Where in Coastal areas of Washington to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

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Coastal areas of Washington's U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

 

Clallam County

  • Blueberry Haven Farm - Blueberries, apricots
    173 Lewallen Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363. Phone: 360-928-0257. Open: 1st week of August,
    A visitor writes on May 07, 2009: "It is by Whiskey Creek, long drive from Sequim, but we go every year they have blueberries. Best berries around!!"
    A visitor writes on January 04, 2009: "Just a home with about 2 acres of blueberries and some apricot trees. The berries were as big as my thumb, the bushes were 6 to 7 ft tall, and the owner told me they were planted 30 years ago. Awesome, Awesome blueberries! I picked 20 lbs. of berries for $1.20/lb." (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: January 04, 2009) 
  • Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm - Uses natural growing practices, flowers, herbs/spices, lavender, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
    1345 S Sequim Avenue, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: 360-683-7733. Alternate Phone: 1-800-470-8423. Email: cedbrook@olypen.com. Open: Fall Farm Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am to 4 pm; Thursday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm; See our website for current events and hours; Fall Cafe Hours: Thursday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. A variety of u-pick herbs are available year round; Lavender Festival the third weekend in July; U-pick lavender mid-June through end of August; U-pick garden flowers from spring until the first frost. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Visit historic Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm, stroll our lovely gardens, pick fresh herbs and lavender, dine in the Herb Garden Cafe, shop in the farm gift shop, stay for the day or overnight in one of the farms fully furnished vacation rentals. Open year round. Established 1967. (ADDED: September 01, 2009)
  • The Cutting Garden - flowers, both U-pick and pre-picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
    303 Dahlia Llama Lane, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: 360-670-8671. Email: catherine@cuttinggarden.com. Open: U - pick flowers dawn to dusk Friday-Sunday only, June through September. Directions: from Seattle (westbound), take the Sequim Avenue exit off Highway 101. Turn right onto Sequim Avenue (which becomes Sequim-Dungeness Way). Drive south through the traffic light and three miles more to Woodcock Road. Turn left onto Woodcock. Proceed 3/4 a mile and turn right onto Dahlia Llama lane. Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. u-cut flowers are available from dawn to dusk 7 days a week, June through September; We grow a full acre of flowers so there will be an abundant, dazzling selection of types and colors for your wedding or event. Payment: Cash, Check. Annual plant sale first weekend in May 10 am to 4 pm.  Click here for our Facebook page.  (UPDATED: March 23, 2010)
  • Dungeness Meadow Farm - ORGANIC blueberries, and prepicked produce
    135 Meadowmeer Lane, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: 360-582-1128Directions: Take Old Olympic Highway near Sequim to McComb Road, just east of the river. Follow McComb Road through the intersection, onto the gravel lane. We'll see you in the berry field! And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: We update our phone message each morning at 7:00. We are not open every day, as our customers prefer that we open when more fruit is available. If your schedule or time in our area prevents your coming during normal hours, leave a message and we will do our best to accommodate you. Prepicked berries are best obtained through telephone ordering, as we generally have a backlog of orders and cannot guarantee prepicked berries on a drop-in basis. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Graysmarsh Farm, Inc. - Strawberries, Raspberries, Lavender, Loganberries, Blackberries, Blueberries
    6187 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: (360) 683-5563. Email: grysmrsh@olypen.com. Open: Strawberries are ripe beginning early June, Raspberries ripen starting about the 4th of July through early August. U-Pick Lavender July through August. Loganberries are ripe in early July through early August. Blueberries are available from early July through mid-September. Our thornless Blackberries are ripe in early August through most of September.
  • Greenweave - Apples, blueberries, grapes, pears, raspberries, rhubarb, walnuts
    285 Clover Lane, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: 360-683-1083. Fax: N/A. Email us at: melissa@olympus.net. Directions: West on 101 past the 3 Sequim exits Turn left on Taylor Cut-off immediately after crossing bridge over the Dungeness River At 1.9 miles Clover Lane is on the left; 285 is 2nd place on the left. Open: Every day - phone for availability Blueberries: July - September, Raspberries: late August - September, Apples and pears: September and October. Payment: Cash, Check. Other fruit - quince Other products - fleece from my natural colored sheep (black, grey) handspun yarn, washed & carded wool roving for hand spinners. (UPDATED: July 13, 2011)
  • Hydrangea Rangers - Uses natural growing practices, apples, cherries, flowers, grapes, pears, plums, walnuts, U-pick and already picked
    394 Roupe Road, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: 360-681-7632. Email: marzec@olypen.com. Open: Since we are a mom and pop operation we are open by appointment only call or e - mail us as we are in and out all the time; We will always make time for you and try to work with you on a timing issue. Directions: Traveling on Highway 101,turn south on Hooker Road Go 1/4 of a mile up the hill, turn left on to Roupe Road, the only way it goes, go in about 300 yards, road turns to gravel and curves to right sign says "End of County Road" we are 2nd driveway on the right 394 number on mailbox sign hydrangea rangers low on pole, go slow watch for animals.3 miles west of Sequim 10 miles east of Port Angeles. Click here for a map and directions. Main product hydrangea flowers, all colors for all occasions available from mid June-first frost weather conditions permitting call/e-mail for availability; Why pay high prices come pick your own for $2 per stem; Over 30 varieties of hydrangea plants for sale; Orchard and vineyard products on site as well. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: August 05, 2010)
  • Jan's Country Garden - Uses natural growing practices, beans, broccoli, cucumbers, flowers, summer squash, winter squash, other vegetables, weddings and wedding parties
    344 O'Brien Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Phone: 360-452-8287. Email: janscountrygarden@yahoo.com. Directions: When driving East or West on Highway 101, turn South onto O'Brien Road (The Washington State Patrol Office is located at that intersection) and drive 1/3 mile to 344 O'Brien Road. The farm is located on the right side of the road. Dahlias are our main crop. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Open: Beginning July 7, 2010, garden is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm; Closed Sundays; Open by appointment for selecting dahlia tubers. See our website for photos and listing of prices. Please call for hours. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. A flower stand is open during the Summer months when the garden is in full-bloom! Cutters and jars of water are provided. Arrangements can be made for special events such as weddings, church, funerals, etc. by calling and making arrangements. Flower Bouquets are $6.00, Dahlia tubers (500+ varieties) sell beginning at $3.00 and up during August, September and October (until first frost).  (UPDATED: June 22, 2010)
  • Lazy J Tree Farm - pumpkins, Christmas Trees
    225 Gehrke Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362  Phone: 360-457-5950 .
  • Salt Creek Farm - ORGANIC, U-Cut Flowers
    310 Salt Creek Road, Port Angeles, WA. Phone: 360-928-3583. Email: saltcreek4@juno.com.
    Salt Creek farm is a small certified organic family farm located on the west side of Port Angeles. Join our CSA program and receive a seasonal abundance of fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers direct from the farm each week. Share prices range from $170 to $400 for the season. Raspberries Strawberries

