Fun and family friendly activity! I love going during strawberry picking season/check their website…read morefor what produce are in season. Paying by the lb, they provide boxes and cartons.

We visited Bailey Family Farm on the very first day of strawberry picking for the year (Jun 1)…read moreright after lunch. They had their fields filled with their earliest variety, Sweet Sunrise, with tons and tons of gigantic berries ready for harvest. When I say tons, I mean it - each plant was flush with berries, and it barely took us 30 minutes to basically fill up our entire flat. They also had a limited number of Shuksan and Rainier strawberries, and some barely ripe Totems available for U Pick. We ended up picking an entire box with Sweet Sunrise and two smaller pints of Shuksan and Rainier. Sweet Sunrise - These are a deep crimson red both inside and out. They are large (averaging around 33g each), but large doesn't necessarily mean better. In this case, the taste is kind of diluted down by the amount of water inside. The most ripe and soft ones are sweet and fragrant, but the vast majority are somewhat diluted in flavor. Even the sourness is dilute. The berries are mostly soft and tender. These are still really great strawberries, but are more muted in flavor compared to some of the smaller varieties. Shuksan - This is the 2nd time I've eaten Shuksans and the 2nd time I've been a little disappointed. These are medium size berries, coming in at around 15.5g each. They are extremely sour, making me pucker with every bite. They are also quite a bit firmer than the other two strawberries, even the darker crimson ones. Quite possibly it's too early in the season for these. I'll have to come back later to try more. These have the most lumps and mutant individuals with tons of multiple fused berries. Rainier - This is probably my 2nd favorite variety of strawberry after Hoods (last year, I ate half a flat every week when these were available). It's really early in the season, so there weren't too many available for us to pick. The ones that we were able to locate fill the mouth with a delightful, strong and potent strawberry fragrance. Unfortunately most are quite a bit on the sour side - the ones in the coming weeks will probably be more sweet. Size is by far the smallest, coming in at around 12g per. The berries are really soft and teeth slice through them like warm butter. They are more acidic and are the only strawberry variety to cause me some stomach issues. We visited again the following Monday and the plants were noticeably skimpier. The leftover Sweet Sunrise were only a third the size of previous, and mostly not as ripe. There were more ripe Shuksans, Totems, Rainiers, and even some Tillamooks, Puget Crimsons, and Mary's Peaks ready. Just some quick notes for these: Tillamook - 24.4g avg, 6.2 brix, varying shape, awful variety, even the super red ones are ridiculously sour. Even beyond the sour, they taste awful. The juice is sour, bitter, nasty, the worst. Puget Crimson - 35.8g avg, 8.2 brix, caps really easily, didn't pick a single strawberry where the cap stayed on. Very conical in shape. Really dark red color. Stronger flavor than tillamook and more sweet, but still quite sour. Expected more flavor for being so dark red. Juice is dark in color, no particular distinguishing characteristics. Mary's Peak - 18.8g avg, 8.4 brix, leaves stay attached, some even have stems. Mostly conical in shape but some wider. Really noticeable seeds, can feel them protruding out of the skin. Very pronounced sweeter but mild flavor, some grassy notes. Juice has some candy element like pixie sticks but more sour. Really love the juice. Sweet Sunrise - 17.2g avg, 7.3 brix, half the size of the ones picked the previous week and not nearly as good. Not as ripe I guess so they don't cap nearly as easily. Deep red color, but more sour than sweet. Shuksan - 17.6g avg, 8 brix, Lumpy strawberries, lots of them fused together into big half moon shapes. Great flavor complexity, nasal, strong strawberry flavor, a little perfumey. More stem quality in the flavor, vegetal not bitter, probably because the pith/stem area stays attached more. Juice normal and bright. I liked these way more than the previous week. Rainier - 12.2g avg, 9.5 brix, most of the ripe ones have holes in them from birds and slugs. Aromatic, sweet but sour. Super perfumey elements. Best in flavor. Juice astringent surprisingly not as sweet as the brix would imply, more acidic instead. I like eating the whole berry more than juiced. Thanks to Bailey Farm having so many varieties, this kind of turned into a little science experiment. What else can I say other than that I will definitely be back next year for more strawberries. As a side note: I really wish farms grew Hood strawberries around here. Maybe we just don't have the right climate and soil for that variety? Those are my favorite by far, with the most sweetness (one batch I measured this year when down in Portland was 16 brix!) and best flavor complexity.

