Kitten, Chickens and Goats, Oh my - what a fun visit!! It was the perfect last visit of 2026 for my animal lovin' heart. The morning weather on both days had perfect end of summer temperatures and light. In addition to the animals and old farm equipment, we were adjacent to an air field and on Thursday, we were treated to a morning of take-offs.
Our host, the Hooby's Brew family, was so incredibly gracious to allow almost unlimited access for us to explore, find inspiration, and follow our eyes to beautiful sights and experiences. To further support Hooby's farm, please check out their website for current event listings and hours. They keep the farm party rocking all year long!
Art & Ag Artists were invited by the Stocking Family to roam the 40 acres of modern, mixed-use, farmland with classic working farm structures, agricultural machinery scattered across the property, expansive, open-air vistas with natural dirt paths, tree lines, and dirt fields. But also! This property had all our animal friends! Opportunities to sketch, paint, or photograph them up close, including sheep, goats, chickens, and the farm's resident pig.
The roots of Hooby’s Brewing go back to 1992, when the Stocking family purchased the historic Pardehsa Market at the corner of Highway 128 and Pleasants Valley Road. Originally a popular bait shop and gathering spot for local anglers heading toward Lake Berryessa, the property quickly became a home away from home for the family. From those early days on, you could almost always find the Stocking kids working around the market or picking fresh fruit straight from the surrounding orchards. Over countless hours spent on the land, the family affectionately took to calling the property “Hooby’s”—a nickname derived from nearby Hoobyar Lane that eventually inspired the brewery's name and created a lasting connection to their upbringing on the farm.
What started as an ongoing family joke about opening a brewery on "April 1st" eventually turned into Hooby’s Brewing. Curtis, Susie, Melanie, Chad, Courtney & Jackie Stocking and their "Brew Crew" have poured countless hours into creating a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. We were thrilled to be welcomed onto their property for this month's outing!
Farm Visits will resume in February 2027. Stay tuned!
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