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Sustainable Communities

Sandy Loam provides youth enrichment, community engagement and sustainability-minded programs for all ages in the heart of Sonoma County through a unique partnership with the City of Cotati. All of our programs are centered around community, agricultural, and environmental stewardship. Explore our website and visit us at Veronda-Falletti Ranch soon!

Making it possible for people to "understand and appreciate the order, the harmony and the beauty in nature…" — Dr. Maria Montessori

Cotati Fall Festival

The Cotati Fall Festival simultaneously brings our community together while raising essential funds which support our FREE & AFFORDABLE programs at Veronda-Falletti Ranch.  We have TWO very special Fall Festival events for folks of all ages!

Register here for:  AUTUMN MOON SOIREE | 10/17, 5pm-8pm 

——> $75 All-Inclusive | 21+ Only | Childcare $10 p/child age 4+ (incl. pizza and movie) (yes. seriously.).
+ A vegetable-forward dinner featuring our very own produce
+ Beer, Wine & Non-alcoholic beverages
+ Live Music
+ Tarot!
+ Sip & Paint Pumpkins
+ Bingo Game Hall

Register here for: COTATI FALL FESTIVAL | 10/18, 10am-4pm 

——> Presale $5 p/p & $7 at Door | Kids 2 & Under FREE
+ 10am-11am: Sensory Hour (Peaceful & quiet fun)
+ Live music
+ Pumpkin patch & pumpkin painting
+ Games & crafts
+ Produce and snacks for sale

Get Involved!

We have many volunteer opportunities: volunteer on Farmer Bryce’s farm crew, bringing your horticultural and educational expertise to our youth programs, tending to our gardens and more.  Please fill out the form below and we will be in touch with opportunities at the farm!

Volunteer Application