Valmonte Farm & Garden: Where Minds and Community Blossom in Palos Verdes
Discover Valmonte Farm & Garden in Palos Verdes: a weekly Farm & Craft Market, a new homeschool club, and volunteer opportunities for all ages.
Nestled in the heart of the Valmonte area on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Valmonte Farm & Garden is more than a garden. It’s a vibrant community space where education, wellness, and connection flourish. For over 13 years, this 501c3 nonprofit has been a hidden gem for locals, offering everything from fresh produce to hands-on learning programs, and it’s the only local farmers market held on a real working farm.
At a glance:
- What: Valmonte Farm & Craft Market, a weekly farmers market and craft fair held on a working 1.5 acre farm
- When: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Where: 3801 VĆa La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
- Cost: Free to attend; pay as you shop
- Also happening: A new nature-based homeschool club is opening enrollment
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About Valmonte Farm & Garden
Founded on the belief that everyone has a purpose, a need to contribute, and a desire for connection, Valmonte Farm & Garden began as a way to teach life and job skills to transitional students with special needs in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD).
Thanks to the vision and stewardship of founder Nancy Lemargie, and with the support of the community and PVPUSD, a once scrub grass lot was transformed into a 1.5 acre sanctuary. Today, it’s a thriving hub where children, families, neighbors, and students of all ages can gather to learn, grow, and enjoy nature together.
Valmonte Farm & Garden’s mission is dedicated to:
- Supporting young adults with special needs through hands-on life and job skills education
- Providing an inclusive outdoor classroom for students and teachers of VELA and PVPUSD
- Creating a space where the community can connect through nature, wellness, and learning
Volunteer & Support Opportunities
As a 100% donation-funded organization, Valmonte thrives through the generosity of the community. Volunteers can help with gardening, building projects, event support, and more. Donations, wish list items, and chicken adoptions all help sustain programs for years to come.
Learn more or get involved:
Volunteer at Valmonte Farm & Garden
A Community Treasure
Whether you’re learning how to grow food, browsing the market, attending a wellness class, or enjoying a peaceful walk through the garden, Valmonte Farm & Garden is a welcoming place to slow down and reconnect, with nature and each other.
The Valmonte Farm & Craft Market
Seed to Plate Program
Valmonte grows chemical and pesticide free vegetables and herbs, harvested for public sale and used by local restaurants. Every crop is grown to build healthy ecosystems and nutrient-rich plants.
Saturday Farm & Craft Market
- When: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Where: Valmonte Farm & Garden, 3801 VĆa La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 (map)
- Parking: In the lot behind Valmonte Early Learning Academy
Come pick your own herbs, grab farm fresh eggs and produce, shop local, have a coffee, feed the resident chickens, and take in the views and vibes of PVE’s hidden gem. It’s the only local farmers market held on a real farm.
Vendors sell homemade jams and jellies, fresh breads, cookies, granola, and other local foods, alongside artisans offering paintings, jewelry, and handmade crafts. Growers sell locally grown vegetables and herbs straight from the farm.
Take a leisurely stroll through the gardens while you’re there and soak up the serenity that makes Valmonte Farm & Garden a South Bay favorite.
Check the Valmonte Farm & Garden calendar for what’s happening at the next market, or sign up to be a vendor.
Farm Fun
Meet and feed the friendly resident chickens, or adopt one for a truly unique experience. Children and adults alike enjoy this up-close connection to farm life.
Homeschool Club at Valmonte Farm & Garden
Valmonte Farm & Garden is launching a new homeschool program built around a simple idea: let curiosity lead, make nature the classroom, and support the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. The program blends hands-on learning, creative exploration, and outdoor discovery, with education rooted in wonder, connection, and real-world experience.
The homeschool community is a good fit for families who:
- Value nature-based and experiential education
- Want a slower, more intentional learning environment
- Believe children thrive with movement, creativity, and time outdoors
- Are seeking a supportive learning community
Valmonte is currently inviting families to learn more as it finalizes details for the upcoming sessions. Sign up to receive:
- Program updates
- Enrollment information
- Schedule and curriculum highlights
- Invitations to info sessions and farm visits
Families interested in growing this community can sign up here for updates.
Year-Round Community Events
Valmonte Farm & Garden hosts a variety of events designed to bring people together and encourage hands-on learning, including:
- Yoga in the Garden
- Storytime for Kids
- Floral Design Workshops
- Tea Time in the Glass House
- Arts and Crafts Workshops
- Community Volunteer Days
Check the Valmonte Farm & Garden events calendar for the latest schedule.
Volunteer Opportunities in Palos Verdes
As a 100% donation-funded nonprofit, Valmonte Farm & Garden relies on community support. Volunteers can help with planting, weeding, building projects, assisting at the Farm & Craft Market, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply looking to spend time in nature, there’s a role for you.
Learn more about how to get involved:
Volunteer at Valmonte Farm & Garden
Support the Mission
From donations and wish list contributions to the fun Adopt-a-Chicken program, there are many ways to support the farm. Every contribution helps keep Valmonte Farm & Garden thriving as a resource for education, sustainability, and community connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Valmonte Farm & Garden located?
Valmonte Farm & Garden is at 3801 VĆa La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, in the Valmonte neighborhood of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
When is the Valmonte Farm & Craft Market?
The Valmonte Farm & Craft Market runs every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine.
Is the Valmonte Farm & Craft Market free to attend?
Yes. Admission to the market is free. Visitors pay only for what they buy from the farm stand and vendors.
Where do I park for the farmers market?
Parking is available in the lot behind Valmonte Early Learning Academy, next to the farm.
What can I buy at the market?
Shoppers can pick their own herbs and buy farm fresh eggs and produce, along with homemade jams and jellies, fresh breads, cookies, granola, and handmade crafts, paintings, and jewelry from local vendors.
Is Valmonte Farm & Garden a real working farm?
Yes. It’s a 1.5 acre nonprofit farm and garden that grows chemical and pesticide free produce through its Seed to Plate program, and it’s the only local farmers market in the area held on an actual working farm.
Does Valmonte Farm & Garden offer a homeschool program?
Yes. Valmonte Farm & Garden is launching a nature-based Homeschool Club that blends hands-on learning, creative exploration, and outdoor discovery. Families can sign up to receive enrollment details, schedule and curriculum highlights, and invitations to info sessions and farm visits.
How can I volunteer at Valmonte Farm & Garden?
Volunteers can help with planting, weeding, building projects, and market support. Visit the Valmonte Farm & Garden volunteer page to sign up.
Can I adopt a chicken at Valmonte Farm & Garden?
Yes. Valmonte Farm & Garden runs an Adopt-a-Chicken program that lets visitors sponsor one of the farm’s resident hens.
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