Loved everything about it! The location was absolutely beautiful and the service was great

Our first experience was great, so we became members. Upon our second visit, we arrived early and were met by their hostess, Emily. She said, we could be seated but they'd have to get our table ready and we could wait in the gift shop, 1/2 hour later. She escorted us to the furthest corner of the property, gave us the menus, and told us our wait person would arrive shortly. Emily came back and ask if we wanted anything to eat from the menu. I told her we're interested in their charcuterie and wine. She told me to pick it out from inside. It had been almost an hour and still no service. Upon purchasing our charcuterie from inside, bringing them to table, my husband said someone actually came to see if we needed anything. My husband should have said, "Yes some wine." He thought I was getting the wine too. Not the case. Upon walking back, looking for a staff member, standing next to the front door, Emily greeted another party of 4, I overheard they too were early. Emily immediately seated them. I was able ask a staff member for service, she checked their log, and noticed we were assigned to Mary (great lady and extremely professional!) Mary apologized for the confusion and soon after Emily happened to appear and told Mary, "No apologies were necessary. " Much to my surprise. I actually commented, Mary didn't but she (Emily) should. Keep in mind, it had been over an hour and it was a hot day. We would have left but my husband really wanted to stay. Mary made the experience better. Upon checking out, the cashier asked us how was our experience, I told her about Emily. read more

I absolutely Loved McAvoy Ranch, the views here are Amazing.... Our Hostess Janet was very knowledgeable about The Wineries History which was very fascinating.... The Wines wasn't bad either my Party of 3 were very pleased and our Lunch on the Patio was delicious we had Wraps with the Wine.... I will be coming back. read more

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Beautiful location. The shop has nice products. However, way the olive oil tastings work is a little confusing. Multiple that when trying to figure out food offerings, table assignments, etc. read more

Beautiful setting, no expectations going in. Guide was flagrant about $$ spent and staff benefits, kind of gross $55 + tax ( tax should be included) and then personally requested gratuity. I was dumbfounded by the lack of taste read more

Great experience olive oil and wine tasting. Beautiful views and excellent service. Great gift store too! read more

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We were so excited to visit this place on our trip to Petaluma. We were disappointed when we arrived only to find out it was closed the entire weekend for a private event. There was nothing on the website about it being closed that weekend, and if reservations are required, that should be clearly stated on the website too. While the website does mention you can book a reservation, it doesn't say reservations are REQUIRED. Very disappointing since we came from out of town to visit this place. I wish this was more explicitly stated on the website so guests could make proper arrangements. read more

What a spectacular opportunity to relax in a wonderful setting while tasting McEvoy's own selection of olive oil and collections of wine. The patio, tucked a long way from any road noise, is beautiful and dog friendly. Reservations are required and lunch needs to be ordered two days in advance - all worth the effort. Wile there, check out their wonderful collection of skin products. A wonderful destination for an afternoon out with friends! read more

Our first time there and the waitress knew that. She gave no guidance. We had 6 people and 5 of us each ordered a 30.00 olive oil tasting with bread and one ordered the cheese and olive tasting at 45.00. The waitress should have told us that we were ordering way too much. We could have each shared an order. We asked for more bread to continue tasting our olive oil and we didn't know that additional pieces of bread were extra until we got the bill. Our bill came to over 300.00 and most of the olive oil was not consumed. The olive oil tasted fine especially the jalapeño, lemon and rosemary. I would have preferred to go to their little store and bought a bottle or two instead of what we did. They also had nice body lotions in the store. But we didn't buy anything at their store. The ambience was quaint and the views were spectacular. But the tasting was very overpriced. They charged us extra because we were a party of six, but our orders were very simple and did not require extra work as we didn't order from their food menu. This could have been a better experience if the waitress would have given us some guidance. I will not return. read more

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Another local hidden gem! Nestled deep in the hills, this amazing ranch with wine and olive orchards is phenomenal. My mom and I ventured to try something new, olive oil tasting, and we're so glad we did. We were greeted by friendly and attentive staff, and were offered a complimentary glass of wine they were showcasing that day. Next, we were able to pick our tasting spot, which was right at the pond's edge. Molly, our host, was amazing and we learned so much about the ranch, the olives, and the process. Amazing combinations of complex flavors, including chai spice olive oil ~ WOW! They had two local featured vendors onsite providing free samples of cheese and chocolate, and a store and gift shop that's dangerous- LOL! Great local products. I highly recommend visiting and daring to be different. We ordered a glass of wine while we were tasting the oils. read more

