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Garrod Farms

22645 Garrod Rd · Saratoga, CA

Why you should go…

A family-run stable and estate winery in the Saratoga foothills, Garrod Farms has worked the same land since 1893. Book a guided trail ride through the vineyards with views toward Silicon Valley, take a lesson from CHA-certified instructors, or stop by the tasting room for estate-grown wines. Pony rides and a summer horse camp round out the offerings for younger visitors.

  • #horseback riding
  • #stables
  • #wine tasting
  • #saratoga
  • #family

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

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