Skagit Valley FARM MAP & SEASONAL GUIDE 2010

LOCAL FARM STANDS, FARMER'S MARKETS, RESTAURANTS, WINERIES AND MORE!
Includes A Schedule of Events and List of Accommodations

 WineriesShellfish Bakeries, FoodFarmstands and Farmer's Markets Meats, Milk, Cheese Agricultural Supplies 
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1 ADRIFT RESTAURANT
     Nicole Holbert
     510 Commercial Ave., Anacortes
     (360) 588-0653
     www.adriftrestaurant.com

DIRECTIONS: Highway 20 to Anacortes, turn right on Commercial Ave. Continue down Commercial Ave. for 1.6 miles. Adrift is on the west side of Commercial Ave. between 6th and 5th St., across from the Post Office, in historic Old Town.

INFORMATION: Voted Anacortes’ Best Restaurant and Best Vegetarian Restaurant. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our mission at Adrift is to transform the bounty of the Skagit Valley and the surrounding waters into artistic cuisine. There is no one defining category of food here—whether it’s our yakisoba noodles or a Skagit burger—the common ingredient is local love. Food and community are inextricably twined for us, and we need both for complete nourishment. To that end, Adrift strives to use the best quality local ingredients available, in order to feed you and to support our neighbors. We feature locally raised, grass-fed beef, lamb and pork; organic produce, bread and cheese; fresh caught seafood and shellfish; local beers and wines. We have rotating art shows and take part in the First Friday Art Walks.

Open 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.


2 BELFAST FEED STORE
  
 
6200 North Green Rd., Burlington
    (360) 724-3075

DIRECTIONS: Northbound I-5 take Exit 236. Go east on Bow Hill Rd., at stop sign turn right on Old Hwy 99. Turn right on Green Rd.

INFORMATION: A family owned feed store located on a 100 acre certified organic farm. We sell raw Jersey milk, Golden Glen Creamery cheese, Samish Bay cheese, locally made salsa, farm fresh eggs, grassfed local beef, seasonal vegetables and raw unprocessed honey. Bring your camera and take pictures of the store animals. Make time to shop in the antique store, specializing in farm and garden. Also available: grainfree pet food, pet supplies, garden supplies and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

Open year-round. Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m.


3 BLAU OYSTER CO., INC.
    11321 Blue Heron Rd., Bow
    (360) 766-6171

DIRECTIONS: From I-5 Exit #230 west to Farm to Market Rd. Right about 5 miles to D’Arcy Rd., left about 1 mile to Bay View-Edison, right about 2 miles to Samish Island Rd. Follow road on to the Island about 1/2 mile to Roney Rd. Right to Blue Heron Rd., then right down hill and around to Blau Oyster Co., on the left.

INFORMATION: Oysters, freshly shucked and live-in-the-shell: clams, mussels, live Dungeness crab (in season), shrimp, prawns, scallops, smoked salmon, pickled herring and other seafood products. We pick, bring an ice chest.

Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday-Saturday year round. Closed Sunday and holidays.


4 BREADFARM
   
5766 Cain’s Court, Edison
    (360) 766-4065
    www.breadfarm.com

DIRECTIONS: From the south: I-5 Exit 231 on Chuckanut Drive, 7 miles north to Bow Hill Rd., left for 1 mile into the village of Edison. From the north: I-5 Exit 236 on Bow Hill Rd., head 5 miles west to Chuckanut Dr. Proceed straight through intersection for 1 mile into Edison Village.

INFORMATION: An artisan bread bakery, Breadfarm specializes in handmade, hearth-baked, and naturally leavened loaves. Our slow rising doughs are given the time to develop the wonderful flavors and aromas of truly great bread. Grab a baguette for a picnic lunch or bring a loaf home for dinner. Try a rustic pastry, house-made crackers, fantastic baked treats and our delicious organic granola. Cash or check only.

Open: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.


5 BRUCE BOWEN BEES
    22121 Gaspard Ln, Mount Vernon
   
(360) 422-5146 • (300) 961-1793 cell
    B
ruceBowenBees@verizon.net

INFORMATION: Product: Raw honey produced in Skagit County. Container size: 1 lb quart, gallon, 5 gal. or 55 gal. barrel.

Where to buy: Anacortes Farmers Market or phone orders. Honey available all year.


