Rickreall Dairy, LLC
When your group visits Rickreall Dairy, LLC you will have the opportunity to
do a number of things: bottle feed calves, see cows being milked and where
they “live”, the different varieties of food that make up the
cows’ diet and play in the cottonseed (one of the cows favorite foods!). Remember,
you will be on a working dairy farm, so dress appropriately.
Open year-round
8845 Rickreall Rd.
Rickreall, OR
503.623.8422
RDairyLouie@ashcreekwireless.com
The Oregon Garden
Enjoy one of Oregon's most popular destinations where thousands
of plants are displayed in more than 20 specialty gardens. Explore amazing
water features, garden art, wetlands, the Rediscovery Forest, a playful
kids garden, the 400-year-old Signature Oak, and the Gordon House (the
only house in Oregon designed by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd
Wright). Discover how easy it is to relax and be dazzled at The Oregon
Garden, located on 80 acres in Historic Silverton.
Open April - October
879 W Main St.
Silverton, OR
503.874.8100
877.674.2733
www.oregongarden.org
E.Z. Orchards Farm Market
E.Z. Orchards Farm Market offers a wonderful farm experience for
groups of all sizes. The fourth generation farm grows apples, pears,
peaches, pumpkins and corn. They offer blossom tours in the spring,
and have a fun filled Harvest Festival each October that includes: hay
rides, a Lewis & Clark themed corn maze, mountain men re-enactors,
a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, live bluegrass music, pony rides, and tasty
fall treats. During the summer months enjoy fresh fruit milk shakes,
smoothies and delicious strawberry, blackberry and peach shortcakes. E.Z.
Orchards offers one of the best selections of Oregon and Northwest gourmet
food and the finest local fruit and vegetables in the Willamette Valley.
Open year-round
5504 Hazel Green Rd.
Salem, OR
503.393.1506
www.ezorchards.com
Lunch
Salem offers a variety of dining options in all price ranges -
contact the Salem Convention & Visitors Bureau for recommendations
503.581.4325/800.874.7012
Vince Woods Farm
A part of the Woods’ family since 1913, the Vince Woods
Farm has offered a pumpkin patch for 41 years. They grow and sell
wheat, pumpkins, gourds, squash, and ornamental corn available to the public
during the month of October. Visitors during this month can also
enjoy hay rides, miniature horses and a clown on the weekends in October. School
tours are given on weekdays for $2 per person (advance scheduling required).
Tours include 5-pound pumpkins and gourds, a viewing of the video “The
Pumpkin Circle”, and trips through the corn maze, Pumpkin Forest
and Pumpkin Caboose.
Open in October
6435 62nd Ave. NE
Salem, OR
503.393.0120
suewoods@cyberis.net
Bauman Farms
This fourth-generation family farm and garden center boasts flowers,
14 varieties of berries (including Oregon Marionberries), vegetables
fresh from the garden, and more than 30 varieties of apples, peaches
and pears. Autumn Fall Harvest Days takes place in October with hayrides,
pumpkin patch, mazes, fresh pressed apple cider, and farm animals. The
festivities also offer the opportunity to indulge in homemade pies, donuts,
breads, old fashion fudge, jams and syrups.
Open year-round
12989 Howell Prairie Rd. NE
Gervais, OR
503.792.3524
www.baumanfarms.com
Adelman Peony Gardens
Breathtaking peonies were Grandmother’s favorite perennial. Adelman
Peony Gardens has more than 200 varieties in an assortment of colors.
Located just north of Salem, 1.5 miles east of Interstate 5, exit
263.
Open May & June
5690 Brooklake Rd. NE
Brooks, OR
503.393.6185
www.peonyparadise.com
Cooley’s Gardens, Inc.
Cooley’s Gardens, Inc. is a retail/wholesale grower of bearded iris. In
business since 1928, the fourth-generation of the Cooley Family manages
the business, which has grown from a backyard hobby to one of the world’s
largest iris farms covering about 200 acres. Display gardens, specialized
equipment and more are on display during bloom season, May 20-30. Production
tours are available by appointment from July through September.
