Special Holiday Offerings from Marin County Farms and Ranches
By Matt Dolkas,
Senior Manager, Marketing
November 13, 2025
With the holiday season upon us, it’s that time of year again to come together and celebrate with friends and family. And what better way to celebrate than with food and fiber from right here in Marin County? ‘Tis the season!
We recently reached out to local farmers and ranchers, including many on MALT-protected farmland, and several have shared their special holiday offerings (see below). You can also find a complete list of local producers we’ve partnered with on our Buy Local page—your one-stop shop for local goodies grown or raised here in Marin.
Ensuring this abundance of locally produced food is one of the many reasons we work to protect farmland here in the county. Safeguarding this iconic landscape from the threat of development, preserving family farms and keeping local food on your table is what it’s all about.
From all of us at MALT, happy holidays and cheers!
Looking for the perfect gift? Allstar Organics offers beautiful gift sets featuring three jars of organic dried herbs and herbal salts—ideal for the foodie in your life. These organic, locally grown products can be ordered directly from their website at allstarorganics.com.
Looking for some local yarn to knit that holiday scarf or hat? The folks at Barinaga Ranch have you covered this season with a range of naturally colored or hand-dyed yarns you can order directly from their website, where you will also find luxurious lambskin rugs and locally woven blankets. While you’re at it, contact them to order a locally-raised lamb for your freezer.
Share the gift of homegrown, artisan goodies this giving season and support this one-woman owned and operated local business. Pick up a pack of Angus beef snack sticks in jalapeño-cheddar or black pepper, their artisan garden soaps and rosemary sea salt, or book your next farm stay!
Connect with them at cowtrackranch@gmail.com
Their Point Reyes Station tasting room is stocked for the season with unique gifts including seasonal varietals like Marin County Wildflower and Hawaiian Christmas Berry sparkling mead, Macadamia Nut Blossom honey, and gift certificates for their hands-on Bee, Experienced! event. Open daily from 11am to 5pm, or order online at HeidrunMeadery.com.
Stop at this roadside farmstand to pick up a dozen fresh eggs for your holiday baking and breakfasts—a chance to see where your local food is produced. The farm’s honey also makes a great gift accompanied with fresh tea. Plan your next visit today!
Our friends at Hog Island have lots of salty goodies available this season, curated in their holiday gift guide. And of course, a bag of fresh oysters is always a nice complement to a holiday feast which you can also order on their website.
New this year: the Steaks & Burgers Bundle! Over ten pounds of nothing but steaks and burgers—frozen and individually vacuum sealed in one-pound packages. This is the perfect gift for your favorite grill master! Order online at marincoastranch.com for shipping, local delivery, or ranch pick-up. December 21st will be the last ranch pick-up date of 2025, so plan ahead for your holiday orders!
Plan a visit to the Cheese Shop where there are all sorts of gifts and holiday baskets available this time of year. Note that the shop is open seven days a week, but plan a weekend visit to enjoy a cheese sample (11am-3pm). You can also find their cheese and gifts online.
Marshall Home Ranch
Discover something special from this family ranch! Their holiday gift box includes two tallow balms and one tallow lip gloss (made by nine-year-old Paisley) for $50—valued at $64. Brisket is on sale for $11/lb through the end of the year (regularly $15/lb), and framed 8×10 ranch landscape art prints are available for $40. Order from marshallhomeranch.com, email marshallhomeranchbeef@gmail.com, or arrange pickup at the Thursday Civic Center Farmers Market. Orders must be placed by December 15th for Christmas delivery.
Handcrafted at the MALT-protected Lafranchi Ranch in Nicasio, these award-winning organic cheeses can be shipped, at no additional cost, anywhere in the U.S. The creamery store in Nicasio is also open every day from 10am to 5pm—spread the holiday love with these unique Marin County flavors.
The Giacomini sisters carry on a family heritage, producing a variety of artisan cheese using milk from their farm and energy produced at their ranch. Try one of their many gift packs this holiday season, your friends and family will be sure to come back for more.
From ground veal, to Cornish game hens, to the delicious sausages, there are so many perfect gifts to choose from and they’re all available on the Rossotti’s website. Celebrate the season by supporting this fourth-generation ranching family.
The holiday season brings an abundance of options from this fourth-generation ranch. Their signature holiday boxes come packed with premium cuts perfect for festive gatherings – from tender ribeye roasts to succulent prime rib and classic pot roasts. Looking for something specific? Their custom box option lets you handpick your favorite cuts.
Their signature organic eggnog returns this holiday season, crafted with premium organic milk, cream, sugar, and egg yolks, finished with a touch of nutmeg. This old-fashioned favorite maintains its pure, simple recipe without any gums, thickeners, stabilizers, or artificial ingredients. Find them at select Farmers’ Markets in Marin and Sonoma County or at a retailer near you. Check out their farmers’ market schedule to plan your visit.
For the first time ever, this vineyard is offering a sparkling wine, just what you need to bring in the new year. Aged since 2018, its optimum level of balance, structure, and taste boast a sublime crisp and refreshing flavor. To learn more, contact: mary@stubbsvineyard.com
Looking for a gift that tells a story? Check out their new cookbook, Feasts on the Farm, featuring over 60 seasonal recipes and stories of sustainable farming—a beautiful way to share MALT’s story through their perspective. Get a signed copy at Omnivore Books. They’re also offering sheep hides for the first time this year—contact them at info@tolumafarms.org for details.
Plan a visit to the old Cowgirl Creamery building in Point Reyes Station to shop for local fiber from the Wool Shed, flowers from the Flower Bed Florals, as well as some award-winning fermented veggies from Wild West Ferments. There’s a little something for everyone.
Eat Local, Stay Connected
Every time you shop, you can choose to support your local food economy and the farmers and ranchers who help steward this vital landscape. Start today!