From roaring "what is even happening right now at Olympic Game Farm" energy to Jardin du Soleil's…read morefull sensory slow-down--lavender air, warm sun, and everything moving at the speed of a gentle breeze over the Dungeness Valley. And honestly, Sequim does this switch better than almost anywhere. One minute you're side-eyeing bison that look like they've seen too much civilization, and the next you're wandering a certified organic lavender farm tucked into the rain shadow of the Olympics, where the sky feels like it's been turned up to "HD saturation." Jardin du Soleil especially leans into that pastoral reset button: rows of purple stretching out under that big Olympic Peninsula light, goats and chickens doing their indifferent farm philosopher thing, and then the full dessert arc--lavender lemonade into lavender ice cream like the place is committed to you leaving slightly fragrant and emotionally recalibrated. It's also one of those rare "free 99" experiences where the admission price is basically just your willingness to slow your internal clock for a while. The real currency there is sun exposure, quiet footsteps through the rows, and the faint hum of bees working overtime. Sequim in general feels like it's built on contrasts like this--wild edge of the Olympic Peninsula on one side, and then suddenly you're in this cultivated, almost Provençal pocket where everything is trying very hard (and successfully) to be calm. If Olympic Game Farm is chaos theater, Jardin du Soleil is intermission with lavender ice cream.

What a beautiful place to stop. The lavender is so vibrant. Photo opps galore. There's no entry…read morefee. Just walk around and enjoy the scent of the lavender and listen to hum of the bees. If you are afraid of bees, this might not be the place for you. There's a really overpriced gift shop on the property. It was overpriced but it didn't stop me from buying stuff. PS Try the lavender ice cream. It's mostly vanilla with just a hint of floral

By far one of my favorite lavender farms in Sequim. This lovely family recently bought this…read moreproperty, which was previously the Olympic lavender farm. Deirdre and her husband Luke have put their talents into creating and improving upon this already gorgeous property. The lavender is high-quality and us so we're all of the products. They have put in a new playground for kids on one part of the property. They host events, including the up up circus. Please see my photo for the image and information. There's a beautiful house on the property that they rent out during the high season. It's a two night minimum and they will also do weeklong stays. The location is very close to the famous spit. There are some other places to stay nearby. Beautiful, walking, and great biking country. There are plenty places to sit outside, in the sun, or in the shade. Parking is plentiful. The girls are beautiful not only with the lavender but also with great flowers. It's really fun to go visit a number of lavender farms. You'll be happy you visited this one.

I don't even know where to start. So many wonderful things to say about this place. We loved our…read morestay and our experience here. Let's start with the farm house: Cute 2 bedroom w/additional loft, 2 bath, living room, game room and/or additional living space, fully stocked kitchen, enclosed large yard space to keep the little ones confined or the Fido's from wandering too far, large patio for summer time cocktail and bbq OR listening to Washingtons symphony (nature) while having your coffee. The bed upstairs is incredible and super comfortable. Once you hit that mattress it's lights out. And fast! Yes. That is how comfortable the bed is. The house is immaculate and cozy. It is such a perfect retreat to return to after spending your days exploring Sequim and/or Port Angeles outdoor activities. The shower is nice and powerful and the water heat last. The kitchen is fully stocked with some extras like bottled water, beers, coffee and extra condiments. Now! if you get invited to participate in the Bee Hiving experience. Do it! So worth it! And so fun! I'm slightly allergic to bees so I stayed far but watched from a safe enough space. Yet some how they still included me by bringing over honey combs and a male bee with no stinger! Fun fact you will have to learn by participating in this activity. If you get to participate in helping farm the lavender. Do it! How often are you on a farm?! If you are in Sequim it's probably because you love the outdoor activities and nature. The farm itself is also immaculate. Perfectly mowed. The lavender is perfectly trimmed. If you are lucky every morning the deers will run thru or walk thru the farm to nibble on the trees and surrounding bushes. It is too much beauty here! You will feel compelled to share it with everybody. Everything in and around is so breathtaking. This farm is just the beginning to your wonderful time exploring this area. Go and enjoy!

There is a lot of great local history packed I to these little log cabins. The docent was helpful…read moreand knowledgeable. As you travel 101 on the Olympic Peninsula, stop here from some history then go next door and visit the Joyce General Store.

If you're in Joyce, this former 1914 log train depot is worth a stop. Chock full of local lore…read moreabout Joyce and nearby towns, with a very knowledge and friendly museum staff person. Photographs, newspaper articles, fossils, memorabilia and equipment are included in the collection. Free-very small donation suggested.