6 CASCADIAN FARM
   
Jim & Harlyn Meyer
   55931 SR 20 (N Cascades Highway), Rockport
   (360) 853-8173     
jim.meyer@smallplanetfoods.com
   www.CascadianFarm.com 

DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 20 (North Cascades Highway) east off of I-5 at Burlington for about 40 miles (3 miles east of Rockport/Hwy 530).
INFORMATION: CERTIFIED ORGANIC since 1972, our 27-acre berry farm on the banks of the Skagit River in the foothills of the North Cascades features: May - FLOWER BASKETS & vegetable starts; June - Fresh-picked STRAWBERRIES; July - RASPBERRIES; July through Sept. - BLUEBERRIES; Sept. - Sweet corn; Oct. - PUMPKIN PATCH and hardy kiwis. FROZEN BERRIES all year! The Roadside Stand serves our famous homemade organic ice cream, berry shortcake, "real food" snacks & espresso. Also available: our organic Jams & Salsas, plus books, post cards, mugs & T-shirts. Our picnic area, river & mountain views, gardens & Self-guided Tour make it well worth the drive! Call for U-pick availability. Skagit Valley Farm Tour 1st weekend in October.
Open daily May 1- Oct. 31. Summer hours 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; shorter hours Spring & Fall.

 

7 FARM TO MARKET BAKERY
    14003 Gilmore, Edison
    (360) 766-6240

DIRECTIONS: From the south: I-5 Exit 231 on Chuckanut Drive, 7 miles north to Bow Hill Rd., left for 1 mile into the village of Edison. From the north: I-5 Exit 236 on Bow Hill Rd., head 5 miles west to Chuckanut Dr. Proceed straight through intersection for 1 mile into Edison Village.

INFORMATION: A family owned bakery in the heart of Edison with beautiful garden seating for all ages to enjoy. Home of the famous limesoaked polenta cake. All items baked from scratch utilizing the finest local ingredients from the Skagit Valley and the greater Pacific Northwest, including cinnamon rolls, sticky rolls, black bottom cupcakes, lemon bars, fresh fruit pies and cakes. Also featuring the finest homemade soups, quiche, and baked to order sandwiches.

Open year round Wed.–Sun. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.


8 GOLDEN GLEN CREAMERY
   15098 Field Rd., Bow   
    (360) 766-MILK (6455)

DIRECTIONS: From Exit 231, head north on Chuckanut to mile marker 4. Turn left on Field Rd.; drive aprox. 1.5 miles, and we are on the left (south) side of the road: just look for the big blue silo!

INFORMATION: Dairy products the way they were meant to be! Creamy milk in glass bottles and real handmade cheeses, made right on the farm. Milk, cheese and butter just don’t come any better than this. Come by the Vic Jensen & Sons Dairy which has been in operation for well over forty years, and now houses Golden Glen Creamery. Both are family operations run by Vic & Judy and Doug & Brandy Jensen. We feature several varieties of Cheddar, Gouda, seasonal Feta, Mozzarella and Squeaky Cheese!

Our on-farm store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


9 GORDON SKAGIT FARMS

15598 McLean Rd., Mount Vernon   (360) 424-7262

DIRECTIONS
: From I-5 take Exit 227 “Kincaid St.,” west to 3rd St., right on 3rd and cross Skagit River to traffic light at Wall St. Take a left here and road goes right in one block and becomes McLean Rd. Go west to farm on left side between Beaver Marsh Rd. and Bradshaw Rd.

INFORMATION: A large selection of carving pumpkins, and traditional pumpkins in “old-fashioned orange.” There are also non-traditional pumpkins in all colors: French Red, Australian BlueCheese, Bucksin and Lamina White. There are also cooking pumpkins used to make a great pie or to be a wonderful addition to any of your baking needs. There are a wide variety of squash: Acorns to Hubbards and everything in-between! We grow approx. 15 different varieties, all vine ripe. We have ornamentals in all colors of autumn: gourds, ornamental corn and stalks to decorate your home and yard for the entire fall season. Gordon’s orchards are full of Jonagold apples, one of the greatest tastes of autumn. At Gordon Skagit Farms we have a large retail display area surrounded by showcase paintings of autumn scenes. The display area is always changing, and every year we add new and interesting ways to show off our products. The farm has a 14-acre U-Pick pumpkin and squash patch with a small animal farm area. On weekends we have a baked goods stand featuring tasty local treats.  


10 HEDLIN FARMS & LA CONNER DAHLIAS
     
Dave Hedlin and Serena Campbell
      12052 Chilberg Road, La Conner
      (360) 466-3977 • Fax (360) 466-5328
   hedlin@hedlinfarms.com

DIRECTIONS: West on Highway 20 to La Conner-Whitney Rd., left 5 miles to town of La Conner. Stand is located on the south side of the roundabout intersection at the entrance to La Conner.

