We had an incredible time at the Orcas Moon Alpaca farm! Jennifer was incredibly friendly and also…read moretaught us a ton about all of the different animals on the farm. Our small kids loved the tour and meeting the animals, and so did my wife and I.

We got to meet the sweetest alpacas, sheep, and mini donkeys! Such a gem on orcas island!read more

What a beautiful farm! When you pull in you're immediately greeted by goats and a dirt road. The…read morefarm stand itself is small and comfortable, it feels like home when you walk in. The woman inside was very kind and helpful. We bought cutting preserves today but will be coming back to try the goat milk ice cream. This is the first time I have ever seen goat milk ice cream! Don't forget to pet the sweet farm dogs!

If you find yourself in the upper left corner of the upper left corner, make a point to stop by Lum…read moreFarm on Orcas Island. Drive into the beautiful, sprawling farm and you'll be greeted by the friendliest goats, sheep, chickens, and two farm dogs. Make a left at the farm stand to say hi to the wonderful farm crew - the real-deal farmers that actually raise the food that feeds the island as well as any visitors lucky/smart enough to stop by. Inside the farm stand/shop you'll find freezers full of goat, sheep, & pork products, along with the occasional beef and/or salmon, farm-fresh cheese, cajeta, and ice cream, seasonal produce, and a selection of felted friends, spun yarn, and sheepskins. This place is amazing. It's what the overpriced "artisinal" city shops aspire to, but it's authentic - the farmstand selling the products made right there on that very farm. Pet a goat, chat a bit, and stock up on the best meats and other farm products you'll find in the PNW.

You had me at baby goat cuddling! Seriously great hang with goats, chickens, horses, and bunnies…read more Also they'll sell you fresh eggs. Our tour guide was super sweet and everyone had huge smiles the whole 2 hrs. This is a brand new business (as of March) and books via Airbnb Experiences. Hopefully they will get a website soon so more folks can find them!

We're blessed to live in an amazing farmland community and this place is just the cutest u-pick…read moreLavender farm. They have a farmers market stand at the Stanwood market too if you're not lucky enough to make it out to the farm. Many different types of lavender are available and some not quite so common varieties to slice it up. Very well kept beds make it easy for people of all kinds to be able to enjoy their u-pick events. I've bought several varieties of lavender starts from them over the last couple of years and they are doing fantastic. Live music and lawn games abound as well during their events. 10/10 recommend a day trip to experience the farm or catching them at farmers market.

Beautiful farm with many varieties of lavender. Picnic tables, find the gnomes, bean bag toss and…read moreconnect 4 lawn games made us feel very welcoming and enjoyable for my kids. The beautiful red barn has many delightful lavender items like soap, goat milk lotion, lip balm, insect repellent, eye pillow and more!

If you're looking for a truly special spring experience in the Pacific Northwest, Tulip Valley…read moreFarms is it. This gem of a family-run farm exceeded every expectation and left us not wanting to leave. One of the unexpected highlights was Farmer Andrew's Tulip Talk -- I honestly don't know why this isn't front and center in every piece of marketing, because it was absolutely wonderful. Andrew is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and his talk gave our visit so much more depth and meaning. Don't skip it! The u-pick experience was pure joy. We each got to hand-select 10 stems straight from the fields, wandering through row after row of stunning colors and varieties. The farm is beautifully laid out with so many gorgeous spots to sit, slow down, and just soak in the views of the tulips against the backdrop of the Cascades. We never felt rushed -- it truly felt like they wanted you to linger and enjoy every moment. The mini Highland cows are absolutely adorable and a total delight, especially for kids. The food vendors on site were a lovely bonus -- great options for both a meal and a snack, so you can easily make a full half-day of it. What also stood out was how relaxed the atmosphere felt. It wasn't overly crowded, and the whole vibe was welcoming and unhurried. You can tell this family pours real heart into everything they do. Tulip Valley Farms is the kind of place that reminds you to slow down and appreciate something beautiful. We'll be back every spring!

I cannot recommend Tulip Valley Farms enough!!! 1. It's a…read moreu-pick tulip farm, which elevates the tulip valley experience. 2. They have highland cows. I repeat you can pet and engage with fluffy adorable cows! Named Pepper, Pumpkin and Sugar. 3. The owners and all staff are incredible and kind. They will let you talk about tulips and baby animals. 4. They offer night events. 5. The farm is dog friendly This was my second year in a row visiting at the start of tulip season. I spent so much time wondering the field I missed the coffee truck. Joe shared his personal coffee supply with me and would not accept money. Seriously made an already amazing day even more incredible. They also have a front field for photo ops, and many u-pick fields Andrew and Holly do an incredible job caring for the farm and Holly makes beautiful jewelry available for purchase. This year they added a store with shirts, stickers and stuffed baby cows! Truly my favorite farm and I highly recommend you visit now!!!!

Stopped by last year when we were here. The alpacas are just so adorable and it's fun to feed…read morethem. Watched a few family with kids and they were having just as much fun as me. Shop has a lot of items made from alpaca. I would stop here again.

