About Deer Hollow Farm
Deer Hollow Farm is an educational center where the public, school classes, and community groups can observe and participate in a historic working farm. The 150 year-old Farm stands as a reminder of Santa Clara County's agricultural history.  In the tradition of a working homestead, Deer Hollow Farm continues to produce food on-site. Farm fresh eggs and seasonal orchard produce are for sale when available. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour and learn about the history of the Farm and purpose of livestock.  Our stock of chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs, a cow, and a volunteer supported garden and orchard may be available for viewing.  Please note, the buildings and pens are closed to the general public. For information about events for the public, such and Spring Farm Tours, Ohlone Day, and Farm Merchandize Days, contact the Friends of Deer Hollow Farm at (650) 965-FARM. In addition, visitors can explore 24-miles of trails in the surrounding Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve.  

Picnic tables are available in the historic open-air barn at the north end of the Farm.  Be prepared to remove all garbage as there are no garbage cans at the Farm or Preserve.  Group permits are required for groups of 20 or more people.  Please call the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for a permit at (650) 691-1200.

Educational Programs
Nearly 5,000 elementary students participate in the Deer Hollow Farm environmental education program each school year.  Classes are offered to K-5th grade students and community groups from September through May.  Volunteer teaching docents lead small groups of students through the farm and garden, the surrounding wilderness preserve, and a replica Ohlone Village.  The following classes are available: Farm and Garden (K), Sheep and Goats (1st grade), Wilderness (2nd grade and older), Ohlone Habitat (3rd grade) and Ohlone Village (4th grade and older).  The 2008-09 school year program is full, contact the Farm for information about the up-coming school year.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are a very special part of Deer Hollow Farm in all aspects of the program. Opportunities include teaching school year classes, caring for the small garden and orchard, maintenance projects, sharing information with weekend visitors, feeding the livestock and cleaning pens. Volunteers must be 14 years or older and be able to support the Farm at least one day per month. Livestock volunteers are needed one day each week. During the summer program, high school interns assist camp counselors and learn leadership skills. For more information about the Volunteer program contact Deer Hollow Farm.

Funding
The Deer Hollow Farm programs are managed by the City of Mountain View Recreation Division, with additional funding from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a grant from Santa Clara County, and the non-profit Friends of Deer Hollow Farm.  Donations to support the livestock program are always welcome!

Deer Hollow Farm contact information:
(650) 903-6430
dhfarms@mountainview.gov

Directions

Deer Hollow Farm is located in the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, nestled in the foothills of Los Altos.

1. Exit 280 at Foothill Expressway/Grant Road.
2. Follow the signs to Rancho San Antonio County Park.
3. Turn right onto Cristo Rey Drive, within a ¼-mile from the 280 off-ramp.
4. Follow Cristo Rey Drive for approximately 1-mile to the roundabout circle. Take the second roundabout exit to continue on Cristo Rey Drive.
5. Turn left into the entrance of Rancho San Antonio County Park.
6. Park at any of the five parking lots. Deer Hollow Farm is a leisurely 1-mile walk into the preserve.