Did you know we have an apple brandy distillery right here in Sebastopol? Well, come take a tour and taste some of their wonderful brandies and other apple-based spirits with your Slow Food friends! See the apple trees in bloom overlooking the beautiful Laguna de Santa Rosa, and learn about the varieties used in Ambix […]
Join us in learning more about fermented foods and condiments with owner, Sam Papone who started Golden State Pickle Works & Collective Cultures in 2014. She uses organically grown produce and works diligently to preserve global food traditions in her creations as well as repurposing every last bit of food she uses! You will learn about […]
This picnic will be the perfect place for everyone to come together to share good food and get to know one another! We have a beautiful, shaded venue for us to enjoy one another’s company and hopefully make new friends. Please bring Your favorite potluck dish to share A plate, utensils and beverage cup (reusable, if […]
Join Slow Food Russian River and Sonoma County Beekeepers Association for an educational discussion and garden walk all about bees. These hard workers in our gardens need help to survive and thrive so they can pollinate our food producing plants. We will discuss the various types of pollinator bees, where they live and the plants […]
EVENT POSTPONED Please join us for an evening on beautiful Fitch Mountain for a Northern Italy-inspired dinner! The menu was planned by our three delegates to Terra Madre 2024, the bi-annual international Slow Food gathering in Torino, Italy. Our meal will be prepared by favorite local chef Ryan Ramey of Estero Cafe and Americana, with […]
Tierra Vegetables was started in 1980 by siblings Lee and Wayne James and is still going strong selling vegetables and products from their farm stand and farmers markets. The farm focuses on sustainability through crop rotation, composting and collaborative pest management. Tierra Vegetables has a wonderful CSA which provides food year-round. They grow 20+ varieties […]
Join us for a relaxed afternoon among the vines with Small Vines Wines, a family-owned estate in Sebastopol known for farming and crafting elegant small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Enjoy a tasting flight of estate wines paired with a small plate of local artisan cheeses, while learning about how Kathryn and Paul Sloan farm their […]
Above image: Paul Sequeira with six of the hundreds of edible wild mushroom varieties that grow in Sonoma County. Top row: Porcini (Boletus Edulis), Chanterelle. Middle row:Chicken of the Woods, Lion’s Mane. Bottom row: Matsutake, Black Trumpet, gathering Chanterelles. Forage wild mushrooms for Thanksgiving Dinner Time and place will depend on conditions. On the Sunday […]
Overview Join the worldwide Terra Madre Day celebration and Slow Food Russian River by honoring a handful of local Slow Food farmers Buy a local Farmer Breakfast Join us to celebrate Terra Madre Day with a delicious breakfast featuring fresh, local flavors straight from our amazing farmers! We will gather at Americana Santa Rosa to […]
In an effort to support local farmers, strengthen food security, and bring high-quality food to our community, Slow Food Russian River is delighted to be able to offer 60 gallons of organic, Extra-Virgin Husary olive oil by the gallon at cost. It is Late Harvest 2025, pressed 2 weeks ago. It should be more buttery […]
Learn the art of pruning and tree care at this hands-on Regenerative Workshop. ‘I highly recommend this workshop to anyone growing apple trees, young or old, one or many. The Ethic orchard is the perfect place to hold this workshop because it has apple trees of all ages and sizes. I hope to see you […]
Wednesday, February 4 5:30-8:30 pm The Clubhouse at Tayman Golf Course 927 S. Fitch Mountain Road, Healdsburg Please join us for an evening on beautiful Fitch Mountain for a Northern Italy-inspired dinner! The menu was planned by our three delegates to Terra Madre 2024, the bi-annual international Slow Food gathering in Torino, Italy. Start the […]