There is a sign proudly displayed along highway 18, enticing tourists to visit and "dine, shop,…read morestay," in Willamina. It has frequently been the source of a good chuckle for my husband and myself, as Willamina is not exactly what you'd call a tourist town. It is comprised of a single hotel, three restaurants, and as far a shopping goes? Well, up until recently I would have told you a thrift store and small-town stand-by Dollar General were your only options. Alas, I would have been wrong as this itty bitty town affords a most charming shopping experience in the form of Willamina Merchants! They tout half locally made goods and crafts, half vintage treasures, plus annuals, perennials, and houseplants as seasonally available. Oh, lots of wine and cider, too! This is truly the sort of store that you never know what you'll find, thus I end up here at least once a month if not more. A couple of my favorite finds? A hand-thrown mushroom mug, planters with small crystal wands attached, charcoal tooth powder, Albatross razors and blades, framed vintage embroidery, Missionary chocolates, a chicken oil painting, Jacobsen salts, 1950's party dresses, and stained-glass ornaments. Parking is only available on the street, but as this is Willamina, that will pose no trouble unless it is Independence Day (y'all, they don't mess around when it comes to the Fourth 'round these parts!). Employees (who are actually makers that take turns running the store - so cool!) are always helpful and friendly, and prices are excellent. Come support local artisans and see what treasures you can discover!

I adore this shop. We try to go in every couple of weeks or so, our eyes always on the lookout for…read moreour next treasure. Got my eyes in something now in fact! And, they have the absolutely BEST coffee. Dark and strong with no bitterness or acidity. It is all we now drink.

I've visited and purchased from this business several times. Every time I come in, I'm immediately…read moregreeted and asked if I'm looking for anything in particular, which I personally love as there's so many products and they are always more than happy to help. I also usually ask a few questions or for recommendations, which are readily answered and the staff is always very knowledgeable and personable. Last time I was there I received a very thorough answer to chef knife recommendations and wooden cutting board maintenance. Easily one of my favorite kitchen stores and I can't recommend them enough! I haven't had a chance to try out their classes but you can see the cooking area in the store and it's always well kept and the classes look awesome!

When I need a new or replacement kitchen tool I always stop by and check what they have. I have…read morepurchased lots of baking equipment here. I just got a new Cuisinart immersion blender here and so far it great.

More than just your average greenhouse. It's so cute inside and outside! I went in just to be…read moreimmersed in flowers and left with tea, incense and flowers. I had no idea they had a coffee shop inside, and will definitely be back. You simply cannot leave this store without a smile on your face.

Amellia prepared a beautiful outdoor wooden box of assorted plants with a phone call from myself…read morefrom New Jersey! She was friendly and helpful as we put together a gift to be delivered in McMinnville. She then texted me a photo of the completed arrangement! I really appreciated her pleasant helpfulness.

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This is a wonderful store to purchase gifts and household goods! I volunteered here for awhile as…read morewell. The store has a couple paid managers but the rest of the staff are volunteers and all of the merchandise is fair or direct trade. It's great to buy gifts for friends and family knowing the item was handmade by someone who was paid fairly. Make sure to stop by and check them out!

What a fun u-pick farm. They give you there boxes which cost like .80, but you can reuse them on…read moreyour next visit. Cherry and peach are $1.99lb for u/pick. They have other fruit as well. If you don't want to u-pick they have a tiny store where you pay higher prices, but can just walk in pay and go. They give you rides deep into the farm in utility vehicle. They had two or three running when I was there. Overall, a very fun experience. We'll come back when apples are ripe.

I love this time of year when the fruit stand is open! I always get such good fruit and I also love…read morethe honey I get there and the fresh flower bouquets! Just got raspberries yesterday and strawberries last month. We make scones with the fresh berries & cherries.

More exploring Salem, OR. The Deepwood Garden House tours were done for the day, but I was able to…read morecatch a late tour of the Bush House down the street. You pick up free tickets at the Bush Barn Art Center that's across the back parking lot. There's a beautiful rose garden on one side of the house, and the Willamette Stadium on the other side. Once inside the home, you can see it's been beautifully kept. Most things including the wallpaper are original. The tour guide played an organ which uses rolls of paper with punched out holes in them to make music. That was pretty neat. The bedrooms were impressive, but the kitchen was my favorite. Lots of old fashioned doodads and weird oven taking up a chunk of the room. I learned about the many tribes that lived in Oregon and also the Bush family's seriously racist stance. It was an informative and entertaining experience. I'd recommend it.

What a stunning place to visit on a spring day! The gardens were so beautiful and the museum + barn…read moregallery spaces were so amazing! Who knew Salem had such an exquisite place to view art and history? A gem of the city for sure.

This is a cute little store in the Willamette Heritage Center aka Mission Mill Museum…read more[https://www.willametteheritage.org/]..."Discover Salem's industrial past through wool, waterpower, and rails." so if you are visiting the museum you may wish to visit the yarn store. The yarn store website is here: https://teaselwickwools.blogspot.com/ They didn't have a huge selection, but if you are in the area or coming to check out the other things here, it is worth a stop. Also check out the restaurant Lively at the Mill which doesn't seem to be on Yelp yet [https://www.livelystation.com/locations]

Fun shop in a unique location. I will definitely go back when I have more time to browse.read more

This spot is sooooo cute. The flowers were blooming, there are plenty of spots to sit. A cute play…read morearea for the kiddos. I didn't eat here this time but I definitely will be back. The wood fired pizza looks ah-mazing. I had an Arnold Palmer and it was super tasty. It had a different flavor profile than other APs I've had, less sweet, a little more peppery, but good. The people were friendly. They got the food out as quickly as possible as it was pretty busy. Good spot to pick up some veggies and free range eggs. Also great spot for an evening outside with some good food, music and beautiful views. Very peaceful setting.

My first visit and I love the outdoors. Beautiful grounds and family friendly. The soup was…read moredelicious. We ordered three pizzas: veggie, pepperoni and sausage. All were delicious and once we started eating, forgot to take pictures. The reason for a 4 star is one pizza came out 20 minutes before the other two which made it difficult to enjoy our meal as a family.