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We just came back from a quick visit. We live close and I'd been wanting to visit for quite a while but never had a chance. Strangely I totally missed the fact that the visit is by appointment only. Luckily they were open to public for the holiday shopping! It is a beautiful, beautiful place. Quiet and peaceful. The shop and the tasting room were smaller than I imagined but it wasn't crowded. We got to taste some great olive oil, tapenade, olives and jam. The staff is all very nice and kind. The weather was bad, but we are definitely going to be back for a nice picnic at the table sometime. We'll probably join their social club, which sounds like a great value. Brought home two kinds of oil, a tapenade and jam! Oh, a pro tip: follow Yelp map, not Waze map. read more

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Beautiful setting, delicious olive oils and wines. Service was good. I had a reservation for olive-oil tasting for 6 people. It was a little confusing at first because I assumed we'd have someone guiding us through tasting the different flavored oils and explaining the oil-making process, etc. It was more like ordering at a restaurant. Once that was cleared up and we ordered, it was good. Our server (?) was very nice and knowledgeable, but again, we had to ask the questions--What's the history of the ranch, how do you make your olive oil, etc. But we did enjoy being able to choose what flavors of oil to taste, and my friends (who had never done olive oil-tasting) really enjoyed the experience. It was a bit breezy and cold and no heaters, but there were some thick blankets that helped. read more

I really "heart" this place！！！ After discovering them in San Francisco Ferry Building and fall in love with their Bohemian roee balm, I have been wanting to visit their ranch in Petaluma. Once I sit down in the beautiful courtyard overlooking a pond, it it took me a few minutes to be able to quiet down because it's too relaxing, too quiet and too tranquil... The high stress, go -go-go Silicon Valley lifestyle really ruined me. LOL... When my mind was able to relax, I heard the little noises of winds and frogs on the other side of the pond... I personally love their olive oil products more than winr. They don't have their own winery, they either import from Italy or partner with other wineries. When you do wine tasting, they bring you free popcorn and olives. For the popcorn, they pour their own jalapeno olive oil on top of it which gives it a great kick and flavor. Their olives are also great, not overly salty so you don't have to worry about needing kidney dialysis afterwards. Oh, don't forget their skin products.,...such a great quality and my skin is loving it. The shop has excellent variety of products as well that really relaxes me. read more

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We just had a magical day at the ranch! Everyone is so kind and so willing to share all the wonderful products and oils. Even though it was a cold day, we bundled up under blankets and enjoyed the beautiful view of lake and hills while sipping a bottle of their lovely rosé and tasting delicious oils (gluten free cracker for my GF friend).The staff constantly checked on us, and shared amazing stories about the history of the ranch and the stories of farming olives. It was a beautiful afternoon trip and we loved our products, wine (rose), oil, and fig spread! I highly recommend this stop 15 minutes from downtown Petaluma! Winter time fun! read more

Went and had date day with my wife at McEvoy Ranch. Picturesque! The staff are amazing. You are not only warmed by the sun but by the passion and care of the employees. Partook in wine tasting and lunch, as well as Olive Oil tasting. This is the place for all your tamponades, bruschettas, and olive oils. Fell in love with the Blood Orange Olive Oil. If you are looking for a nice afternoon in Petaluma/Novato boarder area, for quiet, tranquil, easy lunch with picnic like atmosphere....this is your place! read more

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The ranch is beautiful, the oils are amazing. I was looking forward to getting a history of the ranch and explanations about the oils. Our hostess had just started and didn't know any answers to my questions. The tasting was $25 and you did not get a discount if you purchased oils. It was freezing outside and they gave us blankets but there were no heaters. read more

Had the best day and we were treated gracious and turned out we'd been members for 10 years!!! Very relaxing and the best hostess in Kyndall thank you all read more

McEvoy Ranch recently hosted our wedding. I went into our day with high expectations, and I have to say that McEvoy GREATLY exceeded them. The venue was jaw dropping and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our wedding say was perfect. Our caterer, DJ and rental company all enjoyed working with them as well. I am so grateful we were able to have our wedding day here and would absolutely recommend McEvoy Ranch to anyone. The olive oil that McEvoy makes and served at our wedding was the absolute best I have ever had. The McEvoy wine we chose for the wedding was excellent as well! I have had a few opportunities to try both, but when it was paired with with our caterers food (OTL Fine Catering), it brought it to a whole new level. I cannot recommend McEvoy enough. I will absolutely be a regular there from here on out. read more

