The Monterey Bay Berry Tour

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 – 3:30 p.m.

Come to the heart of berry growing on the Central Coast of California.  Warm sunny days, cool foggy nights and mild winters combine with rich soils to create the perfect growing environment. Monterey Bay is a spectacular location in northern California with a temperate year-round climate that is perfect for growing berries: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. The area attracts visitors from the world over for its distinctive beauty and history. Join the Monterey Bay Berry Tour for an insider’s look at growing the most popular category of fruit.  With more than 15,000 berry acres under cultivation, you will get the chance to meet the farmers who work every day to bring wholesome and nutritious fruit to market.

After the tour, we will complete the day with a gourmet dinner at the Chaminade Resort Hotel.  Built high on a scenic mountain ridge, this stunning retreat commands a panoramic view of the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains, and offers spectacular sunset views.