Farm Stay Getaways

> At Blue Heron Farm Bed & Breakfast, nestled in the rolling hills of Fallbrook, two bright and airy rooms are available for visitors in the hacienda-style home of organic farmer Andrea Peterson. For nearly 30 years, Peterson has worked and lived in these picturesque hills and her idyllic home, with it's sweeping decks, patios and tree-shaded lawn, provides guests with the perfect spots for quiet relaxation. Many species of birds live in the area making Blue Heron Farm a haven for birders. Guests can settle in the cozy kitchen where a picture window looks out onto a delightful bird garden with feeders that tempt feathered friends to gather. Others prefer to keep an eye peeled as they stroll through the farm's hillside fields. At Blue Heron Farm, the main product grown is baby lettuce along with a bounty of fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, many kinds of citrus, pomegranates, figs, apples, cherimoyas, macadamia nuts, sapotes, jujubes, pears, mangoes, bananas, avocadoes, and several varieties of guavas. Each morning for breakfast, Peterson serves the bounty of the season paired with honey from the farm's own hives.
www.blueheronfarmbandb.com

> Located amid 22 beautifully landscaped acres of guava orchards on a high plateau in the mountains of North San Diego County, family-run Zosa Gardens is a working farm with an on-site inn that offers guests many accommodation options. The elegant, grand main house has been converted into nine delightful guest rooms, each with private bath and surrounding the property's sparkling pool and adjacent tennis court. The property also offers a secluded two-bedroom cottage with private Jacuzzi nestled amid a grove of avocado trees and a four-bedroom guesthouse with the enchanting Asian-themed Lotus, Lily and Cherry Blossom suites. Visitors to Zoza Gardens are encouraged to stroll through the organic gardens or watch the koi swim amid the water lilies in their little pond. On-site massage is available, and guests can enjoy local wine and cheese or house-made appetizers on weekend afternoons. Daily breakfast is a bountiful selection of fruit from the orchards, fresh squeezed orange juice, and delightful daybreak dishes like homemade eggs benedict.
www.zosagardens.com