We visited Red Berry Barn to pick up strawberries as they were one of the few places open with…read moreHoods on Memorial Day. Walking in at 9AM, they had plenty of prepicked pints on a table and also an entire field of strawberries available for U-Pick. Pricing is actually cheaper for the pre-picked pints, but I assume that's because U-Pick means you're eating while picking as well. Red Berry Barn grows three types of strawberries on their farm. Firstly, probably 30-40 rows of Hoods, then some Shuksans, and finally the ever popular (for farmers, given the day-neutral designation) Albion. It's actually quite easy telling the three apart. The Hoods are overgrown, barely kept organized into rows, with lighter color leaves hiding all of the strawberry red deliciousness hiding underneath. The Shuksans in the center, are the tallest of the plants, with striking dark green foliage. The Albions in the last rows look almost emaciated, with small leaves barely able to support the ample stock of strawberries growing from them. Red Berry Barn doesn't have any particular system for organized picking unlike some other U-Pick farms. Most the field was flush with berries, so we just wandered around wherever we wanted to pick the strawberries. We went here specifically to purchase and pick Hoods. The strawberries here aren't like those of other farms. For some reason, the Hoods are much larger, perhaps 3-4x the size of other Hoods, but still with the protruding cap. The outer shell is also quite a bit harder than the typical soft Hood. The taste isn't the same either, being still sweet and plump with good strawberry fragrance, but missing some of the perfumy quality an excellent Hood has from some of the non U-Pick farms. The skin is also much firmer - usually Hoods only last a day or two before going bad due to how delicate their skins are, but on Day 2, these strawberries were still firm. I have no idea if it's the terroir or the growing and fertilizer regimen fed to the strawberries or not. The Shuksans didn't seem to be ready at the time we visited. I tried a couple that looked ripe on the plants, but they were still mostly hard and tasted like sour water. The Albions, however, were among the best Albions I've had, at least the most ripe ones which consist of perhaps only 5% of the crop. They're super sweet and almost reach Hood levels of perfumy quality but with a different taste. Most Albions, however, basically taste like cold storage grocery store strawberries. Just to hammer it in more - the best of the everbearing and/or day neutral varieties like Albion can be great, but on average, they are worse than June-bearing varieties! Albion especially I think is built for shelf life thanks to the waxy coat on the exterior and the firm interior. We ended up buying a half flat of Hoods to save us some time, and picked up a $16 basket that probably fit around 3-4 pints of strawberries. Red Berry Farm derinitely does in a pinch to get some fresh strawberries. I don't think their Hoods are as good as from other farms, but they're still miles better than any grocery store strawberry.

We stopped by for coffee and a snack on our way to the coast. Their marionberry donuts are a must…read moretry! Next time we'll try the apple cider donuts.

The time you spend on this farm is equivalent to some of Farming course offered at CalPoly and FSU…read moreag program these are the only two I have reference to so feel free to substitute your own school or college in that spot. The people and communities they bring together are life changing. To be taught for free, barter, ect how to live sustainably on your own farm whether it's a garden box on your patio or acres and acres they are taking people back to the natural ways of food production and preservation. If we had more community farms like this and less grocery stores the world would be a better place for sure. They are a blessing to the community and people they help. Learned so much in just a few hours it was an eye opening experience and will return Every chance I get.

One of the most amazing places ever. All these people do is GIVE. They give to anyone and everyone…read more They don't discriminate for ANY reason. I have seriously never experienced true humanitarianism like Heart2Heart. What a treasure for the community. This is such a valued resource it's crazy.

Such a sweet farm and market! In season produce and picking. Lots of parking and easy access. A…read moregift shop to complement your seasonal finds. The nicest lady helped us!

Ever on the lookout for stranger and rarer herbs and plants, I reached out to local grower Van…read moreHevelingen to see if I could purchase direct from them. They let me know they were wholesale only (though they do sell direct to the public at some farmers markets and their ilk), however they were super nice and suggested I check out Chehelam Flats Farm Market as they stock Van Hevelingen's plants for the spring and summer. Chehelam Flats is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5, so when I was in the area last weekend, I excitedly made my way there. They have a couple parking spaces on the side of their building, and as I exited my car, I noticed all their fields of lavender! I had not known that was a big part of this market, but goodness, I sure do love me some lavender. I was greeted by the lovely proprietress who let me know their lavender will be in bloom late June to July, and that they will offer bunches pre-cut or you can cut your own. She was also quick to suggest local businesses and events as I am new to the area and was just all around so kind and charming! Back to the plants, I zeroed in on all the fun and unusual herbs, and quickly had a growing box (okay, two!) of goodies: sweet cicely, variegated lemon balm, variegated society garlic, French sorrel, licorice sweet flag, pink rosemary, eau de cologne mint, yerba Buena, and a Chinese chrysanthemum. They also have plenty more traditional herb offerings, native plants as well as some flowers, not to mention I don't even know how many lavender plants in a variety of sizes. Inside, there were some houseplants, along with many kitchen and home goods: candles, soap and other bath and body items, tea towels, even treats like pate de fruit (a favorite!). They had gorgeous wooden pieces included a rolling pin that a totally fell in love with. You could put together such a lovely gift here! The whole area was just gorgeous and while you should absolutely visit when you can take advantage of fresh lavender, I had a wonderful experience without it. They will also have other plants like tomatoes as the weather warms. I cannot wait to return.

