First Generation Farmers Non Profit Community Farm
Hosted by First · Knightsen, California
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97% Recommend39 ratings · 26 reviews
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· March 2018
Beautiful spot- recommend watching the sun go down over Mt Diablo across the yellow field of wildflowers. Great people, lots of animals, lots to learn!
Meagan T.
2 reviews
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· September 2017
The place is great, owners very friendly. The farm is beautiful, we walked around, stayed near the animals, the grapes. It is all about communal living, an amazing learning experience on how the future will look like
Ricardo L D.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2017
Had a great Time 😊! Would definiteley recommend!
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Jazmin W.
8 years on Hipcamp
September 2017
Very pleasant stay and very warm host!
Amr S.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2017
It was great. And the pool was a plus.
Wonderful to meet the WWOOFERS and to explore the animals.
Downside was a kitchen that lacked any equipment. Not even a spoon... this was a shame since we were planning on cooking.
Kelly F.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2017
Group trip ·
NOT AVAILABLE
Had a small birthday gathering and we had a wonderful time. We got a tour of the farm and fell in love with the goats. Nice folks and was fun to wander and explore the vineyard. Be sure to buy some eggs, honey and the best jarred asparagus ever that they grow and pickle on the farm. Nice bathroom, didn't try showers. As others noted, bring eat plugs if you are a light sleeper because you do hear road sounds at night. Also there is a very bright light further away in the parking lot which makes it easier to see your way to the bathroom at night but doesn't allow for star gazing right there so wander off a bit if you want to lay on your back and look at the stars. Fire pit was nice.
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Kolmel L.
3 reviews
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· August 2017
It was cozy camping spot and everyone is friendly there! Totally recommend!
Saowanee Sand T.
2 reviews
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· August 2017
Super cool concept, the people that this place attracts are definitely people you're better for having met. We changed our reservation last minute and they were super accommodating. About an hour and a half drive from sf with traffic so it's a cheaper more slow pace way to be near the Bay Area without having to pay the steep prices for lodging. But also a great outdoor experience as well, peaceful surrounds by grapes and some farm animals. Easy enough to find.
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Caitlyn Y.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2017
It was a cute little farm that had sheep, goats, ducks, chickens etc. there is an outdoor stove but not a full kitchen, so for the inexperienced camper, like us, we didn't realize we needed kitchen equipment but we were super blessed by one of the staff otherwise we wouldn't have been able to cook. There isn't much hiking in that area but there's kayaking nearby. Super cute and fun farm experience!
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Elani C.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2017
Great place to set up a hammock (& sleep in it). Sort of the training wheels of camping, good for girl scouts and urbanites who are afraid of the wilderness, and a few other refugees from screens and l.e.d. lights, 4 walls........trains chugging & hooting day & night, cars zooming a block away til late night, the beige suburbs encroaching over the vineyard (nice vineyard!) on the downside....oh, and no pool available, even though advertised. On the plus side: crickets, & mourning doves, roosters at dawn, the wonderful smells and vibes of growing things in a working farm all around, mulch to camp on, friendly owners. Keep the family farms alive! We had fun.
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Pamela C.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2017
Great place, great people, awesome animals!
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Khang N.
2 reviews
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· July 2017
Great atmosphere. Owners and other campers were very kind and helpful.
Rj S.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2017
Group trip ·
NOT AVAILABLE
Our group enjoyed camping on this organic farm. The farm, called First Generation Farmers, is partially staffed by WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, or Willing Workers on Organic Farms) and the people we met were friendly and kind. We watched them milk the goats and enjoyed observing the animals. There is a pool that is available from 12 PM - 4 PM which was pleasant in the hot weather. There is access to a kitchen and showers but I would recommend bringing your own water. In the area, there u-pick farms for fruits and vegetables. Tent camping on the farm was an unusual and enjoyable experience and I highly recommend it.
Michael B.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2017
Our group of 6 had a great time at First Generation Farmers! It was such a treat to have a full stove and bathroom while camping. There are 4 camp sites here (although the pictures don't really show it), so keep in mind you'll be sharing the space with others, but each site has its own fire pit and picnic table. It was such a great experience and the farm also provides campers with the opportunity to help milk goats twice a day. We learned from the hosts, Ali and Julian, that the nonprofit provides beginning farmers with an opportunity to begin their farming careers with acre of land and instruction on how to cultivate it. So cool! I loved this place, would definitely come back.
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Kara L.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2017
If you've never made the drive from the Bay to the Brentwood area, get ready! Vasco Road has beautiful green rolling hills... the perfect drive for rolling down the windows and turning up the music. You can't help but be happy when you pull up to the farm. There are bright colors painted everywhere, and everyone who greets you will do so with a smiling face and warm handshake.
There's plenty of space to set up your tent. All of the sites are near the large, outdoor kitchen, picnic tables, fire pits, and a shaded deck with tables underneath. There's even a full bathroom! With a toilet, sink, and two showers! But there is still plenty of privacy, too. While I was there, I got to meet and talk to two wonderful girls from Europe, and had my own space to relax as well.
All Hipcampers get a tour of the farm -- complete with feeding goats and watching them get milked.
This is a great campsite for a group to get away from the city, meet some great people, and connect with a place that provides delicious food.
*Please be aware that the site is near the road. So bring earplugs for sleeping! A small detail outweighed by all the beauty this place has to offer...
Hannah P.
11 reviews
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· March 2017
Group trip ·
NOT AVAILABLE
What a unique and wonderful experience. Julian, his wife, and every WWOOFER we met were welcoming and went out of their way to make us feel at home and taken care of. My students loved being able to wander around the working farm, petting the animals and feeding the chickens. A bottle of fresh goat milk was delivered to us in the morning - amazing. Bring earplugs for sleeping - the noise from the road/train is loud, but other than that, you will love your time at the farm!
