Life in Walnut Creek, Lafayette and surrounding areas: California: Walnut Creek: Heather Farms

The Walnut Creek Chamber Art & Wine Festival returns to beautiful Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek!

 Date and Times:  Saturday, June 5, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Festival admission is free.  

Featuring top-quality music and entertainment on two fully-equipped sound stages.  The festival showcases thousands of distinctive hand-made crafts and works of art from more than 200 artisans, award-winning local and regional wines and micro brews, ethnic and traditional festival fare from local restaurants, loads of children's activities, and two perennial favorites - the Art & Wine Festival Train and the Grape Stomp Competition.

Fun for the whole family!  The expanded Children's Area features inflatable jumpies, giant slide, challenging 25-foot rock climbing wall, face painting, spin art, and a few surprises this year that will delight both kids and adults. 

Heather Farm Park is located at San Carlos Drive and Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. The community jewel boasts 102 lush acres including nature ponds, picnic areas, children's playgrounds, and foot and bike paths with connections to the Iron Horse Trail.  Paid parking is available on site; and a free continuous shuttle is available at park and ride locations originating at nearby Shadelands Business Park. The East Bay Bicycle Coalition will be on site offering free bicycle valet services.

Designated drivers receive their own special Designated Driver souvenir glass and free soft drinks!

Walnut Creek is a beautiful place to live, work and play!  If thinking of moving to Walnut Creek or the surrounding area, please give me a call and feel free to search the MLS for available homes.

Walnut Creek, CA...Easter Egg Hunt at Heather Farm.

Date:  Saturday, April 3, 2010

Walnut Creek's annual Spring Eggstravaganza at Heather Farm begins at 10:15 a.m. for children through 5th grade. The egg hunt will be held rain or shine and is free of charge, although donations are greatly appreciated.

Hotcakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served before the egg hunt at Heather Farm Community Center from 8 to 9:45 a.m.. The cost for the breakfast is $6 per person and is being co-sponsored by the City's Recreation Division and the Walnut Festival Association.

Don't forget to bring your camera for pictures with the Spring Bunny. The $1 donation will benefit the Walnut Creek Youth Council.

Heather Farm is located at 1540 Marchbanks Dr.., Walnut Creek, CA 94598.  This 102 acre site includes the following amenities: 

Amenities: Swimming at the Clarke Swim Center, tennis, picnic areas, community center, equestrian center, skate park, off-leash dog park, bike paths, tot lots, sand volleyball court, fishing pond, nature pond, six athletic fields, restrooms, connection to the Iron Horse Trail.

Thinking of moving to Walnut Creek?  Feel free to search the local MLS for available homes for sale. 

Happy Easter! 

Heather Farm Community and Recreational Park is situated on 102 acres and located in Walnut Creek, CA.  It's a gorgeous park with views of Mt. Diablo in the background.  The park has a Swim Center, tennis, picnic areas, community center, equestrian center, skate park, off-leash dog park, bike and walking paths, six athletic fields, tot lots, sand volleyball courts, fishing pond, restrooms and connects to the Iron Horse Trail.  It's also the home of the annual Walnut Festival carnival.

The Gardens at Heather Farm buttons up to Heather Farm Park.  Established in 1968, the gardens are a living museum, a wildlife habitat, an outdoor classroom and a beautiful place for all to enjoy.  For more information about Walnut Creek and all it has to offer, visit the city's website at www.walnut-creek.org

Enjoy the video!

Terri Adams-Scott, REALTOR®, Prudential California Realty