Whidbey s Country Farms WHIDBEY ISLAND FARM MAP & GUIDE 2010 VISIT

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1 WHIDBEY ISLAND FARM MAP & GUIDE 10 VISIT Whidbey s Country Farms Did you know farms and nurseries across Whidbey Island offer you the chance to explore their fields and buy their fresh harvest? From berries for baking to fleece fiber for spinning we ve got it here. So satisfy your senses with the bounty that Whidbey farms have waiting for you.

2 Farmers Markets Find plants, organically-grown produce, flowers, prepared foods, honey, teas, arts & crafts, & more! Bayview Farmers Market Apr. 24 Oct. 30: Saturday 10am 2pm Bayview Road at Highway Locavores can find it at Bayview Farmers Market Coupeville Farmers Market Apr. 3 Oct. 9: Sat 10 2 Alexander St by the Library Celebrating 31 seasons in the heart of Ebey s Reserve Greenbank Farm Sunday Market May 2 Sept. 26: Sundays 11 3 Hwy 525 & Wonn Rd Master Gardeners plant clinic, first Sunday of each month Oak Harbor Public Market May 27 Sept. 30: Thursdays 4 7 Hwy. by Visitor Center oakharbormarket@yahoo.com The island s oldest evening open-air market S. Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market & Farm Stand Market open May 1 Oct. 9 on Sat Farm Stand open Apr. Nov. from 10 6, Sun. Fri. Watch for OPEN sign at Thompson and SR 525, Langley. market@southwhidbeytilth.org or Island-grown veg, fruits, flowers & plants daily at farm stand; also at Saturday market plus crafts, music, & play area. The 11-acre sustainable agriculture campus welcomes visitors to gardens, farm stand, forest trail & more. Island Agricultural Festivals Just can t get enough? Check out our many agricultural festivals happening throughout the year. July 17, 10 3 Sisters Cattle Company Community Open House Loganberry Festival July 24 25, 10 Greenbank Farm September 18, 10 Whidbey Island Fabulous Fall Fiber Sale Also travel to Stanwood-Camano s Harvest Jubilee 3rd Saturday in September September 11 12, 10 Whidbey s Country Farms is published as a public service to support the farmers and community of Island County. Support Locally Grown!

3 RACE RD. SHORE MEA DOWS RD. EWING RD. VISIT Whidbey s Country Farms Here on Whidbey our family farms take pride in their work. It s a labor of love raising high-quality products while being good caretakers of the environment. You can help these businesses thrive through farm-direct sales. In buying direct you support a family, a land steward, a business and a lifestyle that defines Whidbey relaxed country atmosphere. 7 DARST RD. WEST BEACH RD. LIBBEY RD. 5 6 WEST BEACH RD. HASTIE LAKE RD. ZYLSTRA RD. WEST BEACH RD. 4 ZYLSTRA RD. SWANTOWN RD. FORT NUGENT RD. ARNOLD RD. PENN COVE RD. GOLF COURSE RD. CROSBY RD. MONROE LANDING RD. AULT FIELD RD. HELLER RD. CROSBY RD. WHIDBEY AVE. SCENIC HEIGHTS RD. OAK HARBOR RD. OAK HARBOR PUBLIC MARKET OAK HARBOR 9 1 Deception Pass Bridge GOLDIE RD. DE GRAFF RD. MIDWAY BLVD. PIONEER WY. REGATTA DR. TROXELL RD. CASE RD. JONES RD. SLEEPER RD. FAKKEMA RD. JONES RD. FROSTAD RD. TAYLOR RD. TAYLOR RD. CRESENT HARBOR RD. 2 DE VRIES RD. DE VRIES RD. SILVER LAKE RD. HAPPY VALLEY RD. RESERVATION RD. GREEN RD. POLNELL RD. STRAWBERRY PT. RD. COUPEVILLE FARMERS MKT These friendly folks are waiting to share their passion for what they do. Visiting any of our farms, nurseries, or markets is simply a unique experience. You ll want to visit them all. MADRONA WY. o 13 EBEY RD. HILL RD. MAIN ST. TERRY RD. ENGLE RD. PARKER RD. COUPEVILLE ENGLE RD. FORT CASEY RD. PATMORE RD. WANAMAKER RD. Keystone Port Townsend Ferry PATMORE RD. KEYSTONE HILL RD. MORRIS RD. WELCHER RD. RACE RD. 525 HARRINGTON RD. GRATEFUL ACRE PL. 3 HOUSTON RD. o Indicates our 5 farmers markets. Locals and travelers rejoice! This guide shows you the way to Whidbey s finest and freshest. SMUGGLER'S COVE RD. BAKKE N RD. GREENBANK CHRIS TIANSON RD. LAGOON PT. RD. DAY RD. NORTH BLUFF RD. GREENBANK FARM SUNDAY MARKET o EAST HARBOR RD. SARATOGA RD. Produced by the Northwest Agriculture Business Center. NABC is pleased to support Whidbey s Country Farms, a farmer-initiated promotion of direct sales and consumer education on family-farm agriculture. SMUGGLER'S COVE RD. PLANTATION DR. 525 MUTINY BAY RD. RESORT RD. TOMCHUCK LN. CLASSIC RD. HONEYMOON BAY RD. EAST HARBOR RD. AMBLE RD. BRAINERS RD. GOSS LAKE RD. 8 LONE LAKE RD. ANDREASON RD. SARATOGA RD. LUCY LN. BROOKS HILL RD. 15 LANGLEY The mission of NABC is to improve the economic vitality of the agriculture industry and preserve farmland in northwest Washington by providing farmers with hands-on business and product development services, building needed infrastructure, and facilitating access to markets. Want to learn more? Please visit AgBizCenter.org or PSFN.org. Contact us: NABC, PO Box 2924 Mount Vernon, WA / / Info@AgBizCenter.org BUSH PT. RD. MUTINY BAY RD. FREELAND FISH RD. 11 DOUBLE BLUFF RD. LANCASTER RD. DOW RD. 10 SOUTH WHIDBEY BAYVIEW THOMPSON TILTH FARMERS FARMERS MKT MARKET RD.o MILLMAN RD. o o USELESS BAY AVE. BAYVIEW RD. 12 EWING RD. SILLS RD. COLES RD. MAXWELTON RD. BAILEY RD. SWEDE HILL RD. MORTLAND DR. MAXWELTON RD. 525 FRENCH RD. CULTUS BAY RD. LANGLEY RD. SPRINGWA TER LN. 17 SCATCHET HEAD RD. SURFACE RD. CAMPBELL RD. DEER LAKE RD. 14 HOLST RD. WILKINSON RD. BOB GALBREATH RD. CLINTON 16 HUMPHREY RD. Clinton Mukilteo Ferry

1 A Knot In Thyme 4233 DeGraff Rd., Oak Harbor 360-240-1216/ 360-298-0443 www.aknotinthyme.com A family farm open year-round.

4 1 A Knot In Thyme 4233 DeGraff Rd., Oak Harbor / A family farm open year-round. Winter: 10 4, Summer: 10 6 Free draft horse wagon tours on Saturdays/ May 22 Sept yr-old holly trees & specialty gardens: Vertical, Quilted, Miniature, Everlasting, Rose and Perennial gardens. Dried floral and natureinspired gift shop with Amish cedar furniture, plant starts, and more! Destination for the whole family! 2 Island Bliss Alpacas 2839 Taylor Rd., Oak Harbor Open most days, call ahead Feed and feel alpacas. Our farm store features superb alpaca fiber, yarn and unique alpaca products. Follow your bliss; we are. 3 Island Tree Ranch apples@islandtreeranch.com By appointment only. Distributed mostly by wholesale. Nursery stock, art classes, occasional organic vegetables. Cider is freshly squeezed once a year. See our products in Whidbey Island specialty shops & restaurants. Call for more info on our Estate wines. 4 Camelot Downs Gary & Lois Fisher 1132 Bridle Trail Ln., Oak Harbor gfisher@pioneernet.net Open daily 8 6 year round. Guided tours by appt. only. Colonial breeds sheep, geese, ducks, chickens, game and guinea fowl, doves and dogs plus guardian livestock. 5 Horse Tales Nursery 1258 West Beach Rd., Oak Harbor horsetales@cablespeed.com April Oct.: 10-6 & Sun 12 4 Nov. March: Call for seasonal hours. Great collections of: annuals, perennials, baskets, seeds, herbs, vegetables, produce, worm castings, shrubs, trees, containers, organics too! Gift ideas/certificates, demo gardens, library. Making Friends One Customer at a Time! 6 Bell s Farm 892 West Beach Rd., Coupeville dorothy868@yahoo.com Open daily 7 dusk year round. Family farming since U-pick/We-pick strawberries mid-june thru mid-july. Honesty road stand with fresh flowers and veggies. 3 Sisters free-range eggs. Check for farm updates at

7 Lavender Wind Farm 2530 Darst Rd., Coupeville 360-678-0919 www.lavenderwind.com May-Sep: Daily 10 5 Oct-Apr: Daily 10 4 Certified Organic lavender plants, products, and vistas to enjoy.

