Farms and Agritourism on Orcas Island

Farming on Orcas Island has a rich and bountiful history. As early as the 1890′s, the farms and farmers on the island were producing crops for islanders, as well as for shipment around the United States. Orcas Island orchards and farms produced such prodigious amounts of fruit and produce that steamships from Seattle transported more than 95,000 boxes of apples from the Eastsound docks alone.

That tradition continues to this day, with local farms supplying both locals and visitors with a wide array of organic produce, meat, fish and shellfish. The very best restaurants on Orcas feature these wares prominently on their menu, continuing the chain from farmer to consumer with a delicious twist.

Meet the characters behind the lettuce at the Saturday Farmers’ Market on the Village Green. Hear their stories, see their passion, shop like a local, see what is in season and freshest right now.
Hankering to be a farmer? Several farms offer guest rooms, giving you the opportunity to wake up to crowing roosters, taste freshly harvested eggs, fruit and vegetables, and to be a part of the daily rhythm that makes Orcas Island such a unique and special place. Escape for a day or three to a slower pace in surroundings that will take your breath away.

Online Articles about Orcas Island Agriculture

♦”Farm to Fork: A Recipe from the San Juan Islands, Washington” (from Williams-Sonoma Blog)
♦Orcas Student Arla Sutton represents Washington State in Michelle Obama’s Healthy Lunchtime Challenge.

Full A-Z List

  • Allium
  • Lisa Nakamura
  • 310 Main Street
  • PO Box 755
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-4904
  • Hours: Open at 5:30 pm for dinner (Daily)
  • Send an Email
  • Owner/Chef Lisa Nakamura’s Allium concentrates on the bounty of simple, fresh Pacific Northwest flavors, working with as many local farmers as possible. Nakamura is the former Chef de Cuisine of The Herbfarm and Sous Chef at the French Laundry. Allium is the Latin name for the lily family, which includes onions and their allies. For Nakamura, the onion is fundamental to cooking, providing the base for multi-faceted flavors and dimension. All of us at Allium hope you will make it part of your Orcas Island dining experience.

  • Doe Bay Cafe
  • 107 Doe Bay Road
  • Olga, WA 98279
  • Phone: 360-376-8059 (reservations)
  • Send an Email
  • Doe Bay Café is located at Doe Bay Resort and Retreat overlooking beautiful Doe Bay and Otter Cove. We are committed to creating delicious and nutritious food sourced almost entirely of organic ingredients from our seed-to-table garden, neighboring farms and orchards, and including specialties from fair trade and small-scale regional producers. Take a tour of our garden or visit our booth at the Orcas Island Farmers Market on Saturdays throughout the summer.

  • F.E.A.S.T. (Farm Education & Sustainability for Teens)
  • Learner Limbach; Director/Program Coordinator- Food Masters, FEAST
  • Phone: (360) 376-4048
  • Send an Email
  • F.E.A.S.T. is a community supported & community taught sustainability education program. The program focuses on teaching positive, simple solutions to some of the largest global problems we face. Usually running as a credit class at Orcas High School, this summer it has also been open to the community. The F.E.A.S.T. program seeks to empower youth with sustainable living skills such as blacksmithing, permaculture design, wild harvesting, organic farming, animal husbandry, bee-keeping, alternative energy, mycology and more. This program’s success is in the community and the youth.

  • Inn at Ship Bay
  • Mary Anna & Geddes Martin
  • 326 Olga Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-5886
  • Phone (2): 877-276-7296
  • Hours: Open for Dinner at 5:30 pm, Tuesday - Saturday. Bar opens at 5 pm.
  • Send an Email
  • Eleven new, cozy water view rooms with king size beds, balconies, private baths and fireplaces on a bluff looking south over Ship Bay near Eastsound. Restaurant features local organic produce, seafood and antibiotic and hormone free meats. Weddings, on-site catering, business meetings, retreats and family reunions. Restaurant closes in December.

  • Maple Rock Farm
  • John Steward
  • 845 Pinneo Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-5994
  • Hours: By Appointment
  • Send an Email
  • Maple Rock Farm was founded in the year 2000. We currently have 4 acres of organic produce, berries and fruits under cultivation. Our produce can be found on the menus of several of Orcas Island's finest restaraunts as well as at the Orcas Island farmers market (seasonally) or farm direct. We specialize in custom orders and can have fresh produce boxed and ready for pick up upon your arrival. We are conviently located between the ferry landing and Eastsound. We offer a large selection of fresh naturally-grown produce including gourmet greens, strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, root crops, pumpkins and many others.

