Update: I've been riding with Bethany for over four years now, and I truly cannot say enough…read morewonderful things about her and her training program. Bethany is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in both horse and rider development. Her teaching style is always positive and encouraging, creating an environment that is supportive, fun and motivating to learn in. She is also a talented rider, and her expertise shows in every training ride she does with my horse. I can immediately feel the improvement in my own rides afterward. Most importantly, Bethany always prioritizes the wellbeing and happiness of her horses while still helping riders achieve their goals--whether serious competitors or those who simply ride for enjoyment. My horse has also had some serious health setbacks recently, but Bethany has never given up on us. Her advice, training techniques, and thoughtful approach throughout this process have meant so much to me. I'm incredibly grateful to train with someone who combines such skill, kindness and true horsemanship, and I highly recommend working with Bethany!

Bethany is truly a one of a kind instructor! Every clinic and lesson I have taken with her, I have…read moreleft with a smile on my face and a feeling that I'm building something deeper than just my riding skills, but also strengthening the trust and communication with my horse. What sets Bethany apart is how much she genuinely cares for both sides of the partnership. She's invested in her students' progress and the well-being of both horse and rider, always putting their needs first. Her eye for detail, patience, and encouragement creates an environment where you feel supported but also challenged in the best way! Bethany truly embodies the saying that "the best partnerships don't always needs use words to communicate". She helps each of her students to feel every movement underneath them, and then guiding you to respond in a way that makes sense to both horse and rider! If you're looking for a trainer who will truly help you grow as a rider while deepening your relationship with your horse, or ever have the opportunity to take a clinic with her, I could not recommend Bethany enough!

I am lucky to have found H2 Equestrian mid 20s, however, wishing it had existed during my childhood…read moreyears! Phoebe is intuitive, calm, patient and knowledgeable. A gem of a human but also someone who knows A LOT about horses and can be trusted with real life, first hand skills. When I approached her about lessons, I was a mid 20 year old not looking for a competitive and high strung barn, which is what Sonoma County is highly populated with. I was still nuts about horses but didn't need the pressure and tension that comes along with showing and timelines. Phoebe charmed me with her lesson horses and comfortable atmosphere, so much so that after I had gotten married I decided to buy my first horse with her assistance! This process was rough, shopping was something I wasn't emotionally prepared for but Phoebe took everything in stride, never rushing me or falsifying the process. Thank god I had Phoebe with me, as I would have just given up. Flash forward, I'm now the proud horse mom of a paint! I would recommend Phoebe to anyone, horse person or complete newbie. I trust her knowledge and guidance more than any horse person in the industry. Thank you Phoebe!!

Intuitive and supportive backed with a life time of horse experience. Love her program my horses…read morelove her too.

Super thankful to have found Laurie Scott on BAEN. She is a fantastic teacher and really has you…read morelearning (or re-learning) to ride the right way. She emphasizes awareness of your and your horse's body, muscle strength, and proper form, not just to look nice, but to actually communicate with your horse more effectively and comfortably. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, check out the Paddock Club for great training!

I am an experienced rider and have recently taken dressage lessons from some other well-known…read moreteachers in the Bay Area. I have found the quality of Laurie Scott's teaching to be the best. Laurie is a very articulate, calm and knowledgeable teacher of not only dressage, but of general horsemanship. I recommend her highly.

Randomly found this farm on Yelp and decided to take the kids. There was a medical emergency that…read moreday so the tour was different than usual, but we had fun feeding and brushing cows, horses, goats, guinea pigs. My kids had a blast! Pros: - love what they are doing by taking in animals when their owners need help with caring for them - fairly affordable, group tour was $100 - they provided lots of carrots and lettuce for the animals! Cons: - I would have loved learning more about the animals, we were only provided information when we asked questions 1:1 with tour guide.

We booked a private tour for our family and had a wonderful time! The farm is super peaceful and…read moreall of the animals are incredibly well cared for. We were able to feed lots of animals, including donkeys, emus and ostriches, pigs, horses, goats, and our favorite, guinea pigs. Would absolutely recommend this for all ages (seniors included).

This place is so special. Equine assisted therapy with horses, ponies , goats, pigs all rescued…read more There's riding lessons, volunteering opportunities, after school programs, events and much more. Charlotte and her team are amazing.

Always a pleasure. My review needs 85 wotds. Pfffttty! Anywho charlotte is great with the kidd…read moreand you can tell this. Is her passion. And shes always teaching something even when she doesnt intend to.

