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Photograph by Keith Cuddeback, EssenceInPhotography.com Keith Cuddeback travels extensively throughout Asia, Alaska, and Australia. When home, he is always looking for local subjects to photograph as well, which is how the photo of the David Glass house came about. He has graciously given us permission to feature his work. Keith is a Real Estate Broker with Keller Williams Realty, selling homes in San Ramon, Danville, and along the 680 corridor from Pleasanton to Walnut Creek. Photography has been his passion for 30 years and he recently started a photo blog at EssenceInPhotography.com.

CURRENT Schedule:

The park and museum are open on the second Saturday of every month from 10 am to 2 pm.

Gift Shoppe 

Second Saturdays of the month,
10:00am – 2:00pm
The Gift Shoppe at Forest Home Farms features new merchandise and a friendly atmosphere. Operated by the Foundation, all profits benefit Forest Home Farms and its programs.

GLASS HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS

Second Saturday of the month, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, noon, 1:00 pm, $5.00 per person, free to SRHF members. The Glass House Museum at Forest Home Farms Historic Park is renovated and furnished in period pieces. Come see the Glass house and wander over the bridge to the farm to see additional historic buildings.

FOREST HOME FARMS HISTORIC PARK TOURS

Second Saturday of the month, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, $5.00 per person. Purchase a same day tour package of both properties for $8.00.

Victorian Valentines

Saturday, February 11th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Presented by the City of San Ramon
Forest Home Farms Historic Park

Join us in the walnut barn as we make old-fashioned valentine greetings!

Celebrate National Plant a Flower Day

Saturday, March 10th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Presented by the City of San Ramon
Forest Home Farms Historic Park

Celebrate National Plant a Flower Day: Visit the organic garden at the farm and plant a flower seed to take home.

Building an Icon: The story of the new bay bridge

Tuesday, March 27th, 2:00 pm
Presented by the San Ramon Historic Foundation, the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, and the San Ramon Valley Historical Society
Village Theater in Danville, Click for Map/Directions
Tickets at the Door: Members $10, Guests $15

Enjoy the story of the new Bay Bridge! Caltrans Communications Office Associate, Sarah Len will describe the construction of the new single span suspension bridge for us and show a DVD of the work.

Sheep Shearing Day

Saturday, April 21st, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Presented by the San Ramon Historic Foundation
Stay tuned for ticket information.

Celebrate spring and to see the sheep get their annual ‘haircuts’ ! Watch demonstrations of old time traditions such as blacksmithing, lace making, wood carving, quilting and spinning. Nature lovers will enjoy garden tastings and sheepdog demonstrations and children will be entertained with 4-H animals, crafts, games and tractor rides. Enjoy live music, take a tour of the property and visit the gift shoppe. Food available for purchase.

2011VICTORIAN TEA, HONOURING RUTH QUAYLE BOONE

Sunday, September 9, 2012, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presented by the San Ramon Historic Foundation
San Ramon Community Center

In 1997, Ruth Boone donated the remaining 16 acres of Forest Home Farms to the city of San Ramon. Her desire was for this property, the buildings, and the trees to be preserved forever in the memory of her husband, Travis Moore Boone, and to be open for public enjoyment.

After her death on July 5, 1998, friends decided to have a tea in her memory. Ruth’s favorites — chocolate and black current tea — were served, and everyone wore a hat. A great time was had by all, and it was decided to have an annual tea, open to everyone.

The event includes wonderful sweets and savories and, of course, cups and cups of tea. We recommend the black current. Prizes are given for the best costume and best hat. Volunteers have put together a large selection of Opportunity Baskets.

SRHF volunteers make and sell magnificent Victorian hats. A video of Ruth telling her own story, etched ornaments, and other gift items will be sold. For many volunteers, this event is an act of love, for they knew Ruth and were at that very first tea.

We hope you will join us for an afternoon of tea, savories, sweets, and conversation! Stay tuned for ticket & registration information.