This was such a fun addition to our trip to Portland!…read more Some of the best blueberries I've had, and I don't even like blueberries that much. They were ripe and fresh, and were super sweet and juicy. The workers were very nice and in addition to the farm and island being very pretty, they have a very laid back, family feel and some retro vibes. Would definitely come back when I'm in Portland again!

Very no frills-just what I was looking for! Tons of orange pumpkins in all sorts of sizes and…read moreshapes. You could wander for hours because there are so many fields! There are no wagons-so bring your own! The only other thing missing were different varieties but no big deal.

I sincerely hope the City of Roses will always have some iteration of our beloved Belmont Goats…read more This Portland institution is one of the most wholesome, wonderfully wacky, and community-minded attractions to bless our city. If you've never heard of the Belmont Goats, read on! Their story began years ago on a vacant lot on SE Belmont where the goats were originally brought in to clear brush. (Goats are really great at that - 50 goats can clear roughly one acre in 3-5 days) But what started as a practical land management solution, quickly bloomed into something much bigger. The public fell in love with these friendly goats! Over the years the goats have faced their fair share of struggles, but the public has banded together to ensure they always have a safe and reliable home. Because of this community support, the goats have done a fair bit of travel within the city. They left Belmont for several locations in Lents, then moved north to University Park, then made their way to a permanent home in St Johns at Pier Park. I just want to say "thank you" to all the volunteers who have contributed their time, donated money, and advocated for these sweet creatures over the years. The community that has been built around the Belmont Goats says a lot for Portlanders, and our shared appreciation for making our city a friendly and loving place. For the most up-to-date info on the goats, head to TheBelmontGoats.org where you'll find directions, hours, volunteer info, donation opportunities, etc. Pier Park is a fairly large complex, so be sure to use the exact address on North Iris Way. There is parking to the north of the goats, along the side of the street, as well as the community garden parking lot across the way.

I randomly found this gem while looking for things to do in Portland. I found parking on the street…read moreright outside of the street that The Belmont Goats were on as per the website to not park on that specific street. It's free, but donations accepted to help out with the goats. The people running the place were friendly and informative. I was able to pet and brush the goats. The goats were cute, and I enjoyed getting to spend some time with them. :)

We visited this farm multiple time for U-pick blackberries, raspberries, peppers and grapes! Love…read moreit!

There really isn't anything bad to say. Staff were sooo friendly to us and the kids, made them feel…read moreso welcome. Directions were clear and the whole family had fun with our first berry season picking experience. We will absolutely go back for the different produce in upcoming seasons to come.

What a cute little place in the outskirts of Portland! I dropped by this place on the way to a…read morewinery, and this experience was the perfect prelude to inebriation. The alpacas were so cute, and the person explaining the alpacas to us was so kind in answering all of our questions. If you're ever in need of some alpaca-warmth, this is a good place to come experience that.

We visited this place because I wanted my family to see some alpacas. I called to make sure they…read morewere open before making the stop. Their website indicates you can feed the alpacas. So when we arrived, I ran the door bell on the gift shop door (per instructions on the door) and a very nice lady came out from the office. I asked her if it was possible to feed some alpacas and she said yes. I bought two little sandwich size bags of small pellets for $5 each. All of us (6 adults) was able to feed the very friendly alpacas. They do not bite as they only have bottom teeth. They eat the pellets right from your hand. There were also a few baby alpacas you can feed. Just as another reviewer wrote - they are affiliated with a non-profit organizer and work with Peru to save the alpacas. Alpacas are adorable animals and I'm so glad we visited this farm. There is a little gift shop where you can buy all kinds of alpaca products but we ran out of time - we had so much fun feeding the alpacas. I highly recommend this as a pit stop and you'll learn all about them while feeding them.

To begin, the market itself is has a charming ambiance and a beautiful back patio for nice sunny…read moredays. I just wish this market was more of an actual legit market and less tourist gift shop vibe. On to the details of my visit: I'd been looking forward to a solid local market and this one had been on my radar for a while. Unfortunately this wasn't it. It felt more like a typical Oregon roadside tourist trap with the standard "Made in Oregon" stale chocolates, granola, sweets, etc. The produce sections was relatively tiny and only about half of it looked really good. The frozen meat sections was almost entirely out of red meat, there was a tiny amount of fish and then frozen chicken too. However, the prices are tourist gift shop too. Think $10/lb for asparagus, $18/lb for chicken thighs, $10 for a dozen chicken eggs, $14/lb for ground beef, etc. I eventually just looked through their baked goods and noted the bread was date stamped that it was baked 2 days prior and priced at for a $14 loaf of sourdough. My favorite Portland bakeries all offer freshly baked (as in that same day) sourdough and other loaves for $9-$12. Anyhow, I ended up choosing some local brownies and which looked good but ended up being chalky, dry and clearly several days old. I'd love to see a larger selection of prepared foods to enjoy on the pretty back patio too. They just had a bunch of those pre-packaged sandos & wraps like one finds in an airport. Why not add a little pizza oven and or grill for weekends? Anyhow, there's much potential with such a pretty place like this one but it isnt quite there enough for me to make the 30min drive from Portland again.