This is a farm stand that no doubt knows how to grow delicious produce! And it is one that you…read moreneed to visit! Suncatcher Farm is located approximately 3.3 miles from where Washington Street at Howard turns into Bodega Ave (or 1 mile from Thompson Lane). They have a decent size covered farm stand so you are protected from the elements if it's raining, windy, etc. They farm 10 acres of land for their farm stand, and they are Certified Organic by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers which is a U.S. Department of Agriculture accredited organic certifying agency and trad e association.). All of their produce are nicely laid out with signage for each one listing what they are and prices. They have a large variety of produce, a scale for weighing if it's by the pound, bags so you can take your treasures home and it's all on the honor system. They have a board with all the ways to pay along with the info you need to do so (Venmo, cash & check). To keep up on the days and hours they are open, it is best to check out their Instagram page (@suncatcher_farm) and Facebook page (@suncatcherpetaluma) for days and times they are open as they do weekly updates. Currently they are open Monday through Saturday 11am to 5pm, and closed on Sunday's. However, they sometimes post that they will be open so keep an eye out on their Instagram and Facebook page. This is one of my two favorite farm stands in Petaluma and I love buying fresh produce from local farmers!

I fell in love with this honor farmstand, it's so cute. The issue is I bought a bunch of potatoes…read moreand I cooked them up and they are SO bitter. The kind of bitter I had taking over my mouth for half a day even after brushing and rinsing my mouth and eating. This happens when potatoes are exposed to light or extreme heat or cold, it's poisonous actually. I had to throw them all away. They had a few goods made by locals which were cute and some other produce that looked good I bought, but tbh I got scared to eat it after the issues with the potatoes. I like the set up and farmstand a lot, but they need to quality control a bit more.

Me and my gf had an amazing experience horseback riding with the help of Kiera and Katie, guiding…read moreus through and making sure we are comfortable and safe. I had a wonderful time with Dozer! I highly recommend trying this experience as a beginner like me :))

Katie and Kiera were awesome! Beautiful experience and lovely setting. Highly recommendread more

We had a fabulous experience apple picking. Booking was easy (but competative). Upon signing up for…read morethe email list; do what it says. Set a reminder for when booking opens. At the time it says, take 35 seconds to book it online. They are in demand and reservations book up within 15 minutes. Its not a hard thing to do, just be logistical. Upon arriving. Parking was easy with a volunteer guiding us. We picked almost 10 pounds of apples, bought local beef and honey and enjoyed the gorgeous backdrop of western marin's rolling hills. They have a portapotty and plenty of volunteers to help guide you. If you want a tour, thats great, if not go at your pace. My advice: bring a backpack, bucket, collapsible cooler and water. Its only an hour or so dont pack a lunch. And enjoy your afternoon, we thoroughly did;)

Friendly staff for apple picking. Apples are good. The trees are short so it's easy for littles to…read morepick the apples.

I saw the other review was 10 years ago, so I will post my thoughts…read more I have been vegetarian for past 50 of my 76 years, but I do eat eggs, and dairy...and honey, and insects that cling to my produce if I don't see them. I am very happy with the quality of PETALUMA FARMS Jumbo grade A eggs that I get from my local WINCO store here in Chico. Many are double yoked, and although the shells are very thin, the eggs themselves arrive clean, and in a cardboard, not plastic container. YES! on all those things from the start. I believe they subscribe to all the laws we have in California to protect Chickens. If the chickens do not wander outside, that outside is still available to them. I Google mapped the "Farm" (Plant), OVERHEAD "SPY" view.. and it didnt seem to be a dairy farm set up with a mile of green grass around the many many large chicken houses, but they are not sold as "Free Range". I know people who have resident chickens as house pets..they seem to do just great..chickens and friends inside their houses. I give Petaluma 5 stars, not because they are rescuing chickens and letting them live great lives in their older years, but because, I believe they are providing high quality food, at affordable prices while abiding with our very progressive poultry laws. Now, about those TRIPPLE YOKERS YOU ARE WORKING ON... Wayne Pierce...Durham, Calif 80 miles away from Petaluma..

If it were possible to give them no stars - I would…read more Here is most recent article from Mother Jones: "Eggs labeled "organic" come from happy chickens with plenty of room to roam, right? Not necessarily, according to an eye-opening investigation by the Cornucopia Institute. Many so-called organic egg operations are just as grimly crowded as factory farms, and although the USDA requires outdoor access for laying hens whose eggs are labeled organic, Cornucopia found that at many farms, "outdoors" often consists of nothing more than a tiny concrete screen porch adjoining the tenement-like henhouse. Some of the organic egg producers even signed a letter to the National Organic Standards Board opposing the outdoor access rule." Apparently Petaluma Farms wasn't quite as two-faced as to actually sign the letter - but that's the best that can be said here.