Salem Area Agricultural Tours -
Sample Tour

Rickreall Dairy, LLC
8845, Rickreall Rd., Rickreall
(503) 623-8422
When your group visits Rickreall Dairy, LLC you will be able to do a number of things: feed the calves a bottle, see the cows being milked, see our tank room (where the milk goes), see where the cows “live”, see the different varieties of food that make up the cows’ diet, and play in the cottonseed (one of the foods that the cows eat!). Remember, you will be on a working dairy farm, so bring appropriate shoes.

Contact: Melissa Avila or Louie Kazemier, RDairyLouie@ashcreekwireless.com
Group Size: 35 people or less (at least 15)
Cost: Free, includes “goody” bag w/little cow toys.
Month(s) of Operation: Year-round, tours at 9:30am and 1:30pm
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 2 hours

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The Oregon Garden
879 W Main St., Silverton
(503) 874-8100 or (877) 674-2733
http://www.oregongarden.org
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 garden just for kids, 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.

Contact: April Purdy, apurdy@oregongarden.org
Group Size: No maximum, groups over 14 eligible for group rates
Cost: Group rates: Rates vary depending on which package is chosen. Just Garden admission: May-Sept $6, Oct-Apr $4.
Per person rates: May-Sept $8 (adults), Oct-Apr $5 (adults)
Month(s) of Operation: May-Sept: 10am-6pm. Oct-Apr: 10am-4pm.
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 2 hours

E.Z. Orchards Farm Market
5504 Hazel Green Rd., Salem
(503) 393-1506
http://www.ezorchards.com
E.Z. Orchards Farm Market offers a wonderful farm experience for groups of all sizes. Our 4th generation farm grows apples, pears, peaches, pumpkins and corn. We offer blossom tours in the spring and have a fun filled Harvest festival each October with: hay rides, Lewis & Clark theme corn maze, mountain men re-enactors, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, live bluegrass music, pony rides, and tasty fall treats. Summer months bring fresh fruit milk shakes, smoothies and delicious strawberry, blackberry and peach shortcakes. E.Z. Orchards has the best selection of Oregon and northwest gourmet food in the Willamette Valley. And we offer the finest local fruits and vegetables.

Contact: John Zielinski, john@ezorchards.com
Group Size: 75-100 people Nov.-Sept. or up to 300 people in Oct.
Cost: Varies
Month(s) of Operation: Year-round, Sundays only in October
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour

Lunch.
Contact the Salem Convention & Visitors Association for recommendations or review the dining section of the attached Salem Area Visitors Guide.
(503) 581-4325 or (800) 874-7012
Salem offers dining for all likes and price ranges. From Chinese cuisine to Italian elegance, Salem has it and more.

Vince Woods Farm
6435 62nd Ave. NE, Salem
(503) 393-0120
In the Woods’ family since 1913, the farm has offered a pumpkin patch for 41 years. We grow and sell wheat, pumpkins, gourds, squash, and ornamental corn to the public during the month of October. Hay rides, miniature horses, and a clown are added on the weekends in October. School tours are given on weekdays for $2 per person (advance scheduling required), includes a 5-pound pumpkin and a gourd, a viewing of the video “The Pumpkin Circle”, and trips through the corn maze, Pumpkin Forest, and Pumpkin Caboose.

Contact: Susan, suewoods@cyberis.net
Group Size: 100 people or less
Cost: $2 per person
Month(s) of Operation: October
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes, need to be mobile over grass, gravel and dirt/mud.
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour

Bauman Farms
12989 Howell Prairie Rd. NE, Gervais
(503) 792-3524
http://www.baumanfarms.com
A fourth-generation family farm and garden center with flowers, 14 varieties of berries including Marionberries, vegetables fresh from the garden, and more than 30 varieties of apples, peaches and pears. Autumn Fall Harvest Days in October with hayrides, pumpkin patch, mazes, fresh pressed apple cider, and farm animals. Homemade pies, donuts, breads, old fashion fudge, jams, and syrups.

