This place has such a calm feel to it. I took more pictures than I planned to because the buildings…read moreand the open space look so good together, and nothing about it feels forced or flashy. It is quiet, scenic, and just a genuinely nice place to slow down for a bit. Go when you want an easy walk and something pretty to look at, not a big production.

What a wonderful day. First a beautiful hike to reach the farm then seeing everything on the farm…read moreitself was magical. The chickens, cow, donkeys and barn cats were beautiful and friendly. The owners were incredibly gracious and brought out carrots for us to feed the animals with. The barn was huge and fun to walk through. All in all a must see and what a beautiful farm, animals were wonderful, incredibly gracious hosts. For me coming with my daughter and granddaughter, a perfect day

Francois introduced us to all of the cows. He was very informative regarding the religious…read moresignificance and care of these beautiful creatures. We fed the cows and left with fresh kale. They also sell A2 milk. The farm was easy to find as well.

What a lovely blueberry farm! If you haven't been yet, I highly recommend you check it out this…read moresummer. Fun activity to do with kiddos. Also, the family that own the farm were very friendly and helpful. They let you know which rows have the small sour berries, and which rows have the bigger sweeter ones. Our little one enjoyed picking and the free tractor ride!

There are many varieties of blueberries: some are very sweet, while others are incredibly aromatic…read more The area is vast and spacious, so you can always find a secluded spot to pick berries in peace, far from the crowds.

2nd blueberry farm we explored. The drive there was very nice and right below Mt Si mountain. The…read morebushes were more overgrown so make sure to wear sneakers/close toe shoes as i got scraped by thorns. Wear long pants or shirts if you can as well. $3.25 for cash and slightly more for credit card. They gave you brown boxes to carry your blueberries out. I would do it for the nice scenic drive and you can dip in the river afterwards.

We visit Bybee Farms every year and always try to make it for opening weekend. They opened on July…read more18 this year, and we were so happy with how ripe and abundant the blueberries were. The bushes were absolutely loaded. You could easily grab handfuls of perfectly ripe berries. It was such a fun experience! Even though it was busy and we had to park in the overflow lot, it was still easy to find our own quiet spot to pick. When you arrive, just grab a bucket and start picking. We definitely recommend checking the map by the cashier. It shows where each of the six blueberry varieties are planted. They accept both cash and credit cards. We ended up picking around six pounds and spent just under $20.

This farm is a slice of heaven. Grounds are exquisite with lavender of many varieties and roses…read more Everywhere you look is colorful blooms. All flowers are so fragrant. Cathy the owner is very knowledgeable about the species of lavender. This farm overlooks the quartermaster harbor in Vashon Washington. Must see. Products are all organic and worth every penny!

I've gone lavender picking before at some other places, but I wanted to try somewhere new and a…read morelittle bit closer to home. To get here from Seattle you have to take the Fauntleroy ferry to Vashon Island but we headed there pretty early in the morning and we had no problems getting onto the ferry with our car (On the way back from Vashon however, we saw a bunch of people heading to Vashon in the afternoon. The ferry line for vehicles was crazy backed up, so I would not recommend going too late!) After arriving at Vashon, it's about 20 or so minutes to the Lavender Hill Farm. This place is super cute! From what I could observe, it looks like a beautiful private residence with its own little giant farm attached. What made this place stand out from the rest is that there were so many varieties of lavender that I had never heard of before. They had some interns there, helping to pick lavender and make bouquets/wreaths who did a great job of educating us on the different types of smelling lavender and cooking lavender. They also had a bunch of premade lavender products. Personally, I always go for the little lavender bags and use them in my laundry -- they last forever, and they smelled great. They had these scented roller balls each with a different type of lavender, it smelled absolutely amazing. If I am remembering correctly, there were also lotions, balms, incense, even pre-cut cooking lavender, and I believe there was even lavender soda for sale. I was able to purchase everything easily using contactless pay. I believe I had a conversation with the owner of the farm (not 100% on that though) and she was quite lovely. This place is dog friendly as you can see from my pictures, however, they also have a farm dog of their own so just be mindful of that. If you love to Instagram, or taking pictures, this place is definitely for you -- and if you like lavender, of course, you should definitely come here! It seems like their season has already ended so I'm guessing it's open for a very short window in the early summer, but if you have the opportunity to go next summer, I would recommend it!

5 stars for this u-pick strawberry farm! Plenty of spacious…read moreparking available, which made our visit really convenient. Just a heads up, the fields get very sunny all day long, so sun protection is a must. The strawberries are fresh and flavorful. We learned the perfect picking trick here: choose fully bright red berries. Avoid the overripe purple ones, as the bright red ones taste the sweetest and have the best texture. Fun activity for friends and families, totally worth the trip.

