For starters, this place is rather difficult to find. The turnoff sign is quite inconspicuous . We…read morecame for the farm tour and cheese tasting and I left feeling underwhelmed but optimistic better days were to come. Patty, the tour guide spoke about the history and her Peruvian partner's substantial impact on the business. She led us down the road to see the chickens, pigs, and goats and encouraged us to peek through the window of the factory, though it was close to the public because it had to stay sanitized. Not as educational as I had hoped Despite being an unusually warm day Patty insisted we do the cheese tasting outside. We tried 5 different types, and oddly I preferred the cows milk cheese despite her specialty being goats milk. I also wasn't enthused about having the tasting on an unstable picnic table surrounded by an endless number of flies we struggled to fight off, and the cheese was steadily melting. Not what I pictured for a cheese tasting. With some additional resources this place could be spectacular.

Patty, the owner, cheated me out of $200 for renting her my goats to eat her pasture. She only…read morechecked prices after the fact and decided to decrease her costs (with a witness) without even asking me. Then she wouldn't pay me and blackmailed me to sign a false receipt! She then rented my goats to another person without informing them of the cost. She thereby involved an innocent party in her scheme, again without asking me if moving my goats to another party's land was OK with me. My goats are my babies. I need to know where they are at all times. She claimed, after the fact, that I should have been driving a fair distance every other day to check on them. This was not part of our original deal. Besides, Patty OWNS A GOAT FARM AND SHOULD KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF GOATS! Patty advertises herself as a goat farmer, but she doesn't even have any of her own goats! This woman and her farm are a run-down fake. Patty is quite elderly and suffers from severe memory loss. She is not even able to walk into her pastures due to physical issues. Don't go there. You will be disappointed in the lack of authenticity. This goat farm is a definite has-been and suffers from deferred maintenance, an owner who can't remember anything, and junk strewn everywhere.

It's amazing how one can offer full bicycle services from repair to rentals to sales in 125 square…read morefeet. The five stars come from meeting Brett the owner who just took the time to understand my needs and to insure my safety on the road. His helper Jessie was equally as supportive. I feel it's so important to support micro business ventures that promote quality services at reasonable prices.

I've gone on a number of Bicycle Journeys trips and have another planned in March. I have such a…read moregreat time on them. Brettt is a fantastic and wildly entertaining host who can quickly adapt to the needs of his guests. The trips are scenic, the food is delicious and nutritious, and the accommodations are warm and special with unexpected creature comforts -- like a luxurious queen sized bed!

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.

Such a wonderful experience! The guides were so attentive and funny, which really helped keep any…read morenerves at ease. The views were beautiful, and everything felt well-paced from start to finish. The whole experience lasted about 2.5 hours and included 7 zip lines, which was such a fun adventure. The location can be a bit tricky to find, so I'd recommend giving yourself extra time and arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour, as they suggest.

This was the best day ever! Senna, Rylie, and Stephanie were amazing guides. Very knowledgeable and…read moreconfident people. We definitely felt comfortable in their presence. Even though we booked the shorter zipline, we enjoyed every minute, but we're sure to do the full one next time and stay in one of the treehouses. Highly recommend for all ages (If you dare )!

The tour was worth every penny! Audrey was so passionate and clearly has the best interest of the…read moreanimals in mind with every decision made. We learned so much and got to brush and pet the sweet baby buffalo! The tasting was fresh and delicious and we made sure to buy some while we could :)

Disclaimer: I've never been on another cheese tour, so I can't make comparisons. However, this tour…read moreis special and is quite an experience. The tour is more expensive in comparison to other cheese tours that we've seen in Petaluma, $35 plus tax, but those cheese aren't made with water buffalo milk. With this tour, you get a super informative history/back story of the founders. It is quite the story and could be made into a Hallmark movie. Their story is really inspiring and you can see how passionate they are about their company, product, and water buffaloes. The owner, Audrey, has a hand in every part of the business, and does most of the work, with help from a handful of employees. Please schedule a tour here to support this small company that has ethical and sustainable business practices. I believe every dollar from the tour really helps with their bottom line and I think they really need it as the owner does most of the work herself to cut cost. The highlight of the tour, other than the cheese tasting was getting to pet and brush the water buffaloes until they'd fall over from euphoria.

This place is truly magical. We booked a capybara encounter at Wine Country Zoological and it…read morecompletely exceeded expectations. The experience was incredibly well planned: personal, thoughtful, and genuinely fun and educational. Our guide, Daniel, was phenomenal and made the day unforgettable, especially for our daughter, who hasn't stopped talking about it since. What really stood out was how much care and intention goes into the animals and the mission. You're not just visiting, you're supporting meaningful rescue and conservation work. We'll absolutely be sharing this experience with friends and family and look forward to coming back again.