An enjoyable place to visit in rural Helvetia not far from Hillsboro, OR…read more Upon arriving, I was impressed by the beautiful large rosemary bush with lots of bees busy enjoying the lovely little lavender flowers blooming! When inside the large red shop, so many options of local food, beverage & handcrafted items for sale: cookies, pastries, candy, honey, fresh milk, meat, wine, coffee, sandwiches, chips & so much more. Once done wandering thru or shopping, there is the expansive views out back where one can picnic on the grass, sip some beverages or munch on goodies purchased inside. Also available are table & chairs on the side of the market structure that allows for looping back inside or towards the front parking lot. The grounds are nicely manicured with a variety of beautiful specimen plants to be in awe of. Hopefully you'll go with intent to slow down, relax, linger & enjoy this jewel of a place to visit. Be sure to check out their posted calendar of events as also available on their website.

We had a great experience today at Topaz Farm. Our first time at the farm for their fall harvest…read more We purchased online tickets this morning and arrived at our designated time. There were only three cars ahead of us and the check in process was smooth. Parking was easy to find. We visited the shop and the animals and then we headed to the butterfly maze. The flowers were beautiful with plenty of places for a cute photo. We then made our way to the top of the farm and went through the pollinator corn maze and walked around the pumpkin patch. Beautiful pumpkins at a great price! The staff members that we interacted with at check-in and in the shop when we bought peach ice pops, were all very friendly. Bathrooms were clean.

Amazingly well-organized and laid out event. Plenty of staff to keep things moving and to prevent…read morelong lines. Many things to do and see; literally something for everyone. Food, games, rides, shopping, relaxation...you name it. Most activities included in the admission price.

Visiting Sunderland Acres Lavender Farm was the highlight of our 2-day stay in Portland! We love to…read morefind unique experiences when we travel and this private tour piqued our interest. If you love gardening, appreciate homegrown beauty, adore animals and people with heart and soul, then this is the place for you! I booked online last-minute (the day of, and likely via an online bot, but was not given a time slot to choose from). I called, only to find out Ramona was not even there for most of the day. Since we were flying out the next morning, she was so very gracious to squeeze in a time slot for us later in the afternoon when she returned. Our private tour was nothing short of perfect. Ramona has used her interior decorating background to cultivate a landscape that exudes beauty and peace, and was happy to share her wealth of knowledge in all things lavender, as well as the stories behind the other areas and elements on her property. Being animal lovers, a highlight was getting to see, feed, and love on the donkeys, sheep and other animals that she caringly tends to. Although not actually part of the tour, she even let us take a peek at her fabulous and cozy Airbnb (Urban Donkey Studio) she has on-property, which was unoccupied at the time. Now we have another place we have put on our go-to list! After 2 weeks of hiking and being on the go-go-go, touring Sunderland Acres and getting to know Ramona was an exceptional way to decompress, calm our spirits, and bask in the beauty, peace, and love before heading back to real life. Do yourself a favor and experience the farm's gentle magic - you'll leave entirely enchanted!

I have the most adorable wife, no offense to the other fellas out there. This farm is her dream,…read morethe amazing animals and flowers bring her peace and beauty and she loves to share this with others. Come visit, I promise you will feel it when you come.

super fun got a pumpkin!! Super good service, amazing food fun at the haunted corn maze.read more

We came the first weekend they were open for their pumpkin season and had a blast. We were the…read morefirst ones to go out to their patch and it was assume to pick out our pumpkins, search through the patch and just enjoy the weather/season. We of course visited the store and the petting zoo. The pigs at the petting zoo were great and the staff running it was amazing to speak to. The corn maize looked awesome but neither of us were wanting to go through it. Bella Organic has a little bit for everyone which made this place a hit for us. The staff was also super friendly and ready for the season!

This market is located in the Safeway parking lot, and very easy to get to. I'll call this "small…read morebut mighty". I was impressed with the number and variety of vendors here. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, and the quality was top-notch. I picked up some incredible blackberries, blue-cheese-stuffed olives (and they had samples!), and a bottle of a tasty local rum, and had a great chat with a vendor about how to use zucchini blossoms. The tamales, horchata, and fresh loaves of bread looked delicious and will be on my shopping list for next time. They had a table with activities for kids, and even a fun scavenger hunt for adults. If you are in the area on Saturday morning it is worth a stop.

Really nice assortment of fruits, veggies, baked goods, beautiful cut flowers, jewelry, hand…read morecrafted items. Great music too!