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to the San Ramon Historic Foundation website. We are a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to the preservation and protection of our historical buildings, structures, and landscapes. Through stewardship, education, and community collaboration and support, we bring new life to these and future historic sites, maintaining their character and ensuring their continued viability. By keeping our past in the present, we share our rich heritage with coming generations, and foster an appreciation for their irreplaceable value.
	San Ramon Farmers' Market The San Ramon Farmers' Market hosts 30-40 local vendors offering some of the finest and freshest local and organic produce, fruits, vegetables, andartisan foods. Click here for more info.   Forest Home Farms' New Gift Shoppe The Gift Shoppe at Forest Home Farms will be open every Saturday with the Farmers' Market, 9 am to 1 pm, from May through November. Toys, penny candy, old-fashioned rock candy, and cuddly sheep can be enjoyed by children while parents appreciate the fine Tea related items that reflect Ruth Boone's love of Teas and Hats. Sharing the Gift Shoppe building is the City's Welcome Center, where a video of Ruth Boone shares her memories and life in San Ramon. Docents will be available to answer questions and to give a tour on Saturday mornings at 11:00 am. Gift Shoppe profits are dedicated to the preservation of historic properties in the City of San Ramon.
The first time Chris Truebridge, Division President of Shapell Homes, visited Forest Home Farms, he asked Pat Boom, "How do you get from this side of the farm with all the barns and buildings to that white Victorian House across the stream?" Before Pat could answer, Chris said, "You need a bridge." The seed planted that day has resulted in an agreement with the City, for Shapell Homes to build the bridge bringing the two sides of the farm together. Some people are suggesting we call it the, "True Bridge." Chris and Shapell homes have been outstanding supporters of the historic Forest Home Farms and the San Ramon Historic Foundation. Chris's contributions have been invaluable as a member of a group of community leaders known as the Strategic Study Group. The group has explored ways to bring needed funding to the sixteen-acre farm site. The bridge should be completed early next year when the David Glass House opens as a Historic House Museum. Visitors will be able to stroll across the bridge to explore both sides of the farm. So Chris, on behalf of the City and the Historic Foundation, we thank you and Shapell Homes so much for your very generous contribution of the bridge and for all the many things you do for this community.
The San Ramon Historic Foundation is pleased to announce the kick-off of a new fundraising campaign, "Buy a Piece of the Glass House." For $10, individuals can buy a small piece of colored glass that entitles them to receive a Certificate of Ownership and they will also receive an invitation to an Empty House Party when the first phase of the interior restoration of the Glass House is completed. For more information, call (925) 973.3284.