Contact: Barb Bauman, baumans@baumanfarms.com
Group Size: Any
Cost: Free to visit, guided tours are negotiable
Month(s) of Operation: Year-round
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour

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Adelman Peony Gardens
5690 Brooklake Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-6185
http://www.peonyparadise.com
Breathtaking peonies were grandmother’s favorite perennial. Adelman Peony Gardens has more than 200 varieties including pinks, blushes, reds and bi-colors. Located just north of Salem, 1.5 miles east of Interstate 5, exit 263.

Contact: Carol Adelman, info@peonyparadise.com
Group Size: Any
Cost: Free
Month(s) of Operation: May & June
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour

Cooley’s Gardens, Inc.
11553 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem
(503) 873-5463
https://www.cooleysgardens.com
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.

Contact: Richard Ernst/Georgie Johnson, cooleyiris@verizon.net
Group Size: 1,000 people or less.
Cost: No charge.
Month(s) of Operation: Year-round, hours vary by season.
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour

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Schreiner’s Gardens
3625 Quinaby Rd. NE, Salem
(503) 393-3232 or (800) 525-2367
http://www.schreinersgardens.com
We are a Retail and Wholesale nursery specializing in Iris Rhizomes. We ship internationally, mainly July, August September and Early October. We currently have 250 acres in production. In May we open our gardens for visitors to view the flowers. We have a 10-acre display garden with a gift shop.

Contact: Steve Schreiner, iris@schreinersgardens.com
Group Size: 50 people or less.
Cost: Free.
Month(s) of Operation: Year-round. Bloom Season is in May.
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes, the gardens and outdoor sheds are accessible.
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour

Fir Point Farms
14601 Arndt Rd., Aurora
(503) 678-2455
http://www.FirPointFarms.com
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 also welcomes visitors to enjoy the grounds, feed the animals, and walk the inviting creek-side nature trail. It is a perfect destination for fresh produce and gardening needs, a rejuvenating day in the county, a bountiful lunch or tasty snack. Tours for groups of all ages may be arranged in advance. Fir Point Farms is a memorable place for your gatherings and celebrations. Don’t miss the Pumpkin Festival every October.

Contact: Joanne Battilega, info@FirPointFarms.com
Group Size: Any
Cost: $5 per person (call for event quote)
Month(s) of Operation: April through mid-December
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour

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French Prairie Gardens
17673 French Prairie Rd., St. Paul
(503) 633-8445
http://www.fpgardens.com
French Prairie Gardens is a direct farm market, flowering nursery and fresh picked produce. Our farm market is full of jams, syrup and country gifts. We feature weekend festivals, June Strawberry and September Apple. The Harvest Festival takes place the entire month of October. The festivals are open to kids and adults of all ages, bring the whole family out for a day at the farm. Come and experience the fun Hay rides, hay mazes, corn mazes, pig races, pig barrel train rides, 20 ft. slide, farm animals, and more. We offer educational tours for school groups and bus tour groups. We offer a great location for Company picnics, birthday parties and family events.

Contact: Karren Pohlschneidur, info@fpgardens.com
Group Size: 100 people or less
Cost: $5 per person
Month(s) of Operation: April through December
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour

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Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
33814 S Meridian Rd., Woodburn
(503) 634-2243 or (800) 711-2006
http://www.woodenshoe.com
Spring in Oregon isn’t complete without a visit to Woodburn Shoe Tulip Farm. Wander through acres of dazzling color. Visit the unique gift shop & country store. Order your favorite tulips for your own garden. Enjoy the experience of open spaces and fresh air. Learn what happens on the farm the rest of the year. Get your bulb questions answered by the growers. Most of all, don’t forget you camera!

Contact: Barb Iverson, iverson@molalla.net
Group Size: Any
Cost: $5 per person
Month(s) of Operation: March through May
Bus Parking Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Public Restrooms Available: Yes
Recommended Time Allotment: 1 hour

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