Our annual Christmas tree hunt goes not farther than Schilter Family Farm…read more The Thanksgiving week end usually slams this tree farm. However, we always find a quality Noble fir if even we have to hunt a bit. This year was REALLY unusual. The Monday after T Day we went with the idea we'd have to spend time searching. The most helpful young man pointed us to a new field of Nobles. And there, no more than 10 feet in from the path was IT (visions of Clark Griswold!). There were countless more even after that Turkey Day rush. The same man came by in his tractor and asked if he could cut it down for us. He had a chain saw. I had a hand saw. No brainer!! The service and selection are first class. Topping this off is the gift shop, where you pay, has all sorts of Christmas related things, including fresh wreaths (which we bought)

Definitely deserving of a spot in the top 10 pumpkin patches in Washington!…read more I've been going to pumpkin patches almost yearly since I was 4 so I consider myself somewhat of an expert. Here's my highs and lows and good enoughs: 5 Stars to: -Plenty of Photo setup spots -Apple cider slush sundae -FRESH & HOT Roasted Corn -Many adult AND kid friendly activities -pumpkin assortment 1 Star for: -No back up generator (Power went out while at the farm and the poor animals were huddled up closer than the people were) -flavorless burgers 2.5 stars (aka good enough) for: -cold apple cider donuts -friendly but antisocial staff -gift shop (Felt more like a very small, 'small business' fair) I think the ticket price was a decent value for what was available!

We stopped on July 2, 2023 at our favorite Lavender farm…read more This year they have many items in multiple sizes to buy! I love their Lotion & body moisturizing spray. I bought the Lavender Tea Tree large size of each. They also have Lavender; bar soap, body butter, bath salts, body oil, and dog products! I know I am forgetting some, sorry! The fields go on forever and you may stroll along with you barrowed basket and scissors merrily clipping fresh Lavenders into by the tie bunches. The big event of the year is next weekend! JUL 7 AT 10 AM - JUL 9 AT 6 PM 7th Annual Lavender Celebration

Came by on a Saturday with a girlfriend during their 5th Annual Lavender Celebration, which had…read morelocal craft booths. It was a nice and small event and easy to find and get to. Great parking on a field next to the farm. All the staff have been wonderful and friendly. One even went the extra mile to explain the varieties of lavender and what we need to do and how to cut the lavender. We appreciated the explanation and information. We grabbed a white basket, which had lengthy white twist ties and a scissor. You cut between the 2nd and 3rd leaves. There are numerous bees everywhere and you can hear them buzzing about but they pretty much leave you alone. It was a rather warm day and beautiful. Perfect for picking lavender. It's $5 for a bunch that you can fit within the twist tie, which is a rather large bunch. I picked two types of lavender -- an edible variety and one that s used more for its oils and is more aromatic. There is also a lavender-colored Adirondack chair in the middle of the field for photo opportunities. We ended up purchasing kettle corn with lavender, which is oddly delicious and I had a fresh squeezed lavender lemonade. I loved it! There were numerous handcrafted items to purchase from varying booths. I purchased some emu oil, some bowl pads, and a tank top. I ended up picking up a 2.5 lb large bag of lavender buds to put into satchels and place around the house. I ended up giving half of it to my next door neighbor and gave them half of the lavender I picked. The lavender I picked was also cutely wrapped in tissue with a cute tie. When I had gotten home, I made a simple syrup with the lavender and have used it in drinks and to make scones with. Overall, this was a wonderful experience that I highly recommend.

I loved visiting this farm and sanctuary. The animals all came from rough conditions and now they…read morewill live the rest of their days surrounded by those who care. Kelly and her team do an excellent job providing 24/7 to these furry friends. Also, there is the option for volunteer work and also tours for all ages. All proceeds go to making sure these animals have food, clean shelter and medicines they need! Drive on out and hear their stories and support a local business!

This was so amazing! Please support them, and you won't be…read moredisappointed in your mini adventures with the animals.

Lael's Moon Garden is one of the most special nurseries in the Pacific Northwest. The gardens are…read morebeautifully designed and peaceful to walk through, and the plant selection is incredible. They carry an impressive collection of rare and unusual plants, including one of the best selections of Japanese maples I've seen anywhere. What makes this place stand out is that it's not just a nursery--it feels like a botanical garden you can explore. The staff are knowledgeable and clearly care about plants, soil health, and helping people find the right plants for their space. Every visit I discover something new. If you love gardens, rare plants, or Japanese maples, Lael's Moon Garden is absolutely worth the trip.

