Stanwood ~ Camano ~ Silvana Farms 2009
EVENT LOCATIONS:
A. Harvest Jubilee Information Hub
The Country Store (Skagit Farmers Supply)
8815 272nd St. NW, Stanwood
10am-5pm See website for maps & schedule
www.harvestjubilee.org
Pick up Tour Maps, Event information, area farming and sustainability information and advice. Watch animal training demonstrations, antique tractors & farm equipment. Lots of children’s activities: tractor locomotive rides, critter races, games, contests & prizes. Shop for local arts & crafts. Enjoy live musical entertainment all day. Lots to eat and drink and more. "
Portable restrooms and hand washing facilities available. Activities and self guided Farm Tour are free and family friendly unless otherwise noted
B. Start the day with Breakfast
Stanwood Community & Senior Center
7430 276th NW, Stanwood
8-10am Pancakes & Eggs Breakfast $5
C. Farms, Fields & Foliage: Fine Art Show
Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center
27108 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood
9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday
Sponsored by Camano Arts Association
Contact Pamela 206-915-4663
www.camanoarts.org The Harvest of Art Show includes the beautiful artwork of painters, sculptures, glass artists, mixed media art, photographers, jewelry artists and ceramic artists. Take a moment to drop in and meet the artists, see really fantastic artwork and find that special treasure for yourself or that perfect one of a kind gift for a friend.
C. Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center (upstairs)
27108 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood
In conjunction with the Harvest Jubilee celebration, the new exhibit, "Berries, Farms and Dairies", will open at the Stanwood Area Historical Society Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center on September 19, from 10AM until 2PM. Later it will be open for tours on special occasions and by appointment. Please call 360 629 6110 and leave a message to request a tour. www.sahs-fncc.org
The exhibit will emphasize one aspect of the economic heritage of the Stanwood area. Through photos and artifacts early agricultural activities are depicted. Dairy, berry and crop farms played an important role in sustaining the families as they produced for their own consumption as well as the surrounding area.
D. Swing Dance with Camano Junction Orchestra
Camano Senior & Community Center
606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island
7-10pm $7 members; $10 non-members
Enjoy this Big Band sound in a beautiful setting.
E. Dancin’ in the Dirt
24717 43rd Ave. NE, Arlington
10am-6pm Open House no charge
6-10pm Fundraiser $25
www.peoplehelpinghorses.org
Get Your Boots On and Make Your Way to Dancin’ in the Dirt 2009!
People Helping Horses will be hosting our 2nd annual Open House at the PHH barn in Arlington, to be followed by Dancin' in the Dirt Dinner, Dance, and Auction.
Tickets are $25 each. Please call the barn at 360-435-9393 or email info(at)peoplehelpinghorses(dot)org for tickets.
FARMS
1 Williams’ Pioneer
Pumpkin Patch
Stanwood/Camano
I-5 exit 212, SR 532 West,
4th light, south on 88th,
next to park-n-ride.
Stanwood
Corn ~ September
Pumpkins ~ Sept 30 – Oct 31.
M & T closed. W-F 12-dusk,
Sat-Sun 9-dusk
Pioneer family’s pumpkin patch in a scenic farm setting with many varieties of pumpkins to pick from the vine. Corn, squash, weekend hayrides, gourds and more.
2 Wild Song Nursery
21313 36th Ave NW,
Stanwood
360-652-5708
www.wildsongnursery.com
Open by appointment and for Harvest Jubilee.
Hidden nestled in the woods, come experience our unique Nursery/certified Wildlife Sanctuary! Meet our frog pest
patrols in our thousands of woodland shade plants, unique perennials, shrubs and trees, grown without poisons since 1996. Returning in 2009: Gourmet tomatoes, herbs, veggie starts, Territorial Seeds.
3 Wild Rose Hollow Alpacas
27714 – 36th Ave NW,
Stanwood
For an appointment, Contact Grace 360-939-2019 or Vicki 360-654-0980
www.touchspin.com/wrha
We have an amazing herd of beautifully colored and wonderfully soft alpaca. We have breeding, fiber and pet quality animals as well as raw fiber, roving and yarns for sale. Please call for an appointment to see and feel our herd and fibers for sale.
4 Timeless Florals
9229 – 176th St. NW, Stanwood
360-652-2749
Hours: 9-4 Tues – Sat.
