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20+ Best Family Farms Near Los Angeles (Updated for 2023)

Have you heard of the term farm-to-table?  Farm-to-table (or farm-to-fork) refers to the stages of the production of food which includes harvesting, storage, processing, packaging, sales and consumption.   Farm-to-table also refers to a movement concerned with producing food locally and delivering that food to local consumers.

Do your children know where their food comes from?  In a desire to teach my own, I have taken my children to a couple of local farms in Los Angeles to take a tour.  The purpose of a farm tour is to connect people with the farmers and land that grow their food.

During a tour, you get a behind-the-scenes look at how a variety of food is grown and meet farmers who grow crops and raise livestock.   In fact, the food your family eats may in fact come from one of Southern California’s family farms.  

So take a peak at this list of local farms in our area and schedule a tour today!

Best Farms in Riverside and San Bernardino

Amy’s farm , ontario.

Amy’s Farm is a real working poly culture farm that provides hands-on, guided tours to students of all ages.  The offer elementary, middle and high school tours.

During an elementary school tour children get to:

• Take a walk through the garden and learn about fruits and vegetables.
• Harvest one item in the garden.
• View a mother cow and learn the “Story of Milk”
• Pet goats and sheep in the petting zoo.
• Feed the pigs vegetables picked from the garden.
• See chickens, roosters, turkeys, geese, and ducks.
• Milk a cow (this is super fun!)
• Pet and visit horses

Peltzer Farms , Temecula

Peltzer Farms is open year round for family and school groups to visit.  They have a whole host of activities including gold mining, train rides, a petting farm, pony rides, a tractor garden and mini John Deere carts.

During the months of September and October, teachers can bring their students to enjoy the Peltzer Pumpkin Farm.

Admission costs $2 per person, Monday – Friday and $3 per person, Saturday – Sunday.  Each individual activity costs $1.

Oasis Date Gardens , Thermal

Oasis Date Gardens offers date tasting’s, gift and bulk dates on a 175-acre working date ranch.  You can take a tour of the date gardens and packing house and check out their antique farm implement display.

Best Family Farms Near Los Angeles

Bennett’s honey farm , fillmore.

Every June, Bennett’s Honey Farm offers 3 daily train tours to visit their farm during the Annual California Honey Festival.  The honey festival is an educational and tasty experience held in conjunction with the Fillmore & Western Railway.  Their tasting room is open year round.

Forneris Farms , Mission Hills

Visit the farm March through December from 9 am to 6 pm daily to purchase fresh seasonal produce in the open air farm market, including corn, tomatoes, strawberries, cantaloupes, peaches, plums, nectarines, apples, beans, zucchini, watermelon, and much more.  They are a cash only farm.

Every October, Forneris Farms also hosts a Harvest Festival with a huge 10 acre corn maze, tractor train ride, pumpkin patch and more!

The AGRIscapes Facilities  at Cal State Pomona, Pomona

The AGRIscapes facilities serve as a community resource where people can come and learn about issues relating to food production and the environment.  The farm hosts a pumpkin patch in the fall and strawberry picking in the spring.

Gilchrist Farm , Santa Clarita

Guests are invited to visit the Gilchrist Farm and you learn how to milk the goats, gather eggs or take a horseback-riding lesson.  You can also enjoy the petting zoo, take a wagon ride, a pony ride or make a local seasonal craft, like soap-making.  

The farm is open every Saturday, year round from 9 am to 2 pm.  Admission and parking is free at the farm.  Individual activity prices vary.   In autumn, they host their most memorable event of the year, the Harvest Festival.

The Center for Garden-Based Education at AGRIscapes, Pomona

The purpose is to support schools and teachers in their efforts to incorporate garden-based themes in their classrooms and curricula.  Field trips feature our life cycle garden and oat planting with topics encompassing transportation methods used to bring food to our grocery store, video presentation on grains and making flour for bread, the food pyramid and composting garden waste.  There is a hands-on planting exercise where each child will plant flower seeds and an herb to take home.  Each child receives a healthy snack and take-home materials to share with the family about lessons learned on the field trip.

The Farm at The Los Angeles County Fair , Los Angeles

The Farm’s mission is to teach all ages lessons about sustainability, healthy eating, crop growing and the basics of how food is produced, grown, gathered and delivered.  The Farm also encompasses traditional favorites like the Big Red Barn, with milking demonstrations, the largest petting zoo in the state and agricultural exhibits.  You might get lucky and find a new baby animal being born as well!

The Gentle Barn , Santa Clarita

The Gentle Barn’s mission is to “Teaching People Kindness and Compassion to Animals, Each Other and our Planet.”  A visit to barn provides children from any background a great opportunity to learn about farm animals with their unique features and personalities.  They host field trips for scout troops, home school groups, school classrooms and church groups.

Tapia Brothers Farm , Encino

Tapia Brothers Farm is a family-owned and operated produce stand in the San Fernando Valley.   They grow and sell fresh seasonal produce.  During the fall, they offers the opportunity to experience a class pumpkin patch .  They also sell Christmas trees during the winter season.

Best Farms Near Orange County

Centennial farm , costa mesa.

Centennial Farm is a three-acre working farm at the OC Fair & Event Center created to educate youth about agriculture and its importance to daily life.  We have been to this farm numerous times.  The Farm is home to fruit and vegetable gardens, livestock, and the Millennium Barn.  You can either visit the farm freely on your own to view the pigs, chickens, cattle, goats and gardens or set up a tour.  Our family has done both.  Their free school tours book up months in advance, so if you want to schedule one, I would say jump on it soon!  And if you want to visit on your own, note that Centennial Farm is closed weekday mornings to accommodate school tours.

Tanaka Farms , Irvine

Tanaka Farms has been educating children about where fruits and vegetables come from and how they grow since 1998.  They offer strawberry, watermelon, pumpkin, and u-pick tours.

The Crean Family Farm  at The Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana

At the Crean Family Farm, you can peek into the barn doors and experience a farmyard adventure.  Learn about life on an Orange County farm while you feed goats and sheep and milk a replica cow.  Learn what it’s like to care for farm animals, and learn about the roles rare breeds of animals play on a farm.  Feeding and milking activities not available all days.  Please call to check if these activities will be available on the day of your visit.

The Ecology Center , San Juan Capistrano

The Eco-Labs at The Ecology Center are outdoor interpretive stations with tools and activities provide systems-thinking, ecologically relevant, hands-on education through interactive explorations of what our ecosystems are and how we can live to improve them.  Focusing in the areas of Water, Food, Waste, Energy, and Shelter, The Ecology Center offers tours, field trips, content, and curriculum toolkits. Educators and students can engage with ecology in fun, hands-on ways that also satisfy the California State Standards for Science.

Best Farms Near San Diego

Oasis camel dairy , ramona.

The Oasis Camel Dairy invites everyone to discover their beautiful San Diego attraction and enjoy their relationship with their beloved animals.  Mother camels raise their own calves in natural, large pasture settings, and learn through gentle conditioning to share the milk with us.  

They offer an agritourism experience like no other.  You can plan your visit on one of their Open Farm Days or arrange a private experience.

Bates Nut Farm , Escondido

Bates Nut Farm got its start as a walnut farm, but now brings in nuts from all over the world. Pistachios, pecans, cashews, peanuts, pignolias, sunflower seeds and much more can be purchased on the farm.  The Farm Zoo is open daily from 9am – 5pm.  

Visit with mini-donkeys, goats, sheep, llamas, pigs, emus, chickens, peacocks, ducks, geese & more!  The animals love visitors, and will eat from your hands. Bags of animal feed can be purchased.  Admission is free.  They are also well-known for their amazing pumpkin patch farm tours.

Key Creek Lavender Farm , San Diego

Keys Creek Lavender Farm is San Diego’s counties only USDA certified organic lavender farm.  About two dozen varieties of lavender are grown on the 8 acres lavender farm.  After harvesting the lavender is processed into a variety of products which are available for purchase at the farm gift store.  

During the summer blooming season (May and June) Keys Creek Lavender Farm is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00am – 3:00pm.  The rest of the year the farm is open for events and tours.  Call ahead to see what’s going on at the Lavender farm.

Wild Willow Farm & Education Center , San Diego

Wild Willow Farm & Education Center is a six-acre working farm located less than three miles from the Pacific Ocean and two-thirds mile north of the Mexican Border. The farm is nestled along the banks of the scenic Tijuana River, and borders the river’s stunningly beautiful estuary nature preserve.

Wild Willow Farm field trips are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings and typically last from 1.5 to 2 hours depending on your needs. Visitors will be split into groups and rotate through three to four hands-on activities, including light and easy farming and interactive lessons.  Your farm tasks may includeplanting, weeding, watering, bed-building, composting, mulching, etc.

Little Creek Acres Farm , Valley Center

At Little Creek Acres Farm there are dairy goats and sheep who know their names, chickens you can visit, cats that talk to you, farm dogs who love attention, as well as a veggie garden and an orchard to explore and learn in!    A two and a half hour experiential learning tour for youth groups of 5 to 90, ages 6 and up, scheduled March through November.

Carlsbad Strawberry Company , Carlsbad

Carlsbad Strawberry Company has been growing Strawberries for four generations.  At this farm, you can pick your own strawberries in the spring.  During the fall months, the farm offers a beautiful pumpkin patch and have a very popular corn maze. Throughout out the spring, they offer strawberry picking .

Best Farms Near Ventura and Santa Barbara

Underwood family farms , moorpark.

Underwood Family Farms welcomes schools and groups to visit their family farm to enjoy the beauty of Ventura County and to gain a positive farm experience.  They offer strawberry, vegetable, pumpkin, animal, & combination tours which are very educational and lots of fun!  Y ou can also enjoy the convenience of shopping at the Farm Market for the same field-fresh produce.

The Farm Animal Center has farm animal displays, pony rides, activities and games. You can even host a child’s birthday party by reservation. They host three celebrations a year – Easter on the Farm, the Fall Harvest Festival every day in October and Christmas on the Farm in December!

The Barnyard at The Santa Barbara Zoo , Santa Barbara

The barnyard is home to domestic sheep, which you can feed with specially formulated pellets available for purchase at the Explore Store adjacent to the barnyard.  Visiting the barnyard is free, with the price of admission.

OstrichLand USA , Solvang

Ostrich Land is a fun side trip while visiting Solvang.  There are about 50 these flightless birds at the ranch and their main purpose in life is to attract visitors.  You can buy a bowl of food to feed the birds.  OstrichLand USA is a great place for family fun, photography, field trips, and bus tours.  Groups are welcome and guided tours are available.

McGrath Family Farm , Camarillo

McGarth Family Farm is a sustainable farm that grows a variety of organic fruits and vegetables year round. The farm features educational tours where kids may feed and handle farm animals, and pick fruits, vegetables, and even flowers. The tours are $10 per person. Self guided animal visits are $4 per person.

The first Saturday of each month visitors are welcome to the farm to enjoy a talk with one of their local growers/farmers about organic farming. Advance registration is required.

Happy Field Tripping!

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Michael Northcutt

Sunday 22nd of January 2017

Hello, my name is Michael and I run a Non-profit for mentoring inner city kids. Our mission is to change their environment, and change their mindset. I have been looking for an opportunity to take a group of kids to experience working on a farm, so they can witness new possibilities to help expad their minds and possibly inspire them to pursue more than they thought possible. We are based out of Los angeles.

What an awesome organization you have started mentoring kids in need. I am in awe. You said you were interested in taking the kids to a farm. Did you see the complete list? If you are interested in taking the kids, I would recommend that you reach out to a farm that you see on list and tell them what you would like to do. Each individual farm has their pricing, field trip programs, etc. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Thanks!

Discover the Best Family-Friendly Farms in SoCal 2024

By: Author Wendy Kennar

Posted on Last updated: April 20, 2024

Updated for 2024

You may think of Los Angeles as just a big city. A loud, crowded big city with tall buildings and lots of cars. Which it is. But it’s so much more than that. Not too far from the big city, just a short drive away, are a variety of working farms just waiting to welcome your family.

A visit to a farm gives children the opportunity to learn and explore in new ways, get up close with different animals, and learn more about how food is grown and how it arrives on their plate. And with any luck, your kids will find some new foods they’re willing to try!

To get you started with the planning, here is our list of 15 Fun, Family-Friendly Farms in Los Angeles .

Family-Friendly Farms Near Los Angeles

Mcgrath family farm   1012 w. ventura blvd., camarillo, ca 93010 (805) 983-0333.

McGrath Family Farm, a certified organic farm, has been a family farm business, in some form or another, since the 1800s. Tours are available, year-round, weather permitting and take about an hour. Families will visit the animal area of the farm and have the chance to pick whatever is seasonal. The first Saturday of each month is “Free Farm Education Day,” but be sure to call ahead and reserve your spot.  

Related: Where to go Apple Picking near Los Angeles

Oasis camel dairy 26757 highway 78, ramona, ca 92065 (760) 787-0983.

Oasis Camel Dairy is self-described as a “unique family farm celebrating animals and humans working together achieving extraordinary things.” Families are invited to visit on Open Farm Days and/or schedule a private tour. While there, you’ll have the chance to interact with the camels, to ride a camel, and more. (The camel milk goes into making the Farm’s Camel Milk skincare products.) Check the website for details.  

Avila Valley Barn 560 Avila Valley Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93402 805-595-2810

Come visit a farm where you can not only get delicious food, but also pick your own veggies, enjoy fun activities, and meet the animals that live (and work) there. There are hay rides and pony rides, special events for harvest time and holidays, and a BBQ stand – the Chicken Shack and Smoke House – that looks amazing. And can we mention roasted corn?

Related: Cherry Picking in SoCal

Tanaka Farms 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612

Tanaka Farms was established in 1940 and continues to be a working farm, as well as a fun place to take the family. Families may opt to sign up for a U-Pick Wagon Ride, with tours lasting about an hour. All U-Pick Activities are by reservation only. Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Produce Market Stands are open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. A variety of special events and programs (including “Chicks & Sprouts” – an interactive workshop teaching children how baby chickens grow inside eggs) are offered throughout the year. Be sure to check the website for details.  

