.

(707) 837-8896

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FARM TRAILS WANTS YOU! Here’s How to Become a Member Please make a copy of this page, complete the information and mail/fax/email to the address below. An application and information will be forwarded.

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Company Name________________________________________________________________ Contact Person_________________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________________________________________ Email _ ________________________________________________________________________ Are You A Farmer, Or Agriculture Related?_ _________________________________________ What Does Your Business Provide?________________________________________________

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Product Index

Product Index

PRODUCT INDEX Please use our colorful index to locate farms that carry a specific product you’re looking for.

Products are listed in alphabetical order, from alpacas to worms. Farms are listed beneath the

Sebastopol page 28

River Route page 42

Petaluma page 20

Graton & Occidental page 38

Coast Route page 44

Santa Rosa to Cotati page 24

animal feed Western Farm Center

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animal hides Rainbows End Farm

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animals, domestic Jacob’s Jamboree 415 Willowist Miniature Horses 417 Rainbows End Farm 514 Canvas Ranch 704 Salmon Creek Ranch 702 Skyhorse Ranch 703 Foggy River Farm 805 Russian River Valley Produce 812 animals, exotic Cline Cellars 101 Jacob’s Jamboree 415 Willowist Miniature Horses 417 animals to pet Cline Cellars 101 Lovepatch Farms 209 McClelland’s Dairy 219 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Muelrath Ranches 306 Frosty Mountain Tree Farm 419 Rose and Thorn 418 Willowist Miniature Horses 417 Moondance Cellars 502 Rainbows End Farm 514 Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery 509 Canvas Ranch 704 Foggy River Farm 805 Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch 806 Russian River Valley Produce 812 apples Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105

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Sonoma Garden Park Green String Farm Hector’s Honey Farm Imwalle Gardens

111 214 301 302 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Full House Farm 405 Garlock Tree Farm 407 Morita’s Backyard 410 Dutton Ranch Corporation 501 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Moondance Cellars 502 Occidental Arts & Ecology Center 507 Rainbows End Farm 514 Walker Apples 512 Martinelli Winery, Vineyards & Orchards 601 Canvas Ranch 704 Olympia’s Orchard Organic 701 Salmon Creek Ranch 702 Dragonfly Farm 829 Foggy River Farm 805 Gary Blasi Vineyards 825 Golden Nectar Farm 821 Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch 806 Ridgeview Farm 828 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817 baked goods Santa Rosa Community Market 310

Garlock Tree Farm Mom’s Apple Pie Kozlowski Farms Rainbows End Farm Korbel Champagne Cellars Jimtown Store bamboo Morita’s Backyard Empire 1 Nursery

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410 503 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Dragonfly Farm 829

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beans, dried Santa Rosa Community Market 310

Canvas Ranch Foggy River Farm Jimtown Store Sayre Farms

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French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406

products according to region. The color box to the left of the farm name corresponds to the color scheme of one of our regional maps. (See color key below.) Happy hunting!

Sonoma to Kenwood page 18

alpacas Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 110 Jacob’s Jamboree 415 Foggy River Farm 805

Bassignani Nursery

704 805 826 817

beers, ales, brandy Russian River Brewing Co. 312 Korbel Champagne Cellars 600 Jimtown Store 826 bees, hives/products/removal Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 200 Lavender Bee Farm 203 Tara Firma Farms 223 Bear Foot Honey Farm 313 Hector’s Honey Farm 301 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Bloomfield Bees Honey 402 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Nana Mae’s Organics 517 Martinelli Winery, Vineyards & Orchards 601 Salmon Creek Ranch 702 Tierra Vegetables 801 beef, cattle, calves Bud’s Custom Meats Green String Farm Tara Firma Farms

216 214 223 Windsor Oaks/Olufs Ranch Pumpkin Patch 808 berries Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Green String Farm 214 Tara Firma Farms 223 Imwalle Gardens 302 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm 307 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 Andy’s Produce Market 412

Morita’s Backyard 410 New Carpati Farm 423 Gabriel Farm 504 Nana Mae’s Organics 517 Rainbows End Farm 514 Sebastopol Berry Farm 510 Canvas Ranch 704 Skyhorse Ranch 703 Dragonfly Farm 829 Foggy River Farm 805 Golden Nectar Farm 821 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817 Windsor Oaks/Olufs Ranch Pumpkin Patch 808 birds, exotic Cline Cellars 101 Full House Farm 405 Willowist Miniature Horses 417 Garret Ace Hardware 818 birds, fowl Cline Cellars 101 Western Farm Center 311 Rainbows End Farm 514 Dragonfly Farm 829 Foggy River Farm 805 Russian River Valley Produce 812 bonsai Empire 1 Nursery

503

books & stationery Green String Farm

214

Santa Rosa Community Market 310

Bassignani Nursery Enchanting Sweet Peas Gabriel Farm Skyhorse Ranch Jimtown Store

400 404 504 703 826

butterflies & plants Cline Cellars Sonoma Garden Park

101 111 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Dragonfly Farm 829 cactus & succulents Cline Cellars Baker Creek Seed Bank

101 217 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Farm 409 Morita’s Backyard 410 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Empire 1 Nursery 503 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Nana Mae’s Organics 517 Dragonfly Farm 829 Garret Ace Hardware 818

camels Lavender Bee Farm

203

candles Sonoma Lavender, Inc.

109

Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224

Lavender Bee Farm Hector’s Honey Farm

203 301 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Bloomfield Bees Honey 402 Jimtown Store 826 canned goods Green String Farm

214

Santa Rosa Community Market 310

Rainbows End Farm

514

champagne Korbel Champagne Cellars 600 Martinelli Winery, Vineyards & Orchards 601 Jimtown Store 826 chickens Sonoma Garden Park 111 Bud’s Custom Meats 216 Green String Farm 214 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Tara Firma Farms 223 Hector’s Honey Farm 301 Western Farm Center 311 Full House Farm 405 Rose and Thorn 418 Willie Bird Turkey #1 413 Rainbows End Farm 514 Twig Art and Garden 500 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm 829 Foggy River Farm 805 Garret Ace Hardware 818 Preston of Dry Creek 809 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar 820 christmas trees, wreaths, garlands Moon Mountain Christmas Tree Farm 103 Adobe Pumpkin Farm 208 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Garden Valley Ranch 202 Bassignani Nursery 400 Frosty Mountain Tree Farm 419 Garlock Tree Farm 407 Empire 1 Nursery 503 Nana Mae’s Organics 517 Dragonfly Farm 829 coffee & tea Green String Farm Elixir Café Korbel Champagne Cellars Jimtown Store

214 408 600 826

compost, fertilizer, manure Sonoma Garden Park 111 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Garden Valley Ranch 202 Lovepatch Farms 209 Sonoma Compost 222 Imwalle Gardens 302 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Bassignani Nursery 400 Enchanting Sweet Peas 404 Jacob’s Jamboree 415 Rose and Thorn 418 Willowist Miniature Horses 417 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Empire 1 Nursery 503 Moondance Cellars 502 Rainbows End Farm 514 Salmon Creek Ranch 702 Garret Ace Hardware 818 Windsor Oaks/Olufs Ranch Pumpkin Patch 801 condiments & sauces Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 110 Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 200 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Green String Farm 214 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Kozlowski Farms 506 Moondance Cellars 502 Nana Mae’s Organics 517 Korbel Champagne Cellars 600 Martinelli Winery, Vineyards & Orchards 601 Canvas Ranch 704 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 803 Golden Nectar Farm 821 Jimtown Store 826 Tierra Vegetables 801 Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar 820 confections Santa Rosa Community Market 310

Peters’ Chocolates Jimtown Store

411 826

cordials, elixirs, tinctures Bear Foot Honey Farm 313 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Bloomfield Bees Honey 402 Elixir Café 408 corn Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Andersen’s Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch 212 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Tara Firma Farms 223 Imwalle Gardens 302 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 First Light Farm CSA 421 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Morita’s Backyard 410 Foggy River Farm 805

