Modern Eatery & Market Space with Historic Roots
All About Me
Where we ARE
Located 60 miles north of San Francisco along the Bohemian Highway, the hilltop valley town of Occidental is nestled among redwoods. Steeped in history, Occidental's roots trace back to the North Pacific Railroad, logging, and Italian settlers who transformed it into a restaurant town in the 1950s.
Wh0 we ARE
Owners Jenay and Andzia Hofftin share a passion for gathering, hosting, and celebrating. They met when Andzia was working at a Michelin-star restaurant in San Francisco and Jenay was running a yoga retreat center and organic farm in the hills of west Sonoma County. Andzia soon moved north, studied herbalism, and helped elevate the Lotus Feed Retreat.
Their unique approach, which they call 'Seed to Service,' goes beyond farm-to-table, encompassing every step from sowing and harvesting to transforming and serving organic bounty.
Word spread and their retreat center quickly became a sought-after destination from May to October.
Seeking to serve their local community, they spent two years planning and remodeling a derelict family building in Occidental, creating a space where people can gather, enjoy farm-fresh food, and be surrounded by beauty.
OUR
FARM
The Altamont Family Farm, just four miles west of Occidental, offers sweeping views of the Pacific and is surrounded by diverse native forests. This fertile, wild land is at the heart of our 'Seed to Service' philosophy—cultivating organic produce to nourish our community from the ground up.
Originally known as Taylor Maid Farms, the land was home to herbs for the Taylor Maid Tea and Coffee Co., with orchards planted and experimental cobb houses built.
Jenay and Andzia hosted wellness retreats on the farm before launching The Altamont General Store. Today, the farm continues to supply our restaurant with fresh, organic produce, embodying our commitment to nourishing from 'Seed to Service.
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