5 7 Lavender Wind Farm 2530 Darst Rd., Coupeville May-Sep: Daily 10 5 Oct-Apr: Daily 10 4 Certified Organic lavender plants, products, and vistas to enjoy. Enjoy our labyrinth, gift shop, watch live distilling, have picnics, & U-pick in season. 8 The Raven & The Spade Camille LaTray 4785 E. Harbor Rd., Freeland ravenspade@whidbey.com A Certified Organic vegetable garden where beauty and productivity are happily interwoven. Visitors welcome to wander and enjoy the garden. Year round CSA shares; pickup or delivery, organic eggs and flowers. For more information please see our website or call Sisters Cattle Company 938 Scenic Heights Rd., Oak Harbor Open daylight hours year round An historic centennial family farm. Grass-fed beef cuts (USDA inspected), free-range eggs, flowers, corn, pumpkins, squash, all-natural pork. 10 Forget Me Not Farms 5700 Double Bluff Rd., Freeland Self-serve stand: 8:30 dusk daily Specializing in fresh flowers, produce, eggs. Pumpkin Patch during October. Christmas wreaths. U-pick berries by appt. Weddings and events welcome. 11 The Little Brown Farm 1377 Barr Rd., Freeland Farm tours by appointment Naturally-raised goats, sheep & chickens. Fresh eggs. Goat cheese coming this summer. Educational & pleasure tours available. 12 Sonshine Farm 5662 Crawford Rd., Langley cell or SonshineAlpacas@whidbey.com Call ahead to visit. Kiss alpacas, feed chickens and goats, pet playful guardian dogs. Alpaca yarn, hats, duvets, fiber, island-grown goat meat and more at our farm store. 13 Ebey Road Farm 225 Ebey Rd., Coupeville Farming for six generations in the Ebey s Landing National Historical Reserve. Locally grown grains, alfalfa and grass hays, and other seasonal crops. Certified organic products available. Please call for availability and pricing.

14 Paradise Found Fiber Farm 4081 Springwater Ln., Clinton 360-579-1906 lamalou@whidbey.com www.paradisefoundfiber.com http://picasaweb.google.com/ ParadiseFoundFiberShack Hours: June Oct.

Fiber farm with Alpacas, Llamas, & Pygora Goats; reserve Fresh Eggs; Seasonal Vegetables & Fruits; Educational Farm tours; Farm Store: handmade hats scarves, bags & more.

com www.chocolateflowerfarm.com A specialty nursery with an emphasis on chocolate (dark colored) plants and plants that smell like chocolate.

6 14 Paradise Found Fiber Farm 4081 Springwater Ln., Clinton ParadiseFoundFiberShack Hours: June Oct. Saturdays 10 4; other days year round call ahead. Fiber farm with Alpacas, Llamas, & Pygora Goats; reserve Fresh Eggs; Seasonal Vegetables & Fruits; Educational Farm tours; Farm Store: handmade hats scarves, bags & more. Event: Whidbey Island Fabulous Fall Fiber Sale, September 18, 10 from 9 4: Chocolate Flower Farm 5040 Saratoga Rd., Langley info@chocolateflowerfarm.com A specialty nursery with an emphasis on chocolate (dark colored) plants and plants that smell like chocolate. Display gardens include a Chocolate Vanilla Swirl garden, Neapolitan Garden, and a Chocolate Cosmos and Lavender field. A fun and delicious destination nursery! 16 Fern Ridge Alpacas 7343 Holst Road, Clinton Cell: fernridgealpacas@seanet.com Open most days. Call ahead. Come nose to nose with our gentle alpacas and friendly guard llamas. Feel their soft, warm fleece. Find luxurious alpaca yarn and fiber, plus alpaca wearables, blankets and more in our cozy yurt farm store. Family friendly farm. 17 Feather Stone Farm 7672 Bailey Rd., Clinton maggiej@whidbey.com Open dawn to dusk 7 days a week, from June 1st til Oct. 1st. Organic fruit and vegetable U-Pick. Have the pleasure of harvesting what you want when you want it at well below market prices. maggiej@whidbey.com asking to receive weekly updates on what s available and prices. The Raven and the Spade NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT THEGOOSECOMMUNITYGROCER #3 Naturally Raised on Whidbey Island 4 Humane Treatment 100% Vegetarian Diet 4 Grass Fed 4 Supports Local Ranchers 4 4

Whidbey s Country Farms WHIDBEY ISLAND FARM MAP & GUIDE 2009 VISIT

Whidbey s Country Farms WHIDBEY ISLAND FARM MAP & GUIDE 2009 VISIT WHIDBEY ISLAND FARM MAP & GUIDE 09 VISIT Whidbey s Country Farms Did you know farms and nurseries across Whidbey Island offer you the chance to explore their fields and buy their fresh harvest? From berries