Agritourism & Farm Experiences near Shelton, WA

Shelton

A produce farm on East State Route 3 in Shelton, the seat of Mason County at the south end of Hood Canal. Small farms in this South Sound area grow the local staples — salad greens, squash, beans, and berries — for roadside and farmers-market sale through the summer and fall. Shelton sits in the timbered lowlands where the Olympic foothills meet the water.

Shelton

Lynch Creek Farm grows dahlias and holiday greenery in Shelton, in Mason County near the south end of Puget Sound. The dahlia side sells tubers in dozens of varieties, while the farm ships fresh Christmas wreaths, centerpieces, and garland across the country each winter. Amaryllis bulbs and smoked salmon round out the catalog. Most sales run through the online shop and phone orders.

Shelton

Richert Farms lies in the Skokomish Valley west of Shelton, on West Skokomish Valley Road in Mason County. The valley bottom near the Skokomish River grows hay, pasture, and produce and hosts several small family farms. Details on Richert's specific crops and any farm stand weren't available online.

Olympia

A blueberry farm on Gull Harbor Road NE in Olympia, on the wooded uplands above Budd Inlet in Thurston County. South Sound blueberry farms trade on the acidic, well-drained soil the crop wants, opening for July u-pick. This corner northeast of downtown keeps a rural feel close to the state capital.

Olympia

Carr's Certified Organic Blueberry Farm grows on Gull Harbor Road northeast of Olympia, along Budd Inlet in Thurston County. As a state-certified organic grower, it offers u-pick blueberries through the summer. No website or contact surfaced online.

Olympia

A blueberry farm on Gull Harbor Road NE in Olympia, on the wooded shoreline north of the city in Thurston County. South Sound's climate favors blueberries, and small u-pick farms here open through July and August. Pickers fill their own containers straight from the bushes.

Olympia

Friendly Grove Blueberry Farm grows u-pick blueberries on Friendly Grove Road NE, on the northeast edge of Olympia. Western Washington's cool, damp summers favor the highbush varieties picked here. The season generally opens in July and runs through August, weather depending. Call ahead for daily picking hours and berry availability.

Allyn

A shellfish grower on State Route 3 at Allyn, along Case Inlet in Mason County's North Bay. The clean tideflats of southern Puget Sound make this stretch prime oyster and clam country. The company farms oysters in those waters; retail and hours aren't posted online.

Olympia

Endicott Ranch sits on Endicott Road SW in the rural Black Hills country southwest of Olympia, Thurston County. The directory files it as an agritourism farm. What the ranch raises or offers visitors wasn't posted online. The surrounding area runs to pasture, hay ground, and small livestock west of the state capital.

Olympia

This Olympia berry stand is one of Spooner Farms' seasonal locations, on Hamptons Street NE off Interstate 5. Spooner, a Puyallup Valley grower, brings strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and boysenberries to roadside stands across the South Sound each summer. The stands open when the fruit ripens, running from strawberry season in June through late-summer raspberries and blackberries.

Olympia

Rutledge Corn Maze runs a fall corn maze, pumpkin patch and haunted maze from mid-September through October at 302 93rd Ave SE near Olympia. Earlier, from mid-August into September, the farm opens a sunflower festival with wagon rides and photo spots. A produce stand sells farm-grown vegetables, and firepit rentals round out the fall visit. Reach them at 360-357-3700 or [email protected].

Olympia

Teddie's Berries is a small u-pick berry grower on 123rd Avenue SW in the Olympia area of Thurston County. The name points to seasonal summer berries, the kind of pick-your-own patch common across this corner of southwest Puget Sound. Check locally for current picking conditions and hours before driving out.

Lattin's Country Cider Mill presses fresh apple cider on Rich Road SE south of Olympia and bakes cider doughnuts that draw regulars year-round. The family-run farm keeps a bakery and a farm store, with animals on the grounds, and turns to pumpkins and apples in the fall. It has been a fixture of the Tumwater-Olympia area for decades.

Gig Harbor

Astrid's Lavender Farm grows and sells lavender on Thomas Road NW near Gig Harbor, on the Key Peninsula side of Pierce County. The small farm focuses on lavender products, and the plant does well in the Puget Sound's dry summers. Peak bloom on Washington lavender farms runs late June through July. Check the farm's website for shop hours and whether they open the rows for cutting.

Gig Harbor

Graham's Blackberry Farm sits on Thomas Road NW near Gig Harbor, on the Key Peninsula side of Pierce County. Blackberries ripen across western Washington from midsummer into early fall, and small U-pick patches like this one are a fixture of the season. No website or listing turned up in research, so contact the farm directly to confirm when the canes are ready to pick.

Olympia

Pigman's Organic Produce Patch grows vegetables on Steilacoom Road SE southeast of Olympia, on the mild, wet prairies of Thurston County. Small organic growers in this area raise seasonal crops like greens, roots, squash, and berries for local sale. The patch's exact offerings and hours aren't posted online, so contact it directly to find out what's ready and when it's open.

Olympia

Hunter Family Farm sits on Yelm Highway SE in Olympia, in the Thurston County farmland south of the state capital. The listing marks it for agritourism. Current offerings and open days are best confirmed with the farm directly.

Olympia

Schilter Family Farm calls its pumpkin patch the largest in the South Sound, paired with a 5-acre corn maze open from late September through October at its Nisqually-area site south of Olympia. The season starts earlier with u-pick blueberries in August and five acres of sunflowers into September, then closes with choose-and-cut Christmas trees. Cider donuts, fudge, wagon rides and farm animals fill out the visit. Call 360-459-4023.

Olympia

Pigmans Produce is a produce farm and stand on Steilacoom Road SE in Olympia, in the eastern Thurston County farmland toward the Nisqually. Expect seasonal Washington vegetables and fruit sold direct. Specific crop lists and stand hours weren't posted online, so it's worth calling ahead during the growing season.

Kitsap Peninsula

The regional tourism bureau for the Kitsap Peninsula, a short ferry ride west of Seattle covering Poulsbo, Kingston, Port Orchard, Bainbridge Island, and neighboring towns. It runs the annual Kitsap Farm Tour, a two-day self-guided August route featuring lavender fields, estate wine tastings, cider, and farm animals. The site also carries an agritourism section pointing visitors to local farms.

Rochester

A blueberry farm on Moon Road SW in Rochester, in southern Thurston County near the Black River. Growers in this area commonly offer u-pick and pre-picked blueberries through July and August. Specific varieties and hours for this farm aren't confirmed online.

Bremerton

Santos Family U-Pick Farm is on West Belfair Valley Road in Bremerton, in the Kitsap Peninsula's Belfair Valley. Pick-your-own farms in this area typically open in summer for berries and vegetables. Bring containers and check locally for what's ripe and current picking hours, which shift with the season.

Elma

Juels Unique Nursery operates on East Satsop Road in Elma, in Grays Harbor County between Olympia and the coast. Small independent nurseries like this one usually carry starts, perennials, shrubs, and garden plants suited to the wet, mild southwest Washington climate. Specific stock and hours aren't listed online; the nursery is best reached directly.

Montesano

Chapman Farms works ground on Brady Loop Road near Montesano, in the Grays Harbor lowlands of southwest Washington. The listing marks it for agritourism. Check with the farm for what's open and when.