Nothing beats meeting your farmer at their place of business. At a roadside farmstand or on a local farm tour, you can learn about soil health, paint with watercolors, or maybe even feed the goats. Here’s our ultimate guide to where to head and what to seek out this spring.
Tomato Central
Farmer Lazaro Calderon has been growing on the 6-acre downtown Sonoma plot known as The Patch for 25 years — it’s a must-visit for summer’s heirloom tomatoes.
Location: 250 Second St., Sonoma
Phone: 707-849-7384
Website: instagram.com/thepatch_sonoma
Demonstration Farm
Veronda-Falletti Ranch, an urban demonstration farm owned by the City of Cotati, is launching a new vegetable garden this year with opportunities for the community to get involved — from volunteer days to composting classes, sheep-shearing demos, and a farm education program for kids under 12. The farm produces fresh eggs, blackberries, figs, and pears.
Location: 175 West Sierra Ave., Cotati
Phone: 707-664-5347
Website: sandyloam.org
World-Famous Peaches
Come summer, the organic peaches at Dry Creek Peach & Produce outside Healdsburg are the sweetest around. The farmstand opens Wednesdays at noon and often sells out.
Location: 2179 Yoakim Bridge Road, Healdsburg
Website: drycreekpeach.com
A Legendary U-Pick – Front Porch Farm
This organic produce and flower farm along the Russian River offers vibrant U-pick events and floral workshops. Founded in 2010, Front Porch Farm focuses on conservation and grows everything from tomatoes and eggplants to 60+ varieties of flowers.
Location: 2550 Rio Lindo Ave., Healdsburg
Phone: 707-433-8683
Website: fpfarm.com
Nourishing Communities of Color – EARTHseed Farm
Founded by Pandora Thomas, EARTHseed is California’s first Afro-Indigenous permaculture farm. It celebrates African agricultural traditions and offers U-pick days, tours, farm stays, and a seasonal farm store.
Location: 3175 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol
Phone: 707-829-0617
Website: earthseedfarm.org
Grow Your Own – Forni Farm and Nursery
Fifth-generation farmer Miranda Forni runs this lush nursery, perfect for finding strong veggie starts. The farm also offers a kids’ gardening camp and a fall pumpkin patch.
Location: 4000 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa
Phone: 707-595-5404
Website: fornifarm.com
Chicken Headquarters – Alchemist Farm
Franchesca Duval raises rare breeds and teaches chicken-keeping classes. While the farm isn't open for visits, you can preorder chicks online and pick them up at the farmstand.
Website: alchemistfarm.com
Lessons in Ag – Deep Roots Farm
Christopher Herrera offers u-pick days, an honor stand, and seasonal farm dinners. A true regenerative farming experience.
Location: 7000 Petaluma Hill Road, Penngrove
Website: sonomafarmfresh.com
From Sheep to Shawl – Windrush Farm
Fiber lovers will adore the hands-on classes and fashion show at this charming Chileno Valley farm. Group tours also available.
Location: 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma
Website: windrushfarm.wordpress.com
Stock the Pantry – Flatbed Farm
This Glen Ellen gem offers pickles, syrups, flowers, yoga, and wellness retreats.
Location: 13450 Highway 12, Glen Ellen
Website: flatbedfarm.com
Giving Back – Petaluma Bounty Farm
This nonprofit grows food for the community and offers produce on a sliding scale. Get involved via volunteering or field trips.
Location: 55 Shasta Ave., Petaluma
Phone: 707-765-8488
Website: petalumabounty.org
Lavender Days – Bees N Blooms
Don’t miss the lavender maze in bloom from mid-May to mid-July. The farm also offers soil and pollinator classes.
Location: 3883 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa
Phone: 707-293-8293
Website: beesnblooms.com
Spiritual Connection – Starcross Family Confraternity Farm
This tranquil farm and monastic community offers self-guided tours, olive oil, and meditation circles.
