When is the best time for the Sebastopol berry farms?

June and July for raspberries, boysenberries, and blueberries — peak berry season. Blackberries peak in August. Apple season opens in August with Gravensteins and runs through October.

Do all these farms require reservations?

Yes — most farms on this trail are small operations that manage capacity through appointments. Book 2–5 days in advance and confirm the day before. Walk-ins are rare.

How far is Sebastopol from San Francisco?

About 55 miles north via Highway 101 — roughly 60 to 75 minutes depending on Bay Area traffic. From Marin it's closer to 45 minutes.

What makes this trail different from Apple Hill or Brentwood?

Scale and philosophy. These are small, certified-organic farms where picking is often the whole experience — no bakeries or corn mazes. The crops are more diverse (boysenberries, persimmons, permaculture fruit) and the pace is quieter.

Is this trail good for kids?

Yes for younger kids at Duckworth Family Farm, which has farm animals and blueberry ice cream. The other farms are smaller operations — call ahead to confirm the vibe before bringing toddlers.

When is the best time for the Sebastopol berry farms?

June and July for raspberries, boysenberries, and blueberries — peak berry season. Blackberries peak in August. Apple season opens in August with Gravensteins and runs through October.

Do all these farms require reservations?

Yes — most farms on this trail are small operations that manage capacity through appointments. Book 2–5 days in advance and confirm the day before. Walk-ins are rare.

How far is Sebastopol from San Francisco?

About 55 miles north via Highway 101 — roughly 60 to 75 minutes depending on Bay Area traffic. From Marin it's closer to 45 minutes.

What makes this trail different from Apple Hill or Brentwood?

Scale and philosophy. These are small, certified-organic farms where picking is often the whole experience — no bakeries or corn mazes. The crops are more diverse (boysenberries, persimmons, permaculture fruit) and the pace is quieter.

Is this trail good for kids?

Yes for younger kids at Duckworth Family Farm, which has farm animals and blueberry ice cream. The other farms are smaller operations — call ahead to confirm the vibe before bringing toddlers.

Sebastopol Berry & Apple Trail

Six certified-organic farms along Sebastopol's Gravenstein corridor — boysenberries, blueberries, raspberries, and heirloom apples deep in Sonoma wine country.

6 stops~15 mile loopBase: SebastopolIn season now

What's ripe, month by month

June – July — Boysenberries and raspberries at Kokopelli and Boring Farm. Blueberries at Duckworth Family Farm. The trail's summer peak for berry pickers.
August — Blackberries at Front Porch Farm in Healdsburg, late raspberries, and the first Gravenstein apples at Apple A Day Ratzlaff Ranch.
September – October — Apple season proper — Gravensteins winding down, late heirlooms, pears, and the first persimmons at Earthseed Farm's permaculture orchard.

The stops, in drive order

A suggested order — every stop is minutes from the next, so reshuffle freely around what's ripe and what's open the day you go.

1
Boring FarmPickable now
Season: May–SepReservation requiredCertified organic
Sonoma County's only certified-organic u-pick raspberry farm, open Saturdays by reservation — small, intentional, and worth the booking effort.
Mixed BerriesRaspberries
2
Kokopelli FarmPickable now
Season: Jun–AugReservation requiredCertified organic
Organic Sebastopol berry farm with boysenberries, blackberries, and raspberries by appointment — one of the few places in Northern California to pick boysenberries.
Mixed BerriesBlackberriesRaspberriesBoysenberries
3
Duckworth Family FarmPickable now
Season: Jun–AugReservation requiredCertified organic
Organic blueberries by reservation with on-farm blueberry ice cream and farm animals — a complete farm visit in a small footprint, great for kids.
BlueberriesMixed Berries
4
EARTHseed Farm
Season: Jul–NovReservation requiredCertified organic
An organic Afro-Indigenous permaculture orchard offering appointment-only u-pick of apples, pears, plums, persimmons, and berries across a biodiverse growing system unlike anything else on the trail.
ApplesPearsPlumsPersimmonsMixed BerriesPluots
5
Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch
Season: Sep–Nov
A family Sebastopol orchard where Gravenstein, Golden Delicious, and Rome apples can be picked each fall — the trail's most traditional apple u-pick stop.
Apples
6
Front Porch FarmPickable now
Season: Apr–OctReservation requiredCertified organic
A 110-acre Russian River farm near Healdsburg with reservation-only u-pick of organic blackberries and summer flowers — a 25-minute extension north that pairs well with a Healdsburg afternoon.
Mixed BerriesBlackberries

A suggested day

9:00 AMStart at Boring Farm for Saturday raspberry picking — reservations required, and morning slots go first. The farm is small and the experience is unhurried.
10:30 AMDrive to Kokopelli Farm for boysenberries and blackberries, then Duckworth Family Farm for blueberries and ice cream. Both are within a few minutes of each other.
12:30 PMLunch in downtown Sebastopol — the main street has good options and is five minutes from most trail farms.
2:00 PMVisit Earthseed Farm for the permaculture orchard experience — apples, pears, persimmons, and a growing philosophy you won't find anywhere else on the trail.
4:00 PMDrive north to Healdsburg and end the day at Front Porch Farm for organic blackberries and cut flowers, then walk the Healdsburg plaza for a glass of wine before heading home.

Before you go

✓Nearly every farm on this trail is appointment-based or reservation-required. Book all your stops 2–5 days in advance — same-day walk-ins are rarely possible.
✓This trail runs on farm time. Patches open when fruit is ripe and close when it's gone — confirm the morning of your visit even if you have a reservation.
✓The farms are spaced across a 15-mile radius rather than a tight cluster. Download offline maps before you go — rural roads between Sebastopol and Healdsburg have inconsistent signal.
✓Bringing your own containers is encouraged at most farms here. Clamshells and bags are available but welcomed less than reusables.
✓If you're combining with wine country, the trail sits 15 minutes from Healdsburg, 30 from Sonoma — an easy pair with an afternoon in either town.

Frequently asked

When is the best time for the Sebastopol berry farms?: June and July for raspberries, boysenberries, and blueberries — peak berry season. Blackberries peak in August. Apple season opens in August with Gravensteins and runs through October.
Do all these farms require reservations?: Yes — most farms on this trail are small operations that manage capacity through appointments. Book 2–5 days in advance and confirm the day before. Walk-ins are rare.
How far is Sebastopol from San Francisco?: About 55 miles north via Highway 101 — roughly 60 to 75 minutes depending on Bay Area traffic. From Marin it's closer to 45 minutes.
What makes this trail different from Apple Hill or Brentwood?: Scale and philosophy. These are small, certified-organic farms where picking is often the whole experience — no bakeries or corn mazes. The crops are more diverse (boysenberries, persimmons, permaculture fruit) and the pace is quieter.
Is this trail good for kids?: Yes for younger kids at Duckworth Family Farm, which has farm animals and blueberry ice cream. The other farms are smaller operations — call ahead to confirm the vibe before bringing toddlers.