Hey kids! Do you want to come visit the farm and meet some animals? Join Ms. Nancy and her friends for a special Story Time and Animal Visit event on The Farm. We'll read some fun stories, sing some songs, and do some coloring activities.

To join the event, you'll need to register ahead of time, so we know you're coming. Please note that feeding the animals is not included in this option, but you can add it on at checkout if you'd like.

We want to make sure everyone has a chance to visit the farm, so if possible, please carpool with your friends and family. And before you come, be sure to read our Farm Rules so you know how to stay safe and have fun. We can't wait to see you at Story Time and Animal Visits on the farm!

Are you dreaming of starting your own garden, but feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Or have you always relied on buying garden plants and want to explore starting from seed? Look no further than our upcoming workshop, where you can learn everything you need to know about starting a garden from seed.

During the workshop, we'll discuss various soil options, including alternatives to traditional potting soil, and we'll focus on what to do after your garden is planted, from maintenance to harvesting.

We also have something special for the little ones in your life. We're offering a Kids Crafts add-on, so while you enjoy the class, your kids can have fun learning and creating alongside you.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to dive into the world of gardening and learn how to start your own garden from seed. Join us today!

Hey kids! Do you want to come visit the farm and meet some animals? Join Ms. Nancy and her friends for a special Story Time and Animal Visit event on The Farm. We'll read some fun stories, sing some songs, and do some coloring activities.

To join the event, you'll need to register ahead of time, so we know you're coming. Please note that feeding the animals is not included in this option, but you can add it on at checkout if you'd like.

We want to make sure everyone has a chance to visit the farm, so if possible, please carpool with your friends and family. And before you come, be sure to read our Farm Rules so you know how to stay safe and have fun. We can't wait to see you at Story Time and Animal Visits on the farm!

Hey kids! Do you want to come visit the farm and meet some animals? Join Ms. Nancy and her friends for a special Story Time and Animal Visit event on The Farm. We'll read some fun stories, sing some songs, and do some coloring activities.

To join the event, you'll need to register ahead of time, so we know you're coming. Please note that feeding the animals is not included in this option, but you can add it on at checkout if you'd like.

We want to make sure everyone has a chance to visit the farm, so if possible, please carpool with your friends and family. And before you come, be sure to read our Farm Rules so you know how to stay safe and have fun. We can't wait to see you at Story Time and Animal Visits on the farm!

Abundance is all around us if you know where to look!

 You wont have to look further than your own garden or yard. Eating wild will help you learn how easy and important to us these plants are to our own health. If you are on a low budget you still can eat healthily for free. We will prepare some simple tasty  recipes ,eat and enjoy time in nature.

Come, explore; we will forage & gather together, learn how to recognize the right plants to harvest at the correct time of year to benefit our health.

Perinnials & Natives Around The Farm

Aloe ▪ Artichokes ▪ Basil ▪ Bay leaf Trees ▪ Comfrey ▪Daffodils ▪Daisys ▪Deer Weed ▪Dill ▪ Elderberries ▪ Fennel ▪ Geranium ▪Goji Berries ▪ Hairy Vetch ▪Horehound ▪ Iris ▪Laurel Sumac ▪ Lavendar ▪ Lemonade Berry ▪Milkweed ▪ Mint ▪ Monkey Flower ▪Nasturtium ▪ Nopales ▪ Oak Trees ▪Poppies ▪ Reed Shoots ▪ Rosemary ▪ Sages ▪Salvia ▪Stinging Nettle ▪ Sycamore Trees ▪Toyan ▪Yarrow ▪ Watercress ▪ Wild Radish ▪Willow Trees ▪Wood Sorrel

Many annuals such as bachelor buttons, borage, calendula, mustard, field peas, winter rye, crimson and white dutch clovers naturally reseed themselves. Along with many other natives not listed.

Are you dreaming of starting your own garden, but feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Or have you always relied on buying garden plants and want to explore starting from seed? Look no further than our upcoming workshop, where you can learn everything you need to know about starting a garden from seed.

During the workshop, we'll discuss various soil options, including alternatives to traditional potting soil, and we'll focus on what to do after your garden is planted, from maintenance to harvesting.