Our group of four did the sloths + capys + roos tour (plus a few more!) with Daniel and we have…read morezero regrets! Daniel was so knowledgeable, answered all the questions we had and more and genuinely cared for all of the animals we met. Don't skip the roos, they are so soft and we got to spend time with mama to be Lulu and baby Onya. They take in animals from various circumstances, including those confiscated from the illegal animal trade, and care for them and find other homes for them like zoos or aquariums. I highly recommend a visit to Wine County Zoological, its perfect for a memorable experience for a special occasion.

This place is tucked away in Occidental in Sonoma County. We had an amazing tour with Barbara, Rob,…read moreand Steve! They are the kindest people! This was such an incredible and memorable experience! We saw 17 wild cats on our tour, which included cheetahs, clouded leopard, black leopard, sand cat, bobcat, and so much more! I loved that they had a good mix of large and small wild cats. The tours are by reservation only and you can reach out to schedule a tour. They keep group sizes to no more than 8 people as to not overwhelm the wild cats. The tour was extremely informative and you will learn a lot about these incredible animals. Their facility is super clean and they love and care deeply about these wild cats. The tours are meant to educate the public about the decreasing population of wild cats around the world and provide funding for worldwide wild cat conservation projects. It was so incredible to see these amazing animals up close. There are light refreshments halfway through the tour and merchandise you can purchase at the end of the tour. Highly recommend reaching out to book a tour with them or go to one of their open house events!

We were with a group of 6. We were not sure what to expect. Honestly, we set the bar low. We…read morefigured that it would be a decent experience and we'd be in and out in two hours. We were wrong. Wow, the experience was exceptional. The big cats are in very nice, well maintained, and impeccably clean enclosures. Every cat looked healthy and well cared for. The owners and team provided tremendous insights into each cat. We were there about 3.5 hours and we enjoyed every moment. We could get closer than one could get in any zoo-like experience. Yet, they had firm rules to keep everyone a safe distance from protruding claws. We also viewed the cheetah run. While interesting and memorable, it may be better to skip that element and just provide a greater donation. We are fortunate that people make the personal and professional commitments needed to preserve these amazing animals. All of us look forward to going back and contributing to their effort.

The best small groups wine tasting tour at an attractive pricing. I honestly never really thought…read moreabout the fact that I am drinking and driving. Met great people who made the journey even more fun. By the end of day you are best friends If you have specific wineries you want you can book a private tour with the guide. So many fun facts I learned about the industry.

Cannot recommend this tour enough. We had a group of 4. Since there are 12 people max on the tour,…read morewe made up 1/3 of the group. We were glad that we went with the group tour instead of a private tour. Our group was so fun and it made the day great. I was not expecting anything amazing for lunch but the provided lunch was super good... ciabatta bread sandwiches, quinoa, hummus and veggies... AMAZING! The wineries that we visited were all empty in early April except for our group, so it felt like a very private and exclusive experience. Very non-commercial. Tastings were $25 pp per winery and we visited 3 wineries.

Two of my friends and I experienced the Russian River Railbikes in Cloverdale, Saturday, May 30 and…read morehad a great time. Weather was perfect, we took the 11:00AM ride, the staff/volunteers at the Railbike adventure were wonderful. The 6 mile round trip was great exercise plus gave a nice opportunity to take some fun photos. We all agreed that we recommend this adventure for all ages.

We had a blast on the Russian River Railbikes. This was something that I have been wanting to do…read moreand we were so glad that we went this weekend! The railbikes seat up to 4 people. Russian River Railbikes is part of the Golden Gate Railroad Museum, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to maintain, restore and run historically significant railroad equipment from the San Francisco Bay area. The guides are all volunteers from the Golden Gate Railroad Museum. The guides were friendly, helpful, and informative. You will get somewhat of a workout, although this is not strenuous. This is an activity that you can really do at any age and they are kid friendly. One of the guides stated that they have had someone in a car seat before (they have seat belts on them similar to a car) and a couple in their 80's has gone multiple times and they arrange ahead of time to have two guides on the railbike to help with pedaling. This truly is a great adventure for all ages! It's about 1 1/2 or two hours total and you will pass by a vineyard and farm. You will also go through a tunnel and stop half way where you will get out and stretch your legs. You can relax at a shaded table, dip your toes in the Russian River, or view a collapsed tunnel at this half way point. You will also have the option when you book this to purchase lunch ahead of time that you can enjoy at the half way point if you would like. It's recommended that you wear comfortable clothes, wear sunscreen, and bring any water and snacks with you on the railbike. We each brought a water bottle that came in very handy. You will have plenty of time afterwards to explore Cloverdale. An all around great experience that I highly recommend!