INFORMATION: Hedlin Farms is 3rd generation family farm near La Connor, Washington. We have been farming in the Skagit Valley for over 100 years. We grow red-ripe tomatoes including heirloom, beefsteak, and cherry varieties, as well as sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, and slicing cucumbers. We offer You-Cut or We-Cut flowers including Dahlia bouquets, tubers, and other flowers. Our certified organic produce includes: heirloom and cherry tomatoes, blueberries, strawberries, apples, corn, slicing and pickling cucumbers, squash, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, turnips, shelling and snap peas, green and shell beans, fresh herbs, turnips, radishes, leek, onions, artichokes, peppers, pumpkins, and more! Join us at the Festival of Family Farms on October 2nd & 3rd!

Open May–October.


11 HEMLOCK HIGHLANDS
      8110 Sims Rd., Sedro-Woolley   
      Owned & operated by John & Jean Bates
      (360) 856-5871
      
www.hemlockhighlands.net

DIRECTIONS: From I-5, east on State Route 20 past Sedro-Woolley to Sims Rd. Right to the ranch.

INFORMATION: If you have ever visited the Highlands of Scotland you won’t soon forget the beauty and majesty of the Scottish Highland cattle, and if you have the opportunity to taste the beef (favored and owned by the Queen of England), it is a treat you won’t soon forget. Scottish Highland cattle are believed to be the oldest breed of cattle in the world. Hemlock Highlands has been raising registered Scottish Highland cattle for beef and breeding stock since the early 90’s. We have been showing our cattle for many years and have many grand and reserve champions in our line. Our grass fed, grain finished, all natural beef (with no antibiotics, growth hormones or animal feed) is some of the most tender and flavorful you will ever taste, and is available five times a year. We have been part of the Festival of Family Farms for several years and offer pony rides, beef tasting, calf petting and a hay ride tour of the farm and nearby apple orchard/ winery during the event. Also, if you call ahead, we are happy to show you around the farm. Come see the beautiful Scottish Highland cattle!


12 HIDDEN MEADOW RANCH
      20134 East Stackpole Rd., Mount Vernon
      (360) 202-5023
      www.HiddenMeadowRanch.com

DIRECTIONS: From the south, use Exit 224; from the north, use Exit 225. Turn east from the freeway, then turn right onto Cedardale Road. Drive south on Cedardale to Stackpole Road. Turn left. Follow Stackpole Road 1.3 miles to driveway with signs for Hidden Meadow Ranch. The driveway is steep; there is plenty of parking at the top.

INFORMATION: Hidden Meadow Ranch is a family farm that raises Heritage turkeys, sheep (lamb), ducks, chickens, and pigs. Just five minutes from I-5 in south Skagit County, we are easy to find. You are always welcome to tour our farm. Spring is a great time to visit our lambs. Petting farm tours are available at $3.00/person (free with farm order). Pony rides are extra. We believe the best-tasting meat comes from happy, contented, well-fed animals. We enjoy gourmet cooking and gourmet foods. We are convinced that the best-tasting food begins with the best ingredients we can find. It is our goal to raise the best-tasting meat and produce you have ever had. Call (360) 202-5023 for farm visits or to place orders.


13 MIKE AND JEAN’S BERRY FARM

16425 Jungquist Rd., Mount Vernon  (360) 424-7220


DIRECTIONS: THREE FARM STAND LOCATIONS: Open each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. One stand is on the corner of Fir and Riverside in the Cenex-Skagit Farmers parking lot, the second is in the parking lot of Karl’s Paint Shop on Freeway Dr., and the third is in the parking lot of Kelly’s Barbeque at West Division St. and N. Barker St. in West Mount Vernon.

INFORMATION: We have fresh berries in our stands and fresh or frozen berries available by order (360) 424-7220: Strawberries: June to early July; Raspberries: July; Blueberries: July and early Aug. Cauliflower is available at the farm: cauliflower by the case from late July into Oct. Mike and Jean’s are Food Alliance Certified and encourage you to buy local: support Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland (farmers and farming), Cascade Harvest Coalition (Puget Sound Fresh), and the Northwest Agriculture Business Center (training, resources & networking).


