Crafted from the Garden

Sycamore 2-Acre Chef’s Garden

Located just over Sycamore’s iconic Green Bridge is this living tribute to the connection between land and table. This vegetable garden is cultivated with personal love and care by in-house gardener Oscar Diaz-Perez.

Grown throughout the year:

  • Seasonal Vegetables: Like sugar snap peas, beets, carrots, pumpkins, bell peppers, eggplants
  • Variety of Tomatoes: Heirloom, cherry, Roma, beefsteak
  • Vibrant Herbs: Parsley, rosemary, mint, thyme, cilantro

Each harvest is gathered at its peak and passed directly to the culinary team led by Chef Joshua Jones. This garden to kitchen relationship ensures what’s served at Sycamore is as fresh and flavorful as nature intended.

Healthy Dining. Farm to Table. Garden to Table. Avila Restaurant. Where to Eat in Avila 1
Healthy Dining. Farm to Table. Garden to Table. Avila Restaurant. Where to Eat in Avila 1
Avila Restaurant. Where to Eat in Avila 1

A Hidden History

The story of Sycamore’s Secret Garden began not with a grand plan, but with a few humble tomato plants.

Years ago, a handful of Sycamore employees quietly began growing vegetables tucked away in the riverbed. They tended to them during breaks and after shifts.

When leadership stumbled upon the thriving vines, instead of shutting it down, they rolled up their sleeves and said, “Let’s grow this!” What began as a hidden secret now fuels Sycamore’s kitchens with homegrown goodness and a whole lot of heart.

Two Dining Destinations

Both honor a deep-rooted connection between Sycamore’s onsite garden and culinary team

Avila Restaurant

Restaurant, Bar, and Lounge

The Gardens of Avila Restaurant

Daily 8AM to 9PM

Outdoor Hangout

The Secret Garden

Daily 10AM to Dusk

Meeting Spaces, Meeting Rooms, and Banquet Rooms San Luis Obispo.