From apples to olives to citrus to art—Brooke Hazen, farmer, founder and visionary of the 88-acre certified organic farm and orchards, continues to innovate (and in some places excavate) as he develops new ways to share the experience of agriculture.
I’ve visited the farm several times over the years and changes and improvements are always in play.
On Saturday June 27, 2026 I attended a small event to introduce the new olive oil labels and new art, a mural titled Love from Sonoma County created by artist Teri Sloat.
The new colorful bottles and labels reflect Brooke’s emphasis on embracing the joy of everyday living. and mirror the character of the farm itself. Festive and bright, the purple labels are featured on the small batch olive oil blends and the golden yellow labels on the citrus flavor oils.
A range of appetizers were presented at the event highlighting the flavors and versatility of the oils and a Rosemary mocktail made of apple cider syrup and balsamic vinegar.
A Walk in The Groves
A stroll through the olive groves led to Brooke’s latest creation an authentic stone cottage built to exacting specifications, with art throughout from the patina of the paint on the walls to the hand hewn countertops in the kitchen.
Standing before the cottage one could easily feel as if they were in France or Italy gazing out on the orchard where families can bring their kids to collect apples from the U-Pick Apple rows.
A soon to open Apple Press facility in Santa Rosa will allow the public to bring their own apples to make cider. It’s all part of Brookes philosophy of putting the culture back in Agriculture. Bridging farming and community to make a difference in people’s lives.
Check out the Gold Ridge Farms website for farm shop hours and a calendar of events.
