Cute little farm within a nature preserve…read more Lots of animals to see, mostly pigs, chickens and goats, look but don't touch or feed. Picnic tables at the far west end under an old barn. Lots of hiking trails start at the far west end as well. Beautiful surroundings here give a glimpse of farm life decades ago.

Definitely come on a Saturday at 11 AM - 3 PM, that is when their Environmental Education Center is…read moreopen! We came on the evening on a Friday, which is perfect for just talking a nice stroll or hike around, but after seeing that they had a bearded dragon (Matilda) and a chuckwalla (Chuck), I knew I had to come back again to meet them. Parking is free and love the wildlife that is around here. Not just the butterflies that I've seen fluttering about but also the coyote that trotted across the lot to cross the street. This is also a great location to find activities to do with the family or with the community. They have a 4 H Club, a community garden that you can sign up for, an entire calendar of events for the month, a Blacksmithing workshop/demonstration, and much more. We were limited on time and didn't get to see the historical buildings or the restored structures, nor was the Blacksmith Shop open, but for our next visit, I'll be sure to check them out. Outside you can meet the alpaca that they have hanging out (freshly shaved for the summer, so it was funny to see the little tufts of hair that they had on their head) and some of their goats too. Now to the highlight of my visit, the Environmental Education Center. Obviously this is meant for kids and families, but I had a great time meeting their animal ambassadors (I didn't ask for them to be taken out, but I'm sure there are events and moments for that) and learning more about them. The staff there are very friendly, welcoming, and informative. It makes me happy to know that the ambassadors that I inquired about were rescues and they have a second chance at life and in educating the community. My favs were obviously Matilda and Chuck, but there are also various snakes, turtles, a toad, fish, tarantulas, and stick bugs. The center also has books, opportunities for hands on observations and journaling for kids, puppets and educational toys and exhibits, and much more. Definitely will come back!

This was such a great place to enjoy nature and also visit some pretty cool animals! I wanted to go…read moreto see the Alpacas on the farm, but I had realized there would be so many more animals. We took the tour lead by the 4H kids and it was pretty awesome learning all the fun facts. I loved seeing the goats and how playful they were. The chickens were a riot and it was so nice being outdoors. There's also trails nearby if you want to take a hike and extend your time being around nature. Definitely will be back there soon to enjoy the place again.

It's free to enter and free to park. There are animals to look at, there are trails to hike or…read morewalk on, there are mature trees that give you shade. It's a beautiful place. There is a park there as well as a farmhouse, pool, and things to do. It can get populated here on sunny days.

I've been here a couple of times pre-pandemic and they had a slide, but I guess they remodeled it…read moreand took out the slide, but everything was very clean and organized. There were a number of Lifeguards on duty at each pool and making sure the children were all safely jumping feet first into the pool and walking around. Great place to have a family get together and/or birthday party for kids!

Not now . They don't have any respect for ther recurrent customers. We have gone there for years,…read morethey really disrespected us on New Year's Eve. They ruined our dinner

Does anyone know if the Dori Lane Garden is still there now that Dale's home has sold?…read more While trying to find that out I stumbled upon a site with lovely photos from The Garden--produce and flowers w/sunlight and bees. Gorgeous! http://towncrier.photoshelter.com/gallery/The-Garden-Los-Altos-Hills/G0000IM.ApOXsEW0/C0000g0.JYuDKVS4 (And, it looks like you can buy the photos to bring some of the images, and thus memories, home with you.)