Timeless Florals offers full florist service. Weddings, special events, sympathy
or just fresh flowers to brighten someone’s day. Plus we offer garden art and European Blooming plant baskets.
Always free local delivery! Make your own stepping stones, and take home a bouquet of fresh flowers during Harvest Jubilee.
5 Sunrise Holly Farm
278 S. Sunrise Blvd,
Camano Island
360-387-6655
www.sunrisehollyfarm.com
Open 9-3 Nov 15 thru Dec 20
Ten different varieties of holly make perfect holiday gifts at farm prices for walk-ins. We ship cut holly, wreaths and custom orders. Corporate gifts are our specialty. Opens mid November through December 20.
6 Soggy Bottom
Plants & Gifts, Inc.
23421 Marine Drive NW, Stanwood
425-238-1975
www.soggybottomplants.com
Open Wed – Sat 10-5
Sun 10-4
Body & hand lotions and massage oils made with 100% pure essential oils, handcrafted bird houses, frost proof pottery, “victory garden” veggie starts, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and more.
7 Simple Produce
7910 Thomle Rd; Stanwood
360-629-9313
Open June - mid October
Mon-Sat and every
other Sun 10-6
Simple Produce is a small family owned farm in the rich Stillaguamish River Valley. Our organically grown fruits and vegetables are picked fresh daily by owners Dale and Tom. Apples available in the fall. Come visit or call.
8 Silvana Crossing
PO box 277, Silvana 98287
360-654-0980
www.silvanacrossing.com
By appointment except during Harvest Jubilee open house.
This small family farm provides weekly deliveries of fresh, local, ethically grown produce straight from the heart of the Stillaguamish Valley. Come visit us during our annual open house. During Harvest Jubilee the farm entrance will be at Larsen Rd & Pioneer Hwy in Silvana.
9 Quiet Light Candles
29206 –64th Ave NW, Stanwood
360-629-0285
www.quietlightcandles.net
Saturdays from 10-2
or by appointment
100% pure beeswax candles and large gift selection at wonderful prices! Learn about bees and their wax and its health benefits. Pour your own candle! Something for everyone to enjoy! Groups welcome. Fresh baked cookies during Harvest Jubilee.
10 Pioneer Farms
1818 Pioneer Highway,
Stanwood
360-770-5204
360-424-6974
Call for an appointment
Pastured grass-fed Black Angus, Hereford, and Scottish Highlander beef. Raising pigs for butcher. Sales room at farm with custom cut meat. Also available at farmer’s markets. Farm open during Harvest Jubilee
11 Out-on-a-Limb Orchids /
Camano Island Lavender Farm
353 E. North Camano Drive, Camano Island
360-387-2341
www.outonalimborchids.com
4 open houses each year/call for dates. *Nursery open by appointment and for Harvest Jubilee.
We are the largest Orchid Nursery in the Northwest with thousands of orchids. We also have 2 acres of lavender, U-cut in July. NEW for 2009: Greenhouse full of U-pick tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and melons! Coming in 2010 – black currants, aronia berries and other “superfruits”.
12 Orchard’s Nursery
10521 SR 532, Stanwood
360-629-3586
Open 9-6 Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun
Full scale nursery. Shrubs, trees, roses, perennials, grasses, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, annuals, vegetable plants. Fertilizers, seeds, soils, insecticides, repellents, garden tools, Garden pots, décor and gifts. Activites for kids during Harvest Jubilee.
13 Open Gate Farm
269 Russell Road,
Camano Island
360-387-4449
www.localharvest.org/farms/
Mother’s Day weekend through Harvest Jubilee; Thu, Fri & Sat 8am –dusk. Winter hours by appointment Certified
Naturally Grown (organic) – only what we grow or make at our little farm ourselves! Lettuce, carrots, fennel, basil, beets beyond belief and more! Free recipes and tours with the chickens and ducks. Cinnamon rolls on Saturdays!
14 Mossyback Farms
29203 Old 99 North, Stanwood
360-629-2782
Open Daily 9-7
March through October Local Market Featuring Fresh Produce. Locally Farmed, Some organic. In-season produce for canning. We also offer Local Live Oysters, clams, and a variety of local Fare. Our Nursery includes Veggie starts, herbs, perennials Fruit and flowering trees and shrubs; Hanging baskets and fresh cut flowers. Special offerings during Harvest Jubilee.
