The folks behind Drakes Bay Family Farms are the Lunny Family, now in their fourth generation of oyster farming. The whole operation is a family affair. Drakes Bay Oyster Company is currently run by the three Lunny brothers: Joseph, Kevin and Bob. Their sister Ginny said the whole family, include parents Joe and Joan are very excited to be a part of the Marin Art Festival.
According to Ginny, Drakes Bay Oysters is the only shellfish farm within the Pt. Reyes National Seashore, where a small, protected and undeveloped watershed surrounds the property. Their farm contains California’s finest shellfish water quality which is why they are the only farm in California allowed to harvest year-round. The waters of Drakes Estero give our oysters the “taste of their place”!
The Lunny family farms provide jobs, housing, and income to many locals, and are a significant part of the history and diversity of this thriving agricultural community. In celebration of the workers at Drakes Bay Oysters, there will be a photo exhibit by acclaimed Point Reyes photographer, Evvy Eisen at the Marin Art Festival. Eisen’s work illustrates a connection between the people involved and the community they serve, putting a human face on what has become abstract and theoretical. Two of her captivating photos are shown above. .
Visit: www.drakesbayoyster.com
Drakes Bay Oysters Brings an Oyster Feast
to the Marin Art Festival
