Tag Archives: Fun Facts

Humming birds!

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Mirjam de Rijk

Coming from a colder climate, I had never seen hummingbirds in real life – in Dutch they are called kolibries. Now, living in Sonoma County, they are a regular sight in our yard. Besides hummingbird feeders, there are many flowers … Continue reading →

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The farmers market

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Mirjam de Rijk

Year round veggies from your own garden, yes the local climate allows the local veggie garden enthusiast to harvest veggies year round. For those who don’t have the time nor the  desire to dig in the dirt but who love … Continue reading →

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The Sonoma County Fair

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Mirjam de Rijk

Sonoma County has strong agricultural roots. As early as 1920, Sonoma County was ranked as the eighth most agriculturally productive U.S county and a leading producer of poultry products, hops, grapes, prunes, apples and dairy products, largely due to the … Continue reading →

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Movie time in Sonoma County

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Mirjam de Rijk

Over time Sonoma County has been a popular spot to film movies. A few Alfred Hitchcock movies were set in Sonoma County. The movie Shadow of a Doubt is mostly filmed in the JC area in Santa Rosa. Since it … Continue reading →

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