This place really does hold a special place in our hearts! We came for the first time while I was…read morepregnant and then again when our baby was just barely standing and then again with our toddler who runs the apple orchards like he owns the place. Apple picking is my favorite here! Apples are wonderful and they have corn for sale too! The sweetest corn we've had all year! Activities and ambiance are always wonderful! During fall, we absolutely love the cider donuts, roasted corn, and cider drinks! The pulled pork sandwich is solid, I just wish they would toast the bread so it wouldn't be so cold and dry. Corn dog was pretty good! They have lots of seating around the farm which is great and we appreciate that bathrooms are clean. The duck race was really fun to watch and all of the staff and team members at the farm looked happy and helpful! We've definitely noticed that over the years it's gotten a lot more busy! Activities are worth it but can be pricey! To take advantage, we started early and stayed the entire day! We had a blast and so did our son!

A sweet family farm with lots of beautiful things to see and sweet treats…read more Thanks to the yelp event, people got treated to an additional farm activity! Unfortunately I needed to leave before I could go but I was able to enjoy the other parts of the farm like the apple picking, picture opportunities, and apple treats and more. Visiting a farm like swan trails is the perfect fall activity and the vibes are always great. Spend a full afternoon here and save space for treats!

If you have kids, this is a great value. We were with 5 kids ages 1-6 and they had a blast for over…read more4 hours. There are so many games and things to do. Bouncy area, slide, train, candy cannon, corn maze, carnival type games. I would say this is the #1 reason to go. If you don't have kids, it's still nice. Parking is easy, no line to get in. The area is beautiful and everything was clean. Food was pretty decent (I mean that's not why you're there really). We got bbq, burgers, donuts, and coffee/matcha. Id recommend the bbq and pumpkin donuts (not apple). Tap beer and cider available. Pumpkin patch has a lot of variety and the pumpkins are in good shape. We got two for $13 (would have been $30 each at scam met market back in Seattle). The corn maze is no joke. It's big and you can get turned around. There are some lookouts in the maze which are cool to get a birdseye view. This is what a corn maze should be. And no, your phone won't work, you need to know how to read a paper map which they give you at the entrance. We loved it and so did the kids. Great day and adventure overall.

Is anyone under 42" or above 150 lbs? If so, avoid Stocker Farms. They have nothing for you and the…read morestaff get a joy out of stopping you. Parents should even hope to go go with their kids on the two under 42" rides. Food trucks are also a disappointment. The hay ride, candy cannon and the sunflow festival are the only positive things.

Some tidbits before you go: no bathroom, only a port a potty. Bring wet wipes, antibacterial, a set…read moreof extra clothes because you do not want your car to smell of goat poop. And I really wish they would state that they do not have an indoor bathroom before someone travels for about two hours to get here. Bring your own bottled water! No drinkable water here. There were two kids (baby goats), and the others were like 70-80 pounds. So be aware of the weight before you go and have these on you. It might be more ram yoga for you vs goat yoga. We got the kids, and my back feels super fine today! The goats do poop and pee everywhere so leave your bags in the car. Wear your non lululemon leggings because the hooves will stick to you if they jump on you, and there goes $100 yoga pants. And they provide their own mat, just use that one for your own sanitary reasons. Luckily, we prepared extra outfits for the pumpkin patch after. But the water was ice cold and this affects the review much as well. After touching a poopy mat, if there isn't hot water, how am I supposed to be okay with post-barn goat yoga? If I had known beforehand that there wasn't a way to even wash my hands thoroughly, I wouldn't have participated. I assumed that there would be warm water. If you want pictures taken of you, you must ask the photographer. Or sit in the front, just an fyi. All in all, I love the fact that they rescued these goats. The owners are nice. Also this isn't a yoga class where the teacher will correct your moves or help you, so hopefully you have some yoga familiarity before you come. She was easy to follow. Lastly: The goat snacks and treats are in a pitcher above attached to a wall. Hopefully I was able to type some of the things that will be helpful for your goat yoga.

