THE NONPROFIT BULL VALLEY AGRICULTURAL CENTER PROMOTES LAND STEWARDSHIP AND PRESERVATION FOR AGRICULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL USES THAT RESPECT HABITAT, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND BUILD COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
Deeply alarmed by the rapid decline of honeybee populations worldwide, Bull Valley Agricultural Center (BVAC) founder Earl Flewellen sought to establish a bee yard away from the impacts of pesticides and conventional agriculture, joining a worldwide effort to support sustainable beekeeping and farming practices. In 2011, the endeavor led him to Port Costa where his vision fell on receptive ears with a local property owner who offered up her nearby land. The two formed a lasting bond, embarking on a 5-year o
Holding solid to the belief that personal and community health is rooted in a deep sense of place and a connection to nature, Flewellen set out to engage folks in breathing life back into the town’s historic businesses and to protect nearby lands from degradation. Supportive community members and friends came forward, pitching in to revive the town’s historic Burlington Hotel & cafe along with the beloved old restaurant next door. Opening in 2012 as The Bull Valley Roadhouse the restaurant sourced directly