Tucked in a spectacular valley outside Petaluma, Ranchers Mike and Sally Gale raise grass-fed beef, offer u-pick apple picking in the fall, and host a small number of farm weddings and corporate events each year.

Enjoy a day of family apple picking in our orchard with organically grown varieties such as Orin, Pinova, Candy Crisp, and Jonagold. We are open for u-pick on Sundays only, during August, September and sometimes October.”

Chileno Valley Ranch

At Lavender Bee Farm, “Both JoAnn and I are Petaluma locals, We have had interests in gardening projects for many years. We decided to grow lavender as a hobby and now there is so much interest from local people and businesses that the lavender farm has grown to over five thousand plants, with plans for more! The Lavender Bee Farm was established in 2001 on our family farm just on the outskirts of Petaluma (located in the beautiful Sonoma County).

Our growing method is all natural, no pesticides or fertilizers. The cutting and pruning are performed with hand tools. The soil is sandy loam, the plants have good drainage, watering is a drip system. We have many bee hives here at the farm that collects the sweet lavender nectar. Lavender honey is prized for its color and taste. The honey sells out quickly!”

Lavender Bee Farm

At the Happy Dahlia Farm in Petaluma, California, “we are dahlia stewards and earth lovers. We believe that beauty can transform perspectives and connect you to amazing grace. We grow over 100 varieties of dahlias.

We grow dahlias with love, crystals, and good vibes. We are open to the public during our season, late summer and early fall, so that you may experience the absolute beauty and reverence for the dahlias.

We pour our hearts into this farm. It is our mission to help rebalance things with love and beauty. We believe small businesses and healthy farms can make a real impact in the world.

We sell cut flowers at our farm stand, tubers online to our members and are open for you to come and explore late summer through early fall. We have an area for children to play and connect with nature.  The Happy Dahlia Farm is a place for the whole family!”

The Happy Dahlia Farm

Come join us at Petaluma Pumpkin Patch “and start your fall season with lots of fun and adventure from homegrown pumpkins to our Amazing Corn Maze!  

We invite you to experience a Sonoma County farm atmosphere with sustainably grown pumpkins by 4th generation Petaluma Farmer Jim. Pick your pumpkins straight from the field with unique stems, colors, and varieties to choose from for Halloween!

Come experience the Amazing Corn Maze and Night Maze! Farmer Jim creates a new maze each year. The Amazing Corn Maze is rated the top 9 in the World by Readers Digest. Get lost in lots of family FUN!”

4 Places for U Pick in Petaluma, California for 2023