I lived the first 18 years of my life in Petaluma and had no idea this place existed until about a year ago, but now that I've been I'll definitely be recommending this place to any friends who visit my hometown. I came here on my last trip home with my family for the premium olive oil tasting. It was a Wednesday morning so we were the only ones there and were seated by the pond out on the patio. Spring was in full force at the ranch and I can't tell you if I enjoyed the views or the tasting more. Our server was very attentive and started us off with a free splash of rose while telling us the history of the land and the family who owned it. The premium tasting comes with 6 oils to try and plenty of bread, our bread bowls were refilled several times during our visit. I would definitely come back to do the property tour and see the gardens which is a separate paid for ticket. My siblings and I all ended up buying a little something from the shop after our tasting. read more

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All Mrs. Nan wanted was a place where her grandchildren could play outdoors in fresh air, near wildlife and be away from the hustle and bustle of the city. She purchased the land at McEvoy Ranch with this in mind. Because an agriculture permit was required to build on the land, she began growing olives. Taking from her favored place to travel, Italy. There are close to 1,300 varieties of organic olive trees growing on property. * Rosé I had this at the Shuckery in Petaluma the other day. It pairs nicely with fresh oysters or a summer salad. We purchased a bottle. * Red Car Pinot Elton John performed on several red lacquered red pianos in Las Vegas a few years ago. These pianos were auctioned to raise money for his AIDS Foundation. Nan won one of the pianos! It is signed and has a device that connects to the piano that plays 4 of Elton Johns songs. Check it out on the property. * Sangiovese Grown in Tuscany on an organic vineyard. Easy to drink, refreshing summer wine. We bought a bottle of this too. Olive Oils * Lemon * Jalapeño * Limited Edition * Original The jalapeño and original were my favorites. The lemon had a heavy zest flavor to it. I did learn that they used the whole fruit when crushing with the olives. One of the reasons they do not produce herbed oils such as lavender or basil is because those are infused with the oil. McEvoy crushes olives and jalapeño or lemon whole together! Parking is fairly limited which probably explains why a reservation is required. We arrived at 4:00pm without reservation and still received a tasting. Super close to the Marin French Cheese and 10 minutes from Petaluma. read more

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We had a great experience! 7 of us went in for tasting on Saturday and the grounds are absolutely beautiful. I look forward to returning with a book and a seat outdoors the time around. While our group opinion varied on the olive oil (I was indifferent) I thought the pairings overall were great! The olive oil paired with the bread and Cypress Grove Purple Haze was my favorite with the Pinot noir. The chocolate cake/fudge paired with the 3rd wine (a red in which I can't remember for the life of me) was incredibly delicious... I believe it had the typewriter in the label. I wish I had left with a bottle of Rose and Pinot! Next time! Service was amazing. Our hostess was incredibly knowledgable and followed up each of our questions with information and additional fun facts about the grounds and how the winery came to be. This was our first stop of the day and set the bar very high for the others. read more

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I love the McEvoy lavender product lotions and have been ordering for many years. Unfortunately, NOW there is NO LAVENDER FRAGRANCE with products now offered as lavender scented lotions and oils. It's so very disappointing that the lavender scent has been almost totally eliminated from all new orders for lavender scented products :( read more

Visited on a lark yesterday, with a last-minute appointment - and I am SO glad they were able to accommodate us! DEFINITELY book in advance, as they fill up in advance for tastings, and you'll miss the wine, olive oil, and a walkabout that is beyond worthwhile. Patty and Paisley assisted my fella and me, and we arrived early and had a nice splash of rosé while looking around the adorable gift shop. I left with several of their house-made delicious olive oils and even some really lovely bespoke beauty products... The wine, the property... Sigh... Nan, the founder, had a beautiful eye for landscaping. I simply cannot rave enough. The Montepulciano is divine; the Reserve Pinot blew my mind. I cannot wait to come back to taste more, to see more of the stunning dahlia garden, and am for sure joining their Social Club! What a treat, what a great team, and, if you're an art fan, don't miss the early William Wegman photo in the loo, or the Wayne Thiebaud painting in the tasting bar. read more