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Product Index Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch 806 Sayre Farms 817 cornmeal, polenta Santa Rosa Community Market 310

cows, milk Clover Stornetta Farms, Inc. 221 McClelland’s Dairy 219 Tara Firma Farms 223 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Olympia’s Orchard Organic 701 crafts, handmade Hardin Gardens Lovepatch Farms Bloomfield Bees Honey Frosty Mountain Tree Farm Korbel Champagne Cellars Canvas Ranch Dragonfly Farm Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch

102 209 402 419 600 704 829 806

dairy products Sonoma Cheese Factory Vella Cheese of California Barlas Boer Goats Green String Farm McClelland’s Dairy

108 104 207 214 219 Spring Hill Jersey Cheese & Peter’s Pumpkin Patch 215 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Andy’s Produce Market 412 Bellwether Farms 705 Foggy River Farm 805 Jimtown Store 826 ducks, geese Rainbows End Farm Canvas Ranch Salmon Creek Ranch Dragonfly Farm

514 704 702 829

dye plants Canvas Ranch

704

eggs Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 200 Green String Farm 214 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Tara Firma Farms 223 Hector’s Honey Farm 301 Imwalle Gardens 302 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 Full House Farm 405 Rose and Thorn 418 Rainbows End Farm 514 Twig Art and Garden 500 Canvas Ranch 704 Salmon Creek Ranch 702 Dragonfly Farm 829

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Foggy River Farm 805 Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch 806 Jimtown Store 826 Preston of Dry Creek 809 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar 820 feathers, pillows Canvas Ranch

704

ferns Bassignani Nursery Morita’s Backyard

400 410 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Empire 1 Nursery 503 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 fibers & products Baker Creek Seed Bank Canvas Ranch Skyhorse Ranch

217 704 703

firewood Nana Mae’s Organics Rainbows End Farm

517 514

fish & koi Cline Cellars

101

flowers, dried Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Adobe Pumpkin Farm 208 Lavender Bee Farm 203 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Elixir Café 408 Morita’s Backyard 410 Gabriel Farm 504 Dragonfly Farm 829 flowers, fresh Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Adobe Pumpkin Farm 208 Garden Valley Ranch 202 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Matanzas Creek Winery 305 Elixir Café 408 Enchanting Sweet Peas 404 First Light Farm CSA 421 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Farm 409 Morita’s Backyard 410 The Rose Family Farm 409 Empire 1 Nursery 503 Gabriel Farm 504 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Sebastopol Berry Farm 510 Dragonfly Farm 829 Golden Nectar Farm 821 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817

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801

fruit Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 The Patch 107 Green String Farm 214 Tara Firma Farms 223 Hector’s Honey Farm 301 Imwalle Gardens 302 Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates 304 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm 307 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 Andy’s Produce Market 412 Full House Farm 405 Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Farm 409 Morita’s Backyard 410 The Rose Family Farm 518 Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch 515 Gabriel Farm 504 Nana Mae’s Organics 517 Rainbows End Farm 514 Korbel Champagne Cellars 600 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm - 829 829 Dry Creek Peach & Produce 802 Foggy River Farm 805 Golden Nectar Farm 821 Jimtown Store 826 Preston of Dry Creek 809 Ridgeview Farm 828 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817 Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar 820 garden supplies/accessories Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Western Farm Center 311 Bassignani Nursery 400 Enchanting Sweet Peas 404 Rose and Thorn 418 Sonoma Garden Designs 424 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Garret Ace Hardware 818 garlic Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 200 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Tara Firma Farms 223 Hector’s Honey Farm 301 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 First Light Farm CSA 421 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Morita’s Backyard 410

