Gold Ridge Organic Farms•Sebastopol, CA

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Gold Ridge Organic Farms was founded by farmer Brooke Hazen in 2001 in the the western hills above Sebastopol, where coastal breezes create ideal growing conditions for 88 acres of organically farmed olives, heirloom apples and citrus. We grow and mill four olive oil blends (Tuscan, Picholine, Arbequina, Minerva) and 21 olive cultivars on our estate. All of our organic olive oils are milled on-site within hours of harvest for the highest medicinal quality, maximum freshness, and best flavors. ...More

Experiences at Gold Ridge Organic Farms

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Ultimate Heirloom Apple Tasting & Orchard Experience
Start with a guided walk through our organic apple orchards, where guests will learn how our trees are grown and what apples and people have in common (hint: no two are alike). Enjoy the expansive views of the rolling hills and farms surrounding our 88-acre property in southwest Sebastopol. Then, return to the Farm Shop and Tasting Room for a side-by-side guided tasting of four to five hand-picked heirloom apples, paired with local artisan cheeses drizzled with our apple cider syrup and a taste of freshly pressed apple juice. Guests will go home with a charming Gold Ridge-branded canvas apple pickers’ bag filled with a selection of fresh apples.Parties of 6+ please contact us. *Auto gratuity of 22% + Additional fees may apply for larger groups.
Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 8
$68 per person
$3–$5 order fee
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Orchard Hike with Farmer Brooke Hazen
Walk the rolling hills of Gold Ridge Organic Farms with founder and farmer Brooke Hazen and explore the wonders within the 88 acres of organic olive, apple, and citrus trees. Approximately 90 minutes. Enjoy the views and browse our Farm Shop. Includes an introductory tasting of our early season Heirloom apples and our Tuscan Blend EVOO in our beautiful Tuscan-inspired tasting room. **Please note: this walk covers rugged, uneven farmland terrain with some up and down and slight elevation gain. This is a moderate to challenging hike and at least an intermediate level of fitness is recommended for participation. Sturdy footwear suitable for hiking is required. No heels, sandals, or open toed footwear permitted. Non-slip, close toed shoes are required for entry into our production areas. Please bring sun protection, refillable water bottles, and adequate layers as you will be outdoors in the elements for the majority of the time. Weather and temperatures in West Sonoma County can vary greatly within the span of a single day.**
Multiple dates between Jul 27 and Oct 26, 2024
10:15 AM
$40 per ticket
$1–$5 order fee
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Heirloom Apple Aficionado Experience
Approximately 45 minutesDuring the heirloom apple season (mid-August to late October), join us to learn all about the unusual heirloom and heritage apple varieties growing here in our organic orchards. These unique, delectable dessert-quality apples are known for their complex flavors, whimsical names and unconventional sizes, shapes, and colors. Each week, our team will curate a tasting of four to five different heirloom apples hand-picked for peak flavor, and share the fascinating histories behind these unique varieties, many of which were saved from obscurity by a handful of dedicated growers and passionate apple-lovers.    Included in the tasting experience: 4-5 heirloom apples, tasted side by side, along with local artisan cheese drizzled with our apple cider syrup and a taste of freshly pressed apple juice. Guests will also receive a bag filled with a selection of fresh Heirloom Apples to take home and enjoy.   Parties of 6+ please contact us. *Auto gratuity of 22% + Additional fees may apply for larger groups.
Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 8
$48 per person
$1–$5 order fee
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Organic Olive Oil Tasting Exploration
Choice Between:ORGANIC OLIVE OIL TASTING EXPLORATION | Approximately 75-90 minutesGuided Orchard Walk, Mill Tour & Casual Seated Tasting Exploration:Taste Gold Ridge Organic Farms Four Organic Estate EVOOs & Apple & Citrus Products with Gluten-Free CrackersDELUXE ORGANIC OLIVE OIL TASTING EXPLORATION | Approximately 90 minutesGuided Orchard Walk, Mill Tour & Elevated Seated Tasting Experiencewith Italian Olive Oil Tasting GlasswareTaste our Estate Olive Oils, Vinegars, Citrus Shrubs, Apple & Citrus Products ~ with Artisan Bread & Gluten-Free Crackers & A Seasonal Culinary Adventure Featuring Farm Fresh & Artisan Delights Parties of 6+ please contact us. *Auto gratuity of 22% + additional fees may apply for larger groups.
Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 8
$50–$125 required add-ons
$3 order fee
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Olive Oil Introduction
Approximately 30-45 minutes Ideal for the culinary curious who want to sample our four Estate EVOOs and preview our top sellers. Enjoy the views and browse our Farm Shop. Includes an introductory tasting of our estate olive oils in our beautiful Tuscan-inspired tasting room. Parties of 6+ please contact us to book. *Auto gratuity of 22% will be added for groups of 6+ Additional fees may apply for larger groups.A boxed lunch option may be added on for an additional charge. Minimum 48-hours advance notice required.
Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 8
$25 per person
$3–$5 order fee