Ardenwood Historic Farm

Ardenwood Historic Farm is an agricultural estate in California featuring a Victorian mansion, original farm buildings, ornamental gardens, and actively cultivated fields. The property combines residential areas, working structures, orchards, and meadows on a cohesive piece of land.

George Washington Patterson built the estate in 1857, naming it after a forest from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'. The buildings and fields represent a period when California farming flourished.

Visitors experience working demonstrations of blacksmithing and grain processing that connect them to agricultural traditions from over a century ago. The place serves as a living link to how people shaped the land and sustained themselves through hands-on labor.

The property opens Tuesday through Sunday with guided tours of the mansion and seasonal train rides available. Wear sturdy shoes since paths cross unpaved ground and grassy areas.

Nearly 100 bird species nest, feed, and roost in the orchards, fields, and wooded areas throughout the property. This avian diversity transforms the grounds into a natural sanctuary for regional bird populations.

Location: Fremont

Address: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA 94555

Website: https://ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood

GPS coordinates: 37.55806,-122.04944

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51