Once a year, the non-profit organization Friends of Deer Hollow Farm holds an Ohlone Day fair,…read morewhere participants can learn about the culture of the Ohlone Native Americans, the Bay Area's first inhabitants who lived here for 10,000 years. Ohlone Day is held on the third Saturday of every October. Admission is $5 per person and free for children younger than 1 year old. Proceeds help pay for upkeep of the Deer Hollow Farm. The fair is held at the Ohlone Village near the Deer Hollow Farm in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The fair today was from 1-4pm, and it took us 2 hours to see mostly everything. Here are the various fun and educational activities you'll find at Ohlone Day: Fire Starting demonstration: A guide picked a volunteer to use a wood and rope tool to make fire. Flint Knapping: Crafts made from obsidian and tule on display. Tool Making: A guide explained in much detail how to make arrows and bows. Sweathouse: This aint no sauna. A guide explained how hunters camped in a hut filled with smoke to mask their scent before a hunt. Archery demonstration: Done twice by the guy who did the fire starting demonstration. He picked a volunteer to help shoot a couple arrows at a target 10 yards away. Cooking: Learn some Ohlone recipes! Face Painting: You may not look Ohlone, but you can get your face painted like one. Hoop & Spear Game: Simulates hunting game with a spear. Throw a spear throw a hoop rolled across the ground. Harder than it sounds. Games of Chance: Ohlone gambling games! Acorn Grinding: Learn about one of the staples of the Ohlone diet. Rope Making: Pick up a useful skill. You never know when you'll be in the wilderness and need to tie somebody up. Shell Drilling: Use a wood and rope tool to drill a hole in a seashell, commonly used as ornaments the Ohlones would wear. Dancing: Learn how to drop it like an Ohlone! Each station was staffed with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. The fair got crowded, so it was hard to get into some of the stations at certain times. We just had to walk around and find what was available. This place is great for families. All of the kids I saw seemed to be having a good time. Just make sure to eat lunch beforehand, since this fair is run by a small group of volunteers and all they can provide is snacks at a snack station. Nobody's going to go butchering the cow at the farm next door to make you a steak.

Ohlone Day 2014 will be held tomorrow, Oct 11 at Deer Hollow Farm's replica Ohlone Village from…read morenoon to 3 pm. This is a once-a-year opportunity for the family to tour a replica Native American Village and learn about the daily life of the Ohlone who lived in the Bay Area for thousands of years. The village is normally only open to 3rd and 4th grade field trips. Hands-on activities include Acorn Grinding, Rope making, Shell Drilling, Music, Hoop and Spear Game, and Face-Painting. Demos include: Fire Starting, Flint Knapping, Tool Making, Sweathouse, Archery, and Cooking. Entry is $7. Kids under 1 are free. Great family activity. All proceeds of this living history benefit the farm.

Great little fruit and veggie market. The produce looks summer fresh even in January so they must…read morehave hothouses somewhere because I got Beautiful berries and stone fruit in the middle of winter. They also carry some niche local items like Marianne's ice cream and locally made chocolates and snacks. They have a small selection of dry goods and dairy products and bread so if you're trying to put together dinner, you can definitely do that by just stopping here. The prices are actually really good too. It might take a little while to check out but for the prices and the freshness it's worth the wait.

I love this place! The best produce, fresh squeezed orange juice and hard to find Deli items!! It's…read morea great place to check out and the drive is pretty!

I was looking for a CSA that delivered and found this place. However, my delivery is now several…read moredays late and their support won't reply to my emails or answer my calls. I'm glad I ordered the smallest package as an experiment because that means I'm only out a forgettable amount of money. They're either understaffed, incompetent, or thieves because I have exchanged twenty-five dollars for a dollop of disappointment.

Updating this review, as the business kindly contacted me and explained there was a problem with…read morethe phone lines. I really appreciated the follow-up!

I went up to get some of what they call: Free Horse Manure…read morein Bulk and its garden friendly. Well let me tell you its Not Garden Friendly at all. So don't waste your time, Its not even 1yr old. Even though I am Disabled I should of even known better, I even use to take care of horses but its been 25yrs. I don't know why I Even loaded my truck full what a Mistake. I was at least taking the Dry, but come am it was a Nasty mess, I couldn't even use it Nor could I give it away. I was also Picking up for 2 friends and they passed hard. All it is that Nichole offers the owner is Old Hot Very Hot and Gassy SHIT Poo its not in no way Manure and its not even maintained so it would turn into Manure its probably 3months old of Nasty I wouldn't doubt if it has zoonotic diseases I did notice but didn't know until after its Anaerobic Nasty.. I feel Nichole should Compensate me! For time and Fuel.. 40-$50. If you want real Manure Compost: https://garrodfarms.com/hay-compost-firewood/