I loved them! But I love more what a lovely thing they do rescuing these gorgeous animals from some…read moreterrible places. Some of them have been exposed to cold or being forgotten. Their target is to give them a wonderful place to live and a joyful life. They gain some donations from shirts and souvenirs. So please be sure to contribute ;) The most of them comes from Goat Yoga classes which are the ones I am reviewing today as I didn't have the opportunity to know the rest of the farm. Goats are incredibly friendly. They have been treated and loved over everything :) They are the queens and respected during class because all of us came with a great attitude to share our time with them in their own space :) I have to say that the class is a very basic one supposed to be for everyone. I wish there would be more levels but I think that would make "work" these goats. So, playing with them was good enough for me :) Definitely was in my bucket list. Staff is mega friendly and patient. I can see their passion about the animals. You can be sure the whole team is prepared. They will also take pics.

We visited the "new" Rusty Nail at Thomas Family Farm on reopening weekend. My husband and I were…read morereally looking forward to it, as we've always loved TFF and were excited to have a new place to eat in Snohomish. First and foremost, the food was delicious! We were not disappointed in that area at all. The presentation was beautiful, and both the quality and portion sizes were spot on. We had the wedge salad, corn ribs, and steak bites (made with steak from their own farm), and everything was excellent. The service was also fantastic. The team at TFF is among the best in Snohomish. A couple of things could be improved, which I imagine are growing pains from opening weekend. The biggest challenge was that we had to close out our tab each time we ordered rather than keeping one tab open throughout our visit. It was very inconvenient as a guest experience, so hopefully that's something they're able to streamline as they settle into operations. The other minor issue was that the store area wasn't quite ready yet, so we weren't able to fully experience that part of the visit. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed when we come back. Overall, not much has changed from the Rusty Nail we knew before, but the food is great, the service is wonderful, and we're excited to visit again soon.

This is the best fall adventure in the state. They have everything you might want to do and more…read more During the day, the kids have the cow train, the bubble barn, the Apple Canon , paintball, a super cool slide, and you get a bracelet to do some activities, but there are so many other free ones that you won't have time to do them all. Their pumpkins are the best in the area and this year they even had sunflowers as well. In the evening they have zombie paintball Safari, an amazing haunted house and their beer garden is awesome. Also available during the day. There's also lots to eat and lovely places to take pictures.

Fun filled day- save up $$ as it can get expensive per activity , you can cherry pick though…read more Apple cannon was a hit with kids and adults 12 acre corn maze Pumpkin patch in acres Playground and lot of photo booths Fresh pumpkin donuts(line gets long) Fresh steam corn on cob Pizza, REAL lemonade(s), fries, local mart, fudge Tractor and cow train rides, zip line in play area Plenty of parking Lot of port-a potties around. It was a nice sunny Sunday for us, so prepare good few hours to walk around. Very friendly farm families and servers service was really good. Will be back next year

Honestly, this was a pretty fun place. The younger kids working the place were all very friendly…read more My friends enjoyed the hot cider and donuts, they had a nice provisions store with things like fresh honey, jam, pumpkins and more. There was a fudge shack. My first time in a corn maze. It was insane! Supposedly 5 acres could take you about two hours. We got an hour in and got to half way before we had to bolt. It was super fun though. I'd suggest it. They did an incredible job. Prices seemed fair!

My son and his new wife selected the Red Barn as their wedding venue, which was held last weekend…read more The owners and staff were outstanding in helping with preparation steps for both the ceremony and reception; from outlining a process and working through details to securing catering, music and day-of accommodations. Everything went off in spectacular fashion. We couldn't have been happier with how everything was handled, and family and friends that attended were very complimentary and appreciative. Highly recommend!

Friendly staff, cute animals, and thoughtful activities for young kids in a serene setting. Would…read moredefinitely recommend!

5 stars for this u-pick strawberry farm! Plenty of spacious…read moreparking available, which made our visit really convenient. Just a heads up, the fields get very sunny all day long, so sun protection is a must. The strawberries are fresh and flavorful. We learned the perfect picking trick here: choose fully bright red berries. Avoid the overripe purple ones, as the bright red ones taste the sweetest and have the best texture. Fun activity for friends and families, totally worth the trip.