Gilchrist Farm 30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Saugus, CA 91390 (661) 645-2517

A day spent at Gilchrist Farm will have you feeling as if you’ve spent time in the country, far from Los Angeles. On Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, families are invited to “ride ponies, snuggle goats, make a craft, ride the train, and enjoy cows, horses, ducks, and chickens.” You can even try axe throwing and/or archery while you’re here. Different activities have different fees. Check the website for details.  

The Gentle Barn 15825 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 (661) 252-2440

The Gentle Barn is a very special place. Here, you’ll find animals who are rescued from “severe abuse and neglect who are too old, sick, lame, or scared to be adopted into homes.” The six-acre property features horse and cow pastures, a barnyard for smaller animals, an organic vegetable garden, a panoramic view of the mountains, and over 170 rescued animals. A visit to The Gentle Barn provides families a chance to “hug the cows, give the pigs tummy rubs, cuddle the turkeys,” and more! Check the website for details. Public Sunday visits begin on July 18th, 2021.  

Underwood Family Farm 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA  

You may already be familiar with Underwood Family Farm because of their popular seasonal events, such as their Fall Harvest and Christmas on the Farm. But Underwood is fun to visit year-round. When you visit, be sure to spend some time at their Animal Center. Animals on display include baby goats, chickens, goats, emus, dusks, baby turkeys, sheep, bunnies, Chocolate the donkey, and more. Admission (slightly higher on weekends) includes admission to the Farm Market, Animal Center, and Pick Your Own. Also, enjoy tractor-drawn wagon rides, play equipment, a hay pyramid, and much more – all included with general admission. Read our article with more details about the Farm.

Rutiz Farms 1075 The Pike, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (805) 481-3582

Pick your own fruit? Yes, please. What about upleveling your Halloween this year and getting an engraved pumpkin? You’ve got to see this! Rutiz Farms can help you do that with their super unique workshop. They grow flowers, too, and their farm stand has amazing produce. And you can get eggs so fresh you might even meet the chickens who gave them to you!

Related: Strawberry Picking in Los Angeles

Wild willow farm and education center 2550 sunset ave., san diego, ca 92154.

Wild Willow Farm and Education Center is a non-profit educational farm that “encourages bicultural diversity, providing experiences to nurture self-empowerment and inspire people to connect to food, land, and each other.” On Saturdays, the public is invited to explore the farm. Additionally, a variety of special classes and programs as well as field trips are offered. Details are available online.  

OstrichLand USA 610 E. Highway 246, Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 686-9696

Located near the Danish-themed town of Solvang, OstrichLand USA is a destination on its own. Families will see over one hundred ostriches and emus and have the chance to feed these “big birds.” Learn all sorts of amazing facts as you get up close to these incredible creatures. (Did you know ostrich have no teeth? I didn’t.) Check the website for details and to plan your trip.  

Related: Animal Encounters in SoCal

Farm sanctuary 5200 escondido canyon rd., acton, ca 93510 (661) 269-5404.

Farm Sanctuary was “founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of factory farming and encourage a new awareness and understanding about farm animals.” At Farm Sanctuary, animals are regarded as friends not food. The 26-acre Sanctuary   provides shelter for rescued cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and other farm animals. One hour guided tours are offered, allowing families to meet the Sanctuary’s “rescued residents.” Farm Sanctuary re-opens July 10th, 2021. Book a tour online.  

Canzelle Alpacas 4036 Foothill Rd., Carpinteria, CA 93013 (805) 881-3293

At Canzelle Alpacas, families will see much more than alpacas. You’ll also delight in observing llamas, dogs, horses, chickens, and a water buffalo. Farm tours are available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tours must be reserved online; no walk-ins are admitted. Tours are about one hour in length.

Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her website  WendyKennar.com  where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).

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Tuesday 2nd of January 2024

Amy’s farm says it’s closing on the website :(

Sarah Auerswald

Oh no! So sorry to hear this news, but thanks for letting us know.

The Gentle Barn - California

Visit Us On Sunday

Come hug the cows, give the pig's tummy rubs, cuddle the turkeys, and enjoy a beautiful day at The Gentle Barn!

The Gentle Barn California is located just 40 miles north of Los Angeles in Santa Clarita at 15825 Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita CA 91390 .

We are open to the public every Sunday from 10a-2p. Tickets must be reserved in advance and we close promptly at 2p.

Will you be open? With the current weather what is the current status of your event this Sunday?

Private Tours, Parties, & Field Trips

Hosted during the week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday (Not available during public open Sunday)

Are Your Looking For Animal Therapy?

See Our Programs Page

Family Tour

In this tour you’ll have the barnyard to yourself and with the help of your tour guide, you’ll brush cows, meet the horses and donkeys, cuddle turkeys, hold chickens, pet goats, and sheep, give pigs tummy rubs, and so much more. Being at The Gentle Barn is like walking through a giant storybook where you’ll hear the animals’ stories of resilience and learn what they teach us about forgiveness, unconditional love, and living in the moment. You are sure to fall in love with animals more deeply than ever before.

• Donation: $400
• 1 - 10 guests
• 2-hour sessions held on Tue, Wed, Thu, & Sat
• Time slots: 10a-12p or 2p-4p

Intended to be in intimate experience for a small group of close friends/family.

Choose Location

This tour follows the same format and description of the Family Tour but is intended for a larger group of adults only from mixed households as part of an organized group activity. This tour is perfect for a company team building activity.

• Donation: $500
• 11 - 20 guests ( Adults Only )

Intended to be in intimate experience for a small group of organized adults only. Ideal for company team building.

Try something new and different, have your next party at The Gentle Barn. Not just for kids, our parties are great for ages 6 to adult! Listen to an engaging presentation about the animals, then hug the cows, meet the horses and donkeys, give the pigs tummy rubs, hold the chickens, cuddle the turkeys, pat the goats and sheep, and so much more. Once you and your party have worked up an appetite loving animals, have a meal and cake on our picnic tables. Out of respect for the animals, we ask that your meal and cake be vegan. Our staff are happy to give you recommendations if needed.

• Donation: $600 (Up to 20 people)
• $30/person over intial 20 people
• Maximum of 30 people total
• 3-hour sessions held on Tue, Wed, Thu, & Sat
• All guests 2yrs+ count toward total
• Celebration must be for 6yrs+
• Time slots: 10a-1p or 1p-4p

Field Trips

The Gentle Barn teaches children about animals in a way that will change their perspective about themselves and the world around them. We want to show children that even though we all look different, we are all the same inside. Every living being has language and needs food, water, shelter, and love. Our programs follow the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to make sure that we support teachers' curricula.

We teach the children a wide variety of things including what animals eat, where they sleep, how they have families, why roosters crow, why pigs love mud, why goats chew, and how each species communicates through body language. Here at The Gentle Barn, kids gain an understanding of animals, see how much we all have in common, and get to expand their empathy for all living beings.

