Forest Home Farms, Historic farm and district in San Ramon, United States.
Forest Home Farms is a historic property in San Ramon, California, listed both as a historic district and on the National Register of Historic Places, with several buildings designed in the Renaissance Revival style. The grounds bring together barns, residences, and outbuildings set among gardens and open pastures.
The property was established as a working farm in the late 19th century and remained in active agricultural use for decades, helping to shape the San Ramon Valley. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places recognized its role in the early development of the region.
The property takes its name from the Glass family, who farmed the land for several generations and left a clear mark on how the site looks today. Walking through it, you can still see the original layout of fields, fences, and outbuildings that shaped daily farm life here.
The grounds involve a fair amount of walking and some surfaces are uneven, so sturdy footwear is a good idea. During seasonal events the site gets busier, so arriving early gives you more space and time to look around.
Border collies are used to herd livestock on the property, a working practice that has been kept alive here across generations. Events such as sheep shearing and walnut harvest festivals let visitors take part in these old farming methods firsthand.
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