14 MOTHER FLIGHT FARM    
     
20482 Skagit City Rd., Mount Vernon
      Glen and Charlotte Johnson
      (360) 445-3501 (360) 661-6098 or 99

      www.motherflightfarm.com


DIRECTIONS:
From I-5 exit 221 go west to next right onto Fir Island Rd., through Conway and across the bridge then turn right onto Skagit City Rd. 1/2 mile to Mother Flight Farm Stand. Watch for signs.

INFORMATION: : Come enjoy our seasonal organic fresh produce, grown in harmony with Nature. Shop at the stand, take a nature walk, have a picnic. Apples, Basil, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chard, Cider, Cucumbers, Daffodils, Garlic, Jams, Kale and Collards, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melons, Onions, Parsley, Peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Salad Greens, Spinach, Strawberries, Winter & Summer Squash, Tomatoes, U-Pick Apples & Raspberries; we have it all.

Open April -Oct., 10 a.m. - dusk, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.


15 MOUNT VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
      105 E. Kincaid St. (360) 428-8547  

DIRECTIONS: West on Kincaid St. from I-5 Exit 226. Right into Transit Center Driveway just past freeway overpass. Office is in tall building on your left next to railroad tracks.

INFORMATION: Get a great life in Mount Vernon. Stop in to our Visitor Information Center at the Skagit Station for free color guides on things to do!


16 NORTHWEST HOME GROWN RANCH MEAT    
      3400 D’Arcy Rd., Bow
     
(360) 766-4273

DIRECTIONS: From I-5 Exit #230 onto Highway 20 and drive west to Farm-to-Market Rd. Turn right and go north approximately five miles to D’Arcy Rd., left about 1/3 mile to Northwest Home Grown Ranch Meat on left side of the road. Hope to see you soon.

INFORMATION: Grass-fed beef, pork, and lamb raised in local pastures without drugs or implants, all chemical free. Buy local home grown ranch meat. All animals are born and raised in Skagit, Whatcom, Island or San Juan counties.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday


17 PERKINS VARIETY APPLES
      8243 Sims Rd. Sedro-Woolley
      (360) 856-6986
      perkinsvarietyapples.com

DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 232 off I-5. Go east on Cook Rd. approx. 5 miles to Hwy. 20 intersection. Go east on Hwy. 20 approx. 4 miles to Sims Rd. Go right on Sims Rd. and farm is on left.

INFORMATION: Perkins Variety Apples is a family farm that has been growing over 50 varieties of quality fruit on their farm since 1972. We offer Apples, Farm Fresh Cider, Orchard Honey, Pears, Blackberries, Apple Butter, and U-Pick experiences. There is also a Winery on the farm, as well as picnic area and tables. We are easy to find and fun to visit. Always free samples with country hospitality. Our store opens in August with old fashion Gravensteins, September is Honeycrisp month and October features Jonagolds, Fuji and Braeburns.

Open August thru December, 10 ’til 5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday.


18 PLEASANT VALLEY FARMS
      13459 Dodge Valley Rd., Mount Vernon  
      (360) 466-0491


DIRECTIONS: Take I-5 Exit #230 onto Highway 20. Go west to the traffi c light at La Conner-Whitney Rd. Go south and continue to the Y just before the town of La Conner. Go left at the Y onto Chilberg Rd. one mile. Go right onto Dodge Valley Rd. We are located 1.5 miles down the road on the left. Watch for the big black tanks tucked into the woods on the hill.

INFORMATION: Our mission at Pleasant Valley Farms is to create the best pickle products in the World. We believe through skillful craftsmanship and dedication to excellence we have created the best line-up of pickles available anywhere. We make our products using old-fashioned, time tested techniques and natural flavorings, going from the vine to the brine in hours. We use the centuries-old process of adding natural spices to a fermentation tank full of fresh crisp cucumbers. As the cucumbers naturally cure in our unique blend of spices, a full-bodied and complex flavor develops. This old-fashioned process creates the world’s most flavorful pickles, just like Mom used to make! Our sauerkraut is also made the old-fashioned way, fully cured in the tank, using slow natural fermentation. Our select cabbage varieties are grown locally, cut by specially adjusted knives to produce a long, full-length shred. The only ingredient added during fermentation is sea salt, no vinegar is added. Our attention to detail, combined with the highest quality ingredients, creates the World’s Best Sauerkraut! 


