Region: Coast Route
The geographic boundary between Marin and Sonoma Counties blurs in the winding country roads leading from the tiny town of Tomales in Marin County, through the Two Rock Valley area of Petaluma, and up through the true country villages of Bloomfield, Valley Ford, and Bodega. This is dairy country, sheep country, horse country, biking country.
Following Highway 1 up from Pt. Reyes National Seashore, you can turn inland towards Petaluma at Tomales Road, just before the town of Tomales and the turnoff to Dillon Beach. This 6-mile stretch passes 1,000-acre dairy ranches, Scottish Highland cattle ranches, restored schoolhouses, and small family ranches. Turning left from the end of Tomales Road, you head up Valley Ford Road past more dairy, sheep and horse operations, an heirloom apple orchard, sweet vacation rentals, small hotels, and great country restaurants in both Tomales and Valley Ford. And don’t miss the area’s only native plant nursery, either.
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Bellwether Farms
Bellwether Farms
Other Petaluma, CA postal
Phone: (707) 763-0993work
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Bellwether Farms is a family owned and operated creamery that has been producing award-winning dairy products for over 20 years. They are committed to producing the very best cheeses and yogurts possible. Their cheeses can be found at many of the finest restaurants and gourmet retail shops throughout the country.
Open: See website
Products: Cheese, Dairy Products, Lambs, Sheep
Services: Mail Order
Region: Coast Route
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Category: Cheese, Dairy |
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Canvas Ranch
Canvas Ranch
Other 755 Tomales Road Petaluma, CA 94952 postal
Phone: (707) 766-7171work
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Sustainable family farm and CSA specializing in heirloom vegetables, strawberries, Asian pears, lavender, Araucana chicken eggs, Babydoll sheep and cashmere goats. Tours, classes, special events. Artists welcome.
Open: By appointment only
Products: Animals - to pet, Chickens, Condiments & Sauces, Crafts, handmade, Dye Plants, Eggs, Fiber Supplies, Goats, Greens, Herbal Products, Herbs, Jams, Jellies, Preserves, Lambs, Sheep, Lavender & Specialties, Lotions, Salves, Soap, Olives, Oil, Pears, Pumpkins, Spices, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vinegar, Wool, Yarn
Services: Bus Access, Classes, CSA Subscriptions, Delivery, Farm Stays, Great for Kids, Mail Order, Naturally Grown, Picnic Area, School Groups, Tours
Region: Coast Route
Map #: 704
Category: Animals, Art, Fruit, Vegetables |
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Olympia's Orchard
Olympia's Orchard
Other 1051 Walker Road Petaluma, CA 94952 postal
Phone: (707) 762-7952work
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Over 50 varieties of Certified Organic Apples are pollinated by native bees, irrigated with spring water, cared for and individually hand-picked by Kathy. During harvest season you can visit the "weigh n' pay" honor code farm stand at 1051 Walker Rd. Varieties include: Ginger Gold, Gravenstein, Suncvisp, Cinnamon Spice, Wickson, Rome Beauty, Ida Red, Gala, Kidds Orange Red, Ox's Orange Pippin, and Jonathan.
Open: Late Aug through Nov: Daylight hours
Products: Apples
Services: Certified Organic, Farm Stand
Region: Coast Route
Map #: 701
Category: Fruit |
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Salmon Creek Ranch
Salmon Creek Ranch
Other 1400 Bay Hill Road Bodega, CA 94922 postal
Phone: (707) 876-1808work
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Salmon Creek Ranch is a family owned farm near Bodega. With 400 acres of certified organic pastures, rolling hills, redwood groves and creekside trails, it provides habitat to an abundance of wildlife, as well as hiking opportunities and picnic spots. They also produce pastured Muscovy duck, Kiko Goats, beef cattle and certified organic duck eggs.
Open: April- Sept by arrangement
Products: Beef, Cattle, Calves, Ducks, Geese, Goats
Services: Certified Organic, Farm Stand, Mail Order, Picnic Area, Retail, Tours, Wholesale Available
Region: Coast Route
Map #: 702
Category: Meats, Poultry, Recreation |
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SkyHorse Ranch
SkyHorse Ranch
Other 13950 Highway 1 Valley Ford, CA 94972 postal
Phone: (707) 876-1908work
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SkyHorse is a magical place to refresh the spirit and connect to tnature. Vacation rental, private retreats, equine guided coaching for individuals and teams, farm tours, seasonal produce, horse whispering adventures, pasture raised lamb, wool bedding products, berries, books, and crafts. Panoramic views, abundant wildlife, educational opportunities.
Open: By appointment only
Products: Animals - to pet, Animals, Domestic, Berries, Books & Stationary, Compost, Fertilizer,Manure, Crafts, handmade, Feathers, Pillows, Fiber Supplies, Gifts, Horses, Lambs, Sheep, Trees, Fruit, Vegetables, Vinegar, Wool, Yarn
Services: Classes, Event Facility, Farm Stays, Great for Kids, Historical Site, Horseback Riding, Mail Order, Naturally Grown, Tours
Region: Coast Route
Map #: 703
Category: Accommodations, Animals, Events, Vegetable Farm |
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Valley Ford Cheese Co.
Valley Ford Cheese Co.
Other Valley Ford, CA postal
Phone: (707) 293-5636work
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Valley Ford Cheese Co. was established in 2008 on the family's 100 year old dairy ranch. Five generations have practiced sustainable agriculture on this prime milk-producing farmland, and the family continues to use traditional, ancestral methods to produce high-quality, unpasteurized farmstead cheeses from their prize-winning Jersey milk cows.
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Products: Cows, Milk
Services: Mail Order, School Groups, Tours
Region: Coast Route
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Category: Cheese, Dairy |
