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Spring is in the air, which means it’s time for Deer Hollow Farm’s annual tours. This year, there’s only one day to take the spring tour: Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Deer Hollow is a throw-back to the region’s era of homestead farming, offering families a chance to see what life was like 150 years ago. Visitors will be able to view a variety of farm animals in their pens, explore the garden, see the blooming orchard, and learn about the region’s history of homestead farming. New this year, docents in 1800s dress will open the 163-year-old Grant Cabin and answer questions about the everyday artifacts on display, including a spinning wheel, iron stove and butter churn.
Of course, the highlight of spring on any working farm is the baby animals, which include lambs and kids, as well as its usual residents: cows, rabbits, chickens, geese and ducks. The Nature Center offers exhibits on local flora, fauna and wildlife.
The tours cost $7 and are free for babies under 1 year old; cash or check is preferred. All proceeds go toward supporting Deer Hollow Farm, located in the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve at 22500 Cristo Rey Drive in Los Altos. More information is online at deerhollowfarmfriends.org.
