I recently discovered this gem of a vendor at the Tuesday Napa Farmer's Market. I believe this is…read moretheir first season at this market. Front Porch Farm has the most beautiful produce (primarily gorgeous lettuces) and gorgeous flowers like sweet peas, roses and other really cute, out-of-the-ordinary varieties. The lettuces are always so clean and super fresh! It's like a treasured find! Kalee, the farmers market manager, is so friendly and knowledgeable. I love chatting with her as we select from the week's treasures. Earlier this season, I picked up some tomato plants also in interesting varieties such as Pink Boar and Mountain Magic. Definitely check them out on Tuesday at the Napa Farmer's Market!

Where to begin! What a wonderful slice of heaven Bloomfield Farms is! My husband and I were…read moremarried there and literally had a dream wedding. The staff and owners ran everything with great professionalism, high-end service, and EXCEEDED our expectations. Never could I have imagined such a perfect wedding...have you ever heard of a "perfect" wedding! Seriously, it was and we give the credit to all the hard work that the staff and owners put in to make our special day extra, EXTRA special. I also know, firsthand, that the horse boarding side of their business is exceptional. The owners and staff give concierge-level service to the animals they board as if they were their own. You can rest assured that your treasured horse will receive the highest care quality seen on an international scale that upscale owners expect.

Beautiful state-of-te-art horse facility! The giant arena has great footing, covered round pen for…read moreall year use, gorgeous barn with oversize stalls, quality hay, green pastures for turnout, large tack room, world class trainer available on a gorgeous 100 acres property with trails providing all the amenities for the discerning horseman. My horse and I have never been happier since we started boarding and training there. The owners are extremely accommodating and I cannot recommend this place enough. Best kept secret in Sonoma County!

I thought this would be a nice alternative to the giant, crowded, carnival-like pumpkin patches in…read morethe area and I was right. Peterson's Farm is a small working farm in a hilly rural area just outside of Petaluma. Don't expect a huge parking lot, jumpy houses, sprawling corn mazes and haunted houses. Peterson's is small, intimate, quaint, and low-key. The grounds are very pretty with many trees, barns and fields, etc. However, the patch is rather small and I agree with another reviewer who mentioned the pumpkin selection was pretty slim for early October. They probably have a lot of schools going there to pick up pumpkins during the week. On the grounds you'll find adorable cows, bunnies, ponies, chickens, and geese that you can feed. There are many beehives, a couple apple trees, and a small barn where you can purchase honey and other things like tomatoes and soap (if they have any in stock). The farm is perfect for small children or babies. I wish the areas surrounding the patch were a little more maintained. There are a few dilapidated fences and structures that are laying around in piles and instead of being removed, just have caution tape around them. These "props" did not look good in the background of the photos I was trying to shoot of my toddler picking a pumpkin. Overall this place is really cute and perfect for small children. They have wagons that you can take out to the field to haul your pumpkins back. Luckily, Peterson's doesn't get too crowded on the weekends and there was plenty of parking in their small lot. The pumpkins are reasonably priced according to size, rather than weight. Bring cash because they don't take cards.

Went here today for a hunt through the pumpkin patch. This is a small, family owned farm. If you're…read morelooking for a spot to pick up a pumpkin, have your child (or your friend's children, or your dog, or your boyfriend) pose next to a giant cardboard cutout of Elvira or Frankenstein, or Divine... This isn't the place to go. If you're afraid of dirt and mud, chickens, honeybees, cows, ponies, or, well... REAL LIFE, like where your food really comes from... Don't come here. Like I said, Peterson's is a real live working farm. The pumpkin patch size was on the smaller side, we got fantastic pictures of my daughter sitting around a bunch of pumpkins in, OH MY GOD, the dirt!!! I was totally stoked to come here and am thrilled that my money has gone directly to helping a family farm thrive. My husband and I laughed at a family that showed up dressed, well, for a stroll in the city... The mother all but had high heels on. Clearly, they were really looking for a place where their spawn could jump in bouncy houses and have a Disney-fied experience of a harvest tradition. They never took the kids out of the Armada and split as soon as they realized that they'd be walking in dirt to peruse the pumpkin patch. Peterson's offers educational tours for children on honey farming, and they grow other seasonal delights in addition to pumpkins - tomatoes, persimmons, dried flowers... I can't wait until my daughter is a bit older to bring her back here, perhaps in the spring, so get another gander at the chickens and cows and ponies (OH MY!!!).

