Dalene - Founder and Wellness Curator
Hello and welcome to Sunberry MARKETPLACE!
Our Story
Sunberry Marketplace was born from a lifelong connection to food, family, and the belief that what we eat has the power to nourish, support, and restore our well-being.
For more than 40 years, my parents have dedicated themselves to growing specialty mushrooms through Solano Mushroom Farm. Their work has been rooted in a simple philosophy: grow quality food with care, respect the land, and share the harvest with the community. Growing up around the farm, I witnessed firsthand the dedication, patience, and passion required to produce food that not only tastes good but contributes to a healthier way of living.
Over the years, our family has come to appreciate the important role that food plays in overall wellness. We believe that food can be both nourishing and functional—that the ingredients we choose every day have the potential to support our health, connect us to nature, and bring people together around the table.
Sunberry Marketplace was created to make wholesome, thoughtfully sourced foods and wellness products more accessible to our community. Alongside our specialty mushrooms, we are passionate about sharing local harvests, seasonal provisions, educational resources, and products that support a more intentional and nourishing lifestyle.
We are proud to support local farmers, growers, and artisans who share our commitment to quality, sustainability, and community. Whether you're discovering a new ingredient, learning about seasonal eating, or simply searching for ways to bring more nourishment into your daily life, we welcome you to join us on the journey.
From our family to yours, thank you for being here.
More than a Marketplace
Sunberry Marketplace is a place to discover, learn, and connect. Beyond offering thoughtfully selected foods and wellness goods, we are committed to sharing the knowledge, traditions, and stories that help people make informed choices about their health and well-being.
Through seasonal recipes, educational articles, farm stories, and community resources, we hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for the connection between food, wellness, and everyday life.
Whether you're exploring local harvests, learning about functional foods, or seeking simple ways to live more intentionally, Sunberry is here to support your journey—one season, one meal, and one discovery at a time.
"Health and wellness are not just trends—they're timeless pursuits that deserve dedicated care and attention." - Dalene
Our Mushroom Heritage
At the heart of Sunberry Marketplace is Solano Mushroom Farm, the family business founded and operated by my parents, Sam and Sunni. For more than 40 years, they have dedicated themselves to growing specialty mushrooms with care, integrity, and a deep respect for the growing process.
What began as a small family farm has become a trusted source of gourmet mushrooms for farmers markets and restaurants throughout Northern California. Today, our mushrooms are still hand harvested and distributed to communities across the region, including Marin, Berkeley, Pleasanton, Oakland, Davis, Sacramento, and neighboring areas. For decades, Bay Area chefs and restaurants have relied on Solano Mushroom Farm for the quality, freshness, and consistency of our specialty mushrooms.
One of the things that makes our mushrooms unique is the cultivation process itself. Drawing upon more than four decades of growing experience, my parents have developed a custom substrate blend designed to optimize quality, flavor, and growing performance. Every harvest reflects years of knowledge, experimentation, and a commitment to producing mushrooms that meet the highest standards for both culinary excellence and nutrition.
Over the years, our family's passion for growing food has expanded beyond mushrooms. In Vacaville, we cultivate persimmons, Asian pears, and jujubes, while our orchards in Esparto produce sweet potatoes, citrus, plums, and figs. What began with specialty mushrooms has grown into a broader commitment to providing fresh, seasonal foods that support both community and well-being.
As farmers, we believe food is more than sustenance—it is nourishment, tradition, connection, and an important foundation for health. We believe wholesome, nutrient-dense, and functional foods should be accessible to everyone, and we are passionate about helping people reconnect with where their food comes from and the people who grow it.
As of 2026, we continue to expand our growing efforts and experiment with new crops based on the interests and needs of our community. In the coming seasons, we hope to introduce pumpkins, spring strawberries, and additional seasonal harvests that celebrate the diversity and abundance of Northern California agriculture.
From our family to yours, we are honored to share the harvest.
gardenia by dōsyna COLLECTIVE
"dōsyna" embodies the essence of love and personal connection, derived from the tender sound of my Korean name as spoken by my mother. It represents a deep-rooted sense of affection and nurturing, reflecting the heart and soul of this collection dedicated to conscious living, wellness, and empowerment.
dōsyna COLLECTIVE began long before Sunberry Marketplace. What started as a personal interest in creating a skincare routine rooted in seasonal ingredients and mindful self-care became a deeper exploration into wellness, botanicals, and the connection between nature and our everyday lives.
As the seasons changed, so did my own skincare needs. I became increasingly interested in how plants, herbs, and natural ingredients could support the body's changing conditions throughout the year. What began as a personal pursuit evolved into something far more meaningful when my children were born and both struggled with eczema from infancy. Like many parents, I found myself searching for gentler, more supportive options that aligned with my values and addressed the unique needs of their sensitive skin.
As I explored solutions for myself and my family, I often found products that were filled with ingredients I couldn't recognize, difficult to access, or simply didn't reflect the quality and transparency I was looking for. That challenge became an opportunity—to learn, experiment, and eventually develop a collection rooted in simplicity, quality, and intentional care.
Gardenia by dōsyna COLLECTIVE is an extension of that journey. Inspired by nature and guided by the belief that wellness should be approachable and accessible, the collection brings together plant-based products, herbal goods, and everyday essentials chosen to support the well-being of individuals and families.
Today, gardenia is the signature wellness collection for Sunberry Marketplace, bringing together the best of dōsyna COLLECTIVE philosophy of intentional living, plant-based wellness, and everyday self-care. The collection includes thoughtfully selected skincare, home, and wellness products inspired by the belief that what we eat, what we put on our bodies, and what we bring into our homes are all connected.
Through gardenia, we hope to make natural wellness more approachable and accessible by offering products that support daily rituals, healthier choices, and a more connected way of living.
Whether through nourishing ingredients, botanical traditions, or simple moments of care, we believe that wellness begins with the small choices we make every day.