After a presentation that is geared to age and grade level, the children get to brush the horses, hug the cows, give the pigs tummy rubs, talk to the turkeys, play with the goats and the sheep, and so much more. It is an educational, hands-on experience that they will never forget. Our school program is appropriate for kids K-12.

• Donation: $400 (min. of 20 kids & adults)
• $20/person over intial 20 people
• Maximum of 30 kids (1 classroom)
• Maximum of 5 adults
• All guests 2yrs+ count toward total.

All-Day Tour

You’ll have the barnyard to yourself as your guide you will get insight and stories of the barnyard that can only be told the best by them. You’ll brush cows, meet the horses and donkeys, cuddle turkeys, hold chickens, pet goats, and sheep, give pigs tummy rubs, and so much more. Being at The Gentle Barn is like walking through a giant storybook where you’ll hear the animals’ stories of resilience and learn what they teach us about forgiveness, unconditional love, and living in the moment. You are sure to fall in love with animals more deeply than ever before.

• Donation: $1000
• 1 - 5 guests (Only 1 household, ages 14+)
• 6-hour session held on Tue, Wed, Thu, & Sat
• Vegan Lunch Included
• (CA ONLY): Tour both our Main property and Healing Center property
• Time slot: 10a-4p

All-Day Founder's Tour

You'll have the barnyard to yourself as the founder of The Gentle Barn, Ellie Laks gives insight and stories of the barnyard that can only be told the best by them. You’ll brush cows, meet horses and donkeys, cuddle turkeys, hold chickens, pet goats, and sheep, give pigs tummy rubs, and so much more. Being at The Gentle Barn is like walking through a giant storybook where you’ll hear the animals’ stories of resilience and learn what they teach us about forgiveness, unconditional love, and living in the moment. You are sure to fall in love with animals more deeply than ever before.

Reservation for our Founder's Tour is handled offline.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO

• Donation: $2000
• Guided by our Founder, Ellie Laks
• (CA ONLY) Tour Main & Healing Center properties

Virtual Tour

Live too far away from The Gentle Barn to visit in person? No worries, we have virtual tours where you can meet the animals, hear their stories, and get to know them. Perfect for any animal lover, family, or classroom where you can ask questions and learn about animals in a deeper way than ever before. Meet our rescued horses, donkeys, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, peacocks, llamas, and emu. Learn their names, witness their larger-than-life personalities, fall in love, and feel like you are here with us.

• Donation: $200
• Maximum of 30 guests (unless approved)
• Up to 1hr held on Tue, Wed, Thu, & Sat
• Time slots: 12p-1p or 1p-2p

Special Events

Looking to have a group of 50 or more people? We’d love to have you no matter what event you have in mind. We host weddings, bar and bat mitzvas, and corporate functions. Our wide-open spaces dotted with trees, barns, and loving animals make our location the perfect outdoor, peaceful experience for any event to be remembered.

Reservation for a Special Event is handled offline.

Take a Tour of This Inspiring Urban Farmstead in the Heart of L.A.

A small experimental farm shows what’s possible when sustainability pioneers work together to turn dormant soil into a source of food and community.

If you stand quietly in the middle of Little City Farm, next to the tall bamboo tripods heavy with climbing bean stalks and the rows of tomatoes, peppers, chard, and onions, you can tune out the sounds of chickens clucking and children playing just long enough to hear the roar of cars speeding down Olympic Boulevard.

Look up, and beyond the 100-year-old palm trees that stand at attention on the neighboring streets, you might spot an LAPD helicopter crossing the blue sky.

It’s so easy to forget that you’re in the literal center of sprawling Los Angeles when you arrive at this urban homestead, surrounded by hay bales, backhoes, and pitchforks. It’s such a wonderland of edible, growing things that guests (and magazine writers) spend the first few minutes on the grounds a little dumbfounded by the abrupt change in atmosphere.

“Now imagine that all of the houses on the street were like this, growing different types of vegetables and fruit, and they were sharing it with their neighbors,” says Ben Hirschfeld, the founder of 3R Garden Design, who created this small-but-mighty farm with the homeowner, sustainable design entrepreneur Jenny Silbert, and chef David Kuo, owner of the West L.A. restaurant, Little Fatty , using reclaimed materials, many donated plants, and hours of hard labor.

“I want this garden to be an example of the future, of how hyper local food could be,” says Hirschfeld.

Thomas J. Story

Silbert lives in the house at the top of a flight of stairs on the double lot with her husband, Aengus O’Neil-Dunne, and their three kids. Silbert is an architect, a designer, a self-described “master scavenger,” and the founder of Rewilder , a company that upcycles waste, turning the banners advertising the Hollywood Bowl that hang on street lights across the city into tote bags, and foam scraps from the mattress industry and discarded industrial fabric into outdoor furniture. When the family bought the property back in 2016, the main house occupied one lot, and a tennis court and a smaller bungalow and a patch of yard was on the other.

A chance meeting with Hirschfeld changed everything.

“I was at a sustainability pop-up market at the Google headquarters in Venice for Rewilder,” she says. “Ben was in the booth next to mine selling furniture he made from reclaimed materials, and we just started talking.”

Hirschfeld described his passion for planting edible landscapes to Silbert. Silbert shared that she wanted to plant a garden at her home, using the sizable lot they had, and to have her kids experience harvesting their own food. Within months, she’d hired him to plant a small orchard that was irrigated with gray water from the house.

It was a modest success, but Hirschfeld had bigger plans.

For years, he had been talking about his urban garden dreamscape—a fantasy world where the city offers rebates for edible gardens in the same way it rewards people for planting drought-tolerant natives and no-water lawns— with anyone who would listen. His business creating school and community gardens, and maintaining smaller residential gardens, was starting to thrive. And he was trading his produce for free meals at restaurants like Little Fatty, Kuo’s popular Taiwanese restaurant.

“I would show up with a wheelbarrow full of vegetables, and I would take all of the women I met from the dating apps there for dinner,” says Hirschfeld, who grew up in Beverly Hills and is a self-taught farmer. “I was kind of a VIP.”

Hirschfeld’s goal was to partner with a restaurant and supply food for seasonal dishes on the menu, as an example of what truly local farm-to-table dining could be. After years of preaching about his vision to Kuo, the chef’s interest was piqued.

Silbert, meanwhile, wanted a farm partner to help defray some of the costs of maintaining the orchard and planting a larger garden. So the three of them sat down over brunch to hatch a plan: They’d take a jackhammer to half of the tennis court and plant a full-fledged vegetable plot, a kind of backyard garden partially maintained by Kuo as a way of navigating current laws around agriculture and farms that supply food to restaurants.

Kuo, for his part, has been patient with the process. He describes growing up as a first-generation Angeleno, in a house known in the neighborhood for “growing weird plants in the backyard,” before the Asian veggies his mother wanted to eat and cook with were widely available at local markets. And he’s excited to see how the relationship grows.

“I still have to order ingredients from larger suppliers, because we’re never going to get 200 pounds of onions from Little City,” says Kuo, who worked with Jean-Georges Vongerichten and in a Wolfgang Puck kitchen before opening his own restaurant. “But it’s been a great partnership. We have been selling the vegetables at a sandwich shop and market next to the restaurant, and people are really into the idea.”

