100% Plant-Based Cafe 🌱

Nourish is a 100% plant-based and Non-GMO cafe with a large selection of items, the restaurant offers Savory and Sweet Toast as well as salads, sandwiches, rice bowls, waffles, baked goods, soup of the day and juices. I tried the toast sampler, frittata, and almond pudding. The savory and sweet toast was amazing, I picked the lox, butter & jam, pumpkin, avocado toast. ( the sampler has 3 smaller toast). Both the lox and pumpkin were made with creamy nut cheese from Kite Hill. The butter & jam is made with a drizzle of Miyoko's Vegan Butter and the avocado was simple but my favorite. Well worth the $3.50 the frittata is moist and flavorful with hints of rosemary. I can't wait to go back and try the mock tuna salad and soup of the day. Nourish has two locations both with different menu's, Hyde St. and California St. and 6th Ave and California St.

Forested Urban Hike in San Francisco

Nestled between two homes on Stanyan St. and 17th, as soon as you finish climbing the stairs Mt. Sutro's Historical Trail opens up to a lush dense forest complete with Eucalyptus trees, fern, flowers, wild blackberries, birds, and climbing vines. Located in the San Francisco Fog Belt, Mount Sutro is beautiful in all climates but very magical during overcast days.  There are many ways to navigate through the woods each just as wonderful as the next. You can check out the map here to decide if you want to head back after the T junction or continue on. Be sure to look for the mysterious wood tiki carving of a man if you continue to the left of the T junction.

Historical Trail was named after a survey revealed a trail from the 1880's. The trails have been maintained by the Sutro Stewards since 2006, the group improves the trails through trail and habitat restoration.

Stern Grove Festival: Music and Chill

Taking in a concert/picnic at San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival to me is one of the most unique things you can do during the summer. Imagine... eucalyptus trees, dragon flies, wine and free music; this is the life. Stern Grove Festival runs from June 17th to August 19th and offers a great line-up for every Sunday this summer. The grove allows picnics and coolers, so its one of the best places I can think of for a relaxing summer Sunday picnic.

 The Stern Grove Festival is  celebrating its 81st season and the line up includes Anoushka Shankar, Ziggy Marley and the San Francisco Symphony to name a few. My favorite pick for this year is Anoushka Shankar daughter of sitar player Ravi Shankar, Anoushka will be appearing on July 21st at the Grove.

Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary: Wine and Goats

Goatlandia is a Farm Sanctuary where the goats will go on living until a ripe old age. If you want an Airbnb Experience that you will never forget Goatlandia is the place. Learn about the animals, feed the goats, pick food from the garden for your meal, and enjoy a 4-course delicious meal paired with wine. Goalandia owner Deb is no stranger to delicious food, she owns several top-notch restaurants in San Francisco which include Delarosa, Lolinda, Starbelly, and Beretta.

Greeted at the door by Alana (she teaches goat yoga at the farm) we were given a cocktail with a sprig of rosemary from the garden and offered several plant-based appetizers. After mingling with the other guest we are off to see the goats, chickens, and pigs. Deb gave us the animals names and history and we quickly make friends with the goats. The highlight was bottle feeding the soft baby goats as they tried chewing your hair, clothes and jumping on your lap. Just can't get enough of the goats! Meh, Meh

Before going back inside we make a quick stop at the garden to pick some herbs and greens.

Our dinner was 100% plant based and free of animal products. It included a salad, a herbed mushroom soup, spring risotto with asparagas and a delicious chocolate molten cake. (it changes according to what's available and in season). The 4-course meal was paired with 4 different wines that accentuated the flavors of the meal. Heading back to the car we take a detour to visit the goats one final time! If you want to meet the goats, Goatlandia Farm Sancturay has many other events you can participate in on their events page.

Free Yoga in Golden Gate Park

This free/donation based class is a great way to start the day among the trees of Golden Gate Park. You can catch the class on Saturday's at 11:30 AM;  in a grove of trees next to the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden. Part of the Purusha Seva Project, you can find the schedule here. Be sure to check before you go in case of cancellations.