Fern, in the meat department is one of the most unique, incredible selfless, patient human beings I…read morehave ever met. He is an absolute, bright eyed, glorious, radiant light in this world! Fern represents Safeway with the utmost respect and honor. This is clearly demonstrated through his smile and willingness to assist customers without fail! He treats each customer as the beautiful individuals that we are, and is utterly genuinely grateful for every customer that steps foot in the Newberg Safeway store. Safeway should be promoting Fern accordingly, and I consider it an obligation for Safeway to pay Fern the highest salary possible according to policy. You will never meet a human being that is more genuine, kind, compassionate, reliable, accountable and knowledgeable than Fern. He does his job with pride, and he does it well! Side Note; It wouldn't hurt Safeway to photograph and use Fern in local advertisement posters, and or commercials! There is just something about him, his whole being, that speaks good, that speaks peace, that speaks truth, that speaks loveliness! Safeway, you had better not take Fern for granted! You have an angel among you.

We did an online order to pick up when back home as we were out of town and doing so was huge for…read moreus and helped so much after a long drive. My only complaint is we didn't check the order thoroughly and we were missing our hamburger buns so kinda a problem after we made hamburgers but at least we had bread. I was happy that everything was in stock, only issue was missing an item and maybe more that I haven't noticed yet but one thing for sure so lesson learned, order ahead and order pick up was great but we will always check everything when we get it so we are not paying for things we didn't get.

Adorable little shop hidden on a back side street in downtown Newberg. I had to pop inside to smell…read morethe lavender and see what I couldn't live without. Such a cute shop with a variety of lavender products. Great place to grab a gift for someone or yourself. Most of the items are made by the owner. I bought a bar of Rose Lavender soap and a sachet. The owner is very sweet and easy to converse with. I loved hearing her story and how passionate she is about her products and what she sells. A must visit while in Newberg.

I LOVE this shop. It's the only place I get chapstick and hand soap, and I restock on cuticle salve…read morea few times a year, too. That's not including all the great options for gifts they have. One of my favorite stops in Newberg.

I stopped into The Good Company Cheese Bar & Bistro in downtown Newberg just for a quick look…read morearound, but ended up leaving with some local honey and a great conversation with the owner. This little shop is absolutely adorable and full of charm. Most of their products are locally sourced, and you can feel the care that goes into the selection. The cheese and condiment options were phenomenal, truly one of the best curated selections I've seen in the area. They also have a cute wine bar tucked in the back, which adds to the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The sandwiches and deli items in the case looked so good that I'm already planning to come back for lunch next time I'm in town. Everything looked fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully put together. The staff was friendly, kind, and clearly passionate about what they do. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the products. A wonderful little spot with great people and even better cheese, I'll definitely be back to enjoy "good company" in every sense of the name!

What a gem. We stumbled upon this little cheese bistro bar while walking around Newberg on a lazy…read moreFriday afternoon. The staff are really informative and friendly. We ordered 2 craft cocktails off their well rounded cocktail menu. I love floral cocktails so I ordered a Rose Negroni $12 and my husband ordered a bourbon cocktail Lindsey's Lament $13. We loved them! For lunch we ordered pimento dip with crackers a SALUMI SANDWICH $14 fennel salami, Fra'Mani mortadella and capicollo. provolone, Mama Lil's peppers, & basil pesto on sourdough bread and a BRIE, HAM, 8 JAM SANDWICH $14 with double crème Brie, Oregon apricot jam, and Fra'Mani sweet apple ham on sour dough bread. Both sandwiches were fresh and delicious. Since we were the only customers on this quiet afternoon, we sat for a while enjoying our cocktails and sandwiches planning our next visit.

1/27/25- Purchased a…read morebottle of ketchup from our local grocery store- I love exploring and get happy when I can find new products..lol.. Label caught my eye- and reading the ingredients also inspired the purchase. I made a homemade bbq sauce to baste on a new recipe for bbq rub chicken.. Came out perfect...not too sweet and flavorful.

Glad I found this place. It's close to home and I Loved the honey! Prices are fair and bring cash,…read moreexact change is easiest. I think the larger size was $35 and the smaller jars (24oz) were $12. Reminds me of my favorite go to places in Montana. I will be making regular stops here for my honey needs.

There is no one there it is self serve. Jars of honey in varying sizes prices on the jars. Drop…read moreyour money in the slot and you're good to go. The honey is really good. The place itself could do with a coat of paint, but that's really the worst I have.