I love stopping by Cedardale Orchards in the fall when we're in the area or passing by. Their hot…read morefresh mini apple cider donuts are $5 for a dozen, and SO GOOD. We usually inhale them within minutes. The cider is good too. Hot or cold. I usually get a cup of hot to drink in the car and then a half gallon from the fridge to bring home. 10/10 would recommend!

This place took self service to a new low. The Google listing advertised fresh produce, hot and…read morecold cider, and mini donuts (seasonally). The jugs of cider in the cooler looked like something I could buy in any grocery store. I went in search of hot apple cider and a snack of some kind, but I left empty-handed.

We were looking for a pumpkin patch that didn't charge crazy admission! This was FREE to get in!…read more And this is the PRETTIEST pumpkin patch I've ever been to! Guaranteed for cute backdrop photos, great for kids/families and it's such a big farm overall! Such a variety of pumpkins, squash and gourds! They have delicious hot apple cider and pumpkin donuts. Fresh produce and fruits, and honey too with apple cider available for purchase! They have a cornmaze for $7 admission, sunflowers and just a cute vibe all around. It is pretty popular too! The pumpkins are reaosnably priced if you're getting small and medium sized ones (not sure about the big ones). There were a lot of ppl with wagons purchasing big pumpkins so expect a line if you're visiting this month!

There's no entrance fee to visit the place, but there is one if you want to do the corn maze. We…read morevisited a bit late in the season, so there weren't too many pumpkins left, and the sunflowers were starting to fade--but they were still very beautiful. Parking was okay; there weren't a lot of spots, but it's very close to the farm. The farm was nicely decorated with different types of gourds and pumpkins, and they even had a giant talking witch! There are plenty of photo ops all around.

I'm glad Snow Goose is still being super generous with their scoops even if their prices have…read moreincreased steadily the last few years. Today, we treated ourselves to a *SINGLE* scoop of Lopez Island Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl in a cone. Make sure you get lots of napkins and, if you're willing to share, they've got spoons and cups to make it more easy and lessen the mess. Snow Goose is a must stop if you are an ice cream lover who wants to feel like they are getting their money's worth. Trust me, a single scoop is enough because at Snow Goose it is the equivalent of getting at least four scoops of ice cream elsewhere! Ok, I'm ready for a long nap now ;-)

This is my new go to for ice cream! Just ask for the single…read morescoop waffle cone of any flavor from the menu and you can thank me later. The drive is worth it. The weight may be a little bit long, but it's worth it. The prices very economical. Even if you're not in the area, I recommend drive here for the ice cream. You can stick around for the farmers market as well and seafood Market.

Schuh Farms is one of my favorite stands in the various farmers markets around Seattle to pick up…read morefresh strawberries. Coinciding with a recent visit to Deception Pass for the low tide in June, we decided to visit the actual farm stand up in Mt. Vernon on the way. This location consists firstly of a little building in front with a drive through and walk up window serving freshly made fruit smoothies, coffee, and ice cream. The only menu with pricing is located on the drive through side so it's a little inconvenient for walk ins! But at least for strawberries, they get fresh fruit right from the farm (we saw them walking in several flats of Rainiers as they opened up in the morning). Otherwise, the main store is in the barn-looking building behind that. When we visited in Mid-June, they were selling tons of different plants (50% off!), lots of freshly baked pies, and tons or strawberries! When we first walked in at 9:30 AM, the strawberries had literally just been brought to the stand; they were fresh as fresh can be. They had two varieties for the day: Albion (as with most Day-Neutral varieties, these are mediocre, but still better than grocery store varieties), and Rainier, one of the most flavorful varieties grown in Washington. We picked up a half flat for only $20, and would have bought more if not for the fact that we had already purchased 8 pounds of Upick Puget Crimsons from another farm just the previous day. We opted to also hit the little cafe to pick up one of Schuh Farms famous strawberry milkshakes. Strawberry Shake, 20oz ($8.50) - So delicious, the decadent dessert and ridiculously thick, rich, and creamy. Does this milkshake consist of strawberry blended with strawberry ice cream to amp up that fruity flavor? The strawberry is exceptionally jammy and it stays jammy even when the drink warms up. It somehow never gets watery like melted ice cream! (5/5) I've been buying from Schuh Farms ever since moving to Washington and I plan on continuing to be a customer in future years. Now I know there's a big advantage driving up to the farm instead of just stalking their stands at the farmers markets in town!