August 5, 2025 - Sequim…read more A lovely, very low-key lavender farm. They had a nice selection of lavender plants for sale, along with other plants like cacti. There wasn't much happening in the lavender fields during our visit, but we enjoyed browsing the gift shop. We picked up some chocolate lavender ice cream, lavender shortbread cookies, and a jar of lavender goat milk cream. It was quiet--we were the only customers on this Wednesday afternoon, a stark contrast to the next lavender farm we visited, which was much more crowded. Leashed dogs welcomed!

Stopped by here with my friend to see the farm this summer…read more They boast they have 5,000 kinds of lavender growing there. We didn't venture out to the farm, but still saw various kinds of lavender in pots near the store. There's a very small parking area, probably only 3-4 vehicles would fit. The farm is only open during the summer to the public. The only reason this is 4 stars and not 5 is because of the prices in the store. They wanted $10 for an average size spice bottle that had lavender, black pepper, etc. The sales clerk seemed to be bored out of her mind, clicking pens over and over and heaving big sighs bent over the counter.

This festival takes place in Sequim, it's pretty far from where I live but it was worth the trip…read more It's from July 17-19. You can take the shuttle bus to get to each location, or you drive there yourselves. The Olympic Game Farm is a must see! It's a self driven tour, so you can drive around and see all the animals up close. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for children. People here are very friendly and welcoming, which is always a good thing. Remember to visit the lavender farm before you leave!

Finnriver is such a cool place, and after visiting on a Sunday evening on our recent trip to the…read morearea, I can definitely understand why it seems that lots of Chimacum and Port Townsend locals like to hang out here. The place is huge, with lots of seating for groups of all sizes, big open spaces for kids and dogs to run around, and a whole area of the farm where you can stroll and chat while admiring the wide array of plants they grow here. They have ample parking, and thankfully a very intuitive set up for finding food and drinks. They had a pretty good selection of food vendors on a Sunday night, and we ended up getting a banh mi each from Friendly Nettle, and a dozen oysters for me from Moonlight Oysters. Food came out quick, after which we found a seat out near the sunflowers. I really enjoyed my pork banh mi -- it's more of a pork sausage than a grilled pork, but it was really tasty with great bread and stuffed full with pickled shredded veg and cilantro. My dinner buddy found that he wasn't a huge fan of tempeh in a banh mi but still found it a satisfying meal. The oysters were also delicious. They were serving up the Aphrodite variety that night, which were petite shots of mineral-y goodness. After dinner and a stroll through the grounds, we got some delicious vegan ice cream at Fiddlehead creamery. We loved their strawberry flavor and were excited at how all the flavors are vegan here! Keep in mind if you're thinking of visiting Finnriver that even for this area the food vendors close early here (like 7-7:30ish). If you want to eat, make sure you come out on the earlier side!

We didn't know what to think walking up, but as soon as we were inside everything made sense! We…read moreordered up a couple of cider flights and grabbed a table. The ciders are amazing (black currant was a highlight). We stopped over at the Dented Buoy counter and ordered up some pizzas. Not only are they delicious, they are insanely fast. They pair up so well with the ciders. It was a great was to spend an afternoon! Great service, great ciders, great pizza!

I ordered a beautiful hummingbird mug from Northwest Native Expressions last week. The price was…read morereasonable and I was very surprised that shipping was free (a temporary promotion, I'm sure). My order arrived in just a week...exquisitely packaged with tissue paper and bubble wrap, inside and outside the box with the mug. My receipt even had a hand-written "thank you" on it! What a wonderful online shopping experience!

A great place to purchase both commercially produced and local artist made Native American artwork…read more Pieces and prices range from large to small to accommodate all budgets. I have made many purchases here which include Unique one of a kind dolls, wall décor, clothing and a large supply of greeting cards and other small trinkets for stocking stuffers for family and friends!

We've been wanting to come to the crab fest for years and finally made it up in 2025. They have a…read morenice outdoor setup with lots of vendors and big tents for the main event (the food!). Thought the prices were outrageous - I believe I paid $72 for 1 dinner! That gets you a crab, a corn cob, and slaw. Crab was good, as was the corn. Slaw was terrible - no flavor. We also got food from other vendors in the tent, including mexican (it was ok) and a couple small crab cakes that came with a flavorless slaw (not worth it for $22!). Afterwards, we were still hungry and wandered around town to get more food. We also took advantage of the weekend's free entry to the marine life center, which was awesome and our kids had a great time. I don't think we'll be back simply because the cost is too high for what you get and we weren't blown away by the food itself.

Fabulous festival, beautifully run, dedicated and friendly volunteers, well selected and diverse,…read morecraft and food vendors, excellent dining and music spaces, very walkable, and beautiful setting. Loved this fun Friday at the festival.