Today my story and sketches of the Oak Hill Farm appeared in the TOWNS section of the Press Democrat Newspaper. I was disappointed to see the tree roots sketch printed so small but hey, I’ve already taken over almost the entire first page.
Category: Glen Ellen
Oak Hill Farm
Traveling highway 12 just outside of Glen Ellen, it’s nearly impossible to miss the towering tree roots designating the entrance to 40-acre Oak Hill Farm. The roots are what’s left of an overturned eucalyptus that met its fate during a winter storm in 1974. Part of 700 wild acres owned by the Sonoma Land Trust, the farm, in operation for over 50 years, produces more than 200 varieties of heirloom vegetables, fruit, flowers, perennial greenery, and herbs.
The Red Barn Store, set in a rustic 100-year old barn, offers for purchase sustainably harvested produce, flowers, and handcrafted wreaths and bouquets. Once a small farm stand, the Red Barn Store has grown to support the local Sonoma community for over 30 years.
Jack London State Park
Jack London is internationally famous for his books, “Call of the Wild” (1903) and “The Sea Wolf” (1904). Today the London estate is a public park which includes 1400 acres of trails, pristine vistas, and historic buildings demonstrating early 20th century life. I sketched the Stallion barn with the London’s cottage in the background surrounded by vineyards.