19 PRAIRIE SPRINGS RANCH
      4530 Prairie Lane, Sedro-Woolley  
      To purchase or place an order call or e-mail:
  (360) 421-0535   reality@fidalgo.net
      www.prairiespringsranch.com

INFORMATION: We raise registered Chiangus beef the old-fashioned way without hormones or antibiotics. They graze our natural pastures in summer and eat our hay in winter. Grass fed beef is at its best in the fall, so we butcher only once per year. We start taking orders in the spring until they are gone. We sell quarters and halves and the customer can choose how it is cut. To learn more about the Chiangus breed, or our farm visit www.prairiespringsranch.com or call 360-421-0535.


20 ROOZENGAARDE
      15867 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mount Vernon   
      (360)
424-8531 
      www.tulips.com

DIRECTIONS: From I-5, Take Kincaid Street exit (#226), go west on Kincaid. At the first stoplight after the railroad tracks, take a right. Go straight through 2 stoplights and over the Division Street Bridge. Continue to the first stoplight after the bridge, taking a left at the light onto Wall Street. Wall Street makes a quick right turn and becomes McLean Road. Continue down McLean Road about 3 miles. Make a left at the grocery store onto Beaver Marsh Road. We are 1/4 mile down the road on the left.

 INFORMATION: Surrounded by hundreds of acres of tulips, daffodils and iris, our garden bursts with color each Spring during the world-renowned Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in April. Our parent company, Washington Bulb Co., Inc., is the largest bulb grower in the United States. With over 16 acres of greenhouses, we have a year round supply of top quality fresh cut flowers, including Tulips, Daffodils, Iris and Lilies. Roozengaarde offers a unique mix of fresh cut flowers, bulbs, home decor, and garden accessories.

Open year round Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours during the tulip festival!


21 ROSABELLA’S GARDEN BAKERY    
      8933 Farm-to-Market Rd., Bow 
     (360) 766-6360  Rose & Alan Merritt

DIRECTIONS: From I-5, Exit 232, west on Cook Rd. for 1 mile, right (north) on Chuckanut Dr. for 1/2 mile (follow highway signs), left on Allen West Rd. for 3 miles, right on Farm to Market Rd. See Rosabella’s on immediate right on corner.

INFORMATION: In a beautiful country red barn surrounded by flower gardens and apple orchards, Rosabella’s is a unique garden bakery, vintage gift and hard cider/wine shop. Country hospitality, homemade rustic apple pastries, apple cider donuts, 5-lb apple and fruit pies, fabulous lunches, custom gift orders, seasonal flowers, U-pick apples and pumpkins, sweet corn, great coffee and espresso, ice cream, and cider. Come celebrate country ambience at this delightful destination!

Call (360) 766-6360 for hours.


22 SAKUMA MARKET STAND
     17900 Cook Rd., Burlington   
    
(360) 757-8004
     www.sakumamarketstand.com

DIRECTIONS: Take 1-5 exit 232 Cook Rd., head west on Cook Rd. 1 mile. Look for Sakuma Market Stand sign & entrance gate.

INFORMATION: Open: May 15-Nov. 1, Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday & holidays 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Available: Strawberries mid May-Sept., raspberries & blueberries
             July-Oct., tayberries, marionberries & boysenberries
             July-Sept., blackberries
             Aug.-Oct., apples
             Sept.-Oct., cherries, plums & pears as well as a wide variety of vegetables and flowers all grown by Sakuma Farms. U-Pick is available daily.

Stop by and enjoy a homemade milkshake, ice cream sundae or freshly made strawberry shortcake or take a wagon ride or participate in daily children's activities. Private tours or events may be scheduled by phoning 360- 757-8004.


23 SAMISH BAY CHEESE
      Roger and Suzanne Wechsler
      15115 Bow Hill Rd.  
      (360)
766-6707 • cheese@rootabaga.com
      www.samishbaycheese.com

DIRECTIONS: From the south, I-5 Exit 231 on Chuckanut Dr. (SR 11), go about 6 miles north to Bow Hill Rd., right about 1/8 mile. The farm is on the left. From the north, I-5 Exit 236, go right (west) on Bow Hill Rd. about 4 miles, on the right just before getting to Chuckanut Dr.

INFORMATION: We have (very) fresh cheeses, cheeses aged up to six years old, and everything in between, including some of our own unique creations. We are a certified organic dairy and farmstead cheese makers. We make organic cheese and yogurt out of all of our milk, using only our own milk. We raise beef, pork, and goat for meat.


24 SCHUH FARMS   
      Steve & Susan Schuh   
      15565 SR 536, Mount Vernon
      (360) 424-6982

DIRECTIONS: From I-5 Exit #226, west on Kincaid, right on 3rd St. then west on SR 536. Three miles to farm on right.

