Summers Past Farms

Summer Past Farms Written by Kristel Boe

Those of you who have not been to Summers Past Farms are in for quite a treat. Located in Flinn Springs within the foothills of San Diego County, this middle of nowhere garden farm is worth the travel. Summers Past offers a simple retreat from the stress of daily life in the city. Take a stroll through the lavender field, experience the amazing colors and scents of the blooming foliage, rest on a garden bench and have a cup of coffee, or simply enjoy the entertainment provided by the several pets that call the farm home.

In this trip to the Farm, you will truly be amazed at how quickly one can travel from the sea to the country and still remain in San Diego County. Just an hour from the coast, Summers Past Farms feels more like it is miles from suburbia. It is an amazing retreat from the bustle of the city and a change of pace for the usual beach comber.

Summers Past is essentially a gardeners dream. Equipped with everlasting flower fields, fragrant floral display gardens and herb lined pathways, the atmosphere alone will bring out the green thumb in every visitor. One can select their own potted herbs from the greenhouse outside or continue their purchases within the post and timber barn that offers a unique array of gifts.

Summers Past also houses the only known Soap Factory in San Diego. The Soap Shoppe is filled to the brim with skin care products from around the world. The Shoppe makes the finest all-vegetable based herbal soaps that do wonders for the skin and the senses. My personal favorite is Lemon Grass Soap which changes your shower into an aroma therapy adventure. Just some of the seven options include Nourishing Oatmeal, Peppermint and pure lavender.

My advice is to pack a picnic and spend a Sunday afternoon at the farm. It is an ultra romantic get away for any couple, as well as a family friendly destination. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the San Diego country side, and finally take some time to stop and smell the flowers.