Central Valley - Loop #1

If you happen to be stopping at Mercey Hot Springs in the center of California (something we’d all like to do, right?) and are looking for a cheese adventure, stop by Claravale Farm, home of cows and goats and milk in glass bottles and small batches of cheese. The farm is truly off the beaten path, with a lovely drive into rolling landscapes. They’re open Mon-Sat, 10-6. But make sure to call ahead to guarantee someone is around, because once someone leaves the farm to do an errand, they’re not back for another hour or two.