Been a longtime boarder and I love the huge pastures here. Not to mention the access to great…read moretrails. Great place with great people

Went here with some friends and it was a super cute experience! I loved the aesthetic of the…read morerestaurant both inside and outside. They have a chef's choice experience for 35 dollars per person, but we decided to just get the corn cake plus the Jamaica tea. The corn cake was really delicious and flavorful, and not too sweet. It also had a really good texture. The tea was also really good! Also not too sweet, and had a lot of flavor. I would love to go back and try the chefs choice pre fix meal!

I was intrigued by Tal Palo after reading about it on a couple food sites. It was an…read moreunconventional restaurant concept that had me very curious. So a few days after returning from an overseas trip, I made a lunch reservation with a friend. Apparently, reservations are required if you want a proper meal experience. At $35 per person for lunch, including tip but excluding drinks and additions, it still seemed like good value. Finding parking during lunch time in downtown Los Altos was surprisingly difficult. There were no spots available on the Main Street, so I had to park in the lot behind the buildings. As I walked inside, I admired the high ceilings, curved alcoves and glass-enclosed dining room by the entrance. The entire space seemed to be illuminated by a central skylight. Aaron is a co-owner of Tal Palo along with his partner, Chef Adriana. He greeted and complimented me on my Mikkeller Taipei t-shirt. Aaron told us he was once the co-owner of an Oakland bar specializing in Belgian ale called The Trappist and subsequently knew Mikkel's brother, Jeppe, who founded Evil Twin Brewery quite well. It was cool to meet a fellow artist and Renaissance man. Fittingly, the beautiful space was largely designed by Aaron. We had our choice of seating. It didn't seem as if there were any two tables and chairs that were alike. Each part of the dining room was unique. There's a really nice patio in the back with a cool huge mural on the wall that is undoubtedly popular during warmer months. We chose a nice broad two top table near the entrance, lit brightly by the skylight above it. Chef Adriana introduced herself and brought by what was essentially an elote muffin, and offered it as an optional appetizer. We took her up on it. It was delicious and buttery with the texture of corn kernels, not simply pureed into a batter. I also ordered a Cafe de Olla, which was pleasantly sweet and blended with cinnamon and spices. She then brought a plate with skillfully prepared green salad. It was then clear that each dish was meant to be shared family-style. The portion-size of each dish is about the size of an individual portion, but there were three dishes included in the lunch course. I could see how this might be an issue for those who eat larger portions, leaving them unsatisfied. Me and my friend don't generally eat a ton, so this was perfectly fine for us. Next up was the highlight of the meal, Chilaquiles Verde. The egg was perfectly fried atop tortilla chips that still had a bit of crispness to them. The tomatillo salsa was a perfect balance of flavor, tanginess, spice and temperature. It was a superb dish that outpaces any chilaquiles that I've been able to find locally, and I've certainly been trying out many for the past six months in search of the best one. I think Chef Adriana's version at Tal Palo may be the winner. There was one more interesting dish remaining: fried quesadillas served with a creamy red beet mole sauce. The quesadillas were light and fluffy, made from masa rather than flour. The beet mole sauce had pine nuts and sesame seeds and several other ingredients blended into it. Very unique and creative rendition unlike any mole I had ever tried. The overall experience at Tal Palo was very unique. There is no set menu, and you are served whatever Chef Adriana has prepared that day. So one needs to approach this restaurant with an open mind and leave preconceptions at the door. As I mentioned earlier, the shared portions might not be enough for people with a higher caloric intake. If these are showstoppers, this is probably not the right place for you. I personally really enjoyed the concept and experience. I look forward to trying their dinner course and going to their workshops for things like making tamales.