Crane Melon Barn - Home of the Original Crane Melon
Oliver Crane, the son of Richard H. Crane, developed the Crane Melon in the early 1900s by crossing several varieties of melons, including a Japanese melon, a white melon, a Persian melon and an ambrosia melon among others.In 1852 a farmer named Richard Hope Crane, straight from the California gold fields, arrived on horseback to gaze over the Cotati Valley.Chester's Vineyard borders the Bennett Valley Appellation to the east and the Sonoma Coast Appellation to the westRichard Crane's Sculptures and Metal ArtCome Visit Crane Melon Barn - here are simple directions to find your way!Press Releases and News Media Welcome to Crane Melon Barn - 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.
Crane Melon Barn
4935 Petaluma Hill Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 795 6987
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From 101 south
Take the Old Redwood Highway / Penngrove exit.
Turn right at the stoplight. Continue straight.
At the three way intersection, turn right on Main St.( there is firestation on the right). Continue straight.
This turns into Petaluma Hill Road. Continue 5 miles, you'll pass Crane Canyon Road on the right,
continue straight 1 mile. The Barn will be on your left

From 101 North
Take the Santa Rosa Ave exit
Turn right off the freeway and go right and over the overpass. At the bottom of the over pass turn right
onto Santa Rosa Ave. Get into the left lane and take the very first left at the first light (Colgan Ave)
At the end of the street turn right, this puts you on Petaluma Hill Road, Continue 3 miles. When you pass
Snyder Lane look for the Barn on your right.


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The Crane Family Melon Barn. 4935 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

The Crane Family Melon Barn. 4935 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404