Grays Harbor County

  • Dew Acres - vegetables, flowers
    64 Geissler Road, Montesano (360) 249-5086. Email:
    dewacres@hotmail.com. We pick or you pick a variety of local vegs & flowers. Also “fresh from the farm” eastern WA produce. Our “White Sugar Loaf Pineapple” & other tropical fruits & flowers grown by us on the slopes of Mona Loa in Hawaii & flown direct. Horse-boarding facility with hay, pasture & training available. Open year-round. Call for hours. Delivery available. Directions: take the Devonshire Rd. exit west of Montesano. Go 2.5 miles north on Wynoochee Valley Rd. Turn left on Geissler Rd.; go approx. 3/4 miles, 2nd place on right.
  • Chapman Farms - pumpkins
    239 Brady Loop Road, East Montesano, WA. Phone: (360) 581-4177. U-pick pumpkins—all sizes, squash, gourds, sweet corn, & fall decorations. Many varieties of sweet corn. A large corn maze & free hay maze for kids., Sept.-October. Open daily 10 am–6 pm. Directions: turn south off Hwy. 12 at Brady exit (across hwy. from fire hall). Turn left at “T” & go 1.5
    miles. Gravel driveway to the left.
  • Lily Lane - flowers
    6 John Wayne Lane Aberdeen, WA. Phone: (360) 648-0044. Email: lilylane@comcast.net. Thousands of day lilies, Oriental & Asiatic lilies in a wide range of colors & varieties. Potted plants, bouquets, U-pick flower garden, retail garden/gift shop. Lily bulbs available in the fall. Open: Memorial Day through October, Thursday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: 9 miles west of Grays Harbor College on Hwy. 105. Look for sign on right just past S. Arbor Rd.  (UPDATED: September 17, 2008)
  • Shaffner Farms - blueberries, raspberries
    158 Geissler Road,. Montesano, WA. Phone:  (360) 249-6722. Email: info@shaffnerfarm.com. Farm-fresh vegetables (A-Z), flowers, blueberries & raspberries (we/U pick). Preserves, butters, canned vegetables & dressings. Eastern WA produce when in season. Japanese maples, hanging baskets, bamboo & more. Pumpkin patch with hayrides & mazes opens October 1st. Summer hours: Tues.-Sat. 9 am-6 pm; Sun. 11 am-4 pm. Directions: from Aberdeen eastbound Hwy. 12, left on West Wynoochee Rd. Go 2.5 mi., turn right on Geissler; go 1/2 mile. Farm is on the left.

