Summary:
Welcome to Casa Grande, located at the entrance to Sonoma County's wine and cheese country. This gorgeous 5 bedroom/ 5 bathroom home with lush California fields has ample space for groups and retreats. Located on an operating farm owned by Sue Conley and Nan Haynes, (one of the founders of Cowgirl Creamery), where you can arrange an artisanal cheese & honey class with Sue. Whether you're seeking a peaceful stay or an educational adventure, Casa Grande is the ideal home base.
The Space:
Enjoy the quiet California countryside during your stay at the Casa Grande. With 3000-square feet of space, you’ll find an open kitchen for gathering, a dining area with double doors to an enclosed patio, a large living room with a sunny porch for reading and relaxing. There’s plenty of outdoor space for hosting meals or simply unwinding in the garden. Enjoy the warm interiors with bright natural light that pours in from the large windows. This is the perfect stay for groups or families, with a total of 5 bedrooms, 3 with en-suite bathrooms facing west, plus an additional bath shared by the back two bedrooms.
Casa Grande has everything you need to feel right at home:
5 bedrooms with Premium Linens
5 Spacious Bathrooms
Fast Wi-Fi
Fully-Equipped Kitchen
Outdoor Grill
Outdoor Seating Area with Adjacent Patio
Breathtaking Views
Access to Farm grounds
Guest Access:
You’ll have access to the surrounding gardens as well as the 17.5 acres of farmland. You'll share Silver Penny with the permanent residents who are local makers, ecologists and food industry workers. While exploring please stay within the property line fences and be mindful of the private residences.
Silver Penny Farm’s grazing land has been in continuous agricultural production since the early 1900’s and is currently leased to a neighboring sheep rancher as part of his rotational grazing practice. The meat is available through Stemple Creek Ranch. Honey bees also reside on the farm, managed by Sola Bee, and are integral in pollinating fruit orchards in the spring.
The Neighborhood:
Sonoma County is known for the most picture-perfect vineyards to stop and sip some of the country's best wine. It's also home to thousands of acres of protected agricultural land. Here you'll find an abundance of outdoor activities, farmers markets, cheese trails, and restaurants to explore. We are centrally located, 15 minutes south of Petaluma and 15 minutes west of the historic town of Sonoma.
Our location offers opportunities for hiking, bird watching, wine tasting, cheese tasting. Restaurants are abundant within a short mile drive, but save time to enjoy the beauty of Silver Penny Farm. No need to roam when gardens and nature surround us, but if you do venture out, here are a few suggestions
Nearby Wineries:
Domaine Carneros
Keller Estates
Scribe Winery
McEvoy Olive Ranch
Cheese Trail Stops:
Valley Ford
Heidrun Meadery
Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese
Cowgirl Creamery
Vella Cheese Company
Sonoma/West Marin Restaurants:
The Girl & The Fig
El Molino Central
Hog Island Oyster
Marshall Store
Petaluma Restaurants & Cafes:
Stellina Pronto
Della Fattoria
Central Market
Sake 107
Quixote
Cucina Paradiso
Water Street Bistro
Tea Room Cafe
Farmers Markets:
Valley of the Moon Farmers' Market – Tuesday Evening
Petaluma East Side Farmers' Market – Tuesday morning
San Rafael Farmers Market– Sunday morning
Excursions:
Point Reyes National Seashore
Tolay Park
Shollenberger Park
Tomales Bay State Park
Getting Around:
The town and neighboring areas are easily accessed by car. Uber/Lyft are available in some areas but note wait times may vary.
Other Things to Note:
Silver Penny Farm has been in continuous agricultural production since the early 1900’s and is currently leased to a neighboring sheep rancher as part of his rotational grazing practice. The meat is available through Stemple Creek Ranch. Honey bees also reside on the farm, managed by Sola Bee, and used to pollinate fruit orchards in the spring.
Silver Penny Farm seeks to be a place for convening and exploring the interconnectedness of community, sustainable farming, and the ecology of working lands.
