Summers Past Farms, El Cajon

About Summers Past Farms

Summers Past Farms is a country destination in the foothills near El Cajon where visitors explore gardens that bloom throughout the seasons. The property features display gardens, a fairy gardens section with whimsical items, and a nursery stocked with sage and habitat plants, geraniums, culinary herbs, ornamental herbs, succulents, grasses, annuals, perennials, and water-wise plants. The farms operate a herbal soap shop housed in a 3,500 square foot post-and-timber barn, offering handmade herbal soaps, lavender sprays, herbal salves, and essential and fragrance oils. A separate retail gift store carries seasonal items, local hand-made goods, candles, cards, and honey. Visitors can enjoy hot or cold drinks while viewing El Capitan mountain. The property is designated a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, allowing guests to observe local wildlife. The farms welcome pets and animals. The location sits off Interstate 8 in Flinn Springs, in the foothills east of San Diego, roughly 30 minutes from the beach.