The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The pear salad was…read morea standout, easily one of the best I've had. Service was terrific from start to finish, making the whole experience even better. ---

they have crafting as well. we went looking for a wine and sip while my wife and i were in town…read morecelebrating our anniversary and walked by this place. they had a crafting event that we stayed around for. had a great time. the ambiance was light and cheerful. service was good. they carriered some very unique wines. there was a really good wine from mexico that i had. definitely come and come check this place out

The goods here are quite delicious and they have an eclectic line of items you could get~…read more They also have the most adorable mascots for their fruits! We tried the watermelon jam and the strawberry guava jam. D E L I C I O U S. We need to try more of their items next time!!!

went for the strawberry picking! our tickets were $29 each which included a tractor ride over to…read morethe fields, harvesting of a vegetable in season, harvesting of 1 carton of strawberries (pictured), and all you can eat strawberries as you're harvesting! the tickets also included access to the petting zoo and the shopping and games area (additional cost to play). the staff are super friendly and informative. they are very efficient with the guided harvesting and make the whole visit fun! great place for dates, family outings, friend groups, etc. overall very welcoming to all people. of note they also have a produce store that is free to access no ticket purchase necessary. i recommend carefully planning what time of year you go as it can get hot throughout the day. end of March/early April was already getting warm and we were seeking shade or a breeze.

Janet offers garden tours of about 75-80 minutes for up to 15 people at a flat rate of $150…read more Flexible on days and times. She instills the importance of bees to plants and the stark difference in crops from non-pollinated vs pollinated. She has, in her words, a "small yard homestead." The tour includes her two gardens, tangible demos of what she can make from her bounty, chicken and horse feeding, and viewing placards of beehives and the honey extraction process... plus the beehive box, protective suits and bee frames... just NO bees, forewarning! You can tour the honey house and view the equipment for her honey operation, and sample her honey, plus her lotions and balms. Our group bought the large 12 oz size! Overall an informative tour! But the main attraction of bees could not be witnessed due to the risk of being stung. Janet had a small hive that she showed to us from a distance.

I was introduced to Backyard Bees by Zama Tea & Kobucha. Thank you for your wonderful partnership…read moreto support small businesses and "shop local" preferences! I'm fond of Old Town Tustin and my husband is fond of tea, so we didn't hesitate to check out the little red building. Being relatively new to the area, I began experiencing sinus issues in the mornings. Since I didn't have a cold, my body could have been resisting local pollen and other airborne allergens. A friend suggested that every morning, I take a small spoonful raw, unprocessed honey harvested as close to my neighborhood as possible. The idea is to consistently expose my immune system to become familiar and "play nice" with the allergens. Zama carries BB honey from good ol' Tustin Ranch, Yorba Linda, and Laguna Niguel. I couldn't get closer to home than T-R! While I'm not certain this natural approach is effective, my sinuses have been happier... and my husband said the honey with its antioxidants is healthier than processed sugar. I also learned that BB sells honey at the Tustin Farmers Market on Wednesdays and that funds support efforts to save the bees. The amount of honey it's able to supply depends on the bees as well as rainfall & humidity. * Praying against water-shortages and drought.*

A wonderful community promoting Rudolph Steiner's work in biodynamic farming. You've never tasted a…read moresweeter more delicious strawberry in your life. Everything ground here just taste better!!!

I had a CSA subscription in SF and the produce and service was great. After moving to LA earlier…read morethis year, I wanted to find a local CSA. For those considering signing up, here's a couple pointers: -For $250, you get 10 weekly or bi-weekly pickups at a location conveniently close to you. -However, once you pay that $250 via Paypal, it's gone. If you don't like the produce, too bad. -The veggies are an ok mix but you receive significantly less than other CSA's. Guess I was spoiled. The biggest reason for the two star rating though is because you CAN NEVER, EVER get a hold of their staff. I tried to put my subscription on vacation hold, took 2 days and 8 calls to get through. When I returned from vacation and tried to re-activate, it took, no kidding, ONE WEEK and 20 frigging calls. My SF CSA was essentially a two lady operation and one always got back to us within 48 hours. So there are really no excuses for the nil customer service. UPDATES: THIS F'IN FARM IS THE WORST. They have fallen off the face of the earth. Lesson learn, make sure the farm you're doing a CSA with has a long and proven track record.

