The Tehachapi Loop is a 3,779-foot-long (0.72 mi; 1.15 km) spiral, or helix, on the Union Pacific Railroad Mojave Subdivision through Tehachapi Pass, of the Tehachapi Mountains in Kern County, south-central California. The line connects Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley to Mojave in the Mojave Desert.

The park lies 8 miles southwest of the town of Tehachapi (population 6,550), located on the southern side of Highway 58 between Mojave and Bakersfield, CA. Woody's Peak (elevation, 7986 feet) overlooks the park from its dominion in the Tehachapi Mountains, the dividing line between the San Joaquin Valley and the Los Angeles Basin.

In the fall of 2009, after both of their sons were off to college, Mike and Michele set off on a 13 week trip to explore Europe. It was in Bielstein, Germany during their stay along the vineyard-filled Mosel River, that Mike and Michele fell in love with the semi-sweet German style Riesling wine. Later, during their stay in Tuscany they both fell in love with the architecture and general feel of the old hilltop villages that spotted the Italian countryside. The dark wood, stone, brick and warm tones of the buildings inspired them.

Once Mike and Michele returned home to Tehachapi they decided to plant a small ‘hobby’ vineyard of Riesling and Zinfandel grapes. In spring 2011 they planted their first 100 vines. During this time Mike and Michele met and became friends with Bob and Patty Souza, owners of Souza Family Vineyard: the very first vineyard and tasting room in Tehachapi. Throughout 2011 the Dorners tossed around the idea of building their own small wine tasting room. After much thought and encouragement from the Souzas they decided to proceed.

We offer a variety of seasonal produce all grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers and non-GMO seed. Vegetables include: Carrots, beats, Lettuce, Chard, Cabbage, Sweet Corn, Broccoli, Cauliflower and more…

We also offer pasture-raised eggs, Chicken, Turkeys, Grassfed Beef, artisan food, baked goods and gifts.

The original depot/building standing in this location probably from 1874 to 1876 burned down because a steam engine oil spill and caught fire. It was rebuilt in 1904 by Southern Pacific Railroad. The Depot is a standard Southern Pacific design known as Plan No. 23.

Only six of these depots are left. Although it has been rebuilt again in 2010 due again to

a fire, the Tehachapi Depot is the only one still situated at its original building site. It is also one of the few buildings that remained standing after the 1952 earthquake. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Step back in time by visiting our museums and experience Tehachapi as it once was. Enjoy photographs and displays that will offer you a glimpse into Tehachapi’s past.

Farm-grown produce, berries and flowers; Organic produce from other suppliers; bread, cheese, meat supplied by other local producers; AND much more!