  • Morning Star Farm
  • Orcas, WA 98280
  • Phone: 360-376-5265
  • Send an Email
  • Beauty, Restoration, Inspiration! Historic organic farm invites family vacations and special events. Unique rental options include artistically renovated barn, cabins, and house. Amenities: organic produce and flowers, miles of walking, running, swimming, hot tub, meeting space, Internet access, BBQ, Smoke Free.

  • Once In A Blue Moon Farm by 'Sleeping Sea'
  • Shana Lloyd
  • 412 Eastman Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-7035
  • Send an Email
  • We are a multi-¬‐generation family farm offering self-¬‐catering accommodations for the environmentally conscious traveler and agri-¬‐tourist. Five separate suites all with private entrances, including two with full kitchens. All of our suites are uniquely designed with reclaimed materials from the local island landscape. Rates start from $135 for a room or from $190 with a kitchen based on double occupancy. Pets welcome with a fee based on size and breed. Fresh farm eggs, alpaca wool and organic seasonal fruit available for purchase. Personalized farm tours by appointment. Please visit our website for complete details and off-season “Specials” running October – late May.

  • Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program
  • Helping students learn about nutrition, food differences, how to eat proper foods for healthy bodies, see how food is grown, visit farms and meet farmers, learn to cook...these are all aspects of an effective Farm to Cafeteria Program. They are the aspects we are binding together and disseminating through our classrooms, the school garden, the school cafeteria, the community and the farms. On our Web site, you will be able to keep up with the exciting events and happenings of the F2C Program as well as learn the many ways you can participate in its ongoing quest.

  • Orcas Island Farmer's Market Association
  • Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager
  • PO Box 1202
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-317-8342
  • Hours: Every Saturday (May - September) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm @ the Village Green & Every Saturday (October - November) 11 am - 2 pm @ Odd Fellows Hall
  • Send an Email
  • Island Fresh, Island Made. The Orcas Island Farmer's Market is a weekly gathering of farmers, artists, and chefs, all sharing goods produced on Orcas Island. Meet the farmers, local artisans & craftspeople. Discover local produce, coffee, homemade soaps, textiles, artisan food, baked goods, plants, jewelry, candles, pottery and much more!

  • Orcas Island Historical Museum
  • 181 North Beach Road
  • PO Box 134
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-4849
  • Fax: 360-376-7250
  • Hours: Last weekend May to last weekend Sept various hours
  • Send an Email
  • We serve Orcas Island residents and visitors by offering new exhibits, presentations and speakers, tours, research assistance, the annual Historical Day Fair, open house celebrations, regular visitation hours, opportunities for special appointments, newspaper articles and quarterly publications. Come explore the history of Orcas Island!

  • Pebble Cove Farm
  • Lydia Miller
  • 3341 Deer Harbor Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-6161
  • Send an Email
  • Our waterfront suites overlook Massacre Bay. Enjoy the walk out beach, organic garden and farm animals. We provide an organic continental breakfast. Children welcome.

  • Roses Bakery & Cafe
  • John & Joni Trumbull
  • PO Box 1494
  • 382 Prune Alley
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-5805 (deli/bakery); 360-376-4292 (restaurant)
  • Hours: Cafe: Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Store: Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm.
  • Artisan breads baked in-house, full selection of fine wines and cheeses, gourmet groceries, kitchenware, chocolates and more. The cafe offers fresh seasonal local produce, baked goods, soups, salads, and sandwiches. Daily specials. Located in the old Eastsound fire station next to Library Park.

  • Agricultural Resources Committee of San Juan County
  • Peggy Bill, Coordinator
  • In the fall of 2005, the Board of County Commissioners established an Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC). ARC's mission is to advocate for the restoration of agricultural resources in San Juan County. To accomplish these goals, ARC members are organized into task groups on priority issues under the following program areas: Farmland Preservation, Farmer Enrichment, and Regulations.

    • Farms

  • Maple Rock Farm
  • John Steward
  • 845 Pinneo Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-5994
  • Hours: By Appointment
  • Send an Email
  • Maple Rock Farm was founded in the year 2000. We currently have 4 acres of organic produce, berries and fruits under cultivation. Our produce can be found on the menus of several of Orcas Island's finest restaraunts as well as at the Orcas Island farmers market (seasonally) or farm direct. We specialize in custom orders and can have fresh produce boxed and ready for pick up upon your arrival. We are conviently located between the ferry landing and Eastsound. We offer a large selection of fresh naturally-grown produce including gourmet greens, strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, root crops, pumpkins and many others.

