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    Philip C.

    Stayed here one night through AirBnB and it was wonderfully tranquil. I spent a happy afternoon snapping pictures of flowers and wandering around to meet the animals (a poodle, hens, and three very loud goats). Downtown is 12 minutes away and there is a strawberry farm nearby. In the morning, you can forage for flowers with pruner and gloves provided, so you get to take some beautiful flowers home.

    It was beautiful to spend Mother's Day at the Garden Valley Ranch. Jessica set up tables where we could bring in a picnic, and my family enjoyed the opportunity to walk around the property and forage for flowers. What a fantastic and unique experience! Thank you, GVR!

    Claire H.

    Update: We had our baby shower in the secret garden and it was very cozy and intimate. We loved the different trees that gave us shade, and the sunny spots where the light gleamed in. We have been hosting several events at GVR now and it's never been anything but magical. There are so many different sections and grounds. There is defiantly something for any type of event here. Jess and the team are wonderful. So kind, listens to your needs and delivers. Thank you for another unforgettable day.

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    Ahnee M.

    We had a beautiful memorial for my mom at the 20 year anniversary of her passing, at Garden Valley Ranch in the Secret garden and it was truly perfect! That part of the property is quaint and was an idyllic backdrop by the large fountain, for us to gather and share some memories and remember her together. We then had a nice catered lunch in the gazebo or Belvedere. Every detail was perfect and the owners are so kind and generous, allowing us to make a special heart photo display of pictures of my mom surrounded by roses. Although many people think of the place as a venue for weddings, it's also very special for intimate gatherings like end of life or memorials. We will always have a place in our hearts for this place and never forget this special day!

    This place is just such a beautiful magical rose garden right in Petaluma, just a short drive from the city. The Rose gardens are breathtaking, with lots of cute little paths to take you around the premises so you can explore the carriage house, pond, fountains, secret garden and nursery. They have over 100 species of garden roses and the newly renovated grounds really do make it an enchanting space for an indoor or an outdoor event. Yesterday we joined their Thanksgiving event which was spectacular. With the beautiful pink sunset we had champagne and fresh Oysters from the oyster bar. Then we proceeded into the recently renovated Carriage House which seated all 70+ of us but looks like it would easily accommodate 100+. The dinner was delicious and it's really a wonderful place for a wedding/ engagement party or company event. Highly highly suggest checking it out.

    SO pretty. You forget you're less than an hour away from a big city.
    gemma m.

    Such a beautiful piece of property! Right when you step on the grounds you can smell the flowers. The secret garden was my daughter's favorite place. The guest cottage is mine. And, you can rent it out! It's so warm, inviting and peaceful. A solo getaway to the cottage is in my future no doubt. The new owners are doing an incredible job. Their Mother's Day Open House was such a delight. They are off to a wonderful start. We will definitely be back!

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    The place is beautiful and Jessica is so helpful for our event. We felt supported and they were flexible. Highly recommended

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    What a beautiful venue!! Will definitely be having my wedding here! Love the owners, they're absolutely sweet! Love their energy!

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    It's like fairytale! The picturesque views in every direction! We were here for a wedding and it is a breathtaking venue!

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    Boring Farm

    (11 reviews)

    Amazing experience! You need reservations in advance, which apply by car, not by person. Once we…read moregot there, the owner of the farm (who is extremely nice!) walked us through where and how to pick. The berries were delicious and there were several varieties! It was such a fun experience to pick ourselves too. There was delicious raspberry lemonade and popsicles too! Would definitely recommend and we'll be back next season.

    Definitely a fun experience for adults and kids. We've never been raspberry picking or heard that…read moreyou can, at least not in SD, but in NorCal there's everything. You have to book parking to be able to pick. Once you book parking, it's like the entrance fee. Then after you pay for the berries per the pound. And it ain't cheap per the pound, but you get to pick the raspberries you like and the fun experience with your family. You can pick as little or as much as you like. It was about $12/pound in July 2025. I honestly like the not so ripe ones, so I picked those. Bright pinkish red versus deep pinkish red. They give you a little orientation at the beginning. You're not supposed to eat the berries before paying. My poor toddler (1.5 years old), we had to try to teach him but he ate some raspberries and even some flowers, bugs, weeds and some dirt... lol. Luckily he didn't get sick or anything. After picking, you pay for it and walk down the food truck to buy a raspberry ice cream ($4) and a raspberry lemonade jar ($12). Both were super tasty, especially the raspberry lemonade. Add a little sparkling water, you got yourself such a refreshing summer drink! Fun event for the littles.

