Thing to do at the farm and beyond
Stay on grounds or explore the area...
AT THE FARM
- Stroll the acreage, discover the secret garden, take in the views.
- Camp out under the stars or retire at the guest house
- Book a massage (coming soon)
- Take a class on bees, dance, cooking or art
- Enjoy the pond or sit and watch the wildlife
- Classify the dozens of bird species
- Watch the sunset from the loveseat tree
- Nibble on organic fruits and vegetables from the gardens
- Picnic on the tree covered lawn or at one of the many picnic areas on property
- Search the grounds for arrowheads or rocks like the rare and valuable Ellensburg Blue Agate
- Play at the playground
- Pan for gold in Tabby's stream (seasonal)
- Pick flowers for a bouquet
- Smores by the fire pit
- Enjoy drinks and foods in the tasting room (coming soon)
- Try your hand at table & lawn games
- Watch a movie or catch the game at the tasting room or outdoor theater
- Play volleyball, croquette or frisbee golf
- Celebrate special days
- Rent our bicycles and explore the countryside
NEARBY:
- Bike the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail , the nearby countryside, or many other trails
- Go on a Wine, brew, and cider tastings and tour
- Find a local event
- Check the exterior of local artist's home Dick & Jane's spot! It's unique!
- Try Fly fish
- Golf
- Pontoon, jet ski, kayak, SUP, and snowmobile rentals in nearby Cle Elum
- Either a guided or DIY river tubing adventure
- Go paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing
- Get wet at a lake or river
- Horseback ride
- Enjoy winter activities and play
- Rock hounding is a thing here
- Axe throwing
- Hike the Uptamum Canyon Trail
- Take in the music scene
- Explore quaint downtown Ellensburg
- Take a scenic drive
- Discover nearby art galleries
- Connect with history at historic sites and museums
- Visit Olmstead Place Historical State Park one of the 1st homesteads in the valley.
- Venture through Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park/Wanapum Recreation Area
- Zen out at the CWU Japanese Gardens
- We're a top destination for bird watching
- Gather wild flowers
- Explore the Colockum wild life area
- Take in the farmer's market May - Oct.
- Kittitas County Barn Quilt Trail features more than 100 painted quilt squares on barns from Roslyn to Ellensburg.
- Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility has 149 wind turbines and 360 degree views and a very nice free guided tour.
- Get our recommendation for fantastic places to eat.
- Picknick at a park
- Family swim and fitness time at the Memorial pool & fitness center
- Kittatas Valley events center/fair grounds hosts many events.
- Don't forget our world famous rodeo
Getting here/ getting around:
- The farm is in Ellensburg and is less than 20 minutes Off of Washington's I-90 on the historic Colockum Rd.
- You don't need a tractor but to best experience the countryside requires a car or truck.
- Driving on USFS roads and the beautiful Colockum pass can present very rocky, unpaved roadways. A 4 wheel drive, ATV, Horse, or mountain bike is best.
- Downtown Ellensburg has bus service: https://centraltransit.org/
- Uber, Lift, Taxi, Turo, and other rental services are available to and from the farm (Google or ask your host for more information)