  • Morning Star Farm
  • Orcas, WA 98280
  • Phone: 360-376-5265
  • Send an Email
  • Beauty, Restoration, Inspiration! Historic organic farm invites family vacations and special events. Unique rental options include artistically renovated barn, cabins, and house. Amenities: organic produce and flowers, miles of walking, running, swimming, hot tub, meeting space, Internet access, BBQ, Smoke Free.

    • Education

  • F.E.A.S.T. (Farm Education & Sustainability for Teens)
  • Learner Limbach; Director/Program Coordinator- Food Masters, FEAST
  • Phone: (360) 376-4048
  • Send an Email
  • F.E.A.S.T. is a community supported & community taught sustainability education program. The program focuses on teaching positive, simple solutions to some of the largest global problems we face. Usually running as a credit class at Orcas High School, this summer it has also been open to the community. The F.E.A.S.T. program seeks to empower youth with sustainable living skills such as blacksmithing, permaculture design, wild harvesting, organic farming, animal husbandry, bee-keeping, alternative energy, mycology and more. This program’s success is in the community and the youth.

  • Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program
  • Helping students learn about nutrition, food differences, how to eat proper foods for healthy bodies, see how food is grown, visit farms and meet farmers, learn to cook...these are all aspects of an effective Farm to Cafeteria Program. They are the aspects we are binding together and disseminating through our classrooms, the school garden, the school cafeteria, the community and the farms. On our Web site, you will be able to keep up with the exciting events and happenings of the F2C Program as well as learn the many ways you can participate in its ongoing quest.

  • Orcas Island Historical Museum
  • 181 North Beach Road
  • PO Box 134
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-4849
  • Fax: 360-376-7250
  • Hours: Last weekend May to last weekend Sept various hours
  • Send an Email
  • We serve Orcas Island residents and visitors by offering new exhibits, presentations and speakers, tours, research assistance, the annual Historical Day Fair, open house celebrations, regular visitation hours, opportunities for special appointments, newspaper articles and quarterly publications. Come explore the history of Orcas Island!

  • Agricultural Resources Committee of San Juan County
  • Peggy Bill, Coordinator
  • In the fall of 2005, the Board of County Commissioners established an Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC). ARC's mission is to advocate for the restoration of agricultural resources in San Juan County. To accomplish these goals, ARC members are organized into task groups on priority issues under the following program areas: Farmland Preservation, Farmer Enrichment, and Regulations.

    • Events

  • Orcas Island Farmer's Market Association
  • Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager
  • PO Box 1202
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-317-8342
  • Hours: Every Saturday (May - September) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm @ the Village Green & Every Saturday (October - November) 11 am - 2 pm @ Odd Fellows Hall
  • Send an Email
  • Island Fresh, Island Made. The Orcas Island Farmer's Market is a weekly gathering of farmers, artists, and chefs, all sharing goods produced on Orcas Island. Meet the farmers, local artisans & craftspeople. Discover local produce, coffee, homemade soaps, textiles, artisan food, baked goods, plants, jewelry, candles, pottery and much more!

    • Farm Stays

  • Morning Star Farm
  • Orcas, WA 98280
  • Phone: 360-376-5265
  • Send an Email
  • Beauty, Restoration, Inspiration! Historic organic farm invites family vacations and special events. Unique rental options include artistically renovated barn, cabins, and house. Amenities: organic produce and flowers, miles of walking, running, swimming, hot tub, meeting space, Internet access, BBQ, Smoke Free.

  • Once In A Blue Moon Farm by 'Sleeping Sea'
  • Shana Lloyd
  • 412 Eastman Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-7035
  • Send an Email
  • We are a multi-¬‐generation family farm offering self-¬‐catering accommodations for the environmentally conscious traveler and agri-¬‐tourist. Five separate suites all with private entrances, including two with full kitchens. All of our suites are uniquely designed with reclaimed materials from the local island landscape. Rates start from $135 for a room or from $190 with a kitchen based on double occupancy. Pets welcome with a fee based on size and breed. Fresh farm eggs, alpaca wool and organic seasonal fruit available for purchase. Personalized farm tours by appointment. Please visit our website for complete details and off-season “Specials” running October – late May.

  • Pebble Cove Farm
  • Lydia Miller
  • 3341 Deer Harbor Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-6161
  • Send an Email
  • Our waterfront suites overlook Massacre Bay. Enjoy the walk out beach, organic garden and farm animals. We provide an organic continental breakfast. Children welcome.

