Our Chefs
Mario Sanchez
Gregory Bondi

Our Menu
(subject to evolution:)

Hors D'oeuvres:

• Bread
• Herb butter
• Homemade relish
• Homemade WAMM Jam
• Olive balls
• Baked brie
• Bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños

Entrees
A selection of vegetarian
and meat dishes:

• Artichoke halves with lemon butter drizzle
• Frittata
• Tea sandwiches, varied selection
• Chicken Coq au vin (cognac, burgundy, brandy)

Ensalate:

• Fresh organic garden greens
• Homemade dressings

Libation:

• Homemade herbal iced teas
• Coffee
• Beer
• Wine
• Champagne

Desserts:

• Lemon mousse
• Crepes with fruit flambé stuffed with ricotta & wild violets
• Rum balls
• Pineapple upside down cake
• Grand Marnier
• Infused chocolate covered strawberries (white w/ dark chocolate drizzle

Read about the historic Thompson Victorian:

The two story Queen Anne style farmhouse was built by Uriah Thompson in the 1860s.Uriah Thompson was considered to be the first major farmer in  Santa Cruz County. He purchased 180 acres upon which this farmhouse  was built.  The Thompson home and property was the site for many  social gatherings of the elite of Santa Cruz County during the late  1800's and early 1900's.  Uriah was married to Charlotte Rice and  they had one son Henry Thompson who became a renowned opera singer. The family was highly respected in the Santa Cruz community.

The house was sold to new owners about 1920 and again transferred ownership again to the Jones family. Then in 1961 Reuben and EuJane Johnson bought the 5 acre property for an investment. In 1971, their son Roderick Johnson moved in while attending UCSC. He shared  the house with various UCSC students and gained many friendships. Among these friends was his cherished friend and WAMM Member Richard Johnson.

The years went on and then in 1982 Rod met Jay Sharmer. 26 years,  many repairs and shared adventures later, the Thompson home and  gardens remain a legacy to Uriah .In 2007 the house was designated by Santa Cruz County as an  historic resource.

Bio of Rod:
Rod Johnson was born on Sept. 5, 1950 in Carmel,Ca.  He was the third son of Reuben and EuJane Johnson.  He spent his youth in Monterey and Pebble Beach with his parents and two brothers.Rod moved to Santa Cruz at age 20 to the Uriah Thompson house to attend  UCSC.  He graduated from UCSC in 1972, and then started his career  at the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency in 1975.  Rod's  interests are gardening and skiing.
He has been partnered to Jay Sharmer for 26 years.

Bio of Jay:
Jay Sharmer was born on Sept. 4, 1961 in Santa Cruz to Jay and Patricia Sharmer. Jay spent his youth basking on the Santa Cruz beaches.  Jay attended Harbor High and graduated in 1980.  After working for County Bank for 4 years, he then proceeded to self employment endeavors.  Jay met Rod at age 21 on Dec. 18, 1982 and  during the last 26 years has shared with Rod many wonderful projects  in maintaining the upkeep and enhancing the beauty of the Thompson  farmhouse.