Rainbows End Farm Canvas Ranch Foggy River Farm Sayre Farms Tierra Vegetables

514 704 805 817 801 Windsor Oaks/Olufs Ranch Pumpkin Patch 808 gifts Cline Cellars 101 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 110 Sonoma Cheese Factory 108 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Green String Farm 214 Lavender Bee Farm 203 Lovepatch Farms 209 McEvoy Ranch-McEvoy of Marin 204 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Bassignani Nursery 400 Elixir Café 408 Frosty Mountain Tree Farm 419 Garlock Tree Farm 407 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Gabriel Farm 504 Kozlowski Farms 506 Moondance Cellars 502 Nana Mae’s Organics 517 Twig Art and Garden 500 Korbel Champagne Cellars 600 Martinelli Winery, Vineyards & Orchards 601 Wine Tasting of Sonoma County 603 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm 829 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 803 Garret Ace Hardware 818 Golden Nectar Farm 821 Jimtown Store 826 Rodney Strong Vineyards 811 goats 711 MTR Barlew Boar Goats 201 Barlas Boer Goats 207 Green String Farm 214 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Full House Farm 405 Rose and Thorn 418 Rainbows End Farm 514 Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery 509 Twig Art and Garden 500 Canvas Ranch 704 Salmon Creek Ranch 702 Russian River Valley Produce 812 gourds Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Andersen’s Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch 212 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Green String Farm 214 Lavender Bee Farm 203 Tara Firma Farms 223 Muelrath Ranches 306 Morita’s Backyard 410 Occidental Arts & Ecology Center 507

Canvas Ranch 704 Foggy River Farm 805 Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch 808 Sayre Farms 817 Windsor Oaks/Olufs Ranch Pumpkin Patch 808

Dragonfly Farm Garret Ace Hardware Golden Nectar Farm Sayre Farms Tierra Vegetables

grapes, table/wine/vines Arrowood Vineyards & Winery 100 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 110 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Green String Farm 214 Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates 304 Matanzas Creek Winery 305 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 Kozlowski Farms - 506 506 Moondance Cellars - 502 502 O’Connell Vineyards - Vine Hill House 508 Korbel Champagne Cellars 600 Castelli-Knight Ranch 822 Dry Creek Vineyard 830 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 803 Garret Ace Hardware 818 Gary Blasi Vineyards 825 Jimtown Store 826 Rodney Strong Vineyards 811 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817

herbs Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Andersen’s Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch 212 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Green String Farm 214 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Imwalle Gardens 302 Elixir Café 408 First Light Farm CSA 421 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Full House Farm 405 Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Farm 409 Morita’s Backyard 410 The Rose Family Farm 518 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Empire 1 Nursery 503 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Occidental Arts & Ecology Center 507 Rainbows End Farm 514 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm 829 Foggy River Farm 805 Garret Ace Hardware 818 Russian River Valley Produce 812

greens Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Green String Farm 214 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Tara Firma Farms 223 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Morita’s Backyard 410 Occidental Arts & Ecology Center 507 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm 829 Foggy River Farm 805 Ridgeview Farm 828 Sayre Farms 817

horses Lovepatch Farms 209 Willowist Miniature Horses 417 Moondance Cellars 502 Skyhorse Ranch 703

hay/straw Western Farm Center Golden Nectar Farm

311 821 Windsor Oaks/Olufs Ranch Pumpkin Patch 808 herbal products Sonoma Garden Park

111

Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224

Tara Firma Farms

223

Santa Rosa Community Market 310

Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 Morita’s Backyard 410 Canvas Ranch 704 North Coast Native Nursery 706

829 818 821 817 801

jams, jellies, preserves Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 110 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Green String Farm 214 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Rose and Thorn 418 Gabriel Farm 504 Kozlowski Farms 506 Nana Mae’s Organics 517 Rainbows End Farm 514 Korbel Champagne Cellars 600 Canvas Ranch 704 Skyhorse Ranch 703 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 803 Golden Nectar Farm 821 Jimtown Store 826 Tierra Vegetables 801 Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar 820 juice & cider Bud’s Custom Meats Green String Farm Full House Farm Bellwether Farms Canvas Ranch

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Product Index Skyhorse Ranch Foggy River Farm Preston of Dry Creek

