I loved this quiet spot with luscious cherries almost throwing themselves into the provided little…read morered plastic bucket. Off the formal fruit loop, this place is a gem. No crowds and one amazing toddler with a cherry stained face and blissed out parents. Owned by a woman whose dog is named Hilda, I claim this organic farm my go to U pick. And lunch in Hood River after picking is close by and delicious.

Wonderful Janet and her amazing farm gave us some great memories. We went the Friday after July 4th…read moreand were the first to pick her amazing organic blueberries. We also picked cherries. We had kids 23month to 8 years and they all had a blast!!! Blueberries and Cherries are low enough for them to pick! Delicious and nice view of mountain too! $3.50 per lb for organic blueberries and cherries! Yes!

The blueberries are huge! And so sweet and delicious. Saw a post on FB and came out the next day!…read moreIt's a quaint farm, nothing fancy, just really fantastic blueberries and currants. Grab a blue bucket and start picking. It's an honor system so make sure to bring cash.

We had this place to ourselves and thoroughly enjoyed picking some wonderful haskaps. (I had never…read moreeven heard of haskaps before). They are like elongated blueberries. This farm is on the honor system. Grab buckets, pick to your heart's content, weigh them, and leave the money in envelopes based on their pricing system (which is very reasonable). What a nice family outing!

Beautiful cherry and apple orchard with adorable animals! The owner was so friendly and helpful…read more Highly recommended stopping by, super kid friendly.

The owner was so genuine and nice. All the animals are precious and add such a fun experience to…read morethe farm.

Impromptu trip of 6, and it was glorious! The woman working was attentive, sweet, kind, and made…read morethe experience all the more better! The property is absolutely gorgeous. We had plenty of seating. Service was quick food truck out front although we didn't eat at looked amazing when I looked at other people's plates lol I was sad the fruit shop wasn't open, but it probably is not in season?! This is the second time I've been there and I will be back!!

If you're in Mount Hood area on a beautiful sunny day, then the Gorge White House is a great option…read moreto hangout in the lovely garden. They have a small parking lot in front, so I can see how it could be a crowded mess on the weekends. Luckily I went on a weekday so it wasn't an issue. You order wine or cider or beer inside and then enjoy the garden. The garden is also dog friendly so you'll see a few pups out there. There's a food truck that has burgers and flatbreads. It seemed to be really slow, so you should definitely not be hungry. I got the blueberry sausage flatbread, mostly out of curiosity. It was interesting with the sweet and salty flavoring having blueberries mixed with ground sausage and cheese, but not sure I was sold on it. Still, the rose I had in the sun made the whole experience enjoyable.

Awesome place! Associates are very funny and helpful! Cherries are super sweet. The total…read moreexperience was wonderful!

The price is the same at the store and maybe a little more expensive here for cherries. But the…read moreexperience of cherry picking is priceless and not to mentioned the free samples.

Loved picking blueberries here! Not all the bushes are the same variety, and they are not marked,…read moreso make sure you try the blueberry before you pick. Some are definitely better than others. The owner was telling me how much compost they put on their bushes, and it seemed impressive. They also plant beautiful California poppies around the bases of some of the bushes.

This is a great place to visit for some organic blueberry picking! The James's are welcoming and…read morehelpful. You'll be directed to the berries and newbies shown how to judge perfect ripeness. Sunscreen for the forgetful, & Popsicles for kids on hot days. An interesting array of exotic chickens, a Ugandan crane, geese and turkeys make for kid fun also.

Rolling fields of lavender in various shades of purple, and you guessed it, lavender! With the…read moregorgeous vistas, the intoxicating scent filling the air, Mt. Adams and the Cascade Mountains in the background - what's not to love? This little slice of Heaven is a must visit for anyone in the area and for those looking to visit Hood River on and partake in all this beautiful area has to offer. Extra bonus, it's not crowded! Located right off of Highway 30, there is plenty of parking. No admission to visit. Just $10 to clip yourself a bouquet, they provided the clippers. There is a charming farm store where you can buy various lavender products like essential oils and soaps and lavender themed gifts. They even provide blankets and umbrellas to borrow for those wishing to sit in the fields for a picnic. Don't worry, the bees won't bother you. They are busy doing their bee thing; pollinating is way more important than you! Lots of white Adirondack chairs amongst the lavender for those photo ops! The Columbia Gorge Crepes food truck is there serving delicious and hearty sweet and savory crepes. There are plenty of picnic tables in the shade to enjoy the crepes or a picnic you brought from home. Visit before the word gets out about this hidden gem! I believe they are only open on weekends while lavender is in bloom (July), so do check their website for dates and times.

This place took my breath away! At hopes ranch you can…read moreharvest lavender, shop the shop, learn from Ivy herself about the ranch and what they make and how to take care of your lavender and much more. I'd highly highly recommend this to everyone! It's a beautiful spot that smells amazing. 100% coming back and I have told so many people already to check this place out

Pass the big commercial farm stands and visit the small family run stands. Service is wonderful,…read morethe fruit delicious and prices easily 20-25% what you pay at the "famous" stands. The setting is so quaint with the farm stand right next to the orchard. Huge crates of ripe and almost ripe apples and pears. I bought several of 3 varieties of apples and a few pears and it came to $2.25. Truly! At a different fruit stand, one apple or pear was $1.50. They take credit cards but I always bring cash which I know they appreciate. Natalie is one of the owners and she is delightful. Located a few minutes off OR-35, definitely visit while out doing the Fruit Loop or wine and cider tasting. Plenty of parking in their lot.

This is the best tasting apples and pears you can imagine at a fraction of the cost of grocery or…read moreother stands. We stopped by twice in the span of three days and I took a bag of produce home to California on the plane so I could continue to eat healthy!

Oregon has wonderful lavender farms, and HRLF is one of my favorites. This is a beautiful farm with…read morestunning vistas, great products, stunning grounds, and warm, friendly people. I return every summer.

A super lovely lavender farm! My friends and family all came here (coincidentally!) the day after…read moremy husband and I got married and it was so much fun! We all loved the ice cream and the views! The gift shop is very quaint and has a lot of great lavender products made with their lavender! Overall, a great spot to hangout with friends and unwind!

Cute little farm to souvenir store. This was somewhere between an orchard gift shop and high end…read moresouvenir shop. I was looking for something like Apple Hill in California. I know there are a ton of great farms and orchards in Oregon, so I started my explorations here. I'd read that they have a mean marionberry shake. When I got there, I saw that, for a dollar more, they also had huckleberry. I'm not sure if I've ever tried huckleberry, so I wasn't sure if I would even like it as much as marionberry, which is my favorite. So I picked marionberry, and it was bomb. Although it was on the expensive side for $8.99, it was pretty good. I also purchased a marionberry peach turnover for $5, and thought that was just okay. I loved their selection of high end jams and syrups. They have so many artisan products that would make great mother's day gifts. The girl who helped me was really friendly and made my milkshake right away. She gave me a free map of the Fruit Loop, which is Oregon's chain of fruit orchards with gift shops. Can't wait to explore more of those.

Similar experience to my last visit. A cute, vintage-looking store selling jams and other goodies…read more On our visit this weekend, they had a handful of samples out. Their prices are pretty crazy - over $50 for a jar of pie filling! But some of the other things aren't bad, like warm/fresh apple turnovers for $8. Again, I wish they'd do more here like make apple butter outside, do events, etc. I'm sure I'll be back, but it always leaves me wanting for more.