Location: 34500 Annapolis Road, Annapolis
Phone: 707-886-1919
Website: starcross.org
Multigenerational Gem – Oak Hill Farm
Family-run for generations, this 700-acre farm features a red barn store, heirloom produce, flowers, and seasonal tours.
Location: 15101 Highway 12, Glen Ellen
Phone: 707-996-6643
Website: oakhillfarm.net
Beans from Africa – Four Oak Farm
Dan Woloz sells rare, heirloom seeds and starts like green Mbombo beans and harlequin potatoes at the Sebastopol farmers market and online.
Website: fouroakfarm.com
Art Sundays – Emmanuel Farmstead
This 5-acre farm has fruit trees, mini-horses, and unique wellness/art events.
Location: 1406 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol
Phone: 925-683-5454
Website: emmanuelfarmstead.com
Easter Eggs – Farm Barn
Debra Shaw’s honor-system farmstand features eggs, honey, and jam — and hosts an Easter egg hunt every April.
Location: 2910 Pepper Road, Petaluma
Phone: 707-318-7495
Website: facebook.com/tworockeggs
Apple Blossoms – Gold Ridge Organic Farms
Heritage apples and a spring Apple Blossom Festival are just a taste of what this farm offers.
Location: 3387 Canfield Road, Sebastopol
Phone: 707-823-3110
Website: goldridgeorganicfarms.com
Schoolhouse to Farm – Tenfold Farmstand
Located in a landmark schoolhouse, this sweet spot offers baked goods, art, music, and children’s activities.
Location: 5300 Red Hill Road, Petaluma
Website: tenfoldfarmstand.com
One-Stop Farm Shop – Rusty Hinges Ranch
Offering Real Meal Bundles, farm tours, and community days with animals and yoga.
Location: 212 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma
Website: rustyhingesranch.com
Volunteer Movement – Sonoma Garden Park
A community agricultural park with a children’s garden, farmstand, and drop-in volunteer hours.
Location: 19996 Seventh St. E., Sonoma
Phone: 707-966-0712
Website: sonomaecologycenter.org/sonomagardenpark
Baby Goats – Redwood Hill Farm/Capracopia
Springtime means goat snuggles and cheesemaking education at this regenerative farm.
Location: 5440 Thomas Road, Sebastopol
Website: redwoodhillfarm.org
Dried Wonders – Tierra Vegetables
Known for heirloom beans and masa, Tierra’s suburban farmstand remains a local treasure.
Location: 651 Airport Blvd., Santa Rosa
Phone: 707-544-6141
Website: tierravegetables.com
Farmstead Focused – Achadinha Cheese Company
Tour the Petaluma ranch, meet the cows, and taste artisan cheese made on-site.
Location: 750 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma
Phone: 707-763-1025
Website: achadinha.com
Michelin Dreams – SingleThread Farm Store
A rare farmstand that supplies a Michelin-starred restaurant. Local excellence in produce and design.
Location: 2836 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
Website: singlethreadfarms.com/farm
The Veggie Shack – Suncatcher Farm
Once a sound engineer, Patrick Krier now sells vibrant produce and herbal blends from a joyful roadside stand.
Location: 4588 Bodega Ave., Petaluma
Website: instagram.com/suncatcher_farm
Olive Oil and a Fire Truck – Showa Farm
This Cloverdale farm is home to olive groves, a petting zoo of animals, and a real fire truck for kids.
Location: 26070 River Road, Cloverdale
Phone: 301-675-7741
Website: showa-farm.com
The Free Farmstand – Sharing Stand, Penngrove
A hyper-local, neighbor-run produce-sharing stand. We love this idea — and hope it catches on!
Get Out There and Grow Local
Whether you’re on the hunt for juicy peaches, looking to learn how to shear sheep, or hoping to simply breathe in the scent of spring lavender, Sonoma County farms are full of magic, flavor, and connection.
Support local, meet your farmers, and take home more than just produce — take home inspiration.
Start planning your spring farm adventures today!
