Peter Pumpkin Patch at Spring Hill Dairy in Petaluma

Peter Pumpkin Patch is canceled for 2023.

One of our favorite local pumpkin patches is Peter Pumpkin Patch at Spring Hill Dairy Farm, located in the Two Rock Valley area just outside Petaluma. Peter Pumpkin Patch is a classic old-time pumpkin patch that's kind of out in the middle of nowhere (which is part of the fun). It's on a real working farm that produces the yummy organic Spring Hill Jersey cheese that you may have seen in farmers' markets or stores around town.

We've been going there for over 10 years, and we've watched it grow in size and scope. Peter Pumpkin Patch has plenty of pumpkins—you'll find a vast field of on-the-vine pick-it-yourself pumpkins with several varieties to choose from. Wheelbarrows are available for you to haul pumpkins and potatoes back to the cash register. Everything here is organically and sustainably grown, too.

They also sell cold drinks, organic cheese, BBQ and baked goods (on weekends), and — best of all — homemade ice cream. Their ice cream is made from the same Jersey cow milk that goes into their cheese. The brown Jersey cows are smaller and produce less milk than your standard black-and-white Holsteins, but their milk is higher in fat content so their dairy products are richer and tastier. Ice cream flavors are vanilla, chocolate, and of course pumpkin — our favorite!

One of the reasons we love Peter Pumpkin Patch so much is that it's located at a real farm, and it's devoid of extra attractions like the jumpy houses and inflatables that you see at a lot of other pumpkin patches.

Activities and attractions here include farm animals for children to visit; a cow-milking demonstration (you can try yourself, if you like), Old West-style play buildings, farm animals to visit, tractor-drawn wagon rides, and more. All the activities are free. There's also a hay maze for little kids, a straw bale pyramid to climb and a corn kernel "sandbox".

On weekends the pumpkin patch fun will be in full swing with live music, food, and more, depending on the day. While you're there, you'll certainly notice Spring Hill Farm's iconic white Victorian farmhouse. Interestingly, it was ordered by the original owners from the Sears-Roebuck catalogue in 1877, and was delivered via train in kit form.

If You Go

The Peter Pumpkin Patch has grown in size and popularity over the years. It's a lot of fun, and it's well managed and well thought out, too. You'll find plenty of free parking, and clean port-a-potties with hand washing stations, hand sanitizer, a friendly helpful staff, and a large selection of pumpkins.

Peter Pumpkin Patch is open through October 31 on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 6 pm. Pumpkins at Peter Pumpkin Patch cost $5 and up, depending on the size.

Peter Pumpkin Patch is located at 4235 Spring Hill Road in Petaluma 94952. To get there, take Highway 101 north to Petaluma. Take the Washington Street exit and head west over the freeway. Follow Washington until it becomes Bodega Avenue, then follow Bodega Avenue to the Two Rock area. Turn left onto Spring Hill Road and follow it until you come to Spring Hill Farm and the Peter Pumpkin Patch, which will be on your right. It's hard to miss—just look for all the pumpkins!

For more information, visit them online at www.peterpumpkinpatch.com or call (707) 775-1179.