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WhileLaPush,PortAngelesandSequimstillbask in theTwilightlimelight, the area offers somuchmoreincludingadynamic,creative culinary community,The Dungeness Crab Festival,

theSequimLavenderFestivalandthrivingorganicfarmsand growers including Nash Huber, Nash’s OrganicProduce.

This two‐day itinerary gives you a great taste of theDungenessValley.

• QuintessentialNorthwestcuisineatAlderWoodBistroandBellaItalia.

• Sequim’sLavenderCrawl–asamplingofarealavenderfarmsandproducts.

• Explorehiddenbackroadsand

thespectacularcountrysideasyouvisitlocalartisanwineries.

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Fresh sheet: WeatherdeterminestheavailabilityoflocalproductsbutWashingtonStatefarmersarealwaysworkinghardtooffertastyproductsyear‐round.Seewhat'sfreshnow:

Spring(April–May)Asparagus,BokChoi,Broccoli,Cabbage,Herbs,YoungGarlic,Lettuce,Mushrooms,Nettles,Peas,Radishes,Rhubarb,SaladGreens,Spinach

Summer(June–August)Apricots,Blackberries,Blueberries,Carrots,Celery,Chard,Cherries,Corn(Sweet),Cucumbers,Garlic,Gooseberries,GreenBeans,JerusalemArtichokes,Melons,Nectarines,Onions(Sweet),Peaches,BellPeppers,ChilePeppers,Plums,Raspberries,Squash,Strawberries,Tomatoes

Fall(September‐November)Apples,Blackberries,Blueberries,BrusselsSprouts,Collards,Carrots,Celery,Corn(Sweet),Cranberries,Garlic,Garbanzos,Grapes,Kale,Lentils,Pears,Peppers,Potatoes,Pumpkins,Tomatoes,WinterSquash

Winter(December‐March)Apples,Beets,Carrots,Chard,Collards,Kale,Kohlrabi,Mushrooms,Onions,Parsnips,Pears,Potatoes,Turnips,WinterSquash

ExceptionalMeat,Seafood,Dairy&Preservesareavailableyear‐round.

Have a family‐style breakfast in a restored farmhouse atClark’sChambersBed&BreakfastInn.

TakeatriptoNash’sOrganicProduceandmeetupwithKiaArmstrong.Takeafarmtourwiththisself‐proclaimed‘organicfarmgirl’andseewhat isripeforthe picking or purchasing at Nash’s Farm Store. Nash Huber, the owner ofNash's,won the prestigious 2008 Steward of the Land award fromAmericanFarmlandTrustforhisleadershipinprotectingagriculturalland,localfoodandtheenvironmentandhascreatedatraininggroundforfuturefarmerswhoaregrowing healthy food, supporting their local economy, protecting theenvironmentandprovidingwildlifeandsalmonhabitat.

EnjoyHighTeaatSunshineLavenderFarm,featuringBellSt.Bakerybreadsandlavender,ofcourse.

Explore this sunny, dry valleyon theLavender Crawl, a samplingof lavenderfarms in theSequimValley—LavenderCapitalofNorthAmericaandhome tothe annual Sequim Lavender Festival in July. Products like lavender saladdressing, lavender cookies, Earl Grey lavender tea, lavender honey, lavenderchocolate, lavenderblackpepper, lavendericecream,lavenderhotchocolate,andlavendersyrupareavailablealongthecrawl.

HeadtoAlderWoodBistroforalocal,organicandsustainablemealcreatedbyChef Gabriel Schuenemann. Mouth‐watering suggestions include Steve’sPotatoes and Garlic, Sautéed Nash Greens, Alder Planked Cod and Omega‐3RichGrass‐fedClarkFarmBeef.

TakeasunsetwalkonDungenessSpitforexcellentviewsandrelaxation.

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tipS: TipsforBringingYourBountyHome:CoolIt‐Ifpossible,bringacoolerforfragileproduce.Gelpacs,blockiceandbaggedicecanhelpkeepyourproduce,meatanddairyproductscoolorfrozenwhileyoutravel.Nottomatoeshowever–theyloseflavorwhenchilled!

BuyProduceLast‐IfyouplanonsightseeingandmