Sonoma Hills Farm operates as a premium craft cannabis farm and organic culinary garden on 60 acres in Sonoma Valley's renowned Petaluma Gap appellation, one of the nation's premier wine terroirs. The farm cultivates over 25 strains annually on a half-acre plot, featuring genetics from multiple renowned breeders plus their own proprietary house strains including Pink Jesus, Cherry Cheesecake, Queen Louis, and Bodega Sunset.Sonoma Hills Farm holds dual certifications that set them apart: OCal "comparable-to-organic" certification through California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and Sun+Earth certification for regenerative organic cannabis. Their cannabis is produced using regenerative farming techniques, harvested at peak trichome ripeness, and grown completely pesticide-free under the California sun. Recent harvests have achieved impressive results with THC potency ranging from 27-32% and total cannabinoid content of 30-38%. Products are available through wholesale partners, California's finest retail dispensaries via Nabis, and direct-to-consumer in limited pre-packaged batches. The farm also produces the world's first certified organic pre-rolls, using only their own grown flower.
Sonoma Hills Farm's story begins in 2017 when cannabis agriculturalists Sam Magruder and co-proprietor Gian-Paolo Veronese acquired a historic 60-acre property in Sonoma Valley's prestigious Petaluma Gap appellation. This land carries deep agricultural heritage, originally purchased by cattle rancher Arthur Prine in 1852 and later operating as the Collings chicken farm for nearly a century, even producing the nation's largest pumpkins in 1975 and 1981.The farm achieved a major milestone in 2018 when Aaron Keefer joined as an adviser, followed by his appointment as Vice President of Cultivation and Production in 2020. Keefer brought a decade of experience as culinary gardener for The French Laundry and Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, where he supplied produce to some of the world's finest Michelin-starred restaurants. The farm completed its first cannabis harvest in 2020, marking the beginning of their mission to bridge Sonoma's rich agricultural legacy with craft cannabis cultivation. In 2021, Sonoma Hills Farm achieved another historic first by becoming one of the first cannabis farms in the United States to earn OCal "comparable-to-organic" certification.
Sonoma Hills Farm's core mission is to bridge cannabis with Sonoma's rich agricultural legacy by introducing craft cannabis to the farm-to-table lifestyle. The farm operates as a cultural and educational intersection of small farm cannabis and traditional agriculture, cultivating world-class cannabis for passionate consumers and the high-end culinary and hospitality industries.Their values center on transparency and quality—believing consumers deserve to know how their cannabis is grown and where it's sourced, just like their tomatoes, lettuce, and beef. The farm is steadfast in their commitment to growing cannabis at the highest standards without compromise or shortcuts, prioritizing soil health, biodiversity, and eliminating cancer-causing pesticides. They strive to be good stewards of the land while lessening cannabis stigma and educating communities on the plant's promise and important role in Sonoma County's small agriculture future.
We're blown away by Sonoma Hills Farm's unprecedented commitment to agricultural excellence in the cannabis space. Having Aaron Keefer—who literally grew vegetables for The French Laundry's three Michelin stars—apply that same perfectionist approach to cannabis cultivation is simply extraordinary. Being among the first cannabis farms in America to achieve "comparable-to-organic" certification shows they're not just talking about quality—they're proving it with rigorous third-party validation.What sets them apart is treating cannabis as "just one more plant" grown alongside vegetables for Michelin-starred chefs, creating a true farm-to-table cannabis experience. The numbers speak for themselves: 27-32% THC with 30-38% total cannabinoids from sun-grown, regenerative farming. For deal-seekers, this represents exceptional value—you're getting restaurant-quality cultivation standards at craft cannabis prices. Their commitment to transparency, terroir-driven cultivation, and regenerative practices makes every purchase an investment in sustainable cannabis agriculture. This is craft cannabis elevated to an art form.