When the coronavirus hit, it seemed like there was nothing but time to spend outside, and the mood was ripe for radical, life-changing ideas.

“No one can believe that this land was a tennis court for almost 100 years, until March of 2020,” says Silbert, who hired Elle Street Art to paint a vibrant mural across the remaining sports court. “It’s astounding, actually, when I think about the timeline. We spent a month digging out rocks. Everything about this land was literally the polar opposite of what is here now. It’s extraordinary to see how it’s grown. It feels really profound.”

“We had to till it, and truck in some soil, and amend it until it was rich enough to grow plants,” adds Hirschfeld, who works 16 to 20 hours a week at the farm. “Everyone I talk to is excited about our progress. The owner of C&S Nursery will just give us flats of seedlings. He wants this to succeed.”

The experiment appears to be paying off. Silbert is using the garden and the smaller house to host events, as an educational garden, and as an urban farm rental on Airbnb. She’s hosting the “Women in Green” forum on the property, and is organizing a gathering with Good Is the New Cool: The Principles of Purpose author Afdhel Aziz.

The dinner they hosted for Sunset, with a Yola mezcal cocktail and a family-style meal by Kuo, featuring produce from LCF, was an example of how thoughtful, local, sustainable entertaining can also be beautiful.

“For Ben, it’s about farming. For David, it’s about food. But for me, it’s about community,” says Silbert. “Living in harmony with your values in a city like this is a hard thing to reconcile. The farm has made it easier for me.”

Favorite Recipes from Chef Kuo

Chef David Kuo, owner of the West L.A. restaurant Little Fatty, shares his favorite recipes using Little City produce.

Midnight Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian)

Little Fatty’s thick handmade noodles are the real star here. If making your own is outside your bandwidth, look for a chewy Shanghainese noodle or use Japanese udon to soak up the rich sauce. 

Swiss Chard Egg Rolls

These egg rolls include a bounty of Swiss chard.

Kuo flavors this Sichuan classic with Omnipork, a new plant-based meat substitute developed in Canada and made in Thailand. Beyond Beef, Incogmeato, or any plant-based ground meat substitutes would also work. 

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Apricot Lane Farms

Apricot Lane Farms is a farm integrated within a reawakened ecosystem. Our focus is seeing and utilizing the interconnectedness of nature to help build soil health, maximize biodiversity, and regeneratively grow the most nutrient-dense food possible.

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Apricot Lane Farms was founded in 2011 by John and Molly Chester, and today spans 234 acres of countryside in Moorpark, California, just 40 miles north of Los Angeles. We regeneratively grow more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and raise sheep, cows, pigs, chickens and ducks with care and respect, while working in harmony (or a comfortable level of disharmony) within our dynamic ecosystem. The farm is certified organic and biodynamic.

THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM

Apricot Lane Farms is also the home of the award-winning, critically acclaimed feature documentary The Biggest Little Farm . Directed by filmmaker and farmer John Chester, the film is a testament to the complexity of nature, following John, his wife Molly and their dog Todd on an epic odyssey to attempt to farm within a reawakening ecosystem. The film was released theatrically in North America by NEON in 2019, and has since screened in over 275 theaters across the US, and has been released in more than 20 countries worldwide …and counting.

It’s currently available via streaming on HBO Max, Youtube TV, Prime Video, and Apple TV, as well as to purchase on DVD & Blu-Ray. The Biggest Little Farm is also available for educational and other special screening licenses.

“This movie is like 91 minutes of the best kind of church. It’s food for the soul.” – THE BOSTON GLOBE

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The On-Farm Farmstand is open for the season, every Saturday from 10am-4pm! Spend some time in our regenerative market garden and leave with your fill of freshly harvested, nutrient-dense food from this land.

Find us at four local farmers markets every week, where we offer a robust selection of certified Organic & Biodynamic produce from our gardens and orchards; pasture-raised beef, pork, chicken, and lamb; and of course, pastured eggs. We’re at Santa Monica Farmers Market on Wednesdays, Thousand Oaks on Thursdays, Ventura on Saturdays, and Ojai and Mar Vista on Sundays. Some of our biodynamic produce & Honey Lemonades can also be found at select local grocers throughout the LA and Ventura County areas.

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May 3-July 21, 2024 5pm-10pm

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Annual Festivals at 123 Farm

May 3 to July 21, 2024 Join us as we celebrate the blooming of our organic lavender. Stroll through 20 acres of lavender, taste lavender-infused food, drinks and desserts. Shop our lavender-themed marketplace and ride a wagon tour of the grounds. Hours 5-10 pm.

August 22 to October 27, 2024 Join us outdoors with food from the grill, lavender cocktails, live music (on select days), marketplace shopping and a display of over half a million lights. Open Wednesday to Monday 5-10 pm.

November 7 to December 23, 2024 Enjoy festive food and drinks, while walking through our Christmas village and taking in over 1,000,000 holiday lights around our farm! Shop at the 12 Days of Christmas and take photos with Santa (on select days). 5-10 pm.

TBD in November | 9am-4pm Help us harvest our organic olives to be pressed into olive oil. Participants receive a gift certificate or festival ticket for every bucket harvested.

123 Farm has an on-site bakery that produces authentic sourdough bread using freshly milled ancient grains, a naturally leavened starter, salt and water using 123Dough's recipe.

February 17 to 25, 2024 (Saturdays & Sundays) A celebration of all things sourdough! Enjoy free lectures on the art of fermented foods, participate in hands-on workshops dedicated to sourdough bread, savor a delightful variety of dishes crafted with sourdough, and take home freshly baked organic ancient grain sourdough bread. Open 11 am-6 pm. Free admission with paid parking.

March 30 to 31, 2024 (Saturdays & Sundays) Join us to experience our sheep having their wool sheared. Watch the sheep dog herding demonstrations, explore the art of wool crafts, and get hands-on at the natural wool dyeing booth. Plus, don't miss our guided wagon tour of our property. Open 10 am-4 pm. Free admission with paid parking.

March 2 to 10, 2024 (Saturdays and Sundays) Discover the world of Wild Orchard Regenerative Green Tea. Explore the diverse health benefits through informative lectures and workshops, all while savoring an array of culinary creations infused with teas. 11 am to 6 pm. Free admission with paid parking.

March 16 to 24, 2024 (Saturdays and Sundays) Immerse yourself in the world of real olive oil. Delve into its incredible health benefits during free lectures, try a tantalizing array of culinary creations crafted with olive oil, and treat your taste buds to an unforgettable experience. 11 am to 6pm. Free admission with paid parking.

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Become a member for free admission to all festivals & additional perks! Join 123 Farm's membership program for free admission and free general parking to all of our festivals throughout the year as well as free tickets towards drinks or desserts.

The products at 123 Farm are made primarily using organic ingredients from our farm. We hand harvest and distill our own lavender essential oil in the summer, and press oil from our century-old olive groves in the fall.