Cute farm stand/market. Everything is on the expensive side. The pumpkin squash selection was huge!…read moreThey even had a roadside coffee, stand with ice cream and blackberry shakes and pies that all look delicious. Everyone that works there was friendly and enthusiastic.

Been shopping here for a while, but it's out of town for me. I usually pair up with a friend or…read morefamily member for my monthly visits. I particularly enjoy their fresh produce, local dairy, different wines, and a wonderful greeting card section. While not everything is organic, a much bigger emphasis is placed on local, organic, and renewable. I also like the bins with nuts, beans, and many other dry products, helps with reducing packaging. You can even fill your own honey jar. Outside you might enjoy nursery finds. Order your lunch at the counter, many great options. All in all, it's always a good experience with friendly and helpful employees serving us. I just wish it was closer to home!

I love this place, it is an adventure and a journey to a better place in time. The selection…read morecovers the basics but still brings out the unique items and surprises. There are things here that Whole Foods and Met Market only dream of, and freshness they cannot match. Yes it is a bit more than Safemeyers, but the quality is superior. The bread selection alone makes it worth the visit, and that is not to mention excellent brewed coffee, a high quality and ever changing cafeteria, and technical books covering everything from air frier food prep to building a home. The staff is extremely knowledgeable about what they sell, and if you ask a question they can not answer, they will find one.

I've been a long time customer of St. John's Creamery starting back in 2012 - present and will…read morecontinue to be. History: I stopped drinking milk (cow's) 20yrs ago, it was only after I researched goat's milk and talked with St. John's Creamery, I decided to give it a try. I've been an athlete most of my life and have studied cutting-edge sports nutrition most of my athletic career but was uninformed regarding the benefits of raw goats milk. I spent over $500 on various high-end brands of probiotics and saw no noticeable benefit. I decided to look for something else and that is when I came across a small article mentioning the benefits of goat's milk. After additional in depth research, I began searching for a local goat's milk dairy. I contacted St. John's Creamery; the owner, Marcia St. John, confirmed the information I had researched and invited me to visit the dairy. Seattle Area Dairy History: The Seattle area has lost track of its roots and most city dwellers and surrounding communities are completely unaware that north and east of Seattle, there were 100's of dairy farms. Dairy farms are just that "farms" and as such you will encounter mud, dirt, cattle, goats, farming equipment, dogs, chickens, ducks, geese and devoted tireless hard-working farmers, like St. John Creamery. Top Five Priorities: St. John's Creamery and other dairy farmers' primary focus and 24x7 commitment to quality products is: #1 Consumer Safety #2 Animal Health & Safety, #3 Environment, #4 commitment to government regulations adherence and #5 employees and other business aspects. My Experience: I noticed significant positive benefits to drinking raw goat's milk. I now drink one or two glasses of goats milk a day (AM/PM), my digestion has completely normalized (miracle). Goat's milk is not sweet, like cow's milk - I believe this may be because goat's milk is more alkaline. I adapted to the taste of goats milk very quickly, given all of the benefits I've observed personally it is the best decision I ever made. Raw Goats Milk Health Benefits: https://healthyfocus.org/benefits-goat-milk/ I highly recommend goat's milk and give St. John's Creamery my highest recommendation.

I had a very negative experience. Total lack of care from the business owners and improper milk…read morehandling.

