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San Juan Island
Sept. 25- 27

San Juan Island Farm Tour brochure, including a map, will be available digitally here and in print at the Visitor's Center and local businesses by August 26th, In the meantime, start planning your weekend with the event details below. All events are free and require no registration, unless otherwise noted. 

Saturday & Sunday, 11am- 6pm
Walkthrough tours at 11am and 3pm each day. 
Enjoy over 50 distinctive lavender varieties as they undergo our annual fall pruning. Visit the Alchemy Store to browse & sample handcrafted lavender products made on-site from our own essential oil and flowers, plus artwork from more than 60 local artists! Tour our studios and classrooms, watch live art demonstrations, explore the gallery, and make your own work in our immersive arts space. Your purchase supports our mission to expand access to the arts for our island community. Every purchase helps create opportunities for
islanders of all ages to learn, create, and experience the arts! Please visit our https://alchemyartcenter.com/alchemy-store for more information.

Aurora Farms, 652 No 2 School Road

Friday, 3- 7:30pm

The farm and farm store will be open from 3pm-730pm. Walk the farm, experience and learn throughout the day before joining Cove Dining and Aurora Farms to experience a true farm-to-table evening, sourcing ingredients straight from the farm and into every dish. This team will truly showcase what's possible with local and in season that celebrate the islands. $135 pp, reserve by emailing farm@aurorafarms.org. Limit 36; BYOB; aurorafarms.org, covediningsanjuan.com. Dinner will begin around 5:30pm. Additional details will be shared with guests prior to the event.


Saturday, 10am-5pm

Open farm walks; farm store open; cider pressing and cider tastings.


Saturday, 11am-2pm

Farm talk, farm bag lunch and tour with the doyenne of SJI Lori Ann David. Garden like a farmer in the San Juans for year round food security. $65 sign up at farm@aurorafarms.org. Limit 25.


Saturday, 2-5pm

Herbal workshop immersion with Maggie Griffo of Glowing Goddess and the farm-glowinggoddess.beauty; tinctures, balms, healing preparations and more. Sign up at farm@aurorafarms.org $55. Limit 24.


Sunday, 3-7pm

UGAIA in concert and farm BBQ. There will be food, there will be friends, there will be music! Come out and enjoy the beautiful Aurora Farms, visit the farm store, and experience some of UGAIA's new music, along with the original favorites that you ask for each gig! Parking is limited, please carpool if you can! Please, no dogs. $20.00 suggested donation! No worries, if you can't. All are welcome!

Farmer's Market, 150 Nichols Street

Saturday, 9am- 1:30pm
Founded in 1987 by local farmers, the market has grown over the years to include farmers, artists, crafters, food processors, service providers, and local community organizations. Our farmers market exists to provide an outlet for agricultural products that are grown, harvested, or processed in San Juan County. Our friendly vendors are excited to share their stories and help you find something special. Come and explore the freshest produce and artisanal delights. 

Madrone Cellars, 862 Valley Farms Road

Saturday & Sunday, 11am- 3pm
Come visit us at our winery and learn about our traditional natural wine and cidermaking process, and our regenerative farming practices. Wine and cider tasting are available for $20, and we will be offering fresh pressed cider to taste and for sale to bring home. 
We share the farm with Island Haven Animal Sanctuary, visit the animals afterwards!

Visit our downtown location, Madrone Bar + Kitchen, after the tour and explore our farm to table menu, featuring fresh apples and pears, from the 2026 harvest.

Overmarsh Farm Commons, 1681 Roche Harbor Road

Sunday, 12-4pm

Stop by Overmarsh Farm Commons and see what's growing!  Explore this exciting community farm project with a self-guided tour or join a guided tour every 30 minutes, beginning on the hour. Learn about our partnership with the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank, and meet the Oak Knoll Farm sheep at 2:00 p.m.!

Saturn's Return, 2687 West Valley Road

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9am-8pm

Self-serve farm stand offers a full selection of local produce, meats, seasonings, honey, and more.

Sunday, 5pm

Dinner in the Orchard

Reserve online here https://saturnsreturn.com/dinner! All tickets support our orchard expansion! 

5PM — Arrival and welcome drinks. Natural wines made from island fruits will be available for purchase. 

530PM — Guided farm tour of our vegetable & flower gardens, trial orchard, and pastured chickens. 

6PM — A harvest feast in the orchard to celebrate autumn abundance, featuring produce from our farm and exquisite island meats, heirloom beans, cheeses, and fruit. 

Seagate Farm, 300 Sandwith Road

Saturday, 10am- 5pm

Guided and self tours of the farm with our fresh apples and pears for sale. We will also be pressing fresh apples and pear juice for tastings and for sale. If you'd like some fresh pressed juice, please bring your own containers. We'll also have baked goods for sale and fun games for all ages. 

Talking Horse Farm, 652 Halvorsen Road

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11am- 7pm

 Farm Store & Porch: Offers a variety of farm provisions, refreshments & unique goods & gifts by local producers and makers. Our Porch has a cozy atmosphere to enjoy the serenity & scenery of our 120-acre farm.

 

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 2-4pm
Guided Farm Tour

Learn about our Regenerative Farming Land Trust to ensure the future of our farm. Visit www.camascommons.org for more info.

Saturday & Sunday, 12- 4pm

Petting Zoo, $10/person, kids 5&under are free. Come meet our baby goats!

Saturday, 5-7pm

Live music with our goats! Pack a picnic & enjoy live music on the farm overlooking our beautiful pond as the goats graze amidst the evening light. By Donation. All proceeds go to securing the farm as the herd's permanent home. Visit www.camascommons.org for more info.

Friday 5:30pm-7pm & Saturday 10:00am-11:30am

Workshop: Farming with a Feminine Touch. Come learn about Animal Midwifery- a holistic method of animal raising that focuses on intuition, attunement & building connection from a place of respect for the animal as a part of the farm community with a sense of purpose. This workshop is hands-on and interactive with the animals. Wear appropriate farm attire and closed toed shoes. Bring notebooks. Limited space available. $40/person sign-up at: www.visitsanjuans.com/account/women-who-stare-at-goats-collective

VERY IMPORTANT: NO DOGS ALLOWED due to livestock -- not even on leash or left in vehicles!
PARKING: Follow parking signs after entering main farm road, marked by wooden garden cart with our farm store sign

The Farm at Krystal Acres, 3501 West Valley Road

Friday & Saturday, 11am- 4pm

Stop by Krystal Acres, feed the alpacas and see what we make from their fiber! From yarn, to socks and beanies, our farm store carries alpaca goods made from our animals' fiber as well as a variety of other alpaca goods and even some local sheepskins from other island farms. Come learn about the farm to fiber process here in the islands, and feel the softness of alpaca fleece for yourself!  

Friday, 4:15pm                                                                                                 

Weather permitting, we will be hosting alpaca yoga in the field taught by our own Jess, who knows our animals and the farm, and can talk about both while sitting in their midst. Come stretch and relax with the alpacas! Look for registration details on our website in September.                                                                                                                                               

Saturday

Possible lunch pop-up with Market Chef on Saturday mid-day to be announced on the farm website early September: www.krystalacres.com.  

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