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Restoration on the Moraga Adobe began in September 2020.   This is an exciting first step bringing the Adobe back to its 1848 configuration! The 1941 additions including the master bedroom,...

The J&J Ranch Project was reviewed and approved by the Orinda Planning Commission in August 2015. J&J Ranch received its final California State approval for the development project in June...Continue reading

On Saturday, August 27th, the Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe hosted their 3rd annual Fandango at a private home in the Sleepy Hollow area of Orinda.  The 175th Anniversary...Continue reading

The Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe participated in the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Moraga Hacienda on May 15th.  A fun activity was provided by FMJA where kids of...Continue reading

The Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe host their 2nd annual Fandango at the Quarry House at Wilder in Orinda on August 29, 2015

Isabela Chow is a student at Del Rey school in Orinda who spent her summer earning money selling eggs from her chickens and making bracelets.  She raised this money specifically...Continue reading

The Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe host their first Fandango at the Frank Lloyd Wright house in Orinda on Saturday, September 13, 2014.

On February 25th, 2012, FJMA Board members, Kent Long and Bobbie Landers visited the Adobe.  Unfortunately, they found the Adobe in much worse shape than before.  There has been a...Continue reading

On February 8th 2011, the Orinda Planning Commission heard an informational presentation by the J & J Ranch developers (the Moraga Adobe owners) along with comments by FJMA members and...Continue reading

The Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe participated in the July 4th activities in the cities of Orinda and Moraga. Information booths and brochures were provided to inform the community...Continue reading