Update: Yelp continues to cause harm to this business by marking positive reviews as not…read morerecommended, just because they may not have many other reviews on their profile. I took the liberty to repost some of the reviews: Anon Y - 5 Stars: Joel and Amanda are terrific! We purchased Milou from them based on several personal recommendations. The proof is in their animals: well-adjusted, healthy and clearly loved. Joel and Amanda are extremely professional in their interactions: they communicate often and clearly across all media. The welfare of their animals is their primary concern: you must be a good fit for one of their dogs. Josh R - 5 Stars: My partner and I did extensive research to find a breeder for our first ever Australian shepherd. Amanda and Joel came up from our search and we were comforted to see all the raving reviews from their social media. This is quite rare to find when researching breeders as they usually only have a website with limited information, or require an email to reach out to. When you contact them you'll immediately notice how organized they are as they post daily on their social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook), and response in a reasonably fast time-frame. We had many questions going with an Australian Shepherd as our first dog and they never failed to answer with informative responses to ensure we knew what we were getting into. We have so much respect for this company, as you can tell they care deeply for all their animals, and families (WAR community). I've had the pleasure of getting to set up play dates with other Wandering Acres Ranch families. The process of obtaining our Blue Merle, Male was smooth, and the only downside of it was the temptation of wanting to adopt a pup from each new litter announcement. Not only do you get to be apart of the community that they have created over the years from other WAR families, but they also offer boarding services. This perk has been so great for our boy, and we feel at ease knowing he's in familiar hands. Literally a Disneyland for dogs! If we were to get another aussie in the future, it's a no brainer to go with Wandering Acres Ranch. These dogs are quality and well loved. If you're having doubts, my advice is to get in contact with them personally. You wont regret putting that deposit down, and honestly the hardest part was waiting for that email letting you know your new friend was coming home to you! Thomas H - 5 Stars: I have nothing but great things to say about Wandering Acres. They deeply care for their dogs and breed with great care. I have two of their dogs and they are truly wonderful. They're our 'Velcro' dogs, glued to the four of us, and come with us everywhere. I honestly have a hard time not adding a third! Rosario S - 5 Stars: Amanda and Joel are wonderful! They've helped us so much as first-time Aussie owners. We appreciate their guidance and support. Plus, we wouldn't have our wonderful pup, Daisy, without them! Michael B - 5 Stars: I would highly recommend Wondering Acres when searching for your Aussie. Wondering Acres' Joel and Amanda are an amazing breeders of gentle, sweet, and sociable Aussies, as evidenced by our three year old adventure buddy, Hamilton. When we began our search for our Aussie, we came across a number of breeders and "Aussie" groups that looked good on paper. As we spoke with them, there was a sense that, although they were good with their animals, they didn't demonstrate an atmosphere that their dogs were family members. This all changed when we came across Wandering Acres - Joel and Amanda. From the first contact with Amanda to the present, she and Joel have always been friendly and professional in their interactions with us, as well as a go to source for information and clarification on questions, or concerns when it comes to our Hamilton. And if we have to go out of the area and are unable to take our fur baby, we know he can always stay with Joel and Amanda, along with the other pups, while we are away. And while we are away, we get updates and pictures of how Hamilton is doing on the ranch. R.B - 5 Stars: Where do I start with just how much we LOVE Wandering Acres and their owners. They are truly the kindest, most caring people and their love for the dogs is like none other I've seen with breeders. They want the VERY best for each and every one of their dogs and will not settle for anything else. Their commitment to finding the right fit for each family and each dog is a commitment that shows their love for these dogs. We have two girls who are now 5 years old from Amanda and Joel and they have always been there if we ever have had a question or concern. They've been there when we were worried and always talked us through and given us great advice and suggestions for our girls. There is much more- please go to the bottom of the page and click on the "reviews not recommended to read more of the fantastic things the community has to say about Wandering Acres.

Macallan is now 3 years old, and we have nothing but good things to say about our experience with…read moreWAR. Amanda worked with us to choose a dog based on our lifestyle and desired temperament, and she chose perfectly. Macallan is one of the sweetest dogs, a lover to all, and always up for an adventure. We had asked for a dog that has the energy to backpack and hike for days but also likes a good relaxation day - and that's him in a nutshell. We even have had WAR watch Macallan when we go on vacation - and every time, when we pick him up, he's so happy and acts like he got his own adventurous vacation, too. Highly recommend working with WAR to see if their dogs are a good fit for your household and know that you'll have a great support network.

About Well Fed Farms:…read more "Ecological balance is one of the most important principals on a farm that strives to be truly sustainable. At Well Fed Farms, rotational cropping and grazing, composting, and nutrient cycling are all employed to care for the soil and water resources that support the continued productivity of the land. Well-managed, healthy land enables the production of high quality, delicious food, which provides the nourishment needed to sustain us and complete the cycle, keeping land, animals, and people all Well Fed. Well Fed Farms embodies these values. Animals are raised outdoors on pasture, where they can scratch, root, play, and forage. Their diets are completed with high quality, GMO free grain rations sourced from independently owned, local mills. Excellent feed, supplemented with abundant forage, results in delicious, nutrient-rich meat and eggs. An open, low stress environment where they are free to exercise their natural instincts results in healthy, contented animals. You can see and taste the difference." As owner of Well Fed Farms, Erik Olson has been providing organic vegetables, eggs, and pasture raised meats to Skagit Valley and beyond for many years. His new farm stand on Sam Bell Road is the cleanest, most organized farm stand I've ever seen. During farmers market season you can find his goods in Anacortes and Lake Forest Park. Keep up with Erik's current offerings and see what's on the farm stand board his Facebook page.

We had an incredible time at the Orcas Moon Alpaca farm! Jennifer was incredibly friendly and also…read moretaught us a ton about all of the different animals on the farm. Our small kids loved the tour and meeting the animals, and so did my wife and I.

We got to meet the sweetest alpacas, sheep, and mini donkeys! Such a gem on orcas island!read more

I was looking for some less common cuts of pork and lamb. I always buy pasture raised or grass-fed…read moremeats. I love the flavor, texture, and heathy life for the animals. I have high expectations, and the Mesman's exceeded them. We picked up some hamburger patties for connivence and ate those first. That was some of the best hamburger I ever had. In a lifetime of eating grass-fed beef those hamburgers stood out for intense, rich flavor. Ordering was easy. They have their common cuts listed on their website. You email in your order. (If you want something that's not listed, just ask). I was hoping for same-day pickup to take advantage of a rare sunny day. I left my phone number and they called me back within an hour to confirm they had everything I wanted except the lamb. One beautiful drive up, it was all ready to go. I gave them my card and off I went. Easy as pie. The place is attractive, easy to find with navigation, clean, and everyone's friendly. Even the sweet old dog resting in the sun came over to say 'hi' before we left.

Staying in the area, we bought some beef and pork, both fantastic, delicious and of course…read morebeautifully cut. I try to buy direct from ranchers whenever I can, so I've have some good meat, but this truly stands out. We've already been back once and will probably make a third trip back, because it's good and for the quality of the product, reasonably priced. Highly recommend.