Slow down your fast pace and stroll through the shade of an orchard, picking fruit as generations of families have done before. Irrigated since 1889, the Yakima Valley is a prime agricultural area with 5 distinct AVA’s (wine growing regions). Yakima Valley’s irrigated high desert volcanic soil produces both scenic beauty and bountiful crops with a harvest schedule stretching from April through November. The Yakima Valley has the largest variety of crops in the Pacific Northwest.

Become acquainted with our farming culture by planning your trip to the Yakima Valley today. Our farm families invite you to join them in the harvest!

Click the map to the right to view all our farms or scroll below to browse our U-Pick offerings.

Johnson Orchards

Same Family, Same Location since 1904. Visit us at our 1916 fruit packing warehouse and sample our signature crop, tree ripened cherries. Purchase cherries, sorted, washed and packaged, orchard run or u-pick. For u-pick we furnish picking harnesses and buckets. No ladders are necessary. Gift boxes for shipping also available.

2009 Cherry Season: June 26 - July 12 with Bing, Rainier, Van, Lapin and Sweetheart varieties. Apricots, peaches, nectarines available for purchase starting mid-July with pluots, plums, pears and apples following in mid-August.

Open: Monday - Saturday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Nine blocks west of 40th Ave. on Summitview Ave.

Johnson Orchards
4906 Summitview Ave. • Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-7479 • johnsonorchardsfruit.com

Selah Ridge Lavender Farm

Enjoy the soothing aroma of the many varieties of lavender in our beautiful country setting in Selah, WA near Yakima. We grow several varieties of lavender. Such as the Lavandins: Grosso, Hidcote Giant, Provence, Super, and the Angustifolias: Royal Purple and Royal Velvet, Hidcote, Hidcote Pink, and Munstead.

Besides being useful therapeutically, in culinary, and in skin care (we have a new skin care line!), lavender is lovely in home décor. We have created some beautiful dried arrangements, and wreaths.

Our Lavender Harvest Days will take place July 17-19. On July 18th at 6:00pm, the South African sounds of Yakimambo and the delicious wines of Fontaine Estates Winery and other fun vendors will join the harvest party!

Directions: From I-82 E from Ellensburg, take Exit 30A to Selah. Stay straight on North 1st Street. N 1st Street will become Selah Loop Road. Follow Selah Loop Road 2.6 miles to Rankin Road. Turn right onto Rankin Road.

Selah Ridge Lavender Farm
330 Rankin Road • Selah, WA 98942
(509) 930-2910 • selahridgelavenderfarm.com

Washington Fruit Place
at Barrett Orchards

Take part in a tradition that has occurred annually for over 150 years in the Yakima Valley; harvesting fruit and preparing it for market. This unique experience places you alongside the family of a four generation working orchard, picking tree-ripened fruit. Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity that includes lunch and day experiences available. Call the Barrett’s at (509) 966-1275.

When To Pick! Cherries: June 28 - July 10, Peaches: Aug. 15 - Sept. 2, White Peaches: Aug. 15, Nectarines: Sept. 5 - 15, Fuji Apples: Oct. 16 - 25

How to get there: Take exit 31 off I-82, 40th Avenue exit off Hwy. 12. Turn right on Powerhouse, left on Pecks Canyon Road to 1209 Pecks Canyon Road. Located ½ mile from Fred Meyer.

Washington Fruit Place at Barrett Orchards
1209 Pecks Canyon Road • Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1275 • www.treeripened.com

Imperial's Garden

Imperial's Garden is a family run farm and produce stand that offers a large selection of the Yakima Valley's finest produce. Not only can people shop for farm fresh produce grown at Imperial's Garden but they can be part of the experience and u-pick during harvest season.

Families are welcome to spend the day playing around this traditional family farm. The farm is open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. during harvest season, hours are subject to change.

How to get there: Get on 1-82 East/US 97 South. Merge onto US 97 South at Exit 37 toward Goldendale/Bend Oregon. Turn right on Lateral "A".

Imperial's Garden
2701 Lateral "A" • Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2766

Thompson's Farm Market

The Thompson Farm and Market opens their doors to families looking for gifts and fresh fruit during harvest time. The market is open from May 1 - November 1 and sells their own tree-ripened fruit as well as local produce, cider, jams and gifts. Visit their old fashioned soda fountain or enjoy wines from their tasting room. Ask about farm tours. Box lunches are also available.

Thompson's Farm Market is located in Naches on Hwy. 12 across from Slim’s Market.

The Family Farm is located on the Old Naches Hwy. From Hwy. 12 in Naches, turn North on Schafer Avenue, travel about ½ mile to the Old Naches Hwy. Straight ahead is our driveway.

Thompson's Farm
9535 Old Naches Hwy. • Naches, WA 98937
(509) 653-2848 • thompsonsfarm.com

Bella Terra Gardens

Come to Bella Terra Gardens and pick all of your favorite produce. Crisp lettuce, crunchy radishes, fresh sugar snap peas. Oh my, what about the berries, strawberries, black berries, raspberries and blueberries are available in their season. We are in the process of transitioning to becoming organic!. Stroll through our herb garden, bring a picnic; come play in the fresh air and sun. Did I mention our Heritage barn where you can purchase the wares of local craftspeople and artists. Find a cookbook, share a recipe, meet the "Garden Ladies". Yes, we have a farm animals too. Bring the kids to see the goats, Babydoll sheep and chickens.

By appointment during the week we provide hay rides, fruit packing warehouse tours, and tours for school children and clubs. Want to rent the barn for your family reunion or special summer event? Contact us at (509) 865-4554.

We are open every week-end
April thru November, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

How to get there: Take exit 50 off I-82 and head toward Buena. At the stop sign turn Right onto Old Yakima Valley Highway. Now turn left on Barbee Road and then left on Bella Terra Road. We are at the corner of Bella Terra Road and Highland Drive.

Bella Terra Gardens at Rosehill
660 Bella Terra Road • Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 865-4554.

Mance Orchard

Located in Naches, WA, Mance Farmhouse hand-crafts apple potpourri and has cilantro/coriander seed for sale throughout the year. Red chile ristras, mini pumpkins along with select produce are also seasonally available. We harvest our mini pumpkins in September and set aside a weekend U-pick date. We are open most Sundays from 2:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m., seasonally.

Mance Orchard
Tom and Monica Mance
7081 South Naches Road, Naches, WA 98937
(509) 653-2442 tmance@dishmail.net