Great place for animal lovers and those on a budget! The alpacas are beautiful and come to you for…read morea feeding. Buy the food pellets for $6 to feed alpacas. The store has a lot of great items to purchase. Good selection of clothing, trinkets, and more.

Great little western themed village with a really fun pumpkin patch every october. I have not been…read moreto any private events here but it would be a really cool place to host one. They have a bar and other covered seating areas that could accommodate a decent number of people. If you are a helicopter type of parent you might want to opt for one of the higher-end pumpkin patch experiences, as this one is more old school and authentic, which is what I like about it. The pumpkins were way too expensive imo though.

Favorite pumpkin patch! Plenty of parking very well set up for ease of access in and out! Plenty of…read morefamily activities including pony rides, bunnies, farm animals and a tractor ride! Coffee and latte area as well as a TACO TRUCK!! They take cash or card at the entrance and there were plenty of port a potties. Excellent for families lots of things for everyone to enjoy!

Super friendly and a great time for the kids. Petting animals was a bonus. Will definitely be back!!read more

From the owner: We offer a Family Friendly experience at our U-pick pumpkin patch. With breathtaking views nestled…read morein the Skagit valley, we want to offer you many memories to keep for a lifetime when you visit our farm .

So I'm not sure why there are no reviews for this fabulous farm, as it's been in operation since…read more2010, I believe. Anyhow, a gazillion years ago, when I lived in Boston, I SO wanted to visit a cranberry bog. I am fascinated by how these ruby-colored berries are grown, I am fascinated by the bogs, and I love the whole seasonal nature of the fruit (i.e., usually cooking and consuming them starting in the fall, at the onset of the autumnal and winter holidays, - typically a celebratory, happy time. For me, at least, these fruits have a strong association with the holiday season, with family and family gatherings, and traditional holiday foods). I never got to a bog in New England, and I figured I missed my chance to ever visit one. That is, until I moved to Vancouver and learned there were cranberry bogs in BC. And then I saw advertised a cranberry festival in Langley, and a self-guided tour of a real cranberry bog there. And even better: you could add on to your admission ticket a "plunge" into the bog! And my kid was as jazzed as I was to go, to learn about the growing and harvesting of cranberries and to take the plunge! It wasn't cheap but, hey, this was something on my bucket list for decades, and there was no way I wasn't going! It was worth every penny. My kid and I had SO much fun, and we also learned a lot about cranberry farming. The Bog-Riverside farm was great: easy to find (super close to historic Fort Langley and the downtown Langley area), free parking, the cutest retail store selling all sorts of gourmet cranberry treats (jars of sauces and chutneys and jams, donuts and tarts and pastries with cranberries, and BOG merchandise like t-shirts and hats, and more. You can also pick up lots of free cranberry recipe cards and magazines showcasing local farms and attractions. Oh, and they also have great coffees here too!), and all the folks working here were super friendly and nice. The self-guided tour was extremely educational, and also quite well organized, with easy-to-follow maps to the farm given to you at check-in, and various posts along the way with QR codes, linking you to audio files describing what you are seeing IRL. (The tour itself is not that long, or far in distance. My kid and I did it within an hour. You could spend longer if you want, but it's do-able within 30 minutes, too. Be sure to wear shoes that you don't mind getting muddy FYI!). Part of the tour is inside a building with an old, wooden sorting machine and various placards outlining the harvesting process, terminology, etc. But the rest of the tour is outside, so be sure to dress for the weather! Our favorite part was the plunge. What an experience! From the donning of the waders to the actual wading into the bog to the taking of goofy photos.... the whole experience was SO fun! I found cranberries in my shirt later that night hahahaha! Bonus! My kid and I laughed so much. As she would say: wholesome fun. This tour and plunge is only available on certain days and at certain times during the Canadian Thanksgiving season, so if you are interested in doing this, be sure to get tickets when they go on sale (I think a month earlier). But I believe they have tours available by appointment year-round; check on thier website for more info. Watching the actual workers in the bog, pulling on the boom, seeing the round bog rotating as the cranberries rise and are harvested, is a pretty amazing site, and it will give you a new appreciation for this little ruby red berry.

From the owner: We are a local supplier of premium farm to table cranberry products.read more

My 8 year old son and I had a great experience here. We booked a one-hour horseback ride, but we…read moreended up getting an hour and half because they told us there was a group of wedding guests (this place does weddings) that had taken over the intended route with a post-wedding picnic, and they wanted us to have a more secluded experience. They gave us two wranglers for just the two of us, and both were knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. It's worth noting that the prices here are better than the other horseback riding outfit I'm aware of on the island that runs rides in Moran State Park. They don't actually seem to get a lot of business, even on mid-summer weekends -- which means that if you go with them you may well get a private tour like we did (hope they stay in business though!).

We went for a 2 hour ride yesterday and the experience was so positive I'm compelled to post here…read more I highly recommend these folks. Most importantly the care and consideration for the animals is obvious - from the kind of shoes they wear to how they introduce you to the animal. The grounds were impeccabley kept and a sprawling private experience. And the guide was born on the islands with a wonderful local perspective. I'm confident you'll feel good about going riding here. They were a little more money but well worth it.