Though I live in Everett, I used to live in Mt.Vernon and know the better produce is up here. But…read morewe never ever stopped at this little, cute farm for blueberries and wow, what a pleasant experience! Nice variety of fruits,vegetables and U-pick flowers. Sunfowers were not quite ready but I will be back for that! Extra note: wonderful variety of dried lentils, beans, various herbs/spices, honey that looked fabulous, some of the best salsa I have tasted from around here! Also, you pay on the honor system, so bring cash with plenty of $1.00's, or you can pay with Venmo. The owner is super busy harvesting. Don't miss this gem on your way to Christensen's Nursery or the Miniature Donkey Farm.

Always an awesome selection!! And a great honor pay system. Close to the Rexville Deli too!read more

This was my first time visiting the RoozenGaarde Tulip Festival, and by the time we left, I was…read morealready saying, "We need to come back next year." I've seen photos of the tulip fields before, but nothing prepared me for seeing them in person. The colors seem to go on forever, and there are so many different varieties of tulips. Everywhere you look feels like a postcard. Honestly, the pictures I took don't even come close to capturing how beautiful it is. A little tip for anyone visiting: wear garden boots or rain boots if there's been recent rain. The parking area is gravel, and some spots can get pretty muddy. Thankfully, there are plenty of porta-potties near the entrance before you head into the farm. The staff were so friendly and helped direct everyone where to go. As you walk toward the fields, you get a little preview of the tulips ahead, and I remember thinking, "Wow, this is beautiful." Then we got into the actual fields and realized that was just the beginning. There were so many great spots for photos. On the day we visited, the sky had those big fluffy white clouds, and the colorful fields reminded me of the Teletubbies landscape my son used to watch when he was little. It felt almost surreal. I also loved that this is clearly a family farm. There was food, a gift shop, and even a catalog where you can order bulbs to grow some of these beautiful flowers at home. The whole area has that small-town, community feel that just makes you slow down and enjoy where you are. Knowing that your visit helps support a local family farm makes it even better. And the mountain backdrop behind the tulip fields? Absolutely incredible. Every time I thought I'd found the prettiest view, I'd turn around and find another one. If you're thinking about going, do it. Just be sure to stay on the paths and help protect the flowers for everyone else. This was one of those places that left me smiling the whole drive home.

The Tulip Festival was such a great experience overall and absolutely worth the trip! Yes, it was…read morebusy but honestly, what do you expect at a popular spring event? The crowd comes with the territory. What really stood out was how well-organized everything was. Staff were actively directing traffic for parking and foot traffic which made the arrival process surprisingly smooth given the turnout. It's clear the organizers put thought into the logistics. The flower variety was truly awesome! Sooo many stunning colors and blooms that you just don't see every day. If you're a photography lover then this place is a dream. Every corner was practically begging to be photographed. They did have concessions on-site, which was convenient but my one suggestion would be to bring in a couple of food carts or local vendors to mix things up. The options were pretty basic. Think hotdogs and the usual staples. A little more variety in the food department would really elevate the whole experience. Minor food note aside, it was a fantastic visit and a perfect way to spend a spring day.

Great beers! Loved the black lager. The food truck offered one of the best meals we enjoyed on…read moreour road trip. Thank you for the nice experience!

Stopped by to try their PSL but missed it by a day. Coffee Porter was the beers selected and must…read moresay, very good as always. Service is always with a smile. Not many customers for a Friday at 6 but plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Indoors they have several TVs which I am usually not a fan. Probably good place to watch sports.

It's a good size farmers market for the rural area. They have a number of vendors with fresh…read morefruits and vegetables. I got a delicious scone from one place and some nice purple beans and green beans from another. Then got some fruit from a local farm but it was over ripe and they put some bad fruit on the bottom. Got some freshly made carmel corn and it was great.

Love this market! Tons of different booths and right on the waterfront boardwalk! A super fun…read morelittle Saturday adventure!