A great place to do a team building event! The whole team at poppies and petals was great at…read moregetting our 25% team in for a bouquet making class and tour of the facility. Everyone had such a wonderful time and you can tell that everyone working there is really attentive and has a lot of heart for what they do. Lots of flowers to pick from considering it was April and the rain had just stopped. Wasn't too expensive but on the higher side compared to the simplistic things you can do in Sonoma county. The value certainly was there!

Great experience! What a beautiful and sweet flower farm. I went with my sister-in-law in early…read moreJune. We wanted to do something other than wine tasting and eating. When we arrived it looked like not much was in bloom, but our pitchers were soon stuffed with a variety of of cut flowers, decorative grasses and greens. We loved the experience of choosing each piece and making our own bouquets. What I learned was that other beds will be in bloom later as the season progresses. Actually, they had blooms into the fall last year! I can't wait for the dahlias in August and see what blooms in October! I went back today and it was fun to see what was still in bloom and what was new. There are so many different flowers and decorative grasses, etc. that you just don't see in stores. I also got a snapdragon start last time and it looks so good in our garden I got a few more. They have other starts too if you want some cut flower plants closer to home.

One of the best experiences I have had recently! 5* Living…read morein the east coast apple picking was a favourite fall activity but since I moved to the west coast I have been missing that! We finally found this place and were so excited to try it! It was my first visit to the area and it was absolutely gorgeous to drive out there. The orchard is lovely and the staff are so kind, attentive and informative. I called ahead to check that they have parking on site and that helped alot! When you get there staff helps with parking and then you go get the U pick supplies and make your way to the orchard. The green apples were limited but we found alot of red ones. The experience was fabulous! After picking we paid for the apples and got some fresh organic apple slushies along with some sweet treats! Absolutely 10/10 We enjoyed this in the orchard and it was really charming! Highly recommend this specially with kids! Note- They have bathrooms on site and you can pay with cash or card to get the apples.

I went to this apple orchard with my daughter and granddaughter. Never been to one and I had the…read morebest time ever. So fun to pick the apples. They also have a little stand where you can buy apple juice and other goodies. Will go every year

I love farmers markets. This was a special one because of the simple but rustic set up and honor…read morepaying system. You select the produce you want, weigh it, bag, it and slip the money into the box at the counter. They had everything from fresh produce to wildflowers and fresh tomatoes, peeled and crushed in mason jars. The vegetables were super fresh and very tasty. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in town.

One of my absolute favorite farm stands! They have a great variety of fresh produce, seasonal…read moreflowers and pumpkins. There is a notebook, scale and price list. Write down your goods and drop your cash in the box. Add this as a stop when you're in Bodega Bay, Freestone or even Sebastopol. If you're coming from Bodega where the church, antique store and casino are, it's on your right shortly before you get to Freestone. Combine with a trip to Wild Flour Bread and you're good with fresh local groceries.

While we were targeting u-pick apples, many of the places were closed. Hale's is really an apple…read morestand. They had apples, apple juice, and pumpkins. The people were very friendly, they had a good variety of apples, and the apples were delicious. It's also conveniently located with easy road access. I recommend Hale's as a great source for apples.

It's harvest-time! What could be better than tasting specialty varieties of freshly picked apples…read morein the countryside? While Dear Hubby and I were in Sonoma County for a quick trip, we had free time on Sunday to get out into the backroads and check out a few apple farms. Hale's is close to Santa Rosa, which made it convenient. They were decked out for Halloween, with various areas sporting giant spider figures, scarecrows, skeletons, and much more. Autumn décor, including pumpkins and apples were definitely part of the scene. Adjacent to their barn they had a station set up with very helpful staff offering samples of various varieties of apples. I loved that they had a number of the favorites I've experienced in SoCal's apple haven of Oak Glen (near Yucaipa). Yes, to Mutsu! Cameo! They also had others that I hadn't heard of, and already can't recall their names. Oh good, I found a chart online - Northern Spy is one I tried and bought. Sundance, maybe? Yikes! Hale's claims to grow 30 different varieties, and good for them. Good for you! An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as the old saying goes. No doctors for me for now - I'm enjoying usually one apple for breakfast and one for lunch. Hale's has kept me going for two weeks now. We especially enjoyed taking in their ambiance with my brother and sister-in-law, who live nearby, but hadn't been before. A great place to visit with family! If you're in the area, stop on by and enjoy the fresh air, the friendly folks helping you taste and purchase the goodness of Sonoma County fruit.