Everything looks very nice. Worth the adventure. A place for great ideas and the variety is…read moreoutstanding.

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.

I love love love fall festivities and Swans Trails Farms ticked off all the boxes! It's a…read morebeautifully large farm with activities for everyone: friends, couples, and families. They have your pumpkin patches and apple orchard for picking. They have your classic corn maze with a hayride to take you to the entrance. They have plenty of animal friends to see and pet. And what kind of fall festivity would it be without foods, such as apple cider, corn, and brisket. The food portions were MASSIVE. I would highly recommend sharing and if you're still hungry, it's an excuse to try more food! The mac n' cheese was our favorite food, and our favorite drink had to be the cider slushy. I love hot apple cider, but their new cider slushy was so refreshing and apple-y. All the prices are reasonable too given how much food you get. For this farm, some activities are completely free if you just want to visit, such as their pumpkin patch, apple orchard, and country store. Otherwise, their weekday price is $15 and $23 on weekends (if you buy online). The caveat is that there are limited activities on weekdays depending on staff availability. I'd recommend going the weekend if you want the full experience, it's totally worth it. Swans Trails Farms is truly the perfect fall activity for everyone, and I haven't even been able to describe everything they have to offer. To find out, you'll just have to experience it yourself! :)

I visited last month during the weekend, and wow this place was packed! I was there for an apple…read morepicking event, although the organizers were a bit late, so when I showed up at the end of the apple trail I didn't see them. I tried asking the workers, but they didn't have any knowledge about it and then sent me to the front ticket booth. Let me tell you, trying to figure what was going on was a Kafkaesque nightmare. I crashed at least three other gatherings as I was being directed from one place to another. Whoops. Anyways, I finally found my group and we picked apples. I like how they had labels on each row of trees to identify the cultivar. It also turns out that they put a few crabapples in each row for pollination purposes, but they're very obviously not to be picked as the fruits are small. Apples were $3.50/lb, but slightly cheaper if you buy them pre-picked. The fresh apples taste much better than the ones in grocery stores, which can be stored for up to a year in warehouses. I was surprised to find the fresh apples were more crisp with thinner skin! I got a cider doughnut before I left, and it was so soft, tender, and pillowy! There was great apple flavor.

Spring only in Knutson Farms!…read more Tulip town in the south, our go to destination for every Spring. this is the second time we are here and we love it. what we love is the number of activities to keep the my toddler occupied - the cycle track, large bouncy area, bubbles spot, the new hay pyramid was a welcome addition, the barn and the cute animals, the corn pit, the tractor ride to the tulip farm. the tulip farm isn't as grand as the skagit valley but does pleases you heart especially with small props like benches that are kept on the field. the flowers display throughout the farm is very cute. the food scenes could be improved with more additions. the restrooms are the cleanest porta potty you can find on any farm! the lemonade stand is amazing. the OG lemonade is without much sugar and tastes perfect. buying ticket online is recommended as it gives you faster access to the farm than waiting in the line to buy the ticket. plenty of parking available!

We visited this pumpkin patch in October and absolutely loved it. There were plenty of fun rides…read morefor the kids, including tractor rides, horse-drawn rides, and barrel rides. The property is large, spacious, and very well maintained. There were also great food options on site, like roasted corn, apple cider donuts, and a small coffee shop. The pumpkin selection was huge, and the corn mazes and bounce houses kept the kids entertained for hours. Overall, this has become our favorite pumpkin patch and our go-to spot every fall.

Blu Rooster farm has amazing products and amazing owners. They are warm, welcoming, and so…read moreknowledgeable! We recently joined them for the turkey harvest and slaughter and it was such a cool experience. Seeing how much they respect and care for the animals they grow is such an encouragement in this age of industrial food! We need more people like this! Thankful for their proper stewardship of God's world!

First went to Blu Rooster Farm to support locally grown products and purchase eggs. Tried the…read moretomatoes and lamb link sausages. Returned a second time to try out different cuts of lamb; namely recommended chorizo. Their hospitality, good foods, and the ability to support locally has me returning to further support them as a local business.