I had high hopes for Remlinger Farms after seeing all the beautiful posts about their fall festival…read moreon Instagram. Unfortunately, the actual experience was completely different. We started by grabbing lunch at the brewery before noon, and it was already packed. The line to order extended into the dining area, making it awkward to stand in line next to people who were eating. It was also not stroller-friendly at all. After lunch, we headed toward the park entrance. If you purchased tickets online, there's a booth outside where you scan the QR code, but it's easy to miss if you've just come from the brewery. I didn't see it, and there was no attendant at the gate checking tickets. It honestly seemed like we could have walked right into the park without paying Next time, I guess haha Once inside, think Disney but disorganized. Lines were confusing, and there was little guidance on where they started. What really pushed this experience toward a 1-star review was the lack of attention to detail, especially considering the ticket prices. Where's the map? Apparently, it's a QR code at the register. Why not have physical maps available for guests? Then there were the numerous signs that are AI-generated. One sign for a log flume ride stated that riders had to be shorter than 36 inches and weigh under 120 pounds. At the very bottom, it warned against riding if you have high blood pressure or are pregnant. Mmkay... who exactly are these restrictions meant for? We also picked up a brochure before entering, thinking it was a park map. Nope! It was a stamp scavenger hunt instead. "Restriced area"? "Proof of find Stamp"? Overall, the Remlinger looked wonderful on Instagram, but the reality didn't live up to the marketing. Better signage, a proper park map, clearer lines, and basic proofreading would go a long way. Unfortunately, the experience left us disappointed, and I wouldn't recommend it at the current price based on our visit. Or I guess next time just walk up to the gate since there's no staff checking if you have a wrist band haha

Mountainview Blueberry Farm is located not too far outside of the city and opens up for blueberry…read morepicking in July, though the dates can shift a little year to year. At about $3.50 / lb, it's literally cheaper than picking up blueberries from the store. They have a small grass / gravel parking lot with ropes outlining the rows and plenty of buckets in different sizes, which were surprisingly very clean (rare for a U Pick tbh). We pulled up around 10:45 AM on opening weekend and were in the first batch of folks in, but it was pretty crowded by the time we left around 11:30. Their blueberries were honestly incredible, super plump and not bland at all, which is my biggest complaint about store bought bluebs. When you check out, they've got some extra goodies like blueberry syrup with no added sugar (super good, have been using them on my pancakes ever since) and the service is super sweet. They also have a little food stand selling blueberry snacks (lemonade, ice cream, muffins, etc.) and some shaded picnic tables. The lemonade was a skip, definitely just made from the mix and wayyyy too sweet, but the blueberry ice cream which I want to say is a collab with one of the local ice cream wholesalers is DELICIOUS. Part of me wants to keep this place a secret so it doesn't get more crowded, but it's a great little weekend activity. Will definitely be back next year.

We always look forward to when blueberries are in season and you can get fresh local ones but for…read moresome reason have never gone out to you pick them ourselves. My wife got a tip from her aesthetician that Mountainview you pick had great blueberries and at a great price $3.45 / pound. So we went out there in mid-August. They have a number of varieties of blueberries and what's available to pick changes throughout the season. They post on their website daily what's available that day. On the day we went it was the Concord blueberry. We'd never heard of them but they had a deep blueberry flavor for a small berry. At the entrance they have three sizes of buckets to use to pick your berries. We liked the smallest size buckets. If you pick berries there is $5 minimum you have to pay (per group as best we could tell) That works out to picking at least 1 1/2 pounds which is totally easy to do. It was easy and fun to pick them off the bushes and the staff was good at giving advice if it's your first time. The Concord blueberries turned out to be so good! We at them fresh, my wife made blueberry muffins and we made blueberry freezer jam! The flavor of the jam was incredibly deep and intense. It turned out so good that we went back the next week to pick more blueberries. We'll be back next year for sure!

Thank you so much Barbara for guiding me through the ordering process of 1/4 of a cow. You were so…read morekind and very attentive to all my emails. The meat is delicious and high quality and hope to place another order in the next couple months :) Crystal Reyes

Barbara is absolutely great to work with. We bought a quarter beef and the meat is delicious. Very…read morenice people and the butcher they use is wonderful. I will be buying from them many more times.