Jefferson County

Pacific County

  • Beatty Farm - free range chicken eggs, fresh farm raised beef and pork
    175 Hyland Stringer Road, Raymond, WA 98577. Phone: 360-942-5469. Email: lbeatty@centurytel.net. Directions: From Raymond turn onto Highway 6 towards Menlo go 9 miles turn right after mile marker 9 onto Stauffer Road then Left onto Oxbow Road go about half a mile then turn right onto Hyland Stringer Road follow to the end about 1 mile you have to go past the dairy farm and the mail boxes down the gravel road we are a green house on the left hand side with a wooden fence. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available all year. Open: all year long Payment: Cash, Check. We offer fresh farm raised beef and pork. We also have weaner pigs feeder pigs and bbq pigs.
  • Cranguyma Farms - Organic, blueberries, cranberries, upick and prepicked,picnic area
    113th Lane And Sandridge, Long Beach, WA 98631. Email: Click here for their contact form. Open: The farm is open from 8am to 6pm daily, and admission is free. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries are ready for harvest from July through October; Cranberries are ready for picking during the month of October. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Cranguyma Farms is a 1,200-acre working cranberry, blueberry, and holly farm on the Long Beach Peninsula in southwest Washington. The blueberries are certified organic. (ADDED: October 05, 2010)
    A visitor writes on October 04, 2010: "I personally don't know these people but they have a great place down the road from where I live and I think it is a beautiful place they have the berries are delish!  There are picnic tables and plenty of shade under the holly trees to gather with family for a break from picking on warm summer afternoons. Buckets are provided – it is recommended that people bring their own take-home containers. U-pick berries U-pick cranberries (dry harvest) can be found at Cranguyma Farms beginning October 1st. Freshly harvested berries can be purchased at the farm throughout October,"<

Whakiakum County

Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands and Roadside Stands, Etc.
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

Clallam County

  • Johnston Farms - Wide variety of produce in season, from apples and asparagus to watermelon and zucchini, farm market, porta-potties, picnic area, farm animals
    1046 Heuslein Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Phone: 360-452-1936. Alternate Phone: 360-477-1256. Email: c.johnston11@juno.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, approximately 9 AM to 5 PM; Closed Sundays, 4th of July, Christmas, Thanksgiving. Directions: By car: From 101 west, turn right onto Shore Road and continue until the T. Turn right onto Heuhslein, and make a right into the driveway at 1046. Please honk when you arrive so we know you're here! By bike, horse, foot, or any other unmotorized mode of transportation: find us halfway between Sequim and Port Angeles on the Oympic Discovery Trail!. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, WIC Vouchers. Family farm founded in 2000 located along the Olympic Discovery Trail. . All organically grown with lots of TLC!. ADDED: September 13, 2011)

Jefferson County

Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Clallam County

  • The Cutting Garden - Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, Conferences, Filming or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups, Kitchen facilities available, Catering available, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Bring your own linens and table silverware, BYO alcohol, Servers Must Be Licensed for alcohol, Wine, Champagne, & Beer Only, B&B nearby, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, horses, llamas/alpacas, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Hiking trails, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, Internet (Wireless), Projection Screen provided, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, Bride and groom dressing areas available, children welcome, No pets please, Smoking allowed in designated areas, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
    303 Dahlia Llama Lane, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: 360-670-8671. Email: catherine@cuttinggarden.com. Open: U - pick flowers dawn to dusk 7 days a week June through September; Tour our display gardens and art gallery Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm. Directions: from Seattle (westbound), take the Sequim Avenue exit off Highway 101. Turn right onto Sequim Avenue (which becomes Sequim-Dungeness Way). Drive south through the traffic light and three miles more to Woodcock Road. Turn left onto Woodcock. Proceed 3/4 a mile and turn right onto Dahlia Llama lane. Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. u-cut flowers are available from dawn to dusk 7 days a week, June through September; We grow a full acre of flowers so there will be an abundant, dazzling selection of types and colors for your wedding or event;. Payment: Cash, Check. Annual plant sale first weekend in May 10 am to 4 pm. Annual art sale June 4, 5, 6, 2010 10 am to 4 pm. Our spectacular display gardens are featured on the cover of Fine Gardening magazine April 2010 and have been recommended in Sunset magazine as well as half a dozen other publications. (UPDATED: March 23, 2010)

