Lora Lee's family farm is amazing in every season. We enjoy coming here late summer and fall for…read morethe sunflower maze. There's many options to see the sunflowers in the valley, but this is hands down the best. The snack shack has amazing, fresh treats that vary for the seasons. The real shaved ice in the summer is on point. Also a fun outing for Christmas trees. Beautiful setting, friendly staff, the best hand made wreaths and a fun you cut experience. Don't miss the mini donuts and espresso at the snack shack. There's farm animals to see and amazing views of the valley. I always highly recommend Lora Lees to friends wanting a day trip to the valley. Everyone has raved about the experience.

I always see the cherry blossoms and the tulips like a good PNWer, but somehow miss out on…read moresunflower season every year! I was determined to change this in 2024. And Lora Lee's was the perfect place to break my streak! It's only 45 minutes from Seattle, in an idyllic setting, with friendly staff and a ton of vibrant, cheery sunflowers. We did the sunflower maze which was beautiful and not hard. There are lots of bees but they don't really care about people--they're busy with the flowers! They also have a little stand with shave ice, coffee and snacks and some tables and chairs so you can sit and relax in the lovely setting. I believe they rotate sunflower maze locations--the one we went to was a bit of a walk. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes, as the ground is a little bumpy. I definitely want to add Lora Lee's into my flower-pilgrimage rotation!

Love the place. The hosts were very welcoming. My kiddos learned how to cut the lavendar stems to…read moremake a bundle, and they were having fun. The farm opens from mid June to first week of August. If you are looking for blueish Lavendar instead of purple one, you should be here in the first half part. Now everything is closed to the end and the lavender is purple, but still enjoyable. Will come back next year to get what we missed from this time. (Information upto 2023) Parking fee is $5 U- cut $8 per bundle The farm closed on Mondays, or you can stop by during 9am- 4pm without reservations.

Newly opened this year, Crescent Valley Lavender Farm is located in Gig Harbor about 10 mins…read moreoutside of the historic waterfront area. The owner described the farm as being more accessible for visitors who aren't able to make the trek out to Sequim. While Crescent Valley was one of the smaller lavender farms that I've been to, it was definitely the most personable. The owner himself gave us an informative tour around the farm and showed us the differences between lavender that is used for culinary and fragrance purposes. They also have a mini shop on-site with a variety of items, including soaps, lotions, shaving cream and more. The farm also makes beautiful hand-woven lavender wreathes starting at $40. If you're the more adventurous type however, Crescent Valley has u-pick lavender available at $7 a bundle. In comparison to other farms, I appreciated that all the rows were open to u-pick instead of just two or three rows. We got to mix-and-match from the rows and I went home with a generous bundle of fragrant and culinary lavender. Last but not least, they have an online parking ticket & reservation system in place due to COVID. Be sure to check their site first before heading over!

I've gone lavender picking before at some other places, but I wanted to try somewhere new and a…read morelittle bit closer to home. To get here from Seattle you have to take the Fauntleroy ferry to Vashon Island but we headed there pretty early in the morning and we had no problems getting onto the ferry with our car (On the way back from Vashon however, we saw a bunch of people heading to Vashon in the afternoon. The ferry line for vehicles was crazy backed up, so I would not recommend going too late!) After arriving at Vashon, it's about 20 or so minutes to the Lavender Hill Farm. This place is super cute! From what I could observe, it looks like a beautiful private residence with its own little giant farm attached. What made this place stand out from the rest is that there were so many varieties of lavender that I had never heard of before. They had some interns there, helping to pick lavender and make bouquets/wreaths who did a great job of educating us on the different types of smelling lavender and cooking lavender. They also had a bunch of premade lavender products. Personally, I always go for the little lavender bags and use them in my laundry -- they last forever, and they smelled great. They had these scented roller balls each with a different type of lavender, it smelled absolutely amazing. If I am remembering correctly, there were also lotions, balms, incense, even pre-cut cooking lavender, and I believe there was even lavender soda for sale. I was able to purchase everything easily using contactless pay. I believe I had a conversation with the owner of the farm (not 100% on that though) and she was quite lovely. This place is dog friendly as you can see from my pictures, however, they also have a farm dog of their own so just be mindful of that. If you love to Instagram, or taking pictures, this place is definitely for you -- and if you like lavender, of course, you should definitely come here! It seems like their season has already ended so I'm guessing it's open for a very short window in the early summer, but if you have the opportunity to go next summer, I would recommend it!

Just as you enter the border of town you might see a sign at the crossroads pointing to how to get…read moreto the lavender farm. On a whim we followed the signs so mom could pick a a couple of bunches. You are greeted as you enter by a lady who hands you some shears and then pick to your hearts desire. You check out in a little shack that sells lavender oils and other accoutrements. The staff members are so gentle and chill so please be kind to them. Don't forget taking selfies in front of the house with all the lavender bushes in front and with the farm and marina behind you. This was the most magical part of our trip. Mom was so happy!