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This is definitely a beautiful winery, but this is also a company strongly for Racial Prejudice and Racial profiling. We came to have a celebration for my aunt. Our server, Amy, brought us different Olive Oils to try with our wine tasting. I asked for some bread with the olive oils, and one of the owners came to bring us scraps of bread after 32 minutes stating "This is the last of the bread, so you guys are lucky you guys got the bottom of the bunch." Then he walks away, and to a Caucasian couple next to us, brings an unsolicited tray of bread for olive oil, and they ask "what is this for?" He proceeds to explain the different olive oil offerings, but we had to ask three times for bread because they stated "they had to see what they could do." We finish our tasting, and our Server Amy brings us the bill, I proceed to pay inside for our group of 6. After our tasting, we decide to go inside to purchase additional bottles to go, their food products, and skincare products, ending the day for our group at a total of around $600. We leave to our car, to take some photos, to have three of the owners and our Server Amy only approach our car and no other cars "Have you paid for your merchandise yet? Did you on for your wine tasting?" This was asked of us only 10 minutes after our tasting and purchase of the additional products. They basically then accused only us, their non-demographic clients, of not paying for the wine tastings or any of their store products, within 10 minutes of each cashier ringing us up separately. We asked why only our car was asked if our products were paid for. The owner and our Server Amy stated there was confusion because the store was really "packed." I stated if "5 people was a lot on a normal day." They proceeded to ignore my response. And stated "there was a lot of people at the cash register l, and I proceeded to ask if "2 people ahead of us" was a lot and they ignored my response again. We stated that we felt that this was a demographical response, and in unison, they stated it wasn't. They stated in unison almost as if this was a pre-discussion. Further documentation of our experience will be posted on all of my social media and to friends and others, as we documented our experience throughout. read more

Great service, informative staffs and their Pinot and olive oil is so delicious. The landscape you can see from the testing area is absolutely gorgeous and peaceful. This was my second visit and I'll definitely go back soon. Their wine club is such a great deal too! read more

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Winery is gorgeous. BUT Staff is definitely unprofessional. I can list a few major experiences in one visit that left me unease with how the staff treats demographically diverse population. I had a reservation for a party of six. Our server Amy, who we seemed was very approachable at first until we requested for some bread to dip our sample olive oils. With a response of "you have lunch that will be served, but I will see what we can do." Later, staff brings bread and states we are lucky because this was the last of it. Hmm.. weird because the table across (who were of Caucasian descent) receives a basket of bread minutes after and were clueless stating "what is this for" We were singled out, unwitnessed from me personally but was given information from my cousin that staff approached the car and accused us of not paying for the tab, let alone for our merchandise purchased in the store. What made it worse was it was Amy (our server) and another lady (that helped us at the register) that came to the car. After stating we did pay for the tasting and our merchandise, they continued to ask for our receipt, which was then shown to them. Spoke with Amy and a gentleman, discussing what was the issue, with no real answer. "Oh no it was a big confusion because there was a lot of people in the store." My cousin stated "so is 5 people in the store a lot?" They responded "not just your group, but others in the store." There was only our group of 5, and then 2 other individuals in line at the register, which my cousin proceeded to ask "there was only 2 people in front of us." Clearly this was a pre discussion between the staff given the looks and responses. Suggestion to staff: before accusations are made and approaching someone for not paying, check the transaction receipts. read more

Not a Good Value Pleasant staff, relaxed outdoor setting and excellent olive oil. However, for $25 per person (plus tip) you don't get very much: A complementary taste of wine when you arrive (little more than a thimbleful), then olive oil with small pieces of not-so-fresh bread for dipping. No bread basket, no snacks available and no discount toward the purchase of their excellent but expensive olive oils. We felt taken advantage of and would have done better to spend $25/person on a nice lunch in Petaluma. read more

Chris was amazing! I loved learning about the wines and hearing his stories about how his family got him interested in the first place. We got the wine tasting for two as well as the charcuterie and both were great. He even gave us a mini olive oil tasting at the end because we couldn't decide which olive oil to buy. The rest of the staff were all so kind and extremely accommodating in the rainy weather; overall a great experience! Would go again in the future :) read more

Wonderful visit with my out of town brother for a olive oil tasting. Such a gorgeous property and attention from staff made it a memorable visit read more

McEvoy Ranch is a must if you are in the area! We booked a tasting in advance and loved the entire experience. We sat on the porch and enjoyed the most delicious wine and olive oil. The view is breathtaking. We could have sat there all day! I appreciated that the staff gave us our space but were alway there to provide another tasting. It was the most relaxing part of our vacation. We can't wait to return! We became members and look forward to our wine shipments! read more

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This is just a review for scheduling and their whole process. I haven't been in person for a couple years. So you have to either pre-order a sandwich ($45/person) or do an olive oil tasting ($25/person) these apparently don't include a wine tasting. Kids also have to do this, so for my party which includes a 6, 8, and 18 month old, we all had to pay $25 each. Then $40 each for a charcuterie board. Ok.... THEN $20 a head if your party is over 8 people.... So basically I'm paying $45 a head for three kids plus a super high price for their own olive oil and bread?!? Just an incredibly confusing system and absolutely not worth it in my case. They can charge whatever they want but please simplify things or st least make it sound like it's remotely worth the money. A few friends had told me it's not as good as it used to be... maybe this is part of it?? read more