Grays Harbor County

  • The Geraci Family Homestead - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Turkeys, Fresh eggs
    1859 State Route 105, Aberdeen , WA 98520. Phone: 360-648-0036. Email: ocostachickens@gmail.com. Open: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30; Closed Sunday and Monday. Directions: From South Aberdeen drive approximately 12 miles to the Ocosta flats. From the Westport Y drive approximately 6 miles to the Ocosta flats. Payment: Cash, only. Baby chicks available year round. (ADDED: December 06, 2009)

Children's Activities at Farms

Grays Harbor County

  • Knights Rabbitry - ,
    Box 1633, Westport, WA 98595. Phone: 877-249-1973. Email: camp@knightsrabbitry.com. Open: 9am-3pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover . Double maned lionheads and Netherland Dwarfs. We do kids day camps through out the year. Different activities include hands on work with our chickens, ducks, rabbits, and gardening. Events vary throughout the year. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: November 19, 2010)
    A visitor writes on November 19, 2010: "Great for summer time activities for children. "

Local Honey Sources:

Clallam County

  • Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Honey (retail), Lavender honey, Raw honeys, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
    1345 S Sequim Avenue, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: 360-683-7733. Alternate Phone: 1-800-470-8423. Email: cedbrook@olypen.com. Open: Fall Farm Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am to 4 pm; Thursday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm; See our website for current events and hours; Fall Cafe Hours: Thursday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. A variety of u-pick herbs are available year round; Lavender Festival the third weekend in July; U-pick lavender mid-June through end of August; U-pick garden flowers from spring until the first frost. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Visit historic Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm, stroll our lovely gardens, pick fresh herbs and lavender, dine in the Herb Garden Cafe, shop in the farm gift shop, stay for the day or overnight in one of the farms fully furnished vacation rentals. Open year round. Established 1967. (ADDED: September 01, 2009)
  • The Cutting Garden - Honey (retail), Honey (wholesale), U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
    303 Dahlia Llama Lane, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: 360-670-8671. Email: catherine@cuttinggarden.com. Open: The gift shop is open from 10 am to 4 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Directions: from Seattle (westbound), take the Sequim Avenue exit off Highway 101. Turn right onto Sequim Avenue (which becomes Sequim-Dungeness Way). Drive south through the traffic light and three miles more to Woodcock Road. Turn left onto Woodcock. Proceed 3/4 a mile and turn right onto Dahlia Llama lane. Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. u-cut flowers are available from dawn to dusk 7 days a week, June through September; We grow a full acre of flowers so there will be an abundant, dazzling selection of types and colors for your wedding or event. Payment: Cash, Check. Annual plant sale first weekend in May 10 am to 4 pm. Annual art sale June 4, 5, 6, 2010 10 am to 4 pm. (UPDATED: March 23, 2010)

Horse Rides and More:

Clallam County

  • The Cutting Garden - Boarding stables, Wedding facilities, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, No pets please, No smoking allowed, handicap accessible, meeting room available, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
    303 Dahlia Llama Lane, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: 360-670-8671. Email: catherine@cuttinggarden.com. Open: U - pick flowers dawn to dusk 7 days a week June through September; Tour our display gardens and art gallery Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm. Directions: from Seattle (westbound), take the Sequim Avenue exit off Highway 101. Turn right onto Sequim Avenue (which becomes Sequim-Dungeness Way). Drive south through the traffic light and three miles more to Woodcock Road. Turn left onto Woodcock. Proceed 3/4 a mile and turn right onto Dahlia Llama lane. Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. u-cut flowers are available from dawn to dusk 7 days a week, June through September; We grow a full acre of flowers so there will be an abundant, dazzling selection of types and colors for your wedding or event;. Payment: Cash, Check. Annual plant sale first weekend in May 10 am to 4 pm. Annual art sale June 4, 5, 6, 2010 10 am to 4 pm. (UPDATED: March 23, 2010)

Meats, Milk and Eggs:

Pacific County

  • LJ Ranch LLC - aged cheese, soap., raw milk
    3202 318th Stree, Ocean Park, WA 98640. Phone: 360-665-0107. Open: Call for for hours and availability. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. This farm raises goats and makes, and sells aged cheese and soap. It is a licensed Grade A Dairy and it sells raw milk. They use registered French Alpine Goats, they also provide buck service. The farm is owned, and operated, by Lisa & Jerry Busenius. When you get to the farm, if you don't see anyone, ring the bell. They will be there shortly. There is a deposit for the glass jar that the milk is put in. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: February 19, 2012)
    A visitor writes on February 19, 2012: "The couple that owns, and operates, this farm are friendly and competent. The first time that I stopped for milk, Mr. Busenius took me to look around the farm. Where the milk is processed ips spotless, and I was not let inside, as seen through the doorway. The milk is heavenly. I have not tried the soap or the cheese yet."

Wholesale Foods

Jefferson County

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