Author Archives for Jim Riley

About Jim Riley

James Riley is the owner/operator of Riley's Farm in Oak Glen, California and a senior partner in Colony Bay Productions. The father of six children, Riley performs "Patrick Henry" and supervises a living history program visited by hundreds of thousands of school children. He holds a degree in history from Stanford University.

The Land of the Marvelous

November 14, 2021 10:42 pm Published by Jim Riley 3 Comments

Farm News And Pictures — November 14, 2021 There’s a theme I may stress too much, but it keeps coming... View Article

Joy Contemplated

November 1, 2021 4:02 pm Published by Jim Riley 8 Comments

Another Year of Sleepy Hollow Since we’re short-staffed this year, (who isn’t?), I spent a lot of time up at... View Article

Saturday Events & Picking October 30, 2021

October 29, 2021 4:44 pm Published by Jim Riley Comments Off on Saturday Events & Picking October 30, 2021

We still have apples and pumpkins, along with live music and lots of living history. A farm map and details.... View Article

Christmas Carol Auditions

October 27, 2021 2:39 pm Published by Jim Riley 1 Comment

Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:00 AM — The Packing Shed at Riley’s Farm Christmas Carol Auditions: Our Christmas Dinner Theater... View Article

Oh What a Beautiful Morning

October 26, 2021 2:01 pm Published by Jim Riley 37 Comments

Doing the Riley’s Farm Thing in Oklahoma My brother, Scott Riley, is trying to organize a Riley’s Farm branch operation... View Article

Love in the Era of Short Supply

October 21, 2021 12:29 pm Published by Jim Riley Leave your thoughts

Principles and Pie Shells Life could be worse.  At Sleepy Hollow last night, two pretty women told me they loved... View Article

I’ve Always Loved In-N-Out..

October 19, 2021 6:52 pm Published by Jim Riley Comments Off on I’ve Always Loved In-N-Out..

San Francisco Is Not Worthy.. Believe me, I know: it’s hard enough to serve great food, hire staff, and pay... View Article