Location: 7781 Bodega Hwy., Sebastopol, CA
Burbank's Farm (Nat. Reg. of Historic Places) is the site where Burbank (1849-1926) conducted multiple plant experiments (fruit trees, perennials, etc.). Some of these are still in the original nursery rows. Self-guided tours all year; group tours by appointment.
Types of Gardens/Collections:
Cottage, Display Garden, Perennial
Hours:
Every day for self-guided tours.
Call ahead for docent tours.
Volunteers' Workday every Weds. morning with plant sales 9 to noon.
Admission/Membership/Dues:
Self-guided tour free.
Docent tours $3/person & 12 & under $1
West. Son. Cty. Hist. Soc. dues $15/yr. individ.
Publications:
WSCHS 'Apple Press' newsletter currently published four times a year and includes Gold Ridge Farm reports.
Meetings/Conventions:
WSCHS General Meeting: 4 times a year, 2nd Monday @ Sebastopol Veterans Building. Gold Ridge Farm Open Houses in April & October.
Mailing Address:
Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Farm
c/o Western Sonoma County Historical Society
261 So. Main Street
Sebastopol CA 95472
Email: lilfishjean@hotmail.com
Phone: (707) 829-6711
Fax: none
Web Page URL: http://www.wschs-grf.pon.net
