One of the best experiences I have had recently! 5* Living…read morein the east coast apple picking was a favourite fall activity but since I moved to the west coast I have been missing that! We finally found this place and were so excited to try it! It was my first visit to the area and it was absolutely gorgeous to drive out there. The orchard is lovely and the staff are so kind, attentive and informative. I called ahead to check that they have parking on site and that helped alot! When you get there staff helps with parking and then you go get the U pick supplies and make your way to the orchard. The green apples were limited but we found alot of red ones. The experience was fabulous! After picking we paid for the apples and got some fresh organic apple slushies along with some sweet treats! Absolutely 10/10 We enjoyed this in the orchard and it was really charming! Highly recommend this specially with kids! Note- They have bathrooms on site and you can pay with cash or card to get the apples.

So fun! It was pouring rain and we still had a good time and can't wait to return. Prices on apples…read morewere good and getting them off the trees was easy and their hot cider was delicious!!

What a beautiful spot to stop and pick up some wonderful organic produce. We bought the apples…read moreand tried them in the car while we sat in the lot. We went back and got more! An absolutely beautiful setting. Thank you for your hard work growing the beautiful food that you provide for the community.

Amazing selection of Dahlias and filler plants and love the reasonable prices. Also pleasantly…read moresurprised to see water with bags and rubber bands to travel with flowers. Highly recommend this stand

While we were targeting u-pick apples, many of the places were closed. Hale's is really an apple…read morestand. They had apples, apple juice, and pumpkins. The people were very friendly, they had a good variety of apples, and the apples were delicious. It's also conveniently located with easy road access. I recommend Hale's as a great source for apples.

It's harvest-time! What could be better than tasting specialty varieties of freshly picked apples…read morein the countryside? While Dear Hubby and I were in Sonoma County for a quick trip, we had free time on Sunday to get out into the backroads and check out a few apple farms. Hale's is close to Santa Rosa, which made it convenient. They were decked out for Halloween, with various areas sporting giant spider figures, scarecrows, skeletons, and much more. Autumn décor, including pumpkins and apples were definitely part of the scene. Adjacent to their barn they had a station set up with very helpful staff offering samples of various varieties of apples. I loved that they had a number of the favorites I've experienced in SoCal's apple haven of Oak Glen (near Yucaipa). Yes, to Mutsu! Cameo! They also had others that I hadn't heard of, and already can't recall their names. Oh good, I found a chart online - Northern Spy is one I tried and bought. Sundance, maybe? Yikes! Hale's claims to grow 30 different varieties, and good for them. Good for you! An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as the old saying goes. No doctors for me for now - I'm enjoying usually one apple for breakfast and one for lunch. Hale's has kept me going for two weeks now. We especially enjoyed taking in their ambiance with my brother and sister-in-law, who live nearby, but hadn't been before. A great place to visit with family! If you're in the area, stop on by and enjoy the fresh air, the friendly folks helping you taste and purchase the goodness of Sonoma County fruit.

Pricey but worth it. The strawberries are fresh and actually taste like strawberries rather than…read morethe watery fruit you can get at the grocery store. Because they're so fresh, they need to be consumed quickly. The family who runs this place is so nice. They're cash or Venmo only I believe.

This is my favorite fruit stand for specifically strawberries. I have also bought other fruit and…read morevegetables from this place. they have all been fresh and clean. I recommend going to this little farm stand. They are well worth the drive and a local business to boot.

Best apples, sweetest people. This is a lovely area and a real trip into the country.read more

Good price! Great selection!…read more Many are heirlooms which really are more nutritious than newer apples.

Oh boy did I have a different experience with my family then the previous reviewer. I discovered…read morethe farm via Sonoma magazine, and thought berry picking was a must for my berry loving kiddo. The gentle and kind owner of the farm, Shepard, dedicated a good 15 min on the phone with my husband answering all questions and sharing info about picking options. He then followed up within a couple of weeks to schedule our blackberry picking date. We showed up and were treated to a private picking experience on his very peaceful and lovingly cared for land. We picked a whole flat for a very reasonable price and enjoyed chatting with Shepard. You can order berries and pick up or show up to pick yourself. I look forward to making this an annual family experience. Lots more blackberries! Go get your hands on those juicy berries and happy summer!

In 2016, I bought a flat of boysenberries from Kokopelli Farm in Sebastopol, CA. At first glance, I…read moreI was very impressed. Then I noticed that only the top layer of berries were large and succulent. Underneath, there were inferior mini-berries, most of which were not sweet. I ended up throwing away about 25% of my purchase. About a month ago, because of the scarcity of boysenberries in our area, I decided I'd try one more time. Up front, I told the owner about last year's experience. He assured me this year would be better. . He also told me I was #3 on his waiting list. Well, over a month has gone by, and his repeated promises of delivery came and went;.l I finally determined that my placement on his list was BS. Do not do business with this man unless you want to be strung out and in the end disappointed.

This is one of my favorite farmers markets in the Bay Area. Always great vibes with friendly and…read moreinviting vendors from all different types of local businesses. Open on Sunday mornings. There are a few options for fresh ready-to-go food plus coffee and tea vendors so you can sip and eat while you shop. They also have live music that gets the community dancing and makes the whole market feel lively. You can buy local produce for the week, plant starters for your garden, a new ceramic cup for your office, jewelry for your loved ones and so much more is offered at this market. If you're looking for a way to spend your Sunday morning and a place to find high quality local goods this is your market!

This is a fun farmers market on Sunday open until 1:30 PM in Sebastopol…read morePony rides are $10 I bought some chocolates from the vendor who has a store across the street. I also bought some sprouts to snack on instead of fattening chocolate! I had a great time here a loved the goose and ponies.

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.