My fiancée and I had an amazing experience at the blending lab…read more It was clear to us that the owners are truly passionate about their business. I had reached out via email to inquire about their late policy due to our work schedules (I wanted to try to schedule the Valentine's Day booking but felt like it would be too late). Magdalena, one of the owners, had got back to me and responded that they were flexible and recommended the booking for the day after if it would better accommodate our schedules and that the Valentine's Day snack would be available to purchase, which was very reassuring for me. Upon our arrival, not only did they remember me from our one email communication, they had already set aside the Valentine's Day snacks for us. Very thoughtful! The wine selections were either for red or white for blending and cause my fiancée and I wanted to try the best of both worlds (we both had selected white initially), they were able to accommodate the change with no hesitation. Our instructor, Dave, was amazing and the guided class was full of fun information and neat anecdotes. The guided class was very helpful in identifying things to look for in wine which can contribute to certain attributes, like taste, sweetness and such. Very light-hearted and, again, an amazing experience. Highly recommend for a date night or those who just want to learn more about wine. Oh and they also let you cork your own bottle!

My friend is a member of their Wine Club and always speaks so highly of it. When visiting LA…read morerecently I had the opportunity to come visit with her. We were treated so nicely and it was great to taste their wines and learn about their business. The location is very accessible and it was a great setup to enjoy wine with friends. I loved the passion Chris has when he speaks about the wines. I can't wait to go back and try more when I am in the area.

Wonderful! Knowledgeable and delicious! Tiffany knows her…read morestuff, and is very willing to share her experience!

From the owner: With over a decade of hands-on experience in beekeeping, I specialize in the ethical rescue,…read morerelocation, and care of honeybee colonies. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge with others, offering education on the essential role bees play in our ecosystem, and helping individuals or communities set up and maintain healthy hives. Beyond the bees, I also work closely with wolfdogs and advocate for the protection of wild wolves. Through public education and outreach, I aim to dispel myths, promote responsible ownership, and raise funds for local wolf and wolfdog sanctuaries. My mission is to bridge the gap between people and misunderstood animals—whether they fly or howl.

I saw a demonstration of Japanese Tea Ceremony at a local tea shop (Tea & Teacups) and decided to…read moretry a tea ceremony class offered by Sochi Nomoto. What a great time! She gives classes in her Japanese tea house with a wonderful garden and view of the Yorba Linda hills. I am learning so much about the culture and the meditative aspects of o-cha as they call it. Classes are almost private and the other students are a lot of fun. It's not for everyone but if you want a break from the stress and just want to relax and get some zen on, give it a try.

From the owner: Sochi Nomoto teaches the art of Japanese Tea Ceremony and offers public or private lectures and…read moredemonstrations of this traditional art.

I went with my boyfriend and we had such a great time coloring and meeting new people! The space is…read morebeautiful and the snacks and drinks prepared were delicious. 3 hours goes by faster than you think and I'm excited to do this again in the future!

From the owner: Welcome to LA’s first coloring book home cafe! Our daytime seatings focus on cafe drinks, and we…read moreserve handcrafted cocktails during the evening. A perfect night for both extrovert and introverts, you can choose your adventure between eating, coloring, play games and puzzles, or any other way you’d like to enjoy our cozy space! The owner of Cozy Color Club grew up in a chaotic household and wanted to create a third space that felt like home. Thank you for supporting our dream!

I have been to a good amount of wine tastings over the years but none have been as intimate, fun or…read moreinteractive as the one taught by Karen at Inspired Somm. The ambiance was really nice (dim lights, beautiful paintings around) and overall had a very welcoming and comfortable feeling while still feeling upscale. By design, there were only 7 people in attendance at the tasting to promote a more intimate experience; which really added to the overall experience. I learned a lot about not only the actual wine we were tasting, but also about food pairings and good general wine tips. I really loved how the tasting/class was very interactive and conversational (yet structured) versus being talked at (or not talked to at all), as I have at other tastings. Overall, the tasting was a very thought out and well planned experience that I really enjoyed and really recommend! I went with some friends (and made new ones!), but would definitely come again as an outing for a date or would make a perfect girls night out! The wines and charcuterie presented were really good and varied a lot. I even found 2 new wines that I love! I am looking forward to taking one of the advanced speciality courses to learn more and have another fun night!

Our somm made my birthday celebration a fun, informative, and incredible memory! I have received so…read moremany compliments from friends and family about their enjoyment of the wine pairing experience! Thank you Lexie!

Just took the comprehensive coffee training course. Here we learned about coffee tasting, brewing…read moremethods, and roasting, all taught by Jared in a small group environment. If you ever wanted to learn the how and what of coffee, this will open your world. Note: they sell green beans for people and businesses to roast. You won't find a coffee shop here, just awesome customer service and a place to geek out.

Hacea is a top notch for all your green coffee needs! I've been buying coffee from them for 6…read moreyears and have never been disappointed!