We also have something special for the little ones in your life. We're offering a Kids Crafts add-on, so while you enjoy the class, your kids can have fun learning and creating alongside you.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to dive into the world of gardening and learn how to start your own garden from seed. Join us today!

Hey kids! Do you want to come visit the farm and meet some animals? Join Ms. Nancy and her friends for a special Story Time and Animal Visit event on The Farm. We'll read some fun stories, sing some songs, and do some coloring activities.

To join the event, you'll need to register ahead of time, so we know you're coming. Please note that feeding the animals is not included in this option, but you can add it on at checkout if you'd like.

We want to make sure everyone has a chance to visit the farm, so if possible, please carpool with your friends and family. And before you come, be sure to read our Farm Rules so you know how to stay safe and have fun. We can't wait to see you at Story Time and Animal Visits on the farm!

Come learn how to put your fruit trees to bed for the winter, giving them the environment they need to produce for next season.  We will also be teaching how to properly fertilize your fruit trees and start building fruit tree guilds to maximize your gardening areas.

Hey kids! Do you want to come visit the farm and meet some animals? Join Ms. Nancy and her friends for a special Story Time and Animal Visit event on The Farm. We'll read some fun stories, sing some songs, and do some coloring activities.

To join the event, you'll need to register ahead of time, so we know you're coming. Please note that feeding the animals is not included in this option, but you can add it on at checkout if you'd like.

We want to make sure everyone has a chance to visit the farm, so if possible, please carpool with your friends and family. And before you come, be sure to read our Farm Rules so you know how to stay safe and have fun. We can't wait to see you at Story Time and Animal Visits on the farm!

Are you dreaming of starting your own garden, but feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Or have you always relied on buying garden plants and want to explore starting from seed? Look no further than our upcoming workshop, where you can learn everything you need to know about starting a garden from seed.

During the workshop, we'll discuss various soil options, including alternatives to traditional potting soil, and we'll focus on what to do after your garden is planted, from maintenance to harvesting.

We also have something special for the little ones in your life. We're offering a Kids Crafts add-on, so while you enjoy the class, your kids can have fun learning and creating alongside you.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to dive into the world of gardening and learn how to start your own garden from seed. Join us today!

Hey kids! Do you want to come visit the farm and meet some animals? Join Ms. Nancy and her friends for a special Story Time and Animal Visit event on The Farm. We'll read some fun stories, sing some songs, and do some coloring activities.

To join the event, you'll need to register ahead of time, so we know you're coming. Please note that feeding the animals is not included in this option, but you can add it on at checkout if you'd like.

We want to make sure everyone has a chance to visit the farm, so if possible, please carpool with your friends and family. And before you come, be sure to read our Farm Rules so you know how to stay safe and have fun. We can't wait to see you at Story Time and Animal Visits on the farm!

Our Fall Harvest Dinner is set against a serene pond, offering a calming backdrop for the night's festivities. The event kicks off with a Guided Tour of our regenerative farm, led by Rich & April, followed by hors d'oeuvre and a mouthwatering 4-Course Farm to Table Dinner, thoughtfully crafted by our chef, paired with fabulous wines from Grafted Cellars and the evening is further elevated by live acoustic soul music performed by Damian DeRobbio & Friends.

The funds raised from this occasion will assist us in advancing the farm's development and broadening our educational offerings for individuals of all ages.

See Past Years Dinners

Hey kids! Do you want to come visit the farm and meet some animals? Join Ms. Nancy and her friends for a special Story Time and Animal Visit event on The Farm. We'll read some fun stories, sing some songs, and do some coloring activities.

To join the event, you'll need to register ahead of time, so we know you're coming. Please note that feeding the animals is not included in this option, but you can add it on at checkout if you'd like.

We want to make sure everyone has a chance to visit the farm, so if possible, please carpool with your friends and family. And before you come, be sure to read our Farm Rules so you know how to stay safe and have fun. We can't wait to see you at Story Time and Animal Visits on the farm!

Our Summer Harvest Dinner is set against a serene pond, offering a calming backdrop for the night's festivities. The event kicks off with a Guided Tour of our regenerative farm, led by Rich & April, followed by hors d'oeuvre and a mouthwatering 4-Course Farm to Table Dinner, thoughtfully crafted by Chef Daniela Perez-Reyes of Mara Bleu, paired with fabulous wines from Grafted Cellars and the evening is further elevated by live acoustic soul music performed by Damian DeRobbio & Friends.

