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Occidental (population of 931) has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1876 as a stop on the North Pacific Coast Railroad. Originally known as "Howard's Station", the town's roots are intertwined with the tale of Christopher Folkmann, a Danish sailor who, in 1849, 'jumped ship' from the US Navy in San Francisco and headed north in a stolen boat. Adopting the alias Dutch Bill Howard, Folkmann acquired land and in the 1870s granted the railroad the right-of-way in exchange for a rail pass and station naming rights...
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Occidental Community COuncil Invites you!
Hot Potato Bar PoTluck & Bingo
Wednesday, may 14  5:30-8pm

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Community Get-Together!
At the Occidental Community Center
3920 Bohemian Highway

Email questions to [email protected]

The Occidental Flea Market
4th Saturday of the Month - May thru Aug

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Flea Market Vendors
Contact us to Reserve your space!

Bodega Land Trust
Exploring the Coastal Prairie
Saturday May 17, 10AM-12PM

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Exploring the Coastal Prairie with Kathleen Kraft
Email [email protected] to Reserve your space!
Learn more at Bodega Land Trust

Occidental Public Art Project

Calling All Artists & Creatives!
The Occidental Community Council is thrilled to announce an open call for proposals for our upcoming LAND/scape public art initiative! We’re seeking visionary artists and creatives to help us transform the heart of Occidental through bold, inspiring public art.
This is your chance to be part of something truly special — a project designed to celebrate our unique community spirit, deepen local connections, and bring vibrant new energy to our downtown corridor.
If you’re passionate about place-making, storytelling, and sparking joy through art, we want to hear from you. Let’s shape our landscape together!
Submission Deadline May 16, 2025​

Get details online or download the project pdf

Inn at Occidental & Wine Bar
Benefit Concert for Occidental
Sunday June 8, 6-8PM

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2025 Sunset Concert Series
The Inn at Occidental is excited to announce the return of our highly anticipated Sunset Concert Series for 2025! Join us on select Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 pm for an unforgettable musical experience surrounded by breathtaking views.
Our outdoor bar will be open, offering a selection of local wines, craft beers, and our refreshing summer spritz. Plus, the BBQ will be sizzling.
Click here for the Concert Lineup

 Go to Inn at Occidental website

OSMOSIS Day Spa Sanctuary​

Big News from Osmosis - 2.4M Views on Instagram!
The world just found out about Osmosis in a big way. A young “Instagram Influencer” came to Osmosis with her companion and made a charming video "Would you hop into an Enzyme Cedar Bath?" It went VIRAL with over 2.4M views!
SPRING into Action!

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone California

Two Trees TEA HOUSE
Occidental's Newest Business

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Two Trees Tea House​
3597 Bohemian Highway
Occidental, CA 95465
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EQAC Public WI-FI 
Free Access in Downtown OCCIDENTAL

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EQAC PUBLIC WIFI
With funding from Lynda Hopkins office and in partnership with Eero (an Amazon company) and the nonprofit EQAC (https://eqac.org/public-wifi) Occidental now has free public Wi-Fi ​funded through Tourism Impact Funds (TIF)!  More details on the Local Hub page

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Long inhabited by the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo tribes, the land now known as Occidental was established amidst the din of timber mills in 1876, this small, attractive and peaceful village evolved out of a colorful and restless ingenuity. 

In 1876, the North Pacific Coast Railroad Company extended its tracks to the Bodega Bay region. Occidental's depot, initially known as Howards Station, was established as a wood-framed, gable-roofed structure with vertical wood siding.
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THE OCCIDENTAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL IS FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE SONOMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/SONOMA COUNTY SUPERVISOR LYNDA HOPKINS
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