703 805 809

llamas Jacob’s Jamboree Foggy River Farm

415 805

landscape, plants/trees/shrubs Sonoma Garden Park 111 Bassignani Nursery 400 Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Farm 409 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 North Coast Native Nursery 706 Garret Ace Hardware 818 lavender & specialties Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Lavender, Inc. 109 Lavender Bee Farm 203 Matanzas Creek Winery 305 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Elixir Café 408 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Morita’s Backyard 410 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Gabriel Farm 504 Rainbows End Farm 514 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm 829 Sayre Farms 817 lotions, salves, soaps Hardin Gardens 102 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 110 Sonoma Lavender, Inc. 109 Barlas Boer Goats 207 Green String Farm 214 Lavender Bee Farm 203 Bear Foot Honey Farm 313 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Bloomfield Bees Honey 402 Elixir Café 408 Frosty Mountain Tree Farm 419 Rose and Thorn 418 Rainbows End Farm 514 Canvas Ranch 704 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 803 Jimtown Store 826 meats, jerky, sausage 711 MTR Barlew Boar Goats 201 Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 200 Barlas Boer Goats 207 Bud’s Custom Meats 216 Green String Farm 214 Tara Firma Farms 223 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 Willie Bird Turkey #1 413 Jimtown Store 826 Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar 820

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melons Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Andersen’s Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch 212 Green String Farm 214 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Tara Firma Farms 223 Crane Melon Barn 317 Hector’s Honey Farm 301 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Canvas Ranch 704 Foggy River Farm 805 Garret Ace Hardware 818 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817 Tierra Vegetables 801 Verdure Farm 816 Ridgeview Farm 828 mushrooms Green String Farm Imwalle Gardens

214 302 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 New Carpati Farm 423 nuts Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Green String Farm 214 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Dragonfly Farm 829 Jimtown Store 826 Preston of Dry Creek 809 olives & oils Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 110 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 200 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Green String Farm 214 McEvoy Ranch-McEvoy of Marin 204 Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates 304 Matanzas Creek Winery 305 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Terra Bella Vista Olive Oil Co, Inc. 308 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 Moondance Cellars 502 Rainbows End Farm 514 Korbel Champagne Cellars 600 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 803 Jimtown Store 826 Preston of Dry Creek 809 ornamental grasses Sonoma Garden Park

111 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Bassignani Nursery 400 Rose and Thorn 418 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505

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North Coast Native Nursery 706 Dragonfly Farm 829 peaches Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Green String Farm 214 Hector’s Honey Farm 301 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Nana Mae’s Organics 517 Rainbows End Farm 514 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm 829 Dry Creek Peach & Produce 802 Ridgeview Farm 828 Sayre Farms 817 pears Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Green String Farm 214 Hector’s Honey Farm 301 Imwalle Gardens 302 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Full House Farm 405 Jacob’s Jamboree 415 Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch 515 Gabriel Farm 504 Rainbows End Farm 514 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm 829 Gary Blasi Vineyards 825 Ridgeview Farm 828 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817 pet supplies Garret Ace Hardware

818

pigs, pork Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 200 Bud’s Custom Meats 216 Green String Farm 214 Tara Firma Farms 223 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 Preston of Dry Creek 809 Garret Ace Hardware 818 plant sales Sonoma Garden Park

111 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Bassignani Nursery 400 Rose and Thorn 418 Twig Art & Garden 500 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511

Canvas Ranch

704

North Coast Native Nursery 706 Dragonfly Farm 829 Foggy River Farm 805 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817 plants, flowers Sonoma Garden Park

111

Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224

Imwalle Gardens

302

Santa Rosa Community Market 310

Bassignani Nursery

400

Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511

Rainbows End Farm Canvas Ranch Dragonfly Farm Garret Ace Hardware

514 704 829 818

plants, herbal/medicinal Sonoma Garden Park 111 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Bassignani Nursery 400 Elixir Café 408 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 New Carpati Farm 423 Peters’ Chocolates 411 Rose and Thorn 418 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Empire 1 Nursery 503 Occidental Arts & Ecology Center 507 Rainbows End Farm 514 Canvas Ranch 704 North Coast Native Nursery 706 Dragonfly Farm 829 Foggy River Farm 805 Golden Nectar Farm 821 plants, native Sonoma Garden Park Baker Creek Seed Bank

111 217 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Bassignani Nursery 400 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Rose and Thorn 418 Emerisa Gardens, The Nursery at 511 Empire 1 Nursery 503 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Rainbows End Farm 514 Canvas Ranch 704 North Coast Native Nursery 706 Dragonfly Farm 829 plants, vegetable Sonoma Garden Park