The funds raised from this occasion will assist us in advancing the farm's development and broadening our educational offerings for individuals of all ages.

See Past Years Dinners

Our Summer Harvest Dinner is set against a serene pond, offering a calming backdrop for the night's festivities. The event kicks off with a Guided Tour of our regenerative farm, led by Rich & April, followed by hors d'oeuvre and a mouthwatering 4-Course Farm to Table Dinner, thoughtfully crafted by Chef Daniela Perez-Reyes of Mara Bleu, paired with fabulous wines from Grafted Cellars and the evening is further elevated by live acoustic soul music performed by Damian DeRobbio & Friends.

The funds raised from this occasion will assist us in advancing the farm's development and broadening our educational offerings for individuals of all ages.

See Past Years Dinners

Come make homemade soap with Sarah!

Do you want to learn how to make your own soap from scratch? Join Sarah for a special class where you'll learn the whole process! It's important to know what's in the products we use on our skin, and this class will show you how to make a soap that you can trust.

During the class, you'll get hands-on experience making cold-pressed soap using herbs and botanicals. You'll learn how to create your own soap recipe and take home a bar of soap that you made yourself!

And guess what? We haven't forgotten about the little ones! We're offering Kids Crafts during the class so they can have fun and learn something new too. Just add it on at checkout when you sign up.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn a new skill and make something amazing. Sign up for Sarah's soap-making class today!

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Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn a new skill! Discover how balms and salves can keep your hands, lips, and feet moisturized and happy, as well as provide relief for bumps and aches.

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to make a balm from scratch using a combination of oils, herbal extracts, infusions, and essential oils that will benefit your overall well-being. The class will be held in a safe outdoor environment, and you'll leave with a recipe and a pot of balm to take home.

Additionally, we'll explore the process of making a herbal extract, using plants from your own garden. This will empower you to continue your learning and experimentation with herbal remedies beyond the class.

For families with kids, we offer an exciting Kids Crafts add-on, so your children can learn and have fun while you enjoy the class. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge and take home a useful and personalized balm. Sign up today!

Come and join us at Sand N Straw for an incredible natural dyeing workshop. This workshop is an opportunity for you to discover the magic of creating natural dyes using materials from the earth. You'll get to learn how to make and use a natural mordant and have a blast bundle dying silk and cotton scarves.

In this workshop, we use materials found on our farm to create a range of earthy tones. For instance, we'll show you how to use avocado pits to make a lovely pale pink, and eucalyptus leaves to achieve sunny yellows. There are many other materials that you can use to create beautiful colors, all of which we'll explore together during the workshop.

Our natural dyeing workshop is suitable for all ages, so whether you're an experienced crafter or just starting, come along and join in the fun. Get ready to immerse yourself in the process of natural dyeing and leave with a beautiful scarf that you'll be proud to wear or give as a gift.

See you on The Farm!

Come join Ms. Nancy and friends on the farm for stories, songs and coloring! Thursdays we are open for Story Time and Animal Visits.

Registration is required ahead of time! Please note Animal Feeding is NOT included in this option and must be added on at checkout! Story time starts at 9am and animal feeding will follow (if applicable) Spouses are no extra cost.

Parking is limited, please carpool if possible! Please see Farm Rules before your appointment.

Come take a tour of our 6 acre farm including the ponds, seasonal creeks, growing areas, food forest and more! You'll learn about regenerative agriculture and permaculture, while exploring the farm guided by one of our farmers. Farmer Rich would love to talk with you about how to get started growing your own produce or how to enhance what your already doing. There's a lot that can be done to restore your backyard dirt into nutrient rich soil. Now's the time to start planting your winter garden and/or plotting out your future garden. With a few simple tricks, you can save yourself quite a bit of money and grow nutrient dense food from your own backyard.

Be prepared for a rigorous walk, the farm is terraced!

Come visit our farm animals and spend some time with our sheep, Misty & Shona, as well as Opal, the farms sweetest little pig. You'll also get to feed Opal's parents Ken & Bae and visit with the goats for a bit. Wrap up your experience with our chickens. You may even spot a bunny or two!