123 Farm Lavender Body Lotion is made using our own organic lavender hydrosol and essential oil. Made of nourishing aloe vera, shea butter, jojoba oil and lavender flower distillate, this moisturizing lotion applies easily and is quickly absorbed to soften and soothe dry skin.

Our farm is nestled within a historic property that is sprawling with towering pine trees, majestic oaks, and tranquil olive trees, some which date back to the ranch's origins in the late 1800s.

CCOF certified organic, freshly-harvested, freshly-pressed, 100% Californian-grown extra virgin olive oil. Limited release and limited availability make this robust and hearty oil the perfect addition to any of your loved ones' kitchens!

Our teas are expertly blended with herbs that are carefully hand-picked from our farm. All of our teas are loose leaf and organic. From drying to blending, we keep them stored away from light and air to maintain their botanical vibrancy.

An uplifting tea made from a concoction of flowers and herbs. Calendula, chamomile, meadowsweet and red clover blossoms blended with ginkgo, gotu kola and 123 Farm's lavender.

Regenerative Farming

123 Farm is nestled within the historic property now known as Highland Springs Ranch & Inn, which dates back to 1884 when it was established first as a stagecoach stop and later developed into a health resort in the late 1920s. As a health resort, the property became known for helping those who were sick heal through natural remedies, utilizing organic produce grown onsite. In an effort to continue with this philosophy, 123 Farm has been practicing regenerative farming, which incorporates permaculture and organic farming practices to build up biodiversity, cultivate farmlands and revitalize degraded soil. Through regenerative farming, we are able to produce high quality, nutrient-dense foods while simultaneously reversing economical pollution and climate change, helping us work through the ultimate goal of having a productive farm and contribute to a healthier community. ‍

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123 Farm is located at the historic Highland Springs Ranch and Inn (est. 1884). Celebrities such as Albert Einstein, Wyatt Earp and Ernest Hemingway were regular guests.

123 FARM'S BEST VALUE

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Free admission for cardholder. Free general parking and one free dessert ticket (given once per year).

family membership

Free admission for two named cardholders and all children living in the same household (17 years and under). Free general parking and four free dessert tickets (given once per year).

vip membership

Free admission for cardholder and any guest. Free general parking. 10% discount at select retail and food booths. One free dessert and drink ticket (given once per year).

Frequently Asked Questions

No, weddings were discontinued in 2019. We have no plans to offer weddings on our property.

The sit-down portion of the restaurant is not currently offered. You can enjoy quality meals prepared by our staff of the Grand Oak restaurant at our festivals. For example, Mother's Day can be enjoyed during the Lavender Festival (just the festival menu offered, no separate menu) with no reservations accepted. Certain holidays such as Thanksgiving, we are closed to allow staff to celebrate the holidays at home.

At this time we are not offering any of our hotel rooms to the public. We have no immediate plans to open the hotel portion of the ranch.

“Wow. What a beautiful place. I don't know what to say other than just wow. Get some fresh air out in the country ...You won't regret it...There is a 1200 year old tree that is amazing. Tons of flowers and lil offshoots of explorable land here...surround yourself with beauty it might change your whole outlook.”

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These 10 Charming Farms In Southern California Will Make You Love The Country

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6 Of The Best Farms To Go Strawberry Picking Around Los Angeles

Whether you're looking for unique family fun or just want some sweet juicy berries, look no further! We have the perfect strawberry farms below.

We’re blessed to live in a state where we can find some of the freshest fruit year-round, and right now strawberry picking season is approaching this April through July. There’s nothing quite like picking your own fruit straight from the source and once you bite into that juicy red berry, you won’t have it any other way. Luckily, the Los Angeles area is absolutely spoiled with some of the best strawberry farms out there so you can experience this sweetness for yourself.

As Strawberry season approaches, be sure to scroll through and make those plans below. 🍓 ⬇️ Happy picking!

1. Tanaka Farms

For decades Tanaka Farms has been the go-to place for picking the freshest of fruits and veggies since 1940. They are especially busy during strawberry season when families flock to join their strawberry picking tour where they can get their hands on some fresh produce. On this tour, you’ll learn more about the farming process, history of the farm, and a chance to pick and eat their beloved strawberries on site. Everyone will be able to take home a one-pound basket of strawberries! (Depending on crop availability, of course.) After the tour, folks can visit the Barnyard Educational Exhibit where they can meet and interact with their adorable farm animals. More info here !

🍓🎟️Cost & a dmission: Starts March 11, 2024 — Reservations range from $20-22.00 depending on the day.

⏰ Hours: Times vary on day, you must make a reservation here !

📍 Location: 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

2. Underwood Farms

It’s in the name: Underwood Family Farms is the perfect place for fresh strawberry picking and pure family fun. Fresh red strawberries are not all they have in store though! Their farm is full of all kinds of visitor attractions — from wagon rides to mini tractors to hanging out with ponies and donkeys to a full playground, there’s so much to see and experience. Get all the details here .

🍓Cost: $2.99 per pound

🎟️Admission: Prices vary, visit their site for more info. Children under 2 are free.

⏰ Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily

📍 Locations:

• Moorpark Family Center : 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark CA 93021 (Visit their site for what’s in season)
• Somis Farm Center : 5696 E. Los Angeles Ave, Somis, CA (Strawberry Picking is March through mid-June)

3. McGrath Family Farm

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The McGraths have been growing and farming along the coast of Southern California for generations, so it’s safe to say that they know what they’re doing. They understand the importance of providing fresh food to the community and take pride in it—making McGrath Family Farm the perfect place for strawberry picking! Find more info here .

🍓🎟️Cost & admission: U-pick for $10.00. They also offer a curated hour tour for $20.00. 1.5 hour private group tour (up to 20 people) for $600.

⏰ Hours: Tuesday– Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

📍 Location: 1012 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010

4. The Ecology Center

This spacious and educational farm offers families the joy of picking their own strawberries along with the incredible experience of community, culture, and art. As you and your loved ones tour the grounds of The Ecology Center , you’ll find a new appreciation for agriculture and farming. Find more info here !

🍓🎟️Cost & ad mission: Dates to be announced. Pay by the pound for your strawberry abundance.

⏰ Hours: Thursday through Sunday – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

📍 Location: 32701 Alipaz St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

5. Kenny’s Strawberry Farm

If you’re up for taking a drive , you can head to the San Diego area to get your hands on some of the freshest strawberries in every form at Kenny’s Strawberry Farm . They specialize in everything strawberries so you know it’s going to be the real deal! They’re stocked up with jam, strawberry lemonade, strawberry shortcake, strawberry ice cream bars, and of course, fresh strawberries that you can pick on your own. More info here!

🍓🎟️⏰A dmission, cost, and h ours: Open Friday through Sunday by reservation only. There is no cost for the reservation. You pay for what you pick at the farm that day. Small buckets are $8.00 and large ones are $20.00 . Get your reservation here!

📍 Location: 953 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA 92028

6. Thacker Berry Farm *Bonus*

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If you’re not into picking them yourself and just simply want some sweet juicy berries, then Thacker Berry Farm is for you. You can find their stands across Southern California, and they are vine-ripened and delivered to their stands on the daily. More info here!

