This Historic Farm In Washington Makes A Perfect Day Trip Destination For The Whole Family
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Jessica Wick
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Camano Island is full of picturesque rural property, making it a perfect day trip destination for those seeking peace and quiet. And no trip to the island should be complete without paying a visit to the historic Kristoferson Farm.
It's easy to find the beautiful property on this small island.
It dates all the way back to 1912, Alfred Kristoferson acquired 1,400 acres of farmland on the island. Alfred immigrated to the United States in 1879 and introduced many innovative practices to the Seattle market, including both the pasteurization and delivery of milk.
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They also organize team building exercises for colleagues and other groups, known as Terra Teams.
Step inside the barn and you'll find a wide variety of lavender products made onsite, as well as other gifts and local wine.
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The dinners are held monthly from May - October, although the Kristoferson family is strongly considering hosting two per month this season.
The owner, Donna, uses fresh, local ingredients that are in season.
Donna does all the catering for island events, and the food is fantastic.
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The cost is $125 (plus tax) for this unique and delicious experience.
The farm hosts The Camano Pumpkin Project, a fall festival with live music, food, a beer garden, and plenty of activities for kids. Plus, there's a full pumpkin patch, so you can choose your future Halloween jack-o-lanterns.
The family is committed to sustainable farming, so you can learn about how everything is grown and how efforts are made to maintain the wildlife in the area.
You can learn more about Kristoferson Farm here. And if you feel like spending a night on Camano Island after your farm tour, try renting a cabin at Cama Beach State Park.
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