Nature Preserve & Organic Farm -- Hidden Villa is a non-profit, wilderness preserve and organic farm, in operation since 1924. It serves as a rural oasis in the midst of Silicon Valley. This 1600 acre facility accommodates a number of agrarian activities, including the raising of pigs, chickens, sheep, and goats and the cultivation of a large organic garden. School children take field trips to Hidden Villa throughout the winter, for a glimpse of a sustainable, agricultural lifestyle. In the summer, it hosts a camp for kids who learn how food is grown and farm animals are raised. Year-round, this area doubles as an open space preserve that beckons nature enthusiasts. Hidden Villa affords a beautiful mountain vista and encompasses eight miles of tree-lined hiking trails for those who want to get some exercise while enjoying the scenery. In the spring, a brook flows swiftly down through the mountains and into the pasture, making the site ideal for picnics. Hostels are on-site for backpacking travelers looking for a cost-effective stay. Hidden Villa has been offering the use of its land for decades in an attempt to promote the tenets of sustainable land use and environmental responsibility. To learn more, please visit Hidden Villa's website.

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Some photos of the animals during our trips to Hidden Villa!