Ticket Price
The cost of animal feeding is $15 per adult - children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Come join Ms. Nancy and friends on the farm for stories, songs and coloring! Thursdays we are open for Story Time and Animal Visits.

Registration is required ahead of time! Please note Animal Feeding is NOT included in this option and must be added on at checkout! Story time starts at 9am and animal feeding will follow (if applicable) Spouses are no extra cost.

Parking is limited, please carpool if possible! Please see Farm Rules before your appointment.

Abundance is all around us if you know where to look!

 You wont have to look further than your own garden or yard. Eating wild will help you learn how easy and important to us these plants are to our own health. If you are on a low budget you still can eat healthily for free. We will prepare some simple tasty  recipes ,eat and enjoy time in nature.

Come, explore; we will forage & gather together, learn how to recognize the right plants to harvest at the correct time of year to benefit our health.

Perinnials & Natives Around The Farm

Aloe ▪ Artichokes ▪ Basil ▪ Bay leaf Trees ▪ Comfrey ▪Daffodils ▪Daisys ▪Deer Weed ▪Dill ▪ Elderberries ▪ Fennel ▪ Geranium ▪Goji Berries ▪ Hairy Vetch ▪Horehound ▪ Iris ▪Laurel Sumac ▪ Lavendar ▪ Lemonade Berry ▪Milkweed ▪ Mint ▪ Monkey Flower ▪Nasturtium ▪ Nopales ▪ Oak Trees ▪Poppies ▪ Reed Shoots ▪ Rosemary ▪ Sages ▪Salvia ▪Stinging Nettle ▪ Sycamore Trees ▪Toyan ▪Yarrow ▪ Watercress ▪ Wild Radish ▪Willow Trees ▪Wood Sorrel

Many annuals such as bachelor buttons, borage, calendula, mustard, field peas, winter rye, crimson and white dutch clovers naturally reseed themselves. Along with many other natives not listed.

Come visit our farm animals and spend some time with our sheep, Misty & Shona, as well as Opal, the farms sweetest little pig. You'll also get to feed Opal's parents Ken & Bae and visit with the goats for a bit. Wrap up your experience with our chickens. You may even spot a bunny or two!

Ticket Price
The cost of animal feeding is $10 per adult - children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Come by and shop our Farm Stand! We provide our community with an abundance of naturally grown local fruit and vegetables throughout the year. In our pantry you will find our homemade jams, preserves, dehydrated goods, and Sand n’ Straw gear.

Also available in our pantry:
Root & Splendor Non-toxic Laundry Concentrate, Pre-spotter, and Room Sprays • My Treehouse Candles • Munro’s Apothecary Natural Soaps & Balms • Mellow Minds Hand Embroidered Hats

Our Address:

629 Mar Vista Dr
Vista, CA 92081

Come join us at the farm for a natural dyeing workshop. During this workshop you will learn about the process of creating natural dyes using earths materials, how to create & use a natural mordant, and have fun bundle dying silk & cotton scarves! We will make pale pinks with avocado pits, sunny yellows with eucalyptus leaves, and many other earth tones with materials found right here on the farm! All ages welcome!

Come visit our farm animals and spend some time with our sheep, Misty & Shona, as well as Opal, the farms sweetest little pig. You'll also get to feed Opal's parents Ken & Bae and visit with the goats for a bit. Wrap up your experience with our chickens. You may even spot a bunny or two!

Ticket Price
The cost of animal feeding is $10 per adult - children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Come by and shop our Farm Stand! We provide our community with an abundance of naturally grown local fruit and vegetables throughout the year. In our pantry you will find our homemade jams, preserves, dehydrated goods, and Sand n’ Straw gear.

Also available in our pantry:
Root & Splendor Non-toxic Laundry Concentrate, Pre-spotter, and Room Sprays • My Treehouse Candles • Munro’s Apothecary Natural Soaps & Balms • Mellow Minds Hand Embroidered Hats

Our Address:

629 Mar Vista Dr
Vista, CA 92081

Come visit our farm animals and spend some time with our sheep, Misty & Shona, as well as Opal, the farms sweetest little pig. You'll also get to feed Opal's parents Ken & Bae and visit with the goats for a bit. Wrap up your experience with our chickens. You may even spot a bunny or two!

Ticket Price
The cost of animal feeding is $10 per adult - children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.