The last two years we've visited the pumpkin patch at Peterson's Farm in Petaluma, which is one of our favorite pumpkin patches and family farm experiences. How was it this year? We still had a great time, but it was definitely busier than we've previously experienced, and we felt that their pumpkin selection this year was a little lacking. We did bring home two large pumpkins, but it took us a lot longer to find them out in the field. Peterson's is also still one of the best pumpkin patch bargains in the Bay Area.
You'll find Peterson's Farm on the north end of Petaluma, on Gossage Avenue off of Petaluma Boulevard North. The area is full of suburban bustle, but when you turn up Gossage and head over the hill, you quickly find yourself in a quiet rural neighborhood. The turn into Peterson's kind of sneaks up on you. The best way to confirm that you're headed in the right direction is to look for the Sonoma County Farm Trails sign on your right. There are also smaller signs identifying the place as Peterson's Farm, but they're harder to spot. Turn right onto the gravel drive and head around the barn and park in the back.
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