    • Restaurants

  • Allium
  • Lisa Nakamura
  • 310 Main Street
  • PO Box 755
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-4904
  • Hours: Open at 5:30 pm for dinner (Daily)
  • Send an Email
  • Owner/Chef Lisa Nakamura’s Allium concentrates on the bounty of simple, fresh Pacific Northwest flavors, working with as many local farmers as possible. Nakamura is the former Chef de Cuisine of The Herbfarm and Sous Chef at the French Laundry. Allium is the Latin name for the lily family, which includes onions and their allies. For Nakamura, the onion is fundamental to cooking, providing the base for multi-faceted flavors and dimension. All of us at Allium hope you will make it part of your Orcas Island dining experience.

  • Doe Bay Cafe
  • 107 Doe Bay Road
  • Olga, WA 98279
  • Phone: 360-376-8059 (reservations)
  • Send an Email
  • Doe Bay Café is located at Doe Bay Resort and Retreat overlooking beautiful Doe Bay and Otter Cove. We are committed to creating delicious and nutritious food sourced almost entirely of organic ingredients from our seed-to-table garden, neighboring farms and orchards, and including specialties from fair trade and small-scale regional producers. Take a tour of our garden or visit our booth at the Orcas Island Farmers Market on Saturdays throughout the summer.

  • Inn at Ship Bay
  • Mary Anna & Geddes Martin
  • 326 Olga Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-5886
  • Phone (2): 877-276-7296
  • Hours: Open for Dinner at 5:30 pm, Tuesday - Saturday. Bar opens at 5 pm.
  • Send an Email
  • Eleven new, cozy water view rooms with king size beds, balconies, private baths and fireplaces on a bluff looking south over Ship Bay near Eastsound. Restaurant features local organic produce, seafood and antibiotic and hormone free meats. Weddings, on-site catering, business meetings, retreats and family reunions. Restaurant closes in December.

  • Roses Bakery & Cafe
  • John & Joni Trumbull
  • PO Box 1494
  • 382 Prune Alley
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-5805 (deli/bakery); 360-376-4292 (restaurant)
  • Hours: Cafe: Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Store: Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm.
  • Artisan breads baked in-house, full selection of fine wines and cheeses, gourmet groceries, kitchenware, chocolates and more. The cafe offers fresh seasonal local produce, baked goods, soups, salads, and sandwiches. Daily specials. Located in the old Eastsound fire station next to Library Park.

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  • Once In A Blue Moon Farm by 'Sleeping Sea'
  • Shana Lloyd
  • 412 Eastman Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-7035
  • Send an Email
  • We are a multi-¬‐generation family farm offering self-¬‐catering accommodations for the environmentally conscious traveler and agri-¬‐tourist. Five separate suites all with private entrances, including two with full kitchens. All of our suites are uniquely designed with reclaimed materials from the local island landscape. Rates start from $135 for a room or from $190 with a kitchen based on double occupancy. Pets welcome with a fee based on size and breed. Fresh farm eggs, alpaca wool and organic seasonal fruit available for purchase. Personalized farm tours by appointment. Please visit our website for complete details and off-season “Specials” running October – late May.

  • Morning Star Farm
  • Orcas, WA 98280
  • Phone: 360-376-5265
  • Send an Email
  • Beauty, Restoration, Inspiration! Historic organic farm invites family vacations and special events. Unique rental options include artistically renovated barn, cabins, and house. Amenities: organic produce and flowers, miles of walking, running, swimming, hot tub, meeting space, Internet access, BBQ, Smoke Free.

  • Orcas Island Farmer's Market Association
  • Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager
  • PO Box 1202
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-317-8342
  • Hours: Every Saturday (May - September) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm @ the Village Green & Every Saturday (October - November) 11 am - 2 pm @ Odd Fellows Hall
  • Send an Email
  • Island Fresh, Island Made. The Orcas Island Farmer's Market is a weekly gathering of farmers, artists, and chefs, all sharing goods produced on Orcas Island. Meet the farmers, local artisans & craftspeople. Discover local produce, coffee, homemade soaps, textiles, artisan food, baked goods, plants, jewelry, candles, pottery and much more!

  • Orcas Island Historical Museum
  • 181 North Beach Road
  • PO Box 134
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-4849
  • Fax: 360-376-7250
  • Hours: Last weekend May to last weekend Sept various hours
  • Send an Email
  • We serve Orcas Island residents and visitors by offering new exhibits, presentations and speakers, tours, research assistance, the annual Historical Day Fair, open house celebrations, regular visitation hours, opportunities for special appointments, newspaper articles and quarterly publications. Come explore the history of Orcas Island!