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Once upon a time, before condos and strip malls and acres of residential subdivisions, Southern California was full of little farms.

It was “the largest, most bountiful agricultural county in the U.S.,” said Rachel Surls, sustainable food systems advisor for UC Cooperative Extension in Los Angeles County and author of “ From Cows to Concrete: The Rise and Fall of Farming in Los Angeles .” And then, after World War II, it became more lucrative to build houses than grow food.

“Really what changed was the value of land,” Surls said. After the war, the county’s population soared “and land was valued for other things than agriculture. Even the farmers who wanted to stay in business couldn’t because the taxes on land went up — sometimes as much as 300% in a year — and ancillary businesses they relied on, like packing houses, closed and went out of business.”

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Then new municipal rules made farming illegal in many cities, she said. As the region became more urban, “people didn’t want cows and tractors in their neighborhoods. They didn’t want to live down the street from a poultry ranch or dairy and they didn’t want to drive their nice new car in their nice new subdivision behind a tractor going 10 miles per hour.”

All of that seems pretty quaint now; how many of us yearn to live near someone who grows fresh strawberries or raises chickens for eggs? Surls helps urban farmers as part of her job, and she says though there aren’t any formal statistics about the number of urban farms in our region, subjectively it feels like the tide is turning and more small farms are creeping into our urban area.

But it’s still a tough slog. Many urban farmers are growing on leased land that could be sold out from under them if the owner gets an offer too good to refuse, she said. And many use organic methods to farm, but can’t call themselves organic because they haven’t taken the time — up to three years — expense and bookkeeping required to get and keep a USDA organic certification.

And then there’s the competition from supermarkets and grocery stores where you can find almost any produce, no matter whether it’s in season here or not, at prices often lower than what farm stands can afford to charge.

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Really, the big advantage that urban farms have is their freshness, a commodity that’s slowly reestablishing itself in American homes. You can see where your food was grown and — in some cases — even pick it yourself.

But many urban farms grow for restaurants, subscription boxes or even farmers markets in an attempt to regulate their income, so it’s not always easy to find a place where you can go and buy those freshly picked fruits and vegetables, or pick them yourself. That’s why we’ve compiled this list, to help you find your own farm experience.

We looked for places that are within L.A. or a two-hour drive away, selling produce primarily grown on their farms (although some larger farm stands may sell additional produce, eggs and other items produced elsewhere).

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Note that only a few of these stands operate daily. Smaller farms only sell once a week or every other week because they just don’t have the space or help to grow and harvest enough food for daily sales. Others have created a whole “farm experience” around their stands, offering tours, “u-pick” options, petting zoos and other activities to draw customers in. If we’ve missed one of your favorite stands, email me at [email protected].

Alma Backyard Farms

Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark

Avenue 33 Farm in Lincoln Heights

Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch

Corona Farms in Riverside

Forneris Farms in Mission Hills

Lopez Urban Farm

Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho

Snow-Line Orchard and Winery

Stone Soup Farm and Heritage Orchard

Tanaka Farms

Tapia Brothers Farm

The 1887 Stone Pantry Orchard

The Ecology Center

The Growing Experience

The Store at McGrath Family Farm in Camarillo

Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark

Underwood Family Farms in Somis

Willowbrook Apple Farm

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5:05 p.m. Sept. 29, 2023: This post was updated to add fall hours for Lopez Urban Farm’s El Puestecito, a night market farm stand. It’s open from 5 to 7 p.m. in the fall.

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Oasis Camel Dairy Farm, Located in Ramona, bills itself as “an oasis from the ordinary,”’ and that’s the truth. It’s also a fun family day trip from San Diego or the Los Angeles area.

An escape to the farm can be a great way to relax and eliminate big-city stress. Green pastures, clean, cool air, and herds of….camels? Oasis Camel Dairy Farm is one of Southern California’s most unique attractions.

The Oasis Camel Dairy Farm is the product of years of Gil and Nancy’s hard work. In addition to helping to run the farm, Gil is a professional Camel Trainer who teaches the uninitiated how to handle, train and understand these curious creatures properly.

Camel Dairy Farm Public Tours

Public tours are scheduled and Offered on select Saturdays. Noon noo – 2:00 pm. The tour starts with a camel show, after which visitors stroll down to the pastures to get close to the camels and snap some souvenir photographs. Camel rides are available to purchase for $15 per rider.

Private Tours

There are no regular “opening” hours for Camel Dairy Farm, but private tours and rides for groups that book in advance can be held just about any day. So if you have a group of friends, coworkers, or a celebrating an event, a visit to the Camel Farm is a unique and fun way to spend a day.

Camel Products

A variety of unique products is on sale at the farm. Chocolates are a reliable souvenir for friends and family back home. But an Arabian Spices Camel Milk Chocolate  Bar is far more interesting than a box of Russell Stovers. Infused with an exotic mix of Middle Eastern flavors, it’s one of several imported specialty items available in the gift shop.

Powdered milk that comes from the camels on the farm is also available. Camel milk handmade soaps, lotions, and even lip balm can be purchased. Their soaps are one of their best-selling products.

Made with all-natural ingredients, they come in some unique scents. Try Gold Frankincense and Myrrh or Rosemary and Mint. The camel’s milk has moisturizing properties that soothe dry and cracked skin and lips. All proceeds from the store go towards the upkeep of the farm and the creatures who call it home.

Nearby Things To Do

Suppose you are thirsting for something more substantial than camel’s milk, not worry. There are plenty of fine vineyards and wineries in the neighborhood. Gil and Nancy suggest a stop at the Edwards Vineyards and Cellars. 26502 CA-78, Ramona, California. Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery is another spot worthy of a visit. 18351 Woods Hill Lane Ramona, California.

Nearby Julian

Julain is only 31 miles from Romona (about a 30-minute drive) and a great place to start or finish your day trip to visit Oasis Camel Dairy Farm. There are plenty of places to eat and things to do. And if you visit during the apple harvest season, you might even be able to pick some apples right off the trees.

Getting There

Admission to the Oasis Farm is free after 3:00 on public tour days or the annual Pomegranate Day at the Oasis Camel Dairy. Private tours can be arranged and booked on their website , where you will also find info about upcoming events and festivals. Address: 26757 Old Julian Hwy, Ramona, CA 92065.

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Bondolio Farm Tours

Olives for all of us.

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Tours of the Bondolio farm and mill are offered by appointment only. You’ll receive a tour of our farm, our grove with its lovely trees (if not raining), our mill, and of course our indoor tasting room. Many folks tell us our tasting is the best and that they’ve never experienced another like ours.

While we can usually accommodate most tours, Bondolio is a family-run farm and we respectfully ask that you request your tour at least a month prior to the preferred date.

To schedule a tour, please call Karen at 916-715-9007 or send an email to [email protected] .

Tour  $50 per person

Tour and Pizza  ($75 per person) If you have 10 people or more, we will be happy to light our outdoor pizza oven and make authentic wood-fired pizza for everyone. Our Tuscan clay wood oven takes 72 hours to bring it up to proper firing temperature.

