Skagit Valley Farm Stands and Farmer's Markets

2 - ANDERSON BLUEBERRY FARM      
     15628 Bow Hill Rd., Bow, WA 98232
     (360) 766-6173 • jerry@andersonblueberry.com •  www.andersonblueberry.com

DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 236 (Bow Hill Road) from I-5, west about 3.5 miles. Farm is on the left.

INFORMATION: Celebrating over 60 year of family grown blueberries in Skagit County. Where the rich soils and mild climate come together to produce the sweetest and largest blueberries. We offer both u-pick and we-pick berries. We-pick berries are packed in 5 and 10 pound flats, plus we have 5 pound freezer-ready boxes on order. Come and enjoy our beautiful family owned farm. We are open July and August. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sunday. Call if it is raining. From our family to yours, we welcome you.

6    BRUCE BOWEN BEES
     22121 Gaspard Ln, Mount Vernon
     (360) 422-5146 • (300) 961-1793 cell • BruceBowenBees@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, Mount Vernon Farmers Market or Sedro Woolley Farmers Market, or phone orders. Honey available all year.

7    CASCADIAN FARM
     Jim Meyer
     55931 SR 20, Rockport
     (360) 853-8173 •  www.CascadianFarm.com • jim.meyer@smallplanetfoods.com

DIRECTIONS: From I-5 exit 230 (Burlington), take Highway 20 (North Cascades Hwy) east for about 40 miles.

INFORMATION: CERTIFIED ORGANIC since 1972, our 28-acre berry farm on the banks of the Skagit River in the foothills of the North Cascades features: May - Flower Baskets; June - Strawberries; July - Raspberries; Aug. - Blueberries; Sept. - Sweet corn; Oct. - Pumpkin Patch. FROZEN BERRIES all year! The roadside stand serves our 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.

8    CHRISTIANSON’S NURSERY
     15806 Best Rd., Mount Vernon
     (360) 466-3821

DIRECTIONS: I-5 heading South: Take Hwy. 20 Exit (#230). Go West on Hwy. 20 to Best Road (5 miles). Go LEFT on Best Road for 2 miles, nursery on the right. I-5 heading North: Take Lake McMurray Exit (#221). Go LEFT over I-5 and RIGHT on Fir Island Road. Follow Fir Island Rd for approx 9 miles (note: Fir Island Road turns into Best Road). After Best Road crosses Chilberg/Calhoun intersection, nursery is 1 mile north on left.

INFORMATION: “An enticing selection of common and uncommon plants.” Christianson’s Nursery carries organic vegetable starts, seeds, and herbs, as well as a great selection of fruit trees, gardening supplies, and the largest collection of roses, perennials, and trees in NW Washington. Browse our greenhouses, Garden Store, and the Primrose Gift Shop, filled with one-of-a-kind garden antiques and embellishments. Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic in the beautiful gardens surrounding our 1888 Schoolhouse. Christianson’s is an award-winning favorite at the NW Flower & Garden Show, including the ‘People’s Choice Award’ and Gold Medal in 2011. Open year round, 7 days a week, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (Winter hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.)

12   GORDON SKAGIT FARMS
       15598 McLean Rd., Mount Vernon
       (360) 424-7262 •  www.gordonskagitfarms.com

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 Blue Cheese, 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.

13   HEDLIN FARMS
       12052 Chilberg Road, La Conner
       (360) 466-3977  •  hedlin@hedlinfarms.com •  www.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 located just outside La Conner, Washington. We have been farming in the Skagit Valley for over 100 years and grow Organic and conventional crops on close to 400 acres. We carry a wide variety of fresh, local, and organic produce including heirloom, beefsteak, and cherry tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, and cucumbers. We offer You-Cut or We-Cut flowers including dahlia bouquets, tubers, and more. We also offer blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, artichokes, asparagus, snap beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, chard, sweet corn, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, squash, turnips, radish, leek, and on! You can find our produce at our La Conner farm stand, the Mount Vernon Farmers Market, the Skagit Valley Food Coop, and through our CSA Subscription Farmshare program (call or e-mail for details.) Open from mid-April through October, 10–6 Daily, 12–6 on Sundays.

