Lunch for eight people in Olympia's Valley Orchard on the Tresch Dairy Farm in Petaluma with a picnic provided by Chef Samantha Ramay of Estero Cafe. An August/September date will also include the added attraction of being able to pick apples from the orchard to take home.

Located in south western Sonoma County, 2,000 acres of picturesque landscapes surround family owned and operated Olympia's Valley Estate and The Tresch Dairy. Operating since 1905, The Tresches Dairy is the second oldest organic dairy west of the Mississippi and is Straus Family Creamery's largest milk supplier. Olympia's Orchard is sited at the old homestead, growing more than 50 varieties of certified organic heirloom apples.

Joe and Kathy Tresch are deeply connected with their land. With a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship at the root of the farm's mission, their children are 5th generation California dairy farmers. In 1988, the City of Santa Rosa attempted to acquire this property, which was being leased by the Tresch family at the time, to create a sewage reservoir. After six long years of advocating for the valley's protection, the Tresches purchased the ranch to ensure its preservation. In 1996, the Tresches won the Sierra Club's Environmentalists of the Year Award for their efforts in preserving the land their farm and orchard are on. The Tresches maintain their environmental stewardship and have planted over 10,000 trees, native shrubs, and plants on their property.

From the small, historic town of Valley Ford, Estero Café elevates breakfast and lunch with local, seasonal food of our region. They pride themselves on sourcing local and organic ingredients by partnering with other local farms and ranches to offer you the best of our local bounty, from our traditional menu to our specials that change with the season.

Read more at: www.olympiasvalley.com