INFORMATION: Fresh rhubarb, asparagus and tulips in April. Late Spring and early Summer bring more flowers. Eight varieties of berries, some U-pick. New this year: U-pick veggies and Gravenstein apples. Tree fruit is brought from a farmer friend in Eastern WA. With Fall comes our Great Pumpkin Patch featuring 40 acres of fun, and squash, gourds, corn stalks and a corn maze—hay rides to the fields featuring pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors. As always the barrel train, face painting, inflatable pumpkin playground, petting zoo and the new and improved tire scramble. For Christmas you can cut your own tree or choose one from our large selection of fresh cut trees. Beautiful wreaths, garlands and ornaments are to be found in the old barn. The latte and ice cream shack opens with tulips and closes with trees. We feature fresh eggs, Golden Glen’s milk and cheeses, our jams and syrup, pies and pickles.

Daily 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; April 1–Oct. 21, & Friday after Thanksgiving through Dec. 12.



25 SKAGIT RIVER RANCH   
      28778 Utopia Road
      Sedro Woolley
      (360) 856-0722
      www.skagitriverranch.com

DIRECTIONS: Coming from I-5, take exit 230 (Cook Rd); go east. Cook Rd. will connect to Hwy 20; continue east on Hwy 20 toward Lyman. About 5 miles along (right before Lyman), is Hoen Rd; go right on to Hoen. Go 2 blocks and turn left on Utopia Rd. Our farm is the 2nd driveway on your right; follow the “Farm Store Open” sign.

INFORMATION: Cerified organic 100% grass fed beef. Organic chicken and eggs, and natural pork. Located on the beautiful Skagit River, our farm store is open on Saturdays (10-6pm) all year for you to visit. You can see a sustainable family farm, humanely and ethically raised animals with no chemicals and no antibiotics. Products sold at our farm store or selected farmers markets and natural food stores.


26 SKAGIT VALLEY FOOD CO-OP  
     
202 S. First St. Downtown Mount Vernon  
      (360) 336-9777
      www.skagitfoodcoop.com


DIRECTIONS: From I-5 Exit College Way, head west. Turn left onto Freeway Dr. and follow it south along the river. Turn left at the main light by the bridge on First St. and then right into the parking lot of the Co-op building.

INFORMATION: The Skagit Valley Food Co-op, anchoring the corner of 1st St. and Division in downtown Mount Vernon is a co-operative natural foods market., providing fresh local and organic produce and wholesome dry goods to community members since 1973. The Co-op’s award-winning Deli offers a seating area, a salad bar, hot entrees, custom sandwiches and coffee beverages, as well as healthy delicious pre-packaged foods, both savory and sweet, and full catering capabilities. The Food Co-op works with a variety of local farmers and suppliers to uphold our standards of freshness and quality. Anchored firmly in co-op principles, the Skagit Valley Food Co-op welcomes the community at-large, with membership benefits, workshops, and opportunities to connect to community resources. Join us this summer to celebrate 35 years of local and abundant harvests.

Open daily, Monday- Saturday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 8 a.m.


27 SNOW GOOSE PRODUCE  
      Mike and Mary Louise Rust
      15170 Fir Island Rd., Mount Vernon  
     
(360) 445-6908
      www.snowgooseproducemarket.com

DIRECTIONS: On the scenic farm road between Conway and La Conner. From I-5 take Exit #221 west to Fir Island Rd., follow this road about five miles to the stand.

INFORMATION: A true farmers market, walking the walk for 35 years. We honor our food. Snow Goose Produce sells organic and conventional produce grown by ourselves and our neighbors. We have a full-service fish market featuring live and cooked crab, salmon, halibut and more. We sell generous bouquets of our own cut flowers and perennials. Local and not-so local wines. We sell unusual sauces and preserves and are known for our immodest ice cream cones. We are provisioners for foodies.

Open every day late February to early October. 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, open to 7:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday.


28 TAYLOR SHELLFISH FARM   
      2182 Chuckanut Dr., Bow     
      (360)
766-6002
      www.taylorshellfish.com

DIRECTIONS: Exit #231 off I-5. Northwest on Chuckanut Dr. for 10 miles to the Oyster Creek Inn. (From Bellingham: Exit #250. Go south on Chuckanut Drive 9.5 miles). Farm entrance in corner of restaurant parking lot.