Erin S.
3 reviews
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· November 2016
A great experience! The owners and the woofers really make you feel welcomed. A great way to meet new people and learn about sustainable farming!
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Clement J.
9 years on Hipcamp
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· October 2016
FGF was a very cool place to hang out and definitely got me thinking about coming back sometime as a WWOOFer. Kitchen and common areas were solid, but the real stars were the people. This is definitely not a quiet spot in the woods -- there's lots of noise as the farm wakes up, as well as a freight train track nearby -- but it's worth it for the experience of staying somewhere unique.
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Maddie R.
2 reviews
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· September 2016
Group trip ·
NOT AVAILABLE
I came here with a group of 9 Girl Scouts (9-10 year olds) and they had the BEST time ever. I will definitely come back with my family & could easily imagine coming for a weekend, or even a week.
Pros:
- Kids have the opportunity to interact with animals (feed the goats & chickens, hold the bunny, pet the goats and sheep, watch the pig & horses...) as well as learn from the farm work (the girls watched the goats being milked everyday, and were taught about the how, what & why (not hands on) , and even got to taste fresh goats milk.
This farm is supported by Woofers and also serves as an incubator for new farmers - there is a large focus on teaching which makes any stay all the more interactive.
- Kids had the opportunity to run around the vineyards and look for owl pellets, taste the grapes, go for long walks, play flashlight tag in the night...
- There was a real kitchen & bathrooms - so from a practical perspective, this was more glamping than camping!
- The pool was made available to us - so since the weather was so hot this weekend, they spent a good amount of time in the water
- We had asked for the girls to be put to work, and Allie organised for the girls to make some signs for the farm, which where put up that same day. They were given the opportunity to leave their mark!
- The mission and story of this farm is inspiring - I recommend checking it out!
Con:
- You can hear the road from the tent site.
Overall an absolute winner - We were warmly welcomed, and everyone of the 9 girls that came asked to come again. The parent chaperones also talked about coming again with their families.
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Barbara P.
4 reviews
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· August 2016
Nice people and fun farm environment. However, they had run out of potable water.
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Maria L.
9 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2016
Our night camping at FGF was magical! Chris, Julian and all those WWOOFs are an incredibly eclectic and welcoming group. My tough to please teens wanted to stay all week and now want to be WWOOFs. Don't even get me started on the cuteness of the baby goats, the bad pig and that Take What You Want Leave What You Can 24/7 farm stand. There was a cinquera party going on that night the next farm over so we had mariachi music drifting in with the breeze. If you are looking for a unique, organic communal experience, FGF is the place. We can't wait to go back!
Jeannine M.
10 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2016
What a crew! They're all extremely welcoming and excited to invite you into their way of life.
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Eric W.
2 reviews
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· June 2016
It's such a nice place, the people are really gentle and the atmosphere is great. We get to play with Benny the dog, a playful pal and also pet the animals and play with them. I really enjoyed it even thou we stayed for a very short time it was a different adventure to escape from the city
Karen M.
2 reviews
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· June 2016
I'd go back to this one of a kind camp. We'd been to Hidden Villa farm in Los Altos Hills and chatted with the young agriculture folks there, and FGF is a lot like that community. Friendly, fun, and clear to communicate their mission of making farms good for people as opposed to owner's pocket at any cost and resulting bad consequences. There's train half a mile away- but it doesn't disturb sleep much- cars passing by 1/3 of a mile away more so- as well as chickens 1/4 mile away from tents- birds and the chirping crickets are your outdoorsy usual there as well. Locals are eager to chat with visitors and are endowed with tremendous patience :) Beware that one of the 3 big white dogs (Boxer looking one) by the pool likes to give you unexpected world's angriest dog impression (out of sneaky guard dog instinct) and does not bite- just scares at dog's best. The two brown dogs are playful. There are 2 showers and 2 restrooms available. Fire pit is in a location making it safe for year around use. Our tent where person can stand up inside fit on the covered deck platform where 7 other tents were. Pool is not used much but is there if you ask the 3 dogs be taken out of the pool area. Kids love the domestic animal corner. Mount Diablo is like on the palm of your hand there, begging you for a visit (Walnut Creek will probably be the closest site for the Diablo park entrance). We've been to Del Valle lake for swimming the day of our visit to FGF visit (45 min away), passing a lot of wine tasting spots on our way to FGF. Going to Sacramento river delta or some boat renting/fishing @ Dev Valle or by the delta is another item for FGF visitors to do lists. As I mentioned before, indeed we'll be back to FGF and I pledge to vote with my wallet for organic produce more often now!
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Michael K.
9 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2016
What is awesome about this camp:
#1. The people - if you've never met a woofer, you probably should.
#2. The amenities - full outdoor kitchen, bathroom, showers, pool, BBQ, fridge, oven, vegetables.
#3. The location - almost 'BARTable' from San Francisco - great place to stop in for a night.
What you should know/might not like
#1. It's communal tenting/living. You will be beside others and it will/may be noisy.
#2. It is on a farm - not a lake, not a hiking trail.
#3. The people on this farm come from diverse backgrounds and may be travels like yourself.
#4. Others may be working on the farm and you should plan your agenda.
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Anoosheh N.
9 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2016
Staying at FGF was much more than just a regular camping experience. Because it also hosts a wwoofing community, I had the chance to connect with other travelers and people that made the farm feeling more like a close knit community or family. It was great to getting to briefly connect with the staff and wwoofing volunteers there and hear about their work. I was even invited to the weekly dinner and had the chance to taste their hand grown and hand picked produce for our meal too. It's definitely a different camping experience for the traditional campground but fun if you stay open minded.
Jay K.
25 reviews
Location
Knightsen, Contra Costa, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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