Fantastic Farm Stays Around Washington for Seattle-Area Families

Just over the Hood Canal Bridge on the Olympic Peninsula, White Lotus Farm & Inn sprawls across 70 acres of flower fields, orchards and “food forest” planted with more than 50 varieties of fruits, nuts and mushrooms. There are also honeybee hives! Owners Niall and Natalie aim to cultivate an edible ecosystem, and give tours and educate guests on the farm’s growing practices. Youngsters get a true taste of where their food comes from by sampling and gathering the homegrown produce, helping look for eggs and taking care of the farm’s animals. White Lotus critters include roaming sheep, turkeys and even a resident llama.

Visitors can book a one-bedroom suite for four in the main farmhouse, with a private entrance leading out to the communal firepit and gardens. There’s also a grill and al fresco seating area, where families can prep their own farm-to-table dinners. There’s no TV in the room (yay for unplugged time!), but if you’re craving screen time, the comfy den area does have a TV and DVD player, along with games, books and movies.

Want an off-site day trip? Some of the wonders of Olympic National Park are close by, and the lovely town of Port Townsend is only 20 minutes away. 

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