Pricey but worth it. The strawberries are fresh and actually taste like strawberries rather than…read morethe watery fruit you can get at the grocery store. Because they're so fresh, they need to be consumed quickly. The family who runs this place is so nice. They're cash or Venmo only I believe.

I was always in a hurry when stopping by and always tried to make a mental note to check my change…read morewhile I was still there, but always later found that he short changed me. It's not a mistake when it happens more than once.

Best apples, sweetest people. This is a lovely area and a real trip into the country.read more

Good price! Great selection!…read more Many are heirlooms which really are more nutritious than newer apples.

Oh boy did I have a different experience with my family then the previous reviewer. I discovered…read morethe farm via Sonoma magazine, and thought berry picking was a must for my berry loving kiddo. The gentle and kind owner of the farm, Shepard, dedicated a good 15 min on the phone with my husband answering all questions and sharing info about picking options. He then followed up within a couple of weeks to schedule our blackberry picking date. We showed up and were treated to a private picking experience on his very peaceful and lovingly cared for land. We picked a whole flat for a very reasonable price and enjoyed chatting with Shepard. You can order berries and pick up or show up to pick yourself. I look forward to making this an annual family experience. Lots more blackberries! Go get your hands on those juicy berries and happy summer!

In 2016, I bought a flat of boysenberries from Kokopelli Farm in Sebastopol, CA. At first glance, I…read moreI was very impressed. Then I noticed that only the top layer of berries were large and succulent. Underneath, there were inferior mini-berries, most of which were not sweet. I ended up throwing away about 25% of my purchase. About a month ago, because of the scarcity of boysenberries in our area, I decided I'd try one more time. Up front, I told the owner about last year's experience. He assured me this year would be better. . He also told me I was #3 on his waiting list. Well, over a month has gone by, and his repeated promises of delivery came and went;.l I finally determined that my placement on his list was BS. Do not do business with this man unless you want to be strung out and in the end disappointed.

This is a fun farmers market on Sunday open until 1:30 PM in Sebastopol…read morePony rides are $10 I bought some chocolates from the vendor who has a store across the street. I also bought some sprouts to snack on instead of fattening chocolate! I had a great time here a loved the goose and ponies.

This market is open every Sunday from 10 AM -1:30 PM, rain or shine. It's not very big but its rich…read morein quality, and we had the best time choosing ingredients for a special dinner. We bought fresh halibut, garlic, lemons, butter lettuce, green onions, mushrooms, and goat cheese.. everything was beautiful! There were so many great foodie options, I wish I lived nearby to visit weekly and make my way through it all. Fresh breads, pasta, baked goods, pickles, bone broth, tea, seaweed, oils and vinegars.. I know I'm missing lots of stuff. There are a handful of arts & crafts vendors as well.. I love the woven river grass baskets from Ghana and any kind of beauty products made with beeswax and goats milk. It's also fun and convenient that this Farmer's Market is located by The Barlow, a 12 acre outdoor market with food, wine, beer, spirits, crafts, and more, all made onsite by Sonoma County makers!

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.

Ive been here a total 3x and its been a great experience. Id totally recommend coming here for the…read moreexperience and knowledge. Such little cuties there

Still my absolute favorite goat farm - I love the baby goats, the adult goats, the sustainability…read morepractices, the family run farm... I've been going here for years now and they are the nicest most wonderful people who give good tours and have wonderful silly and snuggly baby goats! They give you real time with them and don't have a forced amount of time on each part of the tour - unlike Harley goat farm. You can skip the tour and just hung with the baby goats the whole time if you want! Also can come early or stay late depending on when if there's another tour that day. I get enough time with the baby goats - and I loooove baby goats so that's saying something! Bring a meal if you want to eat and hangout at their picnic tables. I've gotten to milk the goats a few times, feed the adults, be there for a goat birth (just happened while on the tour!), and have all the baby goat snuggles and silliness. Love the family farm, love the folks who run the baby goat tours/visits. Also a cute town to go into after for food, beverage, also wine tastings nearby. I recommend a second set of clothes to change into after in case you get dirty (goats are relatively clean, but they're goats so not like indoor pets. I let the baby goats climb all over me.)

We are a family of six, including three generations - all of which thoroughly enjoyed the tour! We…read morecuddled baby goats, fed their mothers and learned about goat farming along the way. The farm is beautiful and Jennifer is a great guide. Highly recommended!