Farmstand Fresh Skagit Valley Bike Tour | Aug 20 | 2-6pm

15115 Bow Hill Rd, Bow, WA 98232

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Duration: 1 day
Group size: 8 - 12
Farmstand Fresh Skagit Valley Bike Tour | Aug 20 | 2-6pm
15115 Bow Hill Rd, Bow, WA 98232


Duration: 1 day
Group size: 8 - 12

About this trip

Take a spin through Skagit Valley’s farm stands by bike and witness a diverse agricultural community growing over 80 commercial crops. This one-way 17-mile bike tour from Bow Edison to La Conner delivers on scenery as well as taste, with four unique farm stand tastings and tours throughout the ride. Tour is from 2pm-6pm, and starting location is Bow Hill Blueberries in Bow, WA. After the last farm tour in La Conner, participants will receive a shuttle ride (with bikes) back to cars parked at Bow Hill Blueberries. Enjoy a 10% discount at Terramar Brewstillery after the ride to keep the good times rolling. Bring your own bike, or ask us for bike rental shop recommendations.    

What’s included

  • Farmstand visits
    Bow Hill Blueberries, Samish Bay Cheese, Hedlin Farms and Mesman Farms
  • 1-2 facilitators
    Your facilitators will manage logistics, foster connections, and share relevant information with the group
  • Farm stand tastings
    Enjoy fresh morsels from each farmstand for a true taste of Skagit Valley
  • Terramar discount
    Head over to Terramar Brewstillery after the ride ends for a 10% discount on food and drinks
  • Shuttle ride with bikes
    Enjoy the convenience of a one-way bike tour and hop on a shuttle to starting location after the last tour at Mesman Farms

What’s not included

  • Bikes
    Let us know if you need recommendations for local bike rental shops

Available Packages

Tour Price

Price includes farmstand tours/farmer meet & greets, tastings, and 1-2 facilitators. 

$75
Deposit:$20

Itinerary

Farmstand Fresh Tour
Tour Itinerary

Farmstands we'll visit: 

o Bow Hill Blueberries: The oldest family-run blueberry farm in the Skagit Valley, selling heirloom, Certified Organic blueberries and award-winning jams, pickles, juice, powders and more. 

o Samish Bay Cheese: Organic farmstead cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products. Owners Suzanne and Roger raise organic beef, pastured pork, veal, and lamb on their farm. You can find artisan foods, beer, wine and other beverages at the Samish Bay Cheese Farm Store. 

o Hedlin Farms: 3rd and 4th Generation farm growing organic and conventional produce on 500 acres - their farm store offers fresh fruit, produce, artisan foods, and freshly baked goods. 

o Mesman Farms: 5th generation family-run organic dairy with farm store hosting organic beef and milk as well as pasture raised pork, lamb, and eggs. Both classic and specialty cuts are regularly stocked. 


Tour Details and Logistics

o Tour begins and ends at Bow Hill Blueberries - parking will be available. 

o Trip Length: 4 hours, from 2pm-6pm.

o Mileage & Terrain: 17 miles across on rural roads with wide shoulders and relatively flat terrain.

o Age Range: Tour is appropriate for teens and adults (teens under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).

o Group Size: 25 people per tour max.

o Babies and toddlers in bikeseats can ride along for free.

o Participants will receive a discount at Terramar Brewery for food and drinks after bike tour.


Focus of tour

o Celebrate Genuine Skagit Valley's Farmstand Fresh program with an immersive educational experience 

o Connect with the Skagit Valley agricultural community & savor the fresh flavors the region

Your Organizer


EI
Experience International in partnership with PRE2P
The Agriculture Teacher Puerto Rican Education and Exploration Program (PRE2P) is an annual 8-day education program led by Dr. Tyson Sorensen, Ag Eg professor at Utah State University, and Dr. Thomas Henderson, Ag Ed professor at Chico State University. Both Dr. Sorensen and Dr. Henderson are group leaders for Experience International.