INFORMATION: Farm-fresh Pacific oysters (live-in-shell, shucked or smoked), Kumamoto, Virginica, European Flat, Shigoku & Olympia oysters, Manila clams, mussels, Geoduck clams. Live and cooked Dungeness crab. Frozen prawns, scallops, wild salmon and halibut. Pickled herring and smoked salmon. Picnic and BBQ area on beautiful Samish Bay.
2010 SPECIAL EVENTS:
TWO Public SEED SALES
     June 12th and Aug. 7th, both on Saturday 8 a.m.–11 a.m., for those interested in growing oysters, clams, mussels and geoducks on their own beaches.
     8th Annual Samish Bay BIVALVE BASH & LOW TIDE MUD RUN, July 24th.

RETAIL STORE open seven days year round. Oct.-March 9 a.m.–5 p.m. April-Sept. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.


29 T.J. FARM
      Tony Chang
      15805 Ovenell Rd., Mount Vernon
      (206) 321-9000

DIRECTIONS: Take I-5 Exit 230 following Hwy. 20 going west. Go 2 miles and turn north on Avon Allen Road, then take a left turn on Ovenell Rd. and go about 1.1 mile to the farm.

INFORMATION: We have a very small farm and grow Northland, a very sweet variety of blueberry. Our Toro blueberries produce large fruit with a unique flavor. We also grow Jersey and Blue Jay, which are good old varieties to enjoy.

Open hours: July 10–August 31, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. during the season.


30 VIVA FARMS
      Intersection of Higgins Airport Way and Ovenell Road, Mount Vernon
      (206) 914-7948

DIRECTIONS: From I-5 take exit 230 for WA-20 toward Burlington/Anacortes/Skagit Airport. Turn left at Avon Cutoff/WA-20 W. Turn right at Higgins Airport Way. Take the first right and park on Ovenell Rd.

INFORMATION: Viva Farms is a collaborative of beginning and Latino farmers who are launching new farm businesses at Skagit’s first “incubator farm.” Nine new farmers, representing 7 farms, are farming at the Viva Farms incubator this year. We offer over 45 varieties of fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers, as well as free range poultry and eggs. Enjoy a multicultural farm experience as you learn the names of your favorite vegetables in Spanish & Mixtec, discover new varieties and collect international cooking tips! Some crops are certified organic; others are managed organically as we undertake the 3-year-long transition to organic. Call Sarita at 206-914-7948 or e-mail sarita@growfood.org to place an order, arrange a visit or just stop by—we’re almost always there! Hablamos Español!


31 WOOLLEY FARMS 
     
8600 B.D. Minkler Road, Sedro Woolley
     (360) 854-9188
      www.woolleyfarms.com

DIRECTIONS:
From I-5, take Cook Rd. exit east. Follow it to Hwy 20, continuing east past Sedro-Woolley. Turn right at Hoehn Road (before Lyman), follow it about a mile, going across Minkler Rd. ,until the road curves right. Turn left on Utopia. Follow past residences and farms to the end of the road. Turn left at dogleg on B.D. Minkler Rd. Woolley Farms is at the end on the left.

INFORMATION: Come and visit Woolley Farms, where we raise heritage-breed livestock, including sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats, organic seed, and more. We have limited quantities of lamb, pork, and poultry for sale, and you are welcome to come and pick plums and blackberries in season. Space is available for farm-related projects. Volunteers always welcome; tours upon request.

Farm hours are Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., evenings and weekends by arrangement. For more information, call (360) 854-9188 or visit www.woolleyfarms.com
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Farmers Markets

32 ANACORTES FARMERS MARKET
     
611 R Ave., Anacortes
     (360) 391-0339   
Info@anacortesfarmersmarket.org
      www.anacortesfarmersmarket.org

DIRECTIONS: Highway 20 west to Anacortes. Exit right on R Ave. for about one mile. Market is between 7th and R Streets, on the Depot Arts Center grounds. Just north of the historic stern-wheeler W. T. Preston at the Arts Center in the Historic Railroad Depot.

INFORMATION: Shop for Skagit County’s freshest produce, the best in baked products and home made crafts. Look for our Holiday Markets in November at the Depot Arts Center.

Open Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., May 15-Oct. 9.
 



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MOUNT VERNON FARMERS MARKET
     
www.mountvernonfarmersmarket.org

     • SATURDAYS May 29–October 16, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
       Location: By the Skagit River in downtown Mount Vernon
     • WEDNESDAYS June 9–September 15, from
       1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
        Location: Skagit Valley Hospital, 1415 Kincaid St.

