Amazing experience! You need reservations in advance, which apply by car, not by person. Once we…read moregot there, the owner of the farm (who is extremely nice!) walked us through where and how to pick. The berries were delicious and there were several varieties! It was such a fun experience to pick ourselves too. There was delicious raspberry lemonade and popsicles too! Would definitely recommend and we'll be back next season.

A really fun stop for a family outing!…read more The raspberries are really delicious, and I love that the farm is organic so you feel good feeding your loved ones. The prices are $12 a pound, which seem fair considering you're paying $7-8 for a small 6 oz pack in the grocery store. Plus, you can't beat picking them fresh. There's a pond and picnic area to enjoy your fresh picked raspberries or a packed lunch, if you want to make an afternoon out of it. Not a lot of shade on the property, so if you go on a hot day be prepared with water at hats.

Beautiful lavender farm tucked in the heart of Sonoma valley. My family and I had ample time to…read morewalk the farm. Kudos to everyone managing it- it's organized with specific places to stand for photos. Special kudos to manager Eric who gave us a small tour of the farm, its history, pollinator garden and gave us free pollinator friendly plant seeds to grow! We also bought lavender candle and lavender balsamic vinegar from the store. Wonderful afternoon spent!

I feel like I am seeing a big flower field in Japan. It's a beautiful landscape, especially during…read morethe windy weather in late June. The entrance fee is $25, but it's definitely worth it. You can even wear a dress for some great photos. The tour guide will take you to see the garden, bee hive, and shop. There's also a hill thats easy to hike and only takes 5 minutes to reach the top. The view of the vineyard and mountains from the top is breathtaking.

I love farmers markets. This was a special one because of the simple but rustic set up and honor…read morepaying system. You select the produce you want, weigh it, bag, it and slip the money into the box at the counter. They had everything from fresh produce to wildflowers and fresh tomatoes, peeled and crushed in mason jars. The vegetables were super fresh and very tasty. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in town.

One of my absolute favorite farm stands! They have a great variety of fresh produce, seasonal…read moreflowers and pumpkins. There is a notebook, scale and price list. Write down your goods and drop your cash in the box. Add this as a stop when you're in Bodega Bay, Freestone or even Sebastopol. If you're coming from Bodega where the church, antique store and casino are, it's on your right shortly before you get to Freestone. Combine with a trip to Wild Flour Bread and you're good with fresh local groceries.

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.

I was always in a hurry when stopping by and always tried to make a mental note to check my change…read morewhile I was still there, but always later found that he short changed me. It's not a mistake when it happens more than once.

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.

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.

We came for the tour especially since they are closing at the end of the month…read more There were so many people for their tour and they did a good job maneuvering the group inside and out. The explanation of the process was so interesting then having the opportunity to see the final product in their specific aging room along with the tasting at the end was worth it. Glad we stopped by

A great way to kick off the Sonoma County Cheese Tour. The tour was very informative and gave TONS…read moreof samples. I learned a lot about cheese and the production process.

To say that I was confused in looking at this business listing is an understatement…read more In reading further, I learned that there are different facets to this business so my review only pertains to the orchard or farming part of this. I've been buying their apples for many years at the Ferry Farmers' Market in San Francisco on Tuesdays and Saturdays; due to the business climate in SF, they are only here at the Saturday market. They mainly sell flowers and apples with the latter being my main shopping item here. The most impressive thing about their apples is the variety that they sell throughout the season, offering anywhere from six to eight different ones at a time. I was buying their Hawaiian apples (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=NIBPXP0nifIFVt2_VyJ2Aw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) for a few weeks but the season is over for that type and the Fuji apples have just started. Don't hesitate to ask Stan or his staff about the aspects of each apple type to find the one(s) that best fit your palate. I am mentioning those two because they are my favorite as well as my goddaughter (pug). Come to this stand if you're looking for a wide variety of apples and don't hesitate to ask for suggestions in picking the one that fits your flavor profile. You won't be disappointed. I'm not a big flower guy but they also offer an assortment for your table arrangements too.

We had our wedding at our home and many of our family and friends helped with special details to…read moremake it our own unique event. This included doing all of our own flowers and I was so excited when a friend recommend Devoto Gardens right up the road from us. They invited us to look at all of the flowers that come in from their own farm and gardens and we picked out lots of bunches of colorful, fresh cut flowers (can't even remember all the names of what we picked). I also have to give a special thanks to Jolie who does wedding arrangements and bouquets for Devoto. She was very, very busy and yet took the time to make me an incredible bouquet for my wedding. I gave her very little direction (I knew it was going to be great) and she created a bridal bouquet more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed of! It was an incredible act of kindness! I highly recommend using Devoto Gardens anytime you need flowers and especially for your wedding!