03.4.10
From the issue Animal House
Slide Show
Most people drive right on by one of coastal Marin's most beautiful pieces of real estate without realizing it's open to the public. Slide Ranch is lesser known but just as impressive as its popular neighbor, the Muir Beach overlook. As a nonprofit organization that teaches people about food, health, and the environment, the outdoor programs here provide hands-on workshops and events in a breathtaking bluffside setting. Prefer to explore on your own? The 134-acre coastal farm is nearly vacant when no events are taking place. Stroll by sheep and goats munching on the Irish green grass, pay a visit to the chickens and brightly colored roosters, and walk through the organic garden. Or just relax at the fire pit and watch the rollicking Pacific. Then take a five-minute walk down to the boulder-strewn black-sand beach and explore the tide pools. Slide on over.
TIP: Upcoming events include the Sheep to Shawl Family Farm Day on March 13 (pre-registration required), and Spring Fling on April 24 featuring live music, organic cuisine, and farm and craft activities.