15   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. Visit our website for more information:

16    JONES CREEK FARMS

       32260 Burrese Rd., Sedro Woolley 98284

       (360) 826-6820 • jonescreekfarms@yahoo.com • www.skagitvalleyfruit.com
 

DIRECTIONS: Take exit 230 off of I-5 at Burlington and go east on Hwy. 20. Stay on Hwy. 20 until you come to the cross street Hamilton Cemetery Rd. This is about 1/2 mile past the town of Lyman. The easiest way to see how you’re doing is to count the mileposts. Hamilton Cemetery Road is at milepost 75. Turn left at Ham-Cem Rd. and left again at Burrese. Follow our signs.

INFORMATION: Our family would love for you to come join us here in the beautiful upper Skagit Valley. At Jones Creek Farms we grow gourmet hardneck garlic alongside pumpkins and Artichokes.

Our small family farm also produces many varieties of heirloom, as well as modern, tomatoes. We are famous for our u-pick apples. There are around 120 varieties to choose from! U-pick starts around mid-August when the first apples ripen and ends with the last to ripen about the end of October. In addition to apples we have u-pick plums, pears and Asian pears (and u-pick pumpkins).

17    LA CONNER FLATS

        Bob & Margie Hart
       15978 Best Rd., La Connor

       (360) 466-3190 • info@laconnorflats.com • www.laconnorflats.com
 

DIRECTIONS: West on Highway 20, left on Best Road for 2.2 miles. We are located on the right.

INFORMATION: Open year round. We are a 5th generation family farm dedicated to diverse and sustainable farming practices. We have strived to grow an extensive list of specialty and standard varieties: Asparagus, artichoke, rhubarb, brussel sprouts, horseradish, herbs, Napa cabbage, lettuce, kohlrabi, melon, bell peppers, hot peppers, squash, rutabaga, parsnips, kale, potatoes, tomatoes, swiss chard, berries, apples, beets, carrots, onions, peas, beans, radishes, fennel, cucumbers, celery, celeriac, corn, leeks, spinach, bok choi, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, collards, purslane and much more! Our 11-acre display garden is open daily to the public, except for private events. You can also visit our farm animals during your walk. Our farm stand is open everyday May/June - October and weekends November - May. We sell our fresh eggs, Bruce Bowen’s Honey, Pleasant Valley Farms Products, Dona Flora Products and all our own produce straight off the farm.

18    MOTHER FLIGHT FARM
       Glen and Charlotte Johnson
       20482 Skagit City Rd., Mount Vernon
       (360) 661-6098 • motherflightfarm@gmail.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.

20    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 through December, 10 ’til 5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday.

23    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 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 16+ acres of greenhouses, we have a year-round supply of top quality freshly cut flowers, including tulips, daffodils, iris and lilies. RoozenGaarde offers a unique mix of fresh flowers, bulbs, home decor, and garden accessories. Open year round Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays/Holidays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

26    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: Rhubarb, asparagus and tulips in April. Late spring and early summer bring more flowers. Eight varieties of berries, some u-pick. Fresh veggies and Gravenstein apples with tree fruit from Eastern WA. Fall brings the Great Pumpkin Patch featuring 40 acres of fun. Squash, gourds, corn stalks and a corn maze - hay rides to the fields loaded with pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors. The barrel train, face painting, inflatable pumpkin playground, farm animals and the new Recycle Junktion are great fun. For Christmas cut your own tree or choose a freshly cut one. 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 cheeses, our jams and syrup, pies and pickles. Daily 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; April 1–Oct. 31, & Friday after Thanksgiving through Dec. 21.

29    SKAGIT VALLEY FOOD CO-OP

       202 S. First Street Mount Vernon 98273

       (360) 336-9777  •   web@skagitfoodcoop.com  •  www.skagitfoodcoop.com
 

DIRECTIONS: From I-5 Exit Kincaid Street, head west. Turn right on 3rd and left just before the main light on First St. into the parking lot of the Co-op building.
 

INFORMATION: The Skagit Valley Food Co-op in downtown Mount Vernon is a co-operative natural foods market, providing fresh local and organic produce and wholesome dry goods and groceries to community members since 1973. The Co-op’s award-winning Deli offers a seating area, bakery, salad, soup, and hot entrees bar, sandwiches, handmade ice cream, an organic juice and coffee bar, as well as healthy delicious pre-packaged foods, both savory and sweet. The Skagit Co-op works with a variety of local farmers and suppliers to offer fresh, local, delicious organic produce in season. The Skagit Valley Food Co-op welcomes the community at-large, with membership benefits, free workshops, and opportunities to connect to community resources. Open daily, Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

31    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. Pastured chickens available between June & October but please call first. Open hours: July 10–August 31, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. during the season.