A hidden gem that has been in my shortlist for months. We had a reservation for 11am. Entered the gates of the Ranch and immediately were in the company of several deer. Its a short drive back to the second gate. As you enter you quickly see a beautiful array of lavendar. The grounds have several seating locations. The views are incredible. A scene out of a hillside in Italy perhaps. We later learned the woman who purchased and had owned the ranch fell in love with all things olive oil while visiting Italy [made sense]. We were served our Southwestern lavosh wrap and 2 samples of Olive Oil. I have never had such fresh/flavorful Olive oil in my life. In particular the Rosemary olive oil was devine. We sipped wine while enjoying lovely conversation with eachother and Hannah a member of the staff. She was lovely. Infact all the staff were friendly. We enjoyed the light breeze and literally could not do anything other than be in the moment. This place is the perfect way to spend your Sunday. After about 1.5 hours we picked up and went inside to shop the retail store. Bring plenty of money because every olive oil product is impressive. I wanted it all. Put McEvoy Ranch on your list...it is worth the visit and then some! read more

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Stumbled upon this beautiful ranch because of the McEvoy vendor at the Ferry Building. The lavender, rose, and ESPECIALLY the olive oil hand lotion & body scrub made me wonder more about the source. An hour later, we were in Petaluma on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. Literally. This was by far the most well-deserved spontaneous trips I have ever embarked on. BTW, they only take reservations. We were misinformed by the worker at the Ferry Building (which prompted our day trip), but the lady at the ranch was SO accommodating and sweet about our misunderstanding. We got seated outdoors - with probably only four other tables that were available for seating (no wonder resos are needed!) - which faced the lush sweeping vistas of the ranch. All 500 acres of it. This was a refreshing change from Napa and Sonoma. It was tranquil, untouched, and a great spot to relax with a bottle of wine. Silence is golden here. Bonus points for spotting a group of wild turkeys and the ranch's cat who accompanied us and left with a pile of cat fur on our laps. HIGHLY recommend this experience. Would come back again and again! read more

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We had an outstanding afternoon at McEvoy Ranch. I cannot speak highly enough of our wonderful guide Mike. Friendly and informed he made the tour a delight. After the tour we enjoyed an olive oil tasting and a delicious lunch. I have always loved their olive oil and seeing their facility was really great If you want to really do yourself a favor spend an afternoon here. read more

We were at McEvoy Ranch last weekend for a birthday party. It is an olive tree farm and beautiful like a winery. We walked to a barn where a beautiful long table was set up. We got tastings of their EVOO, lemon EVOO, and basil EVOO. Our favorite was the basil. They served lunch which was a choice of salmon, chicken, or tri-tip served with a spring salad and balsamic vinaigrette. Kids got a chicken and lettuce wrap. The staff made sure our wine glasses were full with rose, chardonnay, or Cabernet. The gift shop sold their olive oil, soap, and honey among other things. We enjoyed our time. It was kind of like going to wine country, without going to Napa and without a huge emphasis on wine, but had the same ambiance. It's reservation only, so plan ahead. read more

My wife and I recently did a wine tasting at McEvoy Ranch. They're known for their Pino Noir, Chardonnay and Olive oils. The experience actually reminded us of a spa visit, as we were treated wonderfully from beginning to end. The winery is located about 5 miles west of Petaluma. Watch for the small sign on the left just before the road begins a series of uphill curves. read more

I went here for the olive oil tasting. Never don't that before. It was outstanding. Great oils, flavored and extra virgin. That lemon olive oil is off the hook though. I can imagine it in so many salads. Very nice tasting experience with lots of information and upon request a quick your of their oil presses. They have nice seating along a pond. Fantastic in summer with great outdoor weather. Can't speak to their wines. read more

Great service although the wine isn't good at all. It's a pleasant place to spend time but the wine doesn't compare to other producers.

Enjoyed a nice late morning wine tasting at McEvoy. We were a party of 8. We were fortunate to be seated in their patio area which was nicely shaded and private as opposed to their tented tasting area. Our servers, Molly and Hannah, were AWESOME! Molly was very knowledgeable and did a great job sharing details of each wine during the tasting as well as addressing our questions regarding all the possible wedding venues the ranch property has to offer; pagoda, milk barn, and the main house. read more

It was the best experience!!! Great staff, they take the time to explain the back story on how it was started. Really explained the type of grape that was used and how. The olive oil was great!!Will definitely go back and recommend to all our friends!!!! read more