Open year-round
11553 Silverton Rd. NE
Salem, OR
503.873.5463
www.cooleysgradens.com
Schreiner’s Gardens
Schreiner’s Gardens is a retail and wholesale nursery
specializing in Iris Rhizomes. They currently have 250 acres in
production of which they ship both nationally and internationally during
the summer months. May provides the perfect time to visit as the 10-acre
display garden and gift shop are open to visitors.
Open year-round
3625 Quinaby Rd. NE
Salem, OR
503.393.3232
800.525.2367
www.schreinersgardens.com
Fir Point Farms
Fir Point Farms, a favorite among generations of Oregonians and
travelers, offers fresh local produce, nursery stock, gifts, acres of
flowers and seasonal ‘u-pick’ vegetables. Fir Point
Farms welcomes visitors to enjoy the grounds, feed the animals, and walk
the inviting creek-side nature trail. It is the perfect destination
for fresh produce and gardening, a rejuvenating day in the county or
setting or a bountiful picnqiue lunch in a picturesque setting. Tours
for groups of all ages may be arranged in advance. Fir Point Farms
is a memorable place for any gathering and celebration. The Pumpkin
Festival every October is not to be missed!
Open April – mid December
14601 Arndt Rd.
Aurora, OR
503.678.2455
www.FirPointFarms.com
French Prairie Gardens
French Prairie Gardens is a direct farm market, flowering nursery
and offers seasonal u-pick produce. The farm market is full of
jams, syrup and country gifts. Weekend festivals are also featured
such as the June Strawberry and the September Apple Festivals. The
Harvest Festival takes place the entire month of October. The events
are open to kids and adults of all ages; bring the whole family out for
a day at the farm, complete with hay rides, corn mazes, pig races, pig
barrel train rides, a 20 ft. slide and farm animals. Educational
tours for school groups and bus tours are also offered. French
Prairie Gardens is the perfect location for company picnics, birthday
parties and family events.
Open April - December
17673 French Prairie Rd.
St. Paul, OR
503.633.8445
www.fpgardens.com
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
Spring in Oregon isn’t complete without a visit to Woodburn’s
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. Wander through acres of dazzling color, visit
the unique gift shop & country store, order your favorite tulips to
take home, and get your bulb questions answered as you enjoy the experience
of open spaces and fresh air. Don’t forget you camera!
Open March - May
33814 S Meridian Rd.
Woodburn, OR
503.634.2243
800.711.2006
www.woodenshoe.com
Salem also offers a variety of other itineraries designed with everyone
in mind:
Families will enjoy a ride on the Salem Riverfront Carousel followed
by a trip through the Enchanted Forest or Thrill-Ville USA Amusement Park.
www.travelsalem.com/grouptours/Family.html
Botanists and naturalists will delight in Bush’s Pasture Park,
a 90-acre urban park within Salem or a stroll through the English Historic
Deepwood Gardens.
www.travelsalem.com/grouptours/Gardens.html
History buffs can start their day off at the State Capitol before enjoying
lunch in historic downtown Salem. Conclude your evening with a performance
at the Historic Elsinore Theatre.
www.travelsalem.com/grouptours/SalemsHistory.html
Rustic cabins, waterfalls, canyon hiking trails and a historic lodge
await visitors as part of Salem’s nature tour. www.travelsalem.com/grouptours/Nature.html
Shopaholic takes Salem. The Salem Center Mall, Lancaster Mall, Historic
Downtown and the Reed Opera House provide retail therapy with boutiques,
department stores, specialty stores and antique shops to choose from.
www.travelsalem.com/grouptours/Shopping.html
In the heart of Oregon’s Wine Country, Salem is home to a number
of renowned wineries including Willamette Valley, Honeywood, Bethel Heights
Vineyard, Eola Hills Wine Cellars and more.
www.travelsalem.com/grouptours/Wineries.html
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