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Skipley Farm

3.4 (48 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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This place had a wide variety of fruit and veggies. The kid loved being able to pick their own produce.

One of the farm dogs--aka my new best friend
Taylor R.

We wanted to go to Skipley Farm because they have a variety of fruits to pick--I am surprised that this place doesn't have 5 stars across the board. Reading other reviews, I notice that some people are expecting a "yuppie" type of farm with big paved parking lots, fancy restrooms etc. etc.--when this seems clearly like a family/local community run farm (who is not catering to those who want to "feel" like they are in nature but not actually experience it)--they want you to come and experience the delicious locally grown crops. Yes, there is random junk in some parts of the farm, but would you rather have an "Instagramable" experience and pretend to be picking fruit, or have a blast adventuring for the best berries and leave with wonderful fruit to snack on, cook, & bake with. I would take the latter! It's $5 flat fee for adults and you can eat as much as you want, "Come hungry, leave full" is what they say. Then it's $3/lb flat for all fruit. WOW! How can people say that is expensive...I think that's reasonable considering the fruit is local, and it's part of the experience of getting to pick your own fruit and know where it comes from. The people who work there are genuine and kind--they gave us short and sweet ('to the point') directions around with a map, telling us what is available to pick. They also have buckets for you in various 'pound' sizes. They take cash, card, or check. They also have apple cider (which we bought) and some pre-picked veggies since those plants were still babies and not ready for people yet. Obviously many people come through the farm so while they do their best to say what will be ripe/available that weekend--it's a toss up--but that's part of the fun, seeing what you can discover and maybe you'll be surprised on what you find. For example, most of the blueberry bushes were picked through and weren't expecting to leave with any, but we were able to find a few bushes that still had some. Hands down, the best blueberries I will ever have. And yes, sometimes fruit on the trees isn't ready, and yes, some on the ground have holes or munch-bites from critters, but I did find some great apples and pears this way which were delicious. There are some insects amongst the fruit vines and bushes, but that is to be expected--we even saw a small frog on a blackberry plant leaf, (picture attached below, so cool!) They have farm dogs that lounge around. They're incredibly loving and I even played fetch with one with an old apple. We payed at the end, and left feeling content having enjoyed a fun, local farm experience. We will definitely come back during other weekends or months maybe later this summer, early fall and pick some other types of plants--who knows. Thanks Skipley Farm!

Apples on the stand, rather than picking them up
Frederick U.

This was the first apple farm that I went to, and even though it was disappointingly empty, the owner was very helpful and provided a very detailed orientation about different types of apples, farming, and the history of apple farms in general in Washington! It was definitely more of an educational journey rather than the traditional apple picking I've seen in the movies; which was okay since I went around November and was not the right season. Most of the apples left on the orchards are mostly infested with bugs or just looks very sad~ which also means that they do not use a lot of chemicals. However, the grapes on this farm is to die for. They are really good! Overall, I think that it's a really nice place to learn! Would probably come back again once apples are more of in season!

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Rachel B.

Amazing! Fun for all ages! You can eat the fruit as you shop. Makes for awesome photos! The orientation was a little long and unorganised. I would go back!!! Fruit taste AMAZING!

Additional produce for sale!
Hanky P.

This farm is located less than an hour outside of Seattle and totally worth the drive. Parking is at the bottom of the farm and you can walk up to the entry through the grape vines. At the entryway you can get a basket and a worker will give you a rundown of the farm and what can be picked and what to look for. This place is rustic, so be mindful of the ground your walking on as sometimes it is uneven or will have dips. That being said, I loved this farm! There was lots of apples on the trees and we were able to get plums. I wasn't sure how ready the pears were that I could reach so I left them alone to ripen. In about 3 weeks, mid September, we were told the grapes would be ready for picking. This is a great visit for couples or families with children who are a little older.

Duncan F.

What a great experience for our family! This place is an authentic working farm with an excellent variety of u-pick apples, grapes and other produce. We've done the big commercial farms with hay rides, petting zoos and the rest of the three ring circus but Skipley was so much better. Here the produce takes center stage and you are encouraged to let your curiosity lead the way and explore the orchard without a map. Kids all around us were asking insightful questions about where food comes from or giggling in excitement as they ate a grape off the vine for the first time. If you want a farm that feels like a carnival, Skipley isn't that. This place is down to earth in the best of ways, with friendly staff and chickens roaming the property. Put on your boots, and follow the tractor tracks to a working family farm!

The goods!

This farm was nothing like we expected and so thrilled to have experienced it for what it is. This farm was more like an apple and grape museum to us than the typical u-pick farms we have tried. Our family was so giddy exploring the different varieties of grapes and most of them there we have never tried before. How special!!! We spent two hours with our young children romping around. We spotted frogs, hummingbirds, chickadees. A very magical farm indeed! Thank you for having us. We came home with plenty of organic fruit to turn into goodies to savor during winter. If you're looking for incredible fruit with a non conventional experience this is it. Thank you Farmer Gil and All!!