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    Suncatcher Farm

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    This is a farm stand that no doubt knows how to grow delicious produce! And it is one that you…read moreneed to visit! Suncatcher Farm is located approximately 3.3 miles from where Washington Street at Howard turns into Bodega Ave (or 1 mile from Thompson Lane). They have a decent size covered farm stand so you are protected from the elements if it's raining, windy, etc. They farm 10 acres of land for their farm stand, and they are Certified Organic by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers which is a U.S. Department of Agriculture accredited organic certifying agency and trad e association.). All of their produce are nicely laid out with signage for each one listing what they are and prices. They have a large variety of produce, a scale for weighing if it's by the pound, bags so you can take your treasures home and it's all on the honor system. They have a board with all the ways to pay along with the info you need to do so (Venmo, cash & check). To keep up on the days and hours they are open, it is best to check out their Instagram page (@suncatcher_farm) and Facebook page (@suncatcherpetaluma) for days and times they are open as they do weekly updates. Currently they are open Monday through Saturday 11am to 5pm, and closed on Sunday's. However, they sometimes post that they will be open so keep an eye out on their Instagram and Facebook page. This is one of my two favorite farm stands in Petaluma and I love buying fresh produce from local farmers!

    I fell in love with this honor farmstand, it's so cute. The issue is I bought a bunch of potatoes…read moreand I cooked them up and they are SO bitter. The kind of bitter I had taking over my mouth for half a day even after brushing and rinsing my mouth and eating. This happens when potatoes are exposed to light or extreme heat or cold, it's poisonous actually. I had to throw them all away. They had a few goods made by locals which were cute and some other produce that looked good I bought, but tbh I got scared to eat it after the issues with the potatoes. I like the set up and farmstand a lot, but they need to quality control a bit more.

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    Peterson's Farm

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    I thought this would be a nice alternative to the giant, crowded, carnival-like pumpkin patches in…read morethe area and I was right. Peterson's Farm is a small working farm in a hilly rural area just outside of Petaluma. Don't expect a huge parking lot, jumpy houses, sprawling corn mazes and haunted houses. Peterson's is small, intimate, quaint, and low-key. The grounds are very pretty with many trees, barns and fields, etc. However, the patch is rather small and I agree with another reviewer who mentioned the pumpkin selection was pretty slim for early October. They probably have a lot of schools going there to pick up pumpkins during the week. On the grounds you'll find adorable cows, bunnies, ponies, chickens, and geese that you can feed. There are many beehives, a couple apple trees, and a small barn where you can purchase honey and other things like tomatoes and soap (if they have any in stock). The farm is perfect for small children or babies. I wish the areas surrounding the patch were a little more maintained. There are a few dilapidated fences and structures that are laying around in piles and instead of being removed, just have caution tape around them. These "props" did not look good in the background of the photos I was trying to shoot of my toddler picking a pumpkin. Overall this place is really cute and perfect for small children. They have wagons that you can take out to the field to haul your pumpkins back. Luckily, Peterson's doesn't get too crowded on the weekends and there was plenty of parking in their small lot. The pumpkins are reasonably priced according to size, rather than weight. Bring cash because they don't take cards.

