Ranches and Farms
The Sierra Nevada foothills cattle ranches, fruit and vegetable farms and other animals including turkeys, sheep, horses, and even llamas. Christmas tree farms are listed below but wineries are listed here. Escape the city life and enjoy a friendly wholesome working-ranch experience!
Below are several of the larger farms and ranches that attract many visitors.
Cover’s Apple Ranch
19211 Cherokee Rd
Tuolumne, CA 95379
Little children love this working farm! There is a steam train created to look like a yard engine used by the Hetch Hetchy power company years ago in Groveland. It even goes through some tunnels. Weather permitting, on Saturdays and holidays, get your ticket and hop aboard.
In the barn you will find a variety of farm animals including sheep, goats, chickens, cows and even peacocks. The geese and ducks claim the windmill pond and enjoy a bite of corn from the quarter operated dispensers. With delicious food including their famous “mile-high apple pie” it is a great place to visit. Visit their web site for hours.
Hurst Ranch
17415 Highway 108
Jamestown, CA 95327
Hurst ranch is a working ranch that also provides a venue for events or weddings. They feature BBQ’s during the summer with live music and mini- train rides.
Llamas of Circle Home
15301 Tuolumne Road
Sonora, CA 95370
Raising, training, and caring for llamas since 1983. Over 50 llamas we provide packing experiences, llama training and educate the public about Llamas. Awards from the International Llama Association and the Llama Association of North America. We train young llamas to connect with people for wellness and education, visiting schools like UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCSF, and many more. Book via AirBnb.
ReHorse Rescue Ranch
209-337-5886
Their mission is “To provide a temporary and/or permanent, safe, loving and healthy environment for abandoned, neglected and abused equines” Once Rescued, they Restore (with veterinary care and nutrition), next Rebuild (with love and training), then finally Rehome (to approved forever homes). Hence the name ReHorse Rescue Ranch.
Website: http://www.rehorserescue.org/
Other smaller farms are listed at https://farmsoftuolumnecounty.org Smaller farms that sell everything from honey to olives and offer bed and breakfast rooms.
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