Cowell Ranch Hay Barn

02/17/2026

We’re just a few days away from our annual Vendor Showcase and Open House! Rain or shine, we will be there. See you at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn on February 21, 2026 from 11:00 am 3:00 pm.
Check out some of the vendors you’ll have the opportunity to meet and get a taste of what they have to offer. Post 2 of 2!

02/17/2026

We’re just a few days away from our annual Vendor Showcase and Open House! Rain or shine, we will be there. See you at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn on February 21, 2026 from 11:00 am 3:00 pm.
Check out some of the vendors you’ll have the opportunity to meet and get a taste of what they have to offer. Post 1 of 2!

01/26/2026

Join us for an Open House and Vendor Showcase at the picturesque Cowell Ranch Hay Barn in Santa Cruz. Scan the QR code to register for this FREE event.
See you there!

01/08/2026

It’s officially 2026, yay!
We are just under two months away from our annual Vendor showcase and Open House.
Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but a vendor showcase is great place to start. Take the opportunity to explore what local wedding/event vendors have to offer. Scan the QR code to register for this FREE event. Looking forward to seeing you there!

12/04/2025

We love hosting workshops and seeing the Hay Barn used in lots of different ways for all different kinds of events.

Join us for our Fermentation Basics workshop on Sunday, December 14 at the Hay Barn. Learn about the methods and benefits of fermentation and get a guided lesson on making your own kraut to take home! Registration link in comments 🥬

11/19/2025

Our 2025 Wedding season has officially come to a close, and what a beautiful season it was! While things may be settling down, we're still taking tours and booking for our 2026 season. Don't miss out on all that the Hay Barn has to offer!

10/22/2025

10/22/2025

A lovely evening with Joshua McFadden discussing his latest collection of recipes
A fun and informative event by
Swipe to see our youngest, future guest speaker ✨

09/29/2025

⏰📆 TICKETS NOW ON SALE! James Beard Award-winner Joshua McFadden!

Join us in welcoming award-winning author Joshua McFadden for a reading and signing of his highly anticipated new cookbook Six Seasons of Pasta. In his follow-up to Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, McFadden teaches home cooks how to use store-bought dried pasta to create seasonal, restaurant-quality dishes at home.

This event is cosponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and will take place at the beautiful Cowell Ranch Hay Barn on the UCSC campus.

📅: Tuesday, October 21st
⏰: 7:00pm
📍: Cowell Ranch Hay Barn
TICKETS: https://bookshopsantacruz.com/joshua-mcfadden

09/11/2025

We absolutely adore a lively dance party and breathtaking sunset above the rustic Hay Barn at an unforgettable event, surrounded by good company, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. The atmosphere is always electric, with the warm glow of the setting sun casting a magical spell on the entire gathering, making it a truly special and memorable experience.
Thank you to .sparkle Farm Anouchka Bakery

08/27/2025

We are looking forward to welcoming guests next weekend at our annual Farm to Fork dinner.

Please join us on September 6th at our annual Farm to Fork Dinner at the UCSC Farm. Enjoy a four-course meal made with ingredients from the farm and other local producers prepared by Real Good Foods Catering. Plus there will be farm tours, local food and wine, music, and dancing! Find the link to purchase tickets in the comments.

Thank you to our event sponsors! Live Earth Farm, Redtree Partners LP, Pie Ranch, TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation, Earth Electric, Orchard Keepers, Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, Companion Bakeshop, Bay Federal Credit Union, Earthbound Farm, The Penny Ice Creamery, 11th Hour Coffee.