    Went here today for a hunt through the pumpkin patch. This is a small, family owned farm. If you're…read morelooking for a spot to pick up a pumpkin, have your child (or your friend's children, or your dog, or your boyfriend) pose next to a giant cardboard cutout of Elvira or Frankenstein, or Divine... This isn't the place to go. If you're afraid of dirt and mud, chickens, honeybees, cows, ponies, or, well... REAL LIFE, like where your food really comes from... Don't come here. Like I said, Peterson's is a real live working farm. The pumpkin patch size was on the smaller side, we got fantastic pictures of my daughter sitting around a bunch of pumpkins in, OH MY GOD, the dirt!!! I was totally stoked to come here and am thrilled that my money has gone directly to helping a family farm thrive. My husband and I laughed at a family that showed up dressed, well, for a stroll in the city... The mother all but had high heels on. Clearly, they were really looking for a place where their spawn could jump in bouncy houses and have a Disney-fied experience of a harvest tradition. They never took the kids out of the Armada and split as soon as they realized that they'd be walking in dirt to peruse the pumpkin patch. Peterson's offers educational tours for children on honey farming, and they grow other seasonal delights in addition to pumpkins - tomatoes, persimmons, dried flowers... I can't wait until my daughter is a bit older to bring her back here, perhaps in the spring, so get another gander at the chickens and cows and ponies (OH MY!!!).

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    Petaluma Pumpkin Patch And Amazing Corn Maze

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    Huge pumpkin patch with some of the most round medium to large sized pumpkins I've seen that are…read morestill on the vine. The pricing is based on size which means most of the pumpkins are at least $10-$15. Some of the pumpkins looked good for picking but they were still on the vine, so I imagine people can only pick from the pre cut ones. They had a decent selection for mini pumpkins and gourds. The mini white pumpkins had some imperfections and started at $4 so I unfortunately decided to pass on them. There are some cute photo ops, and there's an ATM on site. The corn maze is probably one of their most popular attractions but my fiancé and I decided not to do it. There's a children's playground that's extra cost, some turkeys, chickens, lambs and horses in the pens. There are some stands for corn dogs, popcorn and lemonade. Lots of parking. I think what's nice about this pumpkin patch is it's free entry and you pay for the stuff you want to participate in/buy which is nice!

    Love the big corn maze and the corn kernel box for kids to play in! It's supposedly the biggest…read morecorn maze in the US! The corn kernel (non-sand) box was creative and haven't seen anything like that. My baby had fun in it and kept himself occupied for a good half hour or so. The area is spacious and I adore the abundance of pumpkins. There's a section of jumpy jumpy where kids can exhaust their energy. Snacks are available such as funnel cake and lemonade! Amazing seasonal spot to bring kids and have a fun time!

    Bodega Ranch

    Bodega Ranch

    (13 reviews)

    For starters, this place is rather difficult to find. The turnoff sign is quite inconspicuous . We…read morecame for the farm tour and cheese tasting and I left feeling underwhelmed but optimistic better days were to come. Patty, the tour guide spoke about the history and her Peruvian partner's substantial impact on the business. She led us down the road to see the chickens, pigs, and goats and encouraged us to peek through the window of the factory, though it was close to the public because it had to stay sanitized. Not as educational as I had hoped Despite being an unusually warm day Patty insisted we do the cheese tasting outside. We tried 5 different types, and oddly I preferred the cows milk cheese despite her specialty being goats milk. I also wasn't enthused about having the tasting on an unstable picnic table surrounded by an endless number of flies we struggled to fight off, and the cheese was steadily melting. Not what I pictured for a cheese tasting. With some additional resources this place could be spectacular.

    Patty, the owner, cheated me out of $200 for renting her my goats to eat her pasture. She only…read morechecked prices after the fact and decided to decrease her costs (with a witness) without even asking me. Then she wouldn't pay me and blackmailed me to sign a false receipt! She then rented my goats to another person without informing them of the cost. She thereby involved an innocent party in her scheme, again without asking me if moving my goats to another party's land was OK with me. My goats are my babies. I need to know where they are at all times. She claimed, after the fact, that I should have been driving a fair distance every other day to check on them. This was not part of our original deal. Besides, Patty OWNS A GOAT FARM AND SHOULD KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF GOATS! Patty advertises herself as a goat farmer, but she doesn't even have any of her own goats! This woman and her farm are a run-down fake. Patty is quite elderly and suffers from severe memory loss. She is not even able to walk into her pastures due to physical issues. Don't go there. You will be disappointed in the lack of authenticity. This goat farm is a definite has-been and suffers from deferred maintenance, an owner who can't remember anything, and junk strewn everywhere.

    Garden Valley Ranch - venues - Updated May 2026

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