15 Klesick Family Farm
24101 Miller Road, Stanwood
360-652-4663
www.klesickfamilyfarm.com
Year ‘round home delivery service, farm tours by appointment. Cherry Berry Festival July 19th ~ Harvest Jubilee, September 19th. Both Festivals featuring local produce and lots of fun and educational activities for everyone. Festival hours 10 – 4, $2 /person or $10/carload. Experience the farm weekly with our home delivery service. Visit website for details
16 Kissin’ Coussens Alpaca Farm
7309 – 184th St. NW, Stanwood
360-652-8742
www.alpacanation.com/kcalpaca.
Visitors welcome by appointment.
Since 1997. We raise champion/investment quality alpacas for overall soundness and quality fleece. Alpacas are “green”, insurable, and a huggable investment as well as a wonderful lifestyle. Rare poultry too! Visit us during the S/C Fair, Harvest Jubilee and National Alpaca Farm Days (Sept 26-27) too!
17 Keeping It Green Nursery
19401– 96th Ave NW, Stanwood
360-652-1779
www.keepingitgreennursery.com
Open 2nd Fri, Sat & Sun
Open during Harvest Jubilee
March – October 9-5
Venture through rows of hardy orchids, hard-to-find natives and woodland perennials. With rare collections of iris
and lily species, it’s a real treat for even the experienced botanist.
18 Jordan Nursery
30407 68th Ave. NW, Stanwood
360-629-4827
www.jordannurserygreenhouses.
Open 9-5 April – June 7 days a week
By appointment remainder of year. A small family nursery that has been open since 1987. Specializing in Regal (Martha Washington) geraniums. We also grow fancy leaf geraniums and fuchsias. Hardy, non-hardy, upright and tri-phyla types. Custom color baskets, beautiful fuchsia baskets. Blossom Festival during Harvest Jubilee.
19 Genesis Alpacas & JRAM Alpacas, LLC
3522 Silvana Terrace Rd.
Stanwood
360-659-1990
www.genesisalpacas.com
Open by appointment year ‘round. Harvest Jubilee 10-4. See website for other events 50 charming alpacas: show & breeding stock, as well as pets. Watch their playful antics, feel their colorful shorn fleeces, and discover how their cashmere-like fiber becomes a luxurious sweater or scarf. Shop our Barn Boutique: yarn, garments, accessories, alpaca teddy bears & exquisite fleece & rovings.
20 Freshly Doug Vegetables
24008 Valde Road
425-220-3903
www.freshlydougvegetables.
Certified organic produce.
CSA deliveries from July through September. August 1, 2009 10:00 to 4:00 Open House & Country Market.
21 Collinswood
28119 Old Pacific Hwy
Stanwood
360-629-9613
www.collinswoodfarm.com
Hours: 9–5 M-F; 9-3 Sat-Sun
Collinswood offers a hunt seat riding program committed to the thrill, satisfaction and joy of riding well. We offer lessons, training, showing and sales. Riders are encouraged to participate in the school horse program with the goal of owning their own horse.
22 Christianson Farm Stand
24124 Marine Drive, Stanwood
360-939-0379
Open daily during the harvest.
Our small patch of Strawberries, Raspberries, Corn and Pumpkins is managed by the Christianson Kids; Amy Audrey, Andrew and Gracie. If you stop and ask which one is in CHARGE—you’ll get $.50 cents off your order.
23 People Helping Horses
24717 43rd Ave NE, Arlington. 360-435-9393
www.peoplehelpinghorses.org
Open M-F 9-5
appointments preferred
Sat & Sun appt only.
People Helping Horses is a non profit horse rescue, education and community support organization located in Arlington. Founded in 2002, the PHH staff and volunteers bring a wealth of knowledge, integrity and passion to all that they undertake. PHH is committed to saving lives, one horse at a time. Open house & Dancin’ in the Dirt Fundraiser during Harvest Jubilee.
24 Utopia Alpacas
481 Dan St., Camano Island
360-548-8884
Hours: 8-5 everyday
Utopia Alpacas offers free farm tours every day of the week. During your visit you will be able to feed and touch the alpacas as well as a short discourse on the history of alpacas. We also provide a chance to feel the fiber, discuss existing and new farm setups, and products both from our alpacas and South America. Each visitor receives a small token for coming to visit!