For people near and far, the Crane Melon Barn is a familiar and welcoming site. Known affectionately as the “Melon Barn” by its many fans, it is where the original Crane Melons have been sold for over 80 years by six generations of Cranes. The Crane Melon Barn is most famous for selling Crane Melons and assorted farm fresh produce, but the Barn itself has a long Sonoma County history.

In 1849, Richard Hope Crane arrived in California for the gold rush and, in 1852, settled in Santa Rosa. The property that Richard purchased was part of the vast Mexican land grant, Cotate Rancho. The Crane Melon Barn was built on Petaluma Hill Road in 1868. It is built entirely out of redwood and was originally used for storing hay, horses and livestock. So sturdy is its construction that it has survived several major earthquakes with no damage.

Not so trivial Trivia! The Crane Melon Barn is a Sonoma County Historic Site. It's built entirely out of Redwood and was built in 1868.

Along with the Original Crane Melons, we sell Crane yellow-meated watermelons, heirloom tomatoes, Crane Melon Honey, Organic Sonoma County Walnuts, local art featuring metal sculpture by famed Sonoma County artist Richard Crane., and much more!

Opening daily: Sept 1 - Oct 31, 2009. This year I've been selling out early, so I tell people to call first. There is an answering service that I update with times and days of operation