WOULD GIVE ZERO STARS if that was an option. Do not waste your money. Picked different kinds of apples and grapes after being talked to by an employee not wearing a mask. Should have just left. Zero disregard for their customers. Each apple variety tried at home was subpar at best. 90 percent of the apples we picked had brown spots. The other 10% had mold in the center. See pictures. Bigger issue: COVID. In addition to being talked to by someone explaining in lengthy detail what apples are in season sans mask-- I was also forced to be within 6 feet of the checkout fellow to pay - this person (owner?) was not wearing the mask and even made comments that insinuated he doesn't believe in the virus/is somehow exempt from basic public health precautions. Looks pretty ridiculous given half of our government is in the hospital for this virus. Farms have fresh air, yes, but that makes no difference when you are so close to your customers. It is against the law- any business that operates with workers who are within close proximity to customers are REQUIRED to wear masks. Terrible. Just to reiterate in case you forgot- the apples and fruits weren't even good. I am all for organic farming and responsible use of the land but many farms do a far better job. Organic apples don't have to be filled with rotten spots! The fruit was some of the worst I have had. All in all an extreme disappointment. A huge waste of time and money. 0/5 Link for gov't requirements: http://lni.wa.gov/agency/outreach/coronavirus-Covid-19-worker-face-covering-and-mask-requirements-questions

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Bailey Family Farm

Bailey Family Farm

4.8
(66 reviews)
5.0 mi

I came here with my parents the other day to do some strawberry picking while they were visiting…read more We all had a great time and got some delicious strawberries! The parking lot for pickers is just north of the address on Yelp but they had plenty of signs that made it easy to find. You have to go down a gravel road to get there so keep that in mind if you don't want your car getting dirty. They had quite a few rows of strawberries for picking, and had 4 different varieties available. We also saw some apple trees where the apples were growing for picking in the fall and some peach trees. They also have veggies to pick but we didn't walk that far back. A lot of the strawberry plants had been pretty picked over but still had plenty of fruit if you pulled up the leaves and looked. We ended up picking about 3 lbs of fruit to take home. The fields are super dusty so make sure to wear sneakers you don't care about because they will get covered in dirt. We enjoyed a relaxing time picking berries and enjoying the beautiful views. I will definitely be back with my husband and daughter to enjoy picking some more fruit.

As soon as we turned onto the dirt path, a breeze rolled through the front strawberry field and…read moreswept into the car. The scent hit us--warm, sweet, and sun-soaked and in that instant, we knew we were exactly where we were meant to be. No one can convince me there's a better smell on this planet than fresh strawberries in the summer breeze. Not rain, not bread, not even raspberries--though those came in close second. Bailey's Farm is a dream. My mom and I spent the afternoon picking strawberries and raspberries together, surrounded by blooming fields and buzzing bees. The strawberries were bright red, perfectly ripe, and so fragrant it felt like walking through a natural perfume. That smell alone could heal your entire nervous system. The raspberries were generous and delicious too, but it was the strawberries that made time stop. We picked slowly, laughed often, and let the wind guide us from row to row. It wasn't just a farm--it was a pause button in the middle of our road trip, and a memory I'll hold close forever. The only thing that could use improvement is the parking lot. The entrance and exit are one-way, but it's not clearly marked. It's a small detail, but clearer signage would make arrival smoother. Still, nothing compares to stepping out of the car and into that scent. Bailey's Farm gives you more than berries--it gives you a reason to breathe deeper. And I already can't wait to go back.

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Mini sweet melons
Mini sweet melons
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Carleton Farms

Carleton Farms

3.7
(57 reviews)
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Cute little farm. Took 3 yr old grandson in for pumpkin picking. Nice that they have a little patch…read moreto go to for free. Great looking pumpkins and a lot to chose from. Small petting zoo too. There is a lower field with various activities and a bigger field for an entrance price but we were fine with the little one. The barn has some great items and their apple cider donuts were great Only negative was that pumpkins are pricey.... But grandson had a great time.

We came here the first weekend they started the fall festival and it wasn't very busy or crowded…read morewhich was definitely nice. The pricing was slightly cheaper than other farms and I really think this place is underrated given the amount of activities, pumpkin variety and location. This isn't too far from north Seattle located in Lake Stevens and parking was ample. They even have a few farm animals (e.g. chickens and goats) where you can pay quarters to buy food to feed them. Food wise, we didn't get to try too much, we really wanted the roasted corn but they were understaffed that day and didn't want to wait for it. I got a corn dog and they also had burgers... menu had fries but they didn't have fries that day either. The highlights were the play area for the kids, giant bouncy pumpkin, the cow ride for kids and the hay ride. Best of all, we didn't have to wait in line. They also had several photo spots with gorgeous pumpkin decor set up. It probably would've felt more festive if there were more people but it was still a great time for our family.

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Thomas Family Farm

Thomas Family Farm

3.6
(132 reviews)
3.7 mi

We visited the "new" Rusty Nail at Thomas Family Farm on reopening weekend. My husband and I were…read morereally looking forward to it, as we've always loved TFF and were excited to have a new place to eat in Snohomish. First and foremost, the food was delicious! We were not disappointed in that area at all. The presentation was beautiful, and both the quality and portion sizes were spot on. We had the wedge salad, corn ribs, and steak bites (made with steak from their own farm), and everything was excellent. The service was also fantastic. The team at TFF is among the best in Snohomish. A couple of things could be improved, which I imagine are growing pains from opening weekend. The biggest challenge was that we had to close out our tab each time we ordered rather than keeping one tab open throughout our visit. It was very inconvenient as a guest experience, so hopefully that's something they're able to streamline as they settle into operations. The other minor issue was that the store area wasn't quite ready yet, so we weren't able to fully experience that part of the visit. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed when we come back. Overall, not much has changed from the Rusty Nail we knew before, but the food is great, the service is wonderful, and we're excited to visit again soon.

We went for Summer Series and loved it! Thanks Thomas Family! 10/10 highly recommend!read more

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