INFORMATION: Shop the Mount Vernon Farmers Market for the freshest and friendliest of Skagit Valley farm produce! The Saturday market is a weekly celebration featuring local and organic berries, vegetables, flowers, nursery plants, fresh roasted coffee, bread, cheese, Swedish pancakes, soaps, crafts and more. Live music, children’s activities and cooking demonstrations ensure that there is always something happening at the market. The Wednesday market offers the same great local produce in a smaller setting for mid-week shoppers. Experience the best of the Skagit Valley: visit the Mount Vernon Farmers Market. WIC coupons and food stamps accepted.


34 SEDRO-WOOLLEY FARMERS MARKET
      Hammer Heritage Square, Ferry & Metcalf, Sedro-Woolley
      Wednesdays, 3 - 7 p.m. May 19 - Oct. 13 
 
      swfarmersmarket@fidalgo.net

DIRECTIONS: Highway 20 Sedro-Woolley Ferry St. exit into town, on the corner of Ferry and Metcalf under the clock tower.

INFORMATION: Located in the heart of Sedro-Woolley, nestled in the surrounding North Cascade mountains, you will find a wide variety of locally grown fresh fruits and organic veggies, including: berries, greens, tomatoes, broccoli, beets, carrots, potatoes, beans, cucumbers, squash, onions and garlic in season. Enjoy homemade bread, baked goods and soup while relaxing under our gazebo. Brighten your home with beautiful flowers, plants and unique crafts. View our historic mural of the Skagit from days gone by.


Vineyards & Wineries

35 EAGLE HAVEN WINERY PERKINS VARIETY APPLES
    
8243 Sims Rd., Sedro-Woolley
    (360) 856-6248 or (360) 856-6986


DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 232 off I-5. Go east on Cook Rd. approx. 5 miles to Hwy 20 intersection. Go east on Highway 20 approx. 4 miles to Sims Rd. Right on Sims Rd. and farm is on left.

INFORMATION: Eagle Haven Winery lies at the entrance to the North Cascades. The farm is surrounded by mountains, salmon streams, and soaring eagles. Our 6 acre vineyard and 35 acre orchard supply the fruit for our award-winning wines. The knotty-pine Tasting Room and saloon bar promises to make your stay a comfortable one. Outside, our Wine Garden surrounds you with hand split cedar that allows views into the orchard and vineyard. Truly a relaxing, memorable experience. For special events and gatherings, our full kitchen and Wine Garden are available for rental. Call for reservations and info.

Winery hours: 11 to 5, Fri., Sat., & Sun.


36 LOPEZ ISLAND VINEYARDS AND WINERY  
     
Brent Charnley, Winemaker
      724 Fisherman Bay Rd., Lopez Island   
      (360) 468-3644
      www.lopezislandvineyards.com

DIRECTIONS:
Washington State Ferry, Anacortes on Highway 20 spur, to Lopez Island. Proceed from ferry landing south on Ferry Rd., which will become Fisherman Bay Road at about two miles. Continue on Fisherman Bay Rd. 3/4 miles to farm entrance.

INFORMATION: Lopez Island Vineyards is a family run, organic vineyard on Lopez Island, producing fine wines from Estate Grown Grapes, as well as fruit wines from the San Juan Islands and Western Washington. Wines are also produced from grapes originating from the Crawford Family Vineyards of Yakima Valley. Established in 1987. Products include Lopez Island Organically Grown: Madeleine Angevine, Siegerrebe, Wave Crest White, Blackberry Wine; also organically grown Raspberry Wine and Apple-Pear Wine from San Juan County fruit. Yakima Valley products include Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot. Wines available by mail order or in select Skagit County outlets.

Tasting Room Hours of Operation: April–May, September–October: Saturday only 12–5 p.m., June: Friday & Saturday 12–5 p.m., July–August: Wednesday–Friday 12-5 p.m. Saturdays event tastings with winemaker, by reservation only. Closed November through March.


37 TULIP VALLEY VINEYARD & ORCHARD  
      16163 SR 536, Mount Vernon  
      (360) 428-6894
      www.tulipvalley.net


DIRECTIONS:
Three miles west of the old Mount Vernon bridge on Memorial Highway 536, just east of Beaver Marsh Road.

 INFORMATION: Fine wines and home to award-winning Red Barn Ciders. Come visit our new tasting room, and art gallery premiering local Washington artists. Please see our website for a calendar of events. Skagit-owned, Skagit-grown!