Just minutes from downtown Sonoma, Bartholomew Park is a hidden gem, 375 woodland acres, filled with oak and redwood trees, bubbling creeks, colorful wildflowers in spring, overlooks, picnic tables and hiking trails, and it’s free.
Read more…Farm Trails Fall: Bounty of Sonoma County
Last weekend it was Farm Trails in Sonoma County – kids can visit family-run farms, pet goats and mini-horses, pick your own pumpkins, learn about farming that improves soil and raises healthy animals, shop for just-picked fruits and vegetables, eggs, jams, honey and cheeses.
Read more…Sunny Sonoma and Napa
Last weekend, we drove up to California Wine Countrym to Sonoma for the Harvest Festival at Cornerstone Gardens, and shopping at Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa.
Read more…Petaluma Adobe: Rancho Living History Day
On Living History Day at the Petaluma Adobe, step back in time to a working ranch of 1840. Volunteers dress up in historic clothing, and kids have fun with hands-on activities – write with a quill pen, stamp designs on leather, weave a basket , rope a “bull,” listen to music, find out what life is like 150 years ago.
Read more…Sonoma Valley in Spring
Last weekend, on a warm clear day, we headed to Sonoma Valley for a hike and picnic in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. On spring days, it’s also fun to explore Jack London State Historic Park, and take a bike ride through Sonoma. And don’t miss seasonalspring – event Sonoma County Farm Trails.
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