  • Doe Bay Cafe
  • 107 Doe Bay Road
  • Olga, WA 98279
  • Phone: 360-376-8059 (reservations)
  • Send an Email
  • Doe Bay Café is located at Doe Bay Resort and Retreat overlooking beautiful Doe Bay and Otter Cove. We are committed to creating delicious and nutritious food sourced almost entirely of organic ingredients from our seed-to-table garden, neighboring farms and orchards, and including specialties from fair trade and small-scale regional producers. Take a tour of our garden or visit our booth at the Orcas Island Farmers Market on Saturdays throughout the summer.

  • Inn at Ship Bay
  • Mary Anna & Geddes Martin
  • 326 Olga Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-5886
  • Phone (2): 877-276-7296
  • Hours: Open for Dinner at 5:30 pm, Tuesday - Saturday. Bar opens at 5 pm.
  • Send an Email
  • Eleven new, cozy water view rooms with king size beds, balconies, private baths and fireplaces on a bluff looking south over Ship Bay near Eastsound. Restaurant features local organic produce, seafood and antibiotic and hormone free meats. Weddings, on-site catering, business meetings, retreats and family reunions. Restaurant closes in December.

  • Pebble Cove Farm
  • Lydia Miller
  • 3341 Deer Harbor Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-6161
  • Send an Email
  • Our waterfront suites overlook Massacre Bay. Enjoy the walk out beach, organic garden and farm animals. We provide an organic continental breakfast. Children welcome.

  • Agricultural Resources Committee of San Juan County
  • Peggy Bill, Coordinator
  • In the fall of 2005, the Board of County Commissioners established an Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC). ARC's mission is to advocate for the restoration of agricultural resources in San Juan County. To accomplish these goals, ARC members are organized into task groups on priority issues under the following program areas: Farmland Preservation, Farmer Enrichment, and Regulations.

  • Allium
  • Lisa Nakamura
  • 310 Main Street
  • PO Box 755
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-4904
  • Hours: Open at 5:30 pm for dinner (Daily)
  • Send an Email
  • Owner/Chef Lisa Nakamura’s Allium concentrates on the bounty of simple, fresh Pacific Northwest flavors, working with as many local farmers as possible. Nakamura is the former Chef de Cuisine of The Herbfarm and Sous Chef at the French Laundry. Allium is the Latin name for the lily family, which includes onions and their allies. For Nakamura, the onion is fundamental to cooking, providing the base for multi-faceted flavors and dimension. All of us at Allium hope you will make it part of your Orcas Island dining experience.

  • Roses Bakery & Cafe
  • John & Joni Trumbull
  • PO Box 1494
  • 382 Prune Alley
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-5805 (deli/bakery); 360-376-4292 (restaurant)
  • Hours: Cafe: Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Store: Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm.
  • Artisan breads baked in-house, full selection of fine wines and cheeses, gourmet groceries, kitchenware, chocolates and more. The cafe offers fresh seasonal local produce, baked goods, soups, salads, and sandwiches. Daily specials. Located in the old Eastsound fire station next to Library Park.

  • Maple Rock Farm
  • John Steward
  • 845 Pinneo Road
  • Eastsound, WA 98245
  • Phone: 360-376-5994
  • Hours: By Appointment
  • Send an Email
  • Maple Rock Farm was founded in the year 2000. We currently have 4 acres of organic produce, berries and fruits under cultivation. Our produce can be found on the menus of several of Orcas Island's finest restaraunts as well as at the Orcas Island farmers market (seasonally) or farm direct. We specialize in custom orders and can have fresh produce boxed and ready for pick up upon your arrival. We are conviently located between the ferry landing and Eastsound. We offer a large selection of fresh naturally-grown produce including gourmet greens, strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, root crops, pumpkins and many others.

  • Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program
  • Helping students learn about nutrition, food differences, how to eat proper foods for healthy bodies, see how food is grown, visit farms and meet farmers, learn to cook...these are all aspects of an effective Farm to Cafeteria Program. They are the aspects we are binding together and disseminating through our classrooms, the school garden, the school cafeteria, the community and the farms. On our Web site, you will be able to keep up with the exciting events and happenings of the F2C Program as well as learn the many ways you can participate in its ongoing quest.

  • F.E.A.S.T. (Farm Education & Sustainability for Teens)
  • Learner Limbach; Director/Program Coordinator- Food Masters, FEAST
  • Phone: (360) 376-4048
  • Send an Email
  • F.E.A.S.T. is a community supported & community taught sustainability education program. The program focuses on teaching positive, simple solutions to some of the largest global problems we face. Usually running as a credit class at Orcas High School, this summer it has also been open to the community. The F.E.A.S.T. program seeks to empower youth with sustainable living skills such as blacksmithing, permaculture design, wild harvesting, organic farming, animal husbandry, bee-keeping, alternative energy, mycology and more. This program’s success is in the community and the youth.

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