32    THE BERRY BARN

       14285 La Connor-Whitney Rd.,
       Mount Vernon 98273

       (360) 466-1923
 

DIRECTIONS: From I-5 near Burlington, take Exit 230  Hwy. 20 towards Anacortes heading west. Follow the signs towards La Connor. Turn left (south) on La Connor-Whitney Road (near the Farmhouse Inn Restaurant) and head towards La Connor. We are less than a mile down the road on the left hand side in the big red barn!

INFORMATION: We are the place to get BERRIES! We grow over 25 varieties of berries (plus rhubarb) that will be available mid-June until Labor Day. We have early, mid and late season of most berries including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. We also carry local and Northwest gourmet mixes, jellies & locally made gift items. Check out the biggest hedge-maze in North America! After Labor Day we close and get ready for the Christmas season which runs the week before Thanksgiving (for our fresh pies!!) until the last Sunday before Christmas (fresh and frozen pies available-order yours now!). There are 4 varieties of trees planted on 15 acres behind the Berry Barn!

33    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 comprised of several beginning and Latino farmers who are launching farm careers at Skagit’s first “farm incubator.” 10 new farmers, representing 8 farms, are growing at Viva Farms this season. We offer over 45 varieties of fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers, as well as free-range poultry and eggs. Join our weekly delivery program to receive an assortment of the freshest local fruits & veggies (June - Oct) or stop by any time to meet our farmers & collect local cooking & gardening tips! We’re undergoing the 3-year-long transition to organic so our produce is pesticide & herbicide-free. Call Sarita at 206-914-7948 to arrange a visit or join our CSA. Hablamos Espanol! Viva Farms is a joint venture of GrowFood.org, an international non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating the next generation of sustainable farmers; WSU Skagit Extension and community partners who seek to keep Skagit farming by helping future farmers overcome barriers to entry. See www.VivaFarms.org for more info.
 

Farmers Markets

34    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 homemade crafts. Look for our Holiday Markets in November at the Depot Arts Center. Open Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m., May 14–Oct. 15.

35    BOW LITTLE MARKET

       17581 Wood Road, Bow

       (360) 724-3333
 

Regular and Harvest markets at Belfast Feed Store along Old Highway 99 at Bow Hill Road. (Take the Bow Hill exit from I-5 and head east to N. Green.) Holiday Festival at Beau Lodge, 17581 Wood Road, Bow, SATURDAY, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (From I-5 take Bow Hill exit and head west to Hobson, turn right and go to Colony, turn right, and go about a mile to Wood, turn left and follow Wood to Beau Lodge gates.) Bow Little Market, where the little guy is a big deal, is family friendly and geared toward supporting small, local farmers and entrepreneurs. Located on the green in front of Belfast Feed Store along Old Highway 99 at Bow Hill Road, it features produce, fiber goods, Bruce Bowen’s honey, soap, ceramics, yard art and more. Come by and meet your neighbors. THURSDAYS July 7–Oct. 13, 1–6 p.m. Harvest Market, SATURDAY, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

36    MOUNT VERNON FARMERS MARKET

       Downtown Mount Vernon
       (360) 540-4066  •  mvfarmer1@hotmail.com  •   www.mountvernonfarmersmarket.org
 

DIRECTIONS: Downtown Mount Vernon next to the Skagit River.

INFORMATION: Mount Vernon Farmers Market runs from May 28 to October 15. Join us every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to shop for the freshest of local fruit, veggies, meat, cheese, bread, flowers, craft goods and ready-to-eat food. Live music, children’s activities and cooking demonstrations make the Farmers Market a great way to start your summer weekends! Also don’t forget the Wednesday Market at the Skagit Valley Hospital from mid-June to mid-September. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 1415 E. Kincaid St., Mount Vernon, WA.

37    SEDRO-WOOLLEY FARMERS MARKET

       Hammer Heritage Square,

       Ferry & Metcalf, Sedro-Woolley

       Wednesdays, 3–7 p.m. May 18–Oct. 12

       www.sedrowoolleyfarmersmarket.com
 

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.