We have been coming here for the last 5 years and return despite the longer drive because this…read moreplace is the best! We have taken growth pictures of the kiddo next to the toy soldier decoration each year, meet Santa, get food and hot cocoa/cider, check out the animals, pick an annual ornament, buy a wooden reindeer/snowman, buy a wreath, and of course buy a Christmas tree. Our tree usually does well through the holiday season and smells delicious. They have a good selection of precut; you have to go early in the season to cut your own. The staff are super friendly and helpful with getting the tree netted and strapped to the car. This outing is a Christmas tradition for a reason!

I will go here from now on. Nice family run business. Everyone was extremely pleasant and helpful.read more

This family owned business is what Sonoma county is all about! I've been making memories since I…read morewas a child at Frosty Mountain Tree Farm. The trees are amazing and cutting your own brings so much satisfaction. I also love thier huge selection of ornaments and I make it a thing to get something from them every year.

We have gone the past couple of years. Always find nice trees. They have a great selection of…read moreornaments and decorations for sale in the barn. Snacks and hot apple cider as well as popcorn and hotdogs. Fun tractor rides and a few farm animals to pet. Worth the trip to Sebastopol. Please remember the lanes are narrow. Be courteous and patient. Or make sure you are driving a lifted 4 wheel drive whatever.

Stopped by to take a walk and get some new plants. Last visit all the plants I purchased are now…read moreflourishing. Today I bought an aster and a fuschia. The plants have signs with information about their care , size etc. It is so relaxing to walk along the paths and so nice that the plants and trees are labeled. A perfect hideaway to come and read a book on one of the many benches scattered around. A hidden gem.

This is a true local gem of Sebastopol and worth checking out for anyone interested in California…read morehistory or botanical arts. Luther Burbank is well known in this area and around the world for his work with plants and the creation of new hybrids. You can see some of that work here. When you turn into this place you might be confused as you are passing some housing, but you are in the right spot, keep heading down the 10mph road, follow the signs to the little parking lot in the back. This community that surrounds the farm is part of the vision of Burbank's widow, Elizabeth, who wanted some of the 15 acres of farm to be used as housing for seniors or those with disabilities. Today, only 3 acres of farm remain along with the caretaker's cottage and barn, the latter of which was reconstructed by volunteers from old photographs in the 1990s. When you park and walk past the barn take the path that goes to the right towards the cottage. There, grab a brochure (from the mailbox) that guides you through the names of the plants corresponding to the numbers through out the farm. Also, sign the guest book. The farm is a peaceful spot where you can spend an hour exploring or bring a picnic lunch and take advantage of one of the many picnic tables or benches that are scattered throughout the property. You can see many of the hybrid plants that Burbank worked on including thornless and white blackberries, grafted apples, spineless cactus and many different kinds of daises, which is Sebastopol's official city flower. This space is not to be confused with Burbank's Home and Garden in Santa Rosa. He didn't live here, only conducted experiments! But he did often stay they night in the cottage when he didn't want to trek back to Santa Rosa, and hour and a half in those days. Great spot to relax, take in some sweet smelling air, or just get a great history lesson. FYI: The cemetery borders the farm land without a fence between them, another place to take in some more Sebastopol/Sonoma County history.

If you love mushrooms, stop by on a Friday from 1:00 - 2:00 and you can purchase a large supply of…read morethe freshest, most beautiful mushrooms available in the local area. They usually have trumpets, but they may also be selling maitake, alba clamshell, grey oyster, and possibly other varieties. The mushrooms are already bagged and ready to sell. They post on Facebook what they will be selling on Friday. They also carry nutraceutical products. Staff are pleasant and helpful. Richard recommended that I add paper towels inside the bag to soak up any extra moisture and by doing so, they stay fresh for over a week. I normally buy the 3 pound pre-packaged bag of trumpets for $25. They share the driveway with Merry Edwards Winery. Mycopia is on the right and the winery is on the left.

If you're a mycomaniac then this is the place you want to be on Fridays between one and two. They…read moresell three pound bags of their gourmet mushrooms grown on site for $25-$35/bag depending on the variety. I have seen king trumpet, lion's mane, clamshell (beech), oyster and maitake. Availability is posted on their Facebook page usually the day before. On the plus side, you get amazing and super fresh gourmet mushrooms at a very fair price. On the negative side, hours are very limited and they no longer have assortment bags so you get three pounds of one type. They sometimes sell out before closing time.

OMG!!! Josh at Boogie Brew is amazing. I've never experienced his level of customer service in my…read moreentire life. He's definitely an educator. Anything you want to know about growing plant he can teach you. My husband saw him on YouTube, looked him up and found his store and he hasn't stopped talking about his experience yet. My husband needed an additional product so he sent me to the store...it was an hour drive and we'll worth it. I'm going to Boogie Brew for all of my growing/nutrient needs. If he doesn't have what you need he'll direct you to where you can purchase it...he's an awesome guy and I'll be wearing his tshirt often to promote his business