I've been meaning to visit this Olympia local lavender farm for several years, and finally made it…read moreout there on a perfect late June afternoon. Owners Thane and Peggy Bryenton are delightful hosts, and the farm is beautiful in full bloom. With plenty of spots to sit and enjoy the view, sweet photo ops, you can wander through the field of flowers, browse the gift shop, spend an hour or as long as you like.

From the owner: As Thurston county's oldest operating u-pick lavender Farm, we are pleased that friends and guests…read morecall us EVLF. My wife, Peggy, and I started this farm back in 2009 after our 1st visit to Sequim in 2008. Well looking over the bright purple fields and seeing all the happy bees and happy people surrounding lavender, we thought maybe we could bring this same feeling to Olympia. Since we had a 4 acre piece of property, and I didn't want to mow it all the time, we were looking for something unique for people to come and enjoy. Peggy did a lot of research and tried to find a grower that had plants that would survive in this area. We settled on Lavender at Stonegate from Silverton, Oregon. Sarah, was amazing and she turned us on to 12 beautiful varieties of lavender. We mostly grow True English lavenders but we also have hybrids, that are known for their size, scent and oil content. Our English variety, Royal Velvet, is extremely popular with cooks, distillers, bakers and chocolatiers. Our hybrid lavender's, or lavandins, are used for large bouquets and for their aromatic essential oil. We steam-distill many of our plants here on the property. They have been acclaimed to be some of the very best essential oils that people have ever used. Peggy fills our gift shoppe with body soothing products and lovely sachets, eye pillows and warmable neck wraps. We think the best thing about coming to our farm, is that people can escape the rigors of city life and sit back and just relax.

I came here with my parents the other day to do some strawberry picking while they were visiting…read more We all had a great time and got some delicious strawberries! The parking lot for pickers is just north of the address on Yelp but they had plenty of signs that made it easy to find. You have to go down a gravel road to get there so keep that in mind if you don't want your car getting dirty. They had quite a few rows of strawberries for picking, and had 4 different varieties available. We also saw some apple trees where the apples were growing for picking in the fall and some peach trees. They also have veggies to pick but we didn't walk that far back. A lot of the strawberry plants had been pretty picked over but still had plenty of fruit if you pulled up the leaves and looked. We ended up picking about 3 lbs of fruit to take home. The fields are super dusty so make sure to wear sneakers you don't care about because they will get covered in dirt. We enjoyed a relaxing time picking berries and enjoying the beautiful views. I will definitely be back with my husband and daughter to enjoy picking some more fruit.

As soon as we turned onto the dirt path, a breeze rolled through the front strawberry field and…read moreswept into the car. The scent hit us--warm, sweet, and sun-soaked and in that instant, we knew we were exactly where we were meant to be. No one can convince me there's a better smell on this planet than fresh strawberries in the summer breeze. Not rain, not bread, not even raspberries--though those came in close second. Bailey's Farm is a dream. My mom and I spent the afternoon picking strawberries and raspberries together, surrounded by blooming fields and buzzing bees. The strawberries were bright red, perfectly ripe, and so fragrant it felt like walking through a natural perfume. That smell alone could heal your entire nervous system. The raspberries were generous and delicious too, but it was the strawberries that made time stop. We picked slowly, laughed often, and let the wind guide us from row to row. It wasn't just a farm--it was a pause button in the middle of our road trip, and a memory I'll hold close forever. The only thing that could use improvement is the parking lot. The entrance and exit are one-way, but it's not clearly marked. It's a small detail, but clearer signage would make arrival smoother. Still, nothing compares to stepping out of the car and into that scent. Bailey's Farm gives you more than berries--it gives you a reason to breathe deeper. And I already can't wait to go back.

An HUGE park that just so happens to have a farm at the end. This park is in the middle of Bellevue…read moreand is well maintained with lots of free parking. The park has a paved path with lots of trees & flowers. There's even a HUGE 3-story playground! That was the biggest playground I've ever seen! There was also a smaller playground for little ones. The farm itself is at the top of the park and it's small but lovely because we saw all the animals. My daughter loved naming all the different animals and especially loved the goats & sheep. This is a free farm but there was a cute mailbox accepting donations. I don't think anyone was working when we went on a Saturday. You can also have your birthday party here which is so fun for animal lovers! They even offer classes where people of all ages, from school age to adults can learn how to care for the animals which is so cool! Overall, this was such a fun free activity we could do in the heart of the city! We were amazed at how beautiful the place was!

Lovely farm with lots of animals, in the middle of Bellevue. We saw pigs, chickens, rabbits, goats…read moreand sheep. Free parking is available at the park but it might be tough to find a spot as this place is very popular with families. Nice spot to bring kiddos to.