Other ways to visit

The farm is open to the public every year on the second Sunday in December. Come celebrate the Harvest, taste our fresh-milled oil, and enjoy a made-to-order, wood-fired pizza on the patio.

Even if you you can’t visit us in person, you can take a virtual tour below. Watch the video and learn more about our old world farming methods and beautifully engineered Italian mill.

Join Us for Our Annual Olio Nuovo Celebration

On the second Sunday in December every year, we celebrate the first of the harvest with our olio nuovo , the new oil. As the olives change from their brightly colored green to a softer, less flashy shade with multi colors of rose, purple and black, we start harvesting.

We harvest by hand (rapidly becoming a lost art in California) when the olives are just right, and they go from tree to bottle in less than 90 minutes. Because the “new oil” has yet to settle down, the taste profile is fruity, buttery, and delightfully green and peppery on the palate. Each year we bottle a very limited amount of this seasonal gift.

You can be a part of the Olio Nuovo celebration.

Free tastings with Karen and Malcolm makes from-scratch pizza in our wood-fired outdoor oven to raise funds for Angel Flight West .

We also have a thoughtfully curated selection of gourmet food items and unique gifts…just in time for your holiday entertaining and giving. We’ll even help you assemble the perfect gift basket for your favorite foodie or to say thank you to someone for their hospitality.

No appointment needed for this event! Visit our Facebook page for more information as Harvest draws near.

Growing, Harvesting, and Milling

Here’s a video and more information about our sustainable growing practices, gentle harvest-by-hand, and organic milling at the farm.

Take an up-close look at the olive harvest at our farm. Here are some things to watch for:

• Open centers in the trees. Careful pruning allows sunlight and air to circulate and encourages healthy growth. We love our trees and Malcolm is meticulous about pruning.
• The water tower and irrigation lines. Olive trees are quite happy in our semi-arid Californian climate. They only need a sip of water every so often to produce fat olives.
• Hand picking. We are gentle with our trees and their olives. Hand picking is labor intensive, but we don’t shake our trees or use machines to harvest because it causes stress and bruising. (Also, see note above about how much we love our trees.)
• The long building on the right. This houses our mill, where we cold-press and bottle the oil at our farm. Olives go from branch to mill in 90 minutes and, during harvest, the air smells so fresh and green!
• The mill itself. The gorgeous Molinova mill is A+ engineering from Pieralisi. It takes our olives from start to finish, without needing heat or chemicals to extract the oil. The end result is clear, pure, organic Bondolio.
• All those beautiful olives! Our signature Sicilian flavor profile – what Karen calls “the smile taste” – is a balance of grassy Nocellara, peppery Cerasuola, and wonderfully buttery Biancollila olives.
• And for fun…if you watch carefully at the beginning, you can see the big bike sculpture in the Bondolio grove.

Thank you so much to the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, UC Davis for filming this!

Where to find bondolio.

9352 Campbell Road Winters, California 95694

Visits & tours by appointment only

Get in Touch

(916) 715-9007

[email protected]

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With Cali Weed and Farm Tours, you will explore the most renowned dispensaries of Los Angeles and San Francisco alongside the rolling hills of California's countryside. We strive to take our guests on an exciting journey to discover the most awe-inspiring and exclusive spots. We pride ourselves in our personalized tours, ensuring each guest has an unforgettable time. Our pick-up trucks provide the perfect method of transportation for your with your family and friends.

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our private tours will pick you up from the airport and upwards and  onwards to the clouds ,because thats were you will accually be going to our farms,thats why it so much the best weed you will ever get 

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Stay at the Humboldts very own Anns place

Spend time with the redwoods

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1 person for $3000 2 people for $5500

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August 13 – 16, 2024

4 days 3 nights

11 person maximum

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This tour is for anyone

3 nights accommodation at Anns place

dinner with the farmers

oyster bake on the beach

local transportation

flower reception on first day

sunset yoga and sound bath in the evenings

cannabis infused massages

visit 2 cannabis farms

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Buy your own alcohol and cannabis

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Prepare to be outside in the sun walking on flat dirt paths.

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Professional flower tour guide and founder of caliweedandfarmtours, Ted Harris will lead the group. Throughout the trip we will be joined by select members of our community. Meet cannabis farmers Season geff, Jimmy mastoni and wellness expert Ann ha. Meet these and many other members of the garberville community.

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our group tours will be picked up from airports and escorted by our guides through the wonderful landscapes to our farms high up in the clouds 

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Experience the vibrant cannabis community of Humboldt County with our carefully curated package. Discover the roots of modern cannabis cultivation in this historic region while enjoying the cozy ambiance of your own cabin in the redwoods. Indulge in cannabis-infused spa treatments at Social Spas and unwind with optional sunset cannabis yoga sessions. Explore the area with guided tours provided by caliweedandfarmtours , and savor limited meals including  BBQ on shelter cove Beach, complete with a cultural presentation from the Wiyott Tribe, whose ancestral lands we will be staying and traveling through. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Humboldt’s cannabis culture.

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Coo over precious ‘Barnyard Babies' on this Sonoma County Farm Trails tour

Go "bee"-hind the scenes to learn about beekeeping, cheesemaking, and the agrarian experience., by alysia gray painter • published march 29, 2024 • updated on march 29, 2024 at 3:55 pm, what to know.

• Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies Spring Tour along the Sonoma County Farm Trails
• May 4 and 5, 2024
• Free but you'll need to register in advance; the self-guided tour will take you by many busy farms in the area, with inside looks at animals, orchards, and more

BABYLAMBSCROLL: There are many social sites tailored to just what we want to see nowadays, but what we're really looking for is the kind of page that delivers photo after photo of little fuzzy farm animals enjoying hay, romping with their siblings, and basking in the soft sunshine of spring. Perhaps this app could be called BabyLambScroll or even BeeUptoDate or another name informing potential users that the cute critter quotient will be adorably high. Of course, we could always go directly to where lambs and chicks and ponies live, all to meet them in real life while also learning about their care. Several great go-on-your-own farm tours thread throughout California, from Ventura to the northern counties, and joining one can be a heartwarming, knowledge-growing exercise in joy and connection. Coming in early May is one of the biggies, and it is baaa -ck for more behind-the-scenes peeks, demos, talks, and, sweet, chances to meet animals.

THE SONOMA COUNTY FARM TRAILS... is hosting "Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies" on May 4 and 5. Attendees are invited to "choose their own agrarian adventure" by perusing the long list of activities, from an orchard tour at Ambix Spirits to Bohemian Creamery's cheesemaking tour. A soap-making lesson, a talk on raising cattle, and opportunities to squee over little bunnies and lambs are also part of the rural-strong roster. So are opportunities to snack on what is grown and made right there: "Taste farm-fresh cheese, honey, juice, wine, olive oil, and jams" is the enticing call to action. Shopping, too, is part of the springful celebration, if you'd like to head home with some of the farm-made goodies. Wending your way from farm to farm is free, but submitting your RSVP ahead of time? We "kid" you not: You must do so before you goat, er, go.

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