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Artisan Organic Cheese Tour
You are invited on this uniquely crafted tour of the beautiful Marin county & south Sonoma:
~ Gain exciting insights into the craft of local cheese making
~ Visit goat, cow and sheep dairies surrounded by beautiful coastal agricultural countryside
~ Take in stunning views of Point Reyes, Tomales Bay, and beautiful spring time wildflowers
~ Taste local treasures and purchase cheese products directly from producers on site
~ Explore barns and milking parlors, glimpse cheese making facilities, & pet calves and baby goats
~ Engage in dialogue with cheesemakers & learn about the important work of The Marin Agricultural Land Trust
All farms use sustainable farming practices and sell their products to local markets and restaurants.
Toluma Farms Goat Dairy
Toluma Farms has received Organic Certification and is the first and only Goat Dairy in Marin County that is certified Animal Welfare Approved. We will enjoy a guided tour of the farm and barns, learn about sustainable goat dairy operation and get to know three different kinds of goats. Baby goats will have just arrived in February and if we are lucky we can observe the milking process.
Toluma Farms is about to start their own creamery. They currently supply their goat milk to the Redwood Hill Farms of Sonoma County and participants can purchase Redwood Hill Farms Cheese in the Cowgirl Creamery in Point Reyes Station.
Lafranchi Ranch and Nicasio Valley Cheese Company
The Lafranchi Ranch is home of 400 cows, 75% of which produce organic milk. The Lafranchi family, three brothers and three sisters, founded the Nicasio Valley Cheese Company beginning of 2010. They produce six different brands of cheese, all of them made from 100% organic farmstead cow's milk.
We will get a guided tour of the ranch where we will see the cows and calves and then visit the Nicasio Valley Cheese Company. We will be introduced to organic cheese making and will enjoy a cheese tasting on site. Thereafter we can explore the cheese as well as other other local treats such as cheese crackers and jam in the shop.
Lunch
Bring your own lunch - we will stop by a lovely picnic area where participants can enjoy their own lunch.
The Marin Agricultural Trust will discuss the important work they do to help preserve farms like the ones we visit today.
Barinaga Ranch
Barinaga Ranch is an 800 acres organic sheep diary and creamery in Marshall, on the east shore of Tomales Bay. The creamery produces unique Basque style cheese, Baserri and Txiki, which is sold to the local Cowgirl Creamy in Point Reyes station. We will get a guided to tour explore the ranch. We will then learn about the sheep cheese making process and take in glimpse in the cheese making room. We will visit the newborn lambs and can observe the milking process. Barinaga Ranch lamb sausages can be purchased on site.
Please bring your lunch snack and water, and some cash if you would like to purchase cheese from the farmers.
We recommend comfortable, closed shoes.
Rain or Shine! Tour tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred.
The Organization:
Bay Area Green Tours' mission is to provide educational tours that demonstrate the sustainable economy in action, inspire support of local green businesses, and empower people to incorporate environmental responsibility and social justice into their personal and professional lives. Bay Area Green Tours will craft tours specific to your company, group or organization. Please call for more information.
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LocationGather Restaurant
2200 Oxford St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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