Awesome ! Plants , vegetables, meats, bakery items if I lived I would get some plants !…read more I got to pet real friendly dogs ! On vacation! Aloha!

Cute covered farmers market which is especially helpful during the rainy season. Hands free…read moreshopping without having to manipulate an umbrella or poncho. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, jams, sauces, and breads. They offered fresh holiday wreaths in 3 sizes at a good price. Free parking is available. Restrooms.

On week-ends, during fair weather, this place gets packed!…read more It's quite popular with families with children, as there's a field for the kids to roam and play. People play Frisbee and cornhole, or just chill on the Adirondack chairs. On chillier days or if staying for the evening, bring a blanket, a poncho or a coat. There are multiple vendors that sell food (pizza, vegan ice cream and such), though they do not operate every week-day. There's a drinking room inside, which is also where people congregate in the winter. They've got a large variety of their ciders on tap accompanied by helpful descriptions. The bartenders are friendly and will steer you right if you need help making a selection. There's flights and glass pours. The flights are fun - I highly recommend doing it! My friends and I, we do a flight per two people, and then we each order a glass (or two) of our favorites. During cold winter, they also sell hot cider (not-alcoholic), which you can have spiked with apple spirit. On week-end nights, there's often live music playing in the early evening in the big tent / dining hall. It's open air, so bring a blanket or a coat

It's hard to not leave with warm feelings from a "farm" experience because well, the land is giving…read moregifts, and an encounter with a space that reminds us of the true source--of our own lives--is like a soothing bath we didn't realize we needed. It is a stark contrast from the consumerist drudgery, hyper-stimulation, and quotidian violence of the modern U.S. market-scape which has metastasized like a bad rash over the land. An alternative way of relating to strangers and community members alike, around long wooden tables, listening to local folk performers stirs up a sense of communality from long-ago genetic and cultural memories. Eating good food, and drinking from a curated collection of ciders each infused and brewed slightly differently makes you feel "rich" in the true sense of humanity and wellbeing. I recommend this unusual vision of communal gathering -- where you can wander between wooden beam-constructed huts in which various food vendors are selling specialty items, then gather to sit down and eat in a large tent. Here you can also enjoy open farm vistas, and explore some planted rows. There is whimsical art festooned around the collection of low-slung huts. The ground is not paved so you can feel as if you are in touch with the earth. My food choice was a bahn mi sandwich which was excellently executed with toasted bread, both tasty and filling. It used a tempeh made with wheat grown in Chimacum itself. It had beautifully pickled daikon, carrots, and cilantro while the mayo was warming. Missing jalapenos were compensated for with chili sauces that you could custom add. I washed this down with a small six ounce glass of a mix of ciders because I couldn't decide my favorite flavors (strawberry infused cider was my jam that day). Be aware that food vendors will be different depending on the day of your visit. I feel that the care & finesse with which the bahn mi was executed is an indication of the high caliber of curated, prepared food available for purchase at this "farm" experience. Get back to the land and lower your blood pressure at Finn River Farm and Cidery!

The Tonnemaker family grows some of the finest organic produce in WA State. Most is grown at the…read morefamily's larger farm and orchards in Royal City. You can find them at various farmers markets throughout the state, but you can also now find them at the relatively new Woodinville farm. This smaller farm serves as a base of operations for Puget Sound. But it is a working farm, and the Tonnemaker grow many vegetables right here. Cucumbers (when they are in season) are also available as you pick here. The farm stand sells the produce from both Woodinville and Royal City. It's open a couple days of the week in the early season, then moves to a seven day a week schedule as the season progresses. Everything here is fresh and organic--and delicious! And the staff is helpful and friendly. You can't go wrong stopping at this farm and farm stand.

This is my favorite lower and produce stand on the west side of the mountains! You can never go…read morewrong with produce from Tonnemakers, and their flower bouquets are the best price!!!! Pro Tip: Come here for sunflowers ($5/LB versus a much higher price at the grocery store) and peaches! When fall comes around, atop by Tonnemaker's to avoid the crowded pumpkin patches, support a Washington family farm, and get your perfect front step pumpkin to carve for Halloween :) the pumpkins we got here last year were in a variety of sizes and colors (we had to get the white and orange!), all in the perfect round shape.

My husband and I enjoyed a peaceful night at the Lavender Farm. We were warmly greeted and given a…read moredelightful tour of the property by their son. The lavender fields are gorgeous and I really liked the mercantile store with its flavored lemonades and gorgeous greeting cards. Highly recommended.

Cute little farm and shop! Very charming. Met the owner and she was on her way out but allowed my…read moredaughter and I to explore. Their shop provided the perfect gifts for family and friends