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Its a Whale of a Good Time

There’s more whales in the Monterey Bay this summer than we can remember!  Come out to Sand Rock Farm and take an ocean adventure with Sanctuary Cruises.

Whale Watching Package is $ 87 above room rate.  Plus – extend your stay and take 30% off your third night!

Available any available nights in August & September. Subject to availability.

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Wedding Season

Aug 22nd, 2010 by kris | 0

It is Summer on the Coast and we are busily creating beautiful memories at Sand Rock Farm hosting Weddings large, and small with couples from near and far.
Planning a wedding is challenging and couples may spend a year or more between settling on a specific site and arranging all the details.  Every wedding is a [...]

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Intimate Escape – Santa Cruz Magazine

Apr 4th, 2010 by kris | 0

Sand Rock Farm featured in Santa Cruz Magazine this month -
“Pampered visitors quickly learn that hidden delights are the norm at Historic Sand Rock Farm.
Sand Rock Farm is an elegant country home nestled on 10 lush acres in Aptos.  Filled with lovely antiques and cozy corners, it invites visitors to relax and forget the stress [...]

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Special Mention in LA Times

Apr 4th, 2010 by kris | 0

Value Vacation featured:
Aptos, Calif. | Historic Sand Rock Farm — Book a room at the regular rate and choose from a variety of picnic packages. Your hosts will pack a picnic lunch if you want to take a walk through a garden of roses or a local apple orchard, visit Santa [...]

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Enjoy Breakfast with the Finches

Feb 27th, 2010 by kris | 0

Sitting at the dining table enjoying breakfast any time from December through early spring, our guests have an amazing experience.  Waves of  both Lesser and American Goldfinches swoop down from their perches on the giant oak next to the house to enjoy the thistle from the tiered finch feeder outside the window.  They boldly jostle [...]

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Holiday Wreath Making

Dec 29th, 2009 by kris | 0

Just before Christmas we had a chance to set up the SRF wreath maker.  The wreath maker, large, manual (foot power), produced one wreath at a time; as quickly as the artist put the materials together.  Several guests had brought greens and we found others on the property.  We set up production tables in our [...]

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Big Sur Half Marathon 11/11

Oct 21st, 2009 by kris | 0

Fun-filled events for runners at all levels. The Big Sur Half Marathon begins and ends in downtown Monterey. A great time outdoors with entertainment along the way.
http://www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org

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Fall Wine Passport Weekend 2010

Oct 13th, 2009 by kris | 0

Saturday, November  20, 2010  11am – 5pm, Santa Cruz Mountains 831.685.VINE (8463)
Your chance to visit wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains not normally open to the public. Taste wine & have a great time. [...]

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Spring 2009

Mar 12th, 2009 by admin | 0

There’s no better time to revel in the beauty of the California Coast – flowers blooming with abandon, clear skies (with an occassional burst of rain just for variety), and a perfect temperature for strolling on the hills and beaches…  And none of the bustle of the summer season!
Have the coast “to yourself” and, while [...]

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Tour of Local B&Bs

Mar 12th, 2009 by admin | 0

Sand Rock Farm is one of the founding members of this association of local B&B Inns – each with unique character – this is a great opportunity to explore!
Bed and Breakfast Inns of Santa Cruz County Tours
April 19, 1-4 PM
Bed and Breakfast Inns open their doors and invite visitors to wander through their houses.
After visiting [...]

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March 2009

Mar 12th, 2009 by admin | 0

Lush and green – it’s a beautiful time for a quick getaway to the Central Coast!
Kayak Surf Festival
March 20-22, 7am – 5pm
Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point
Santa Cruz 831.458.3648
Check out the largest kayak surfing competition in the world!
www.asudoit.com

Pinot Paradise 2009: Pathway to Paradise
March 28, 11am – 5pm
Various wineries
Santa Cruz Mountains 831.685.VINE (8463)
Visit select Santa [...]

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