111

Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224

Green String Farm Imwalle Gardens

214 302 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Bassignani Nursery 400 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Morita’s Backyard 410 Rose and Thorn 418

Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Rainbows End Farm 514 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm 829 Foggy River Farm 805 Garret Ace Hardware 818 Golden Nectar Farm 821 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817 Soda Rock Farms 827

potpourri Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 Matanzas Creek Winery 305 Canvas Ranch 704 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 803 pumpkins Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 The Patch 107 Adobe Pumpkin Farm 208 Andersen’s Pumpkin Patch 212 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Green String Farm 214 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Spring Hill Jersey Cheese & Peter’s Pumpkin Patch 215 Tara Firma Farms 223 Imwalle Gardens 302 Muelrath Ranches 306 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Martinelli Winery, Vineyards & Orchards 601 Canvas Ranch 704 Foggy River Farm 805 Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch 806 Jimtown Store 826 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817 Tierra Vegetables 801 Verdure Farm 816 Windsor Oaks/Olufs Ranch Pumpkin Patch 808 rabbits Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 200 Bud’s Custom Meats 216 Green String Farm 214 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Western Farm Center 311 Jacob’s Jamboree 415 Rainbows End Farm 514 seeds Sonoma Garden Park Baker Creek Seed Bank

111 217 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Imwalle Gardens 302 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Bassignani Nursery 400 Rose and Thorn 418

Canvas Ranch Garret Ace Hardware Sayre Farms

704 818 817

spices Green String Farm

214

Santa Rosa Community Market 310

Canvas Ranch Jimtown Store

704 826

stone fruit Hardin Gardens

102

Santa Rosa Community Market 310

Canvas Ranch Dragonfly Farm Sayre Farms

704 829 817

tomatoes Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 The Patch 107 Adobe Pumpkin Farm 208 Andersen’s Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch 212 Green String Farm 214 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Crane Melon Barn 317 Hector’s Honey Farm 301 Imwalle Gardens 302 Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates 304 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 First Light Farm CSA 421 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Morita’s Backyard 410 Occidental Arts & Ecology Center 507 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm 829 Dry Creek Peach & Produce 802 Foggy River Farm 805 Garret Ace Hardware 818 Golden Nectar Farm 821 Jimtown Store 826 Ridgeview Farm 828 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817 Soda Rock Farms 827 Tierra Vegetables 801 Verdure Farm 816 trees, fruit Sonoma Garden Park

111

Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224

Bassignani Nursery Empire 1 Nursery

400 503 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Kozlowski Farms 506 Rainbows End Farm 514 Dragonfly Farm 829 Dry Creek Peach & Produce 802 trees, japanese maple Garden Valley Ranch 202 Japanese Maples by Momiji Nursery 303

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Product Index Morita’s Backyard Empire 1 Nursery Garret Ace Hardware Sayre Farms

410 503 818 817

trees, landscape Sonoma Garden Park Bassignani Nursery

Soda Rock Farms 827 Tierra Vegetables 801 Truett Hurst Winery 814 Verdure Farm 816 Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar 820

111 400

trees, nut Sonoma Garden Park

111

trees, olive Sonoma Garden Park

111

vinegar Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 110 Green String Farm 214 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Kozlowski Farms 506 Nana Mae’s Organics 517 Martinelli Winery, Vineyards & Orchards 601 Canvas Ranch 704 Jimtown Store 826

Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Terra Bella Vista Olive Oil Co, Inc. 308

trees, redwood Bassignani Nursery Empire 1 Nursery

400 503 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Rainbows End Farm 514

water plants, pond supplies Empire 1 Nursery 503 Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery 505 Garret Ace Hardware 818

turkeys Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 200 Bud’s Custom Meats 216 Tara Firma Farms 223 Willie Bird Turkey #1 413 Rainbows End Farm 514 Windsor Oaks/Olufs Ranch Pumpkin Patch 808

wild game Angelo’s Meats & Italian Taste 200 Bud’s Custom Meats 216

vegetables Hardin Gardens 102 Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, LLC 105 Sonoma Garden Park 111 The Patch 107 Adobe Pumpkin Farm 208 Andersen’s Organic Vegetable Stand 212 Baker Creek Seed Bank 217 Cottage Gardens of Petaluma & Bennett Valley 224 Green String Farm 214 Split Rail Family Farm 206 Hector’s Honey Farm 301 Imwalle Gardens 302 Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates 304 Santa Rosa Community Market 310 Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm 307 Zazu Restaurant & Farm 309 Andy’s Produce Market 412 First Light Farm CSA 421 French Garden Restaurant & Bistro 406 Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Farm 409 Morita’s Backyard 410 The Rose Family Farm 518 DeLoach Vineyards 604 Canvas Ranch 704 Dragonfly Farm 829 Dry Creek Peach & Produce 802 Foggy River Farm 805 Gary Blasi Vineyards 825 Jimtown Store 826 Preston of Dry Creek 809 Ridgeview Farm 828 Russian River Valley Produce 812 Sayre Farms 817

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wine Arrowood Vineyards & Winery 100 Cline Cellars 101 Sonoma Cheese Factory 108 Green String Farm 214 Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates 304 Matanzas Creek Winery 305 Old World Winery 300 Andy’s Produce Market 412 Kozlowski Farms 506 O’Connell Vineyards - Vine Hill House 508 DeLoach Vineyards 604 Korbel Champagne Cellars 600 Martinelli Winery, Vineyards & Orchards 601 Porter Creek Vineyards 602 Wine Tasting of Sonoma County 603 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 803 Jimtown Store 826 Preston of Dry Creek 809 Ridge Vineyards 824 Rodney Strong Vineyards 811 Simi Winery 823 Truett Hurst Winery 814 wool & yarn Jacob’s Jamboree Canvas Ranch Skyhorse Ranch Foggy River Farm

415 704 703 805

worms Rainbows End Farm Foggy River Farm

514 805

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time—the siege of the port of Sebastopol on the Black Sea during the Crimean War. The name stuck and the City was incorporated in 1902.

Orchards and vines flourish in Sebastopol’s rich soil. By 1910 Sebastopol became world famous for its years of record apple production.

Between 1885 and 1926, hybridization pioneer Luther Burbank made his own mark in the world of horticulture, developing hundreds of new plant strains and varieties on his 10–acre experiment farm.

Today you can still visit Luther Burbank’s farm along with other agricultural attractions.

Wineries, butterfly gardens, a carnivore plant nursery, pumpkin patches and yes, apple farms are just minutes away from downtown. A variety of this amazing West County bounty comes to Sebastopol’s Town Plaza farm market each Sunday between April and November. In year’s past the area has been rich in hops, cherries, prunes, apples and vineyards. Sebastopol is still known today for its varieties of apples, especially the Gravenstein, its vineyards, producing some of the best wines in the region and for its organic crops that provide many acres of sustainable products. Visit Sebastopol, the city in Sonoma County known for Local Flavor. Global Vision.

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of Rohnert Park in the early 1900s. Richard Hope Crane arrived in California from Missouri for the Gold Rush in 1849. He had been a farmer his whole life, like all of his forefathers.

He mined gold for several years before arriving in Sonoma County in 1852. Oliver Crane, the son of Richard H. Crane, developed the Crane Melon by crossing several varieties of melons, including a Japanese melon, a white melon, a Persian melon and an ambrosia melon among others. The Crane melon averages 4-7 pounds, is round like a soccer ball, and has a light orange flesh that is highly aromatic. Since then five more generations of Cranes have continued to

dry farm this distinctive melon only grown in this unique soil. In 2006, the Crane family worked with the District to ensure that 80 acres of their land would be preserved forever. Working with the District to protect their land can give the family peace of mind that it won’t be subdivided in the future but also makes it more affordable for the next generation of the Crane family to inherit the land even in with Sonoma County’s high land values. Although the Crane Melon has been a constant, the Crane family continues to change with the times. Today, their farms also grow yellow-meat watermelons, heirloom tomatoes, honey, walnuts and wine grapes.

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started as a logging community. Over time, logging reserves dwindled, causing the loggers and their families to determine other means for income. During the late 1800s through the turn of the century, established families used the rich soils of the land for private vegetable gardens and animal husbandry. These private farms eventually turned into apple orchards, hop

fields, award winning tobacco fields, presentday champagne vineyards, and also catered to tourists and vacationers. As the old logging railroad gauge was upgraded to a passenger rail, visitors from the San Francisco area flocked the small River Communities. Many came for the activities on the River (canoeing, swimming, etc.), hunting and fishing and the live music continued on page 66

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buffers the area from the chilling influence of the Pacific. Marine layers and cooling wind from both the Los Carneros region in the south and from the Santa Rosa plain in the north help to balance the Valley’s tendency toward Mediterranean dryness.

From Glen Ellen to Sonoma, soils are nourishing as they are varied. The Valley floor harbors loamy clay and nutrient-rich mineral deposits, while higher elevation slopes are rocky and well-drained. Few agricultural areas boast such diversity. As testament, almost every kind of grape varietal has been grown in the region, but vineyards are just the beginning of what thrives

here. Ancient olive orchards, heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, citrus trees, a myriad of salad greens, squash of all shape and size, stone fruits, nuts, lavender and other herbs, just to name a few, can all be found in the area of Sonoma and Glen Ellen. Livestock is also plentiful, from neighborhood chickens to goats, sheep, cattle and alpacas. The delicious chevre, farm-fresh eggs or woolen goods you find at local markets and grocers can often be traced to vendors less than a few miles away.

Sonoma’s pastoral vistas and navigability make it a perfect area for exploring local farms, so come explore this cozy cornucopia.”

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jams, jellies and honeys. Wines from the region known as the Petaluma Gap are available for tasting at some of Petaluma’s wine producers Petaluma farms provide the ideal starting places for those traveling the Sonoma County Farm Trails.

Plenty of fresh air and sunshine, the historic Petaluma River, scenic trails and parks provide Petaluma with

all the ingredients of a veritable natural theme park with attractions that include hiking, cycling, running, boating, kayaking, bird watching, and more.

Find out more about all that Petaluma offers by simply calling the Petaluma Visitor Center at (707) 769-0429 or by visiting the official website at www.visitpetaluma.com.

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that delight casual diners and epicureans alike.

Famous chefs flock to the area—not only for the vineyards, but for all the abundant local produce, dairy, meat, and seafood. Nowhere else in Sonoma County will you find year-round farmers markets twice a week. The restaurant business is booming, along with agriculture, hightech, bio-medical, education, environmental, and, of course, tourism. Santa Rosa is home to historic Luther Burbank’s Home and Gardens and popular events like the Amgen Tour of California,

the Rose Parade celebrating its 116th year and a Downtown Farmers Market Celebration every Wednesday night during the summer with local food and entertainment. Whether you’re into safaris or spas, golf or gardens, Snoopy or Syrah– or all of the above – you can have it all in the Santa Rosa Valley. Let the experienced staff of the California Welcome Center help you with lodging, spa, wineries and tour information.

(800) 404-7673 or www.visitsantarosa.com.

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and dances. The area experienced its peak of activity during the 1920s, 1930s and after World War II with an influx of big band music, nightly dances, the annual “Pageant of Fire Mountain” performances, Stumptown Daze Parade, Monte Rio Water Carnival, and bowling tournaments, to name a few. During the Great Depression, the railroad company pulled-out the Guerneville gauge in 1935. With the completion of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1936, vacationers were more likely to drive themselves to the Russian

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River Resort Area rather than endure the 2-hour train ride, thus closing the chapter on railway transportation. Since then, the area continues to sustain as a resort region with many old resorts still in operation, as well as fine dining and local entertainment. An easy weekend vacation from the San Francisco Bay Area with beautiful natural surroundings and world-renowned Sonoma Cuisine, the Russian River Resort Area welcomes you and your family.

2009-2010 Sonoma County Farm Trails Map & Guide

2010-2011 Sonoma County Farm Trails Map & Guide

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