Let's start with the good stuff about this concert venue with this caveat; the bad is REALLY bad…read moreand it makes it really hard to focus on the good things Remlinger Farms has going for it as a concert venue because the bad seems unavoidable (we tried). The good: Beautiful setting Friendly folks manning the venue interior Ample beverage choices with reasonable markup Really good carrot cake Clean port a potties The bad: We showed up well before the venue opened at 5:30 hoping to secure a parking spot that would allow us to leave without the gridlock we had experienced prior when we went to the Black Keys. At that prior concert upon exit we sat unmoving in our car for at least 45 minutes before someone opened a back gate and let us out. We were hopeful the next time that they would have opened that sooner. But NOPE --They no longer open it, they claim, because the city requires they keep that exit clear for emergency vehicles. If you arrive early, DO NOT ALLOW THEM to park you near the back fence/gate. They will not let you out the gate and you will be the last to leave. This is super frustrating because you can't help but see that there's a gate and a clear path away. The visual of an exit is hard to look at when you're stuck and unmoving. Remlinger Farms needs to take into consideration that the first to arrive should be parked closer to feasible exits. It seems unusually punitive to require early birds to be the last to leave, while staring at a blocked exit --when they give up more time prior to the concert to be there early. When cars don't move at all it also just brings up something primal that we all feel when we're trapped, (fight or flight)with no escape. After the Cake concert, with our cars In the back section, we all left our vehicles to see what was going on. One of the women there said that her sister had arrived at 6:45 PM, 15 minutes before the show started and was already on her way home. The show had ended at least an hour prior. Several people gathered and the mood was getting escalated. Trapped people are frustrated people. This to me is completely unacceptable and poor management of resources. To express our frustration , feedback and case for letting us out the gate, some folks all started talking to the manager of parking about what was happening, including telling him of our early arrival---and while the kid was polite he probably was about 19 or 20. You don't put a kid in charge of crowd control during parking exits. This is completely irresponsible and not well thought out. While they may have devised a plan to empty the parking lot as swiftly as possible, in fairness, they also need to take into consideration that first and first out is really a thing, and it keeps people from becoming irate or desperate to leave. One person had their toolbox and was ready to take the back gate off the hinges-- I kid you not, And I don't blame the reaction. At the heart of it, we are still animals that will go to lengths not to be cornered. It's understandable to be the last ones to leave if you are the last in. And that would be a normal expectation. It's unacceptable when you are the first in. Two stars are for the venue and drink service. Zero stars for parking. Will we return? Maybe if the headliner is super amazing and there's a clear indicator that this situation has been mitigated. But if we're seeking an outdoor venue Chateau St. Michelle is the clear choice. We have a limited entertainment budget and choose to spend our money at a venue that respects our time and ensures that we are granted an easy exit. This parking situation is a big deterrent from an otherwise, good venue. We shouldn't feel trapped and panicked after a fun night. I hope management sees this and makes much needed improvements. Until then, we'll seek out other venues first.

There are about seven or eight sections for kids to play and explore, plus an outdoor area. It was…read morevery interactive and stimulating for my 17-month-old, and I appreciated that everything was well-maintained and very clean. The downsides are the limited parking and crowding. There are only about ten parking spots at the building, and nothing else within two blocks. You can't park at the library next door--there was a very over-zealous parking attendant questioning people who tried--and there's no street parking either. That's a real inconvenience in the rain with young children. I went on a Tuesday morning, and it was still very packed. It doesn't seem like they limit entry, and it felt overwhelming with so many kids. We did catch a storytime session, but it was hard to see or hear anything past the first row since the microphones weren't working. Overall, it was an okay experience --fun for little ones but very crowded and a bit pricey for a half-day activity.

We brought our 2-yr-old here and she absolutely had a blast. We ended up buying the 1 year…read moremembership so we can keep coming back to play. They do offer a small gift shop with various educational toys, activities and snacks, but they encourage parents to bring snacks. It's wheelchair friendly, but they do ask that you leave your stroller in the covered designated area, or in your car. We just brought our diaper bag and snacks, but visited the car a few times for snack breaks, which you're more than ok to do, as they allow you to come and go as you need to.

super fun (and free) outing for the kids! There's a great variety of food places and some fantastic…read morelocal vendors. We really enjoyed spending our Sunday afternoon here!

Renton River Days, a community festival for the city of Renton is one of the most comprehensive in…read morethe greater area. It's not meant to be a street festival, merging with local businesses on the streets. Instead, it's at primarily Liberty Park, with numerous features to entertain all ages. Community services and local businesses set up booths offering swags and information. A children's play area for fair type of games, some at extra cost Petting and feeding zoo was highly popular for kids and adults - especially the camel and alpaca. An Art Market area offers hand made items for purchase Band and seating area Large beer garden area Food booths offering food and drinks The Renton History Museum is free during this weekend too. There is free parking by the library, and we easily found street parking nearby. We've been to this festival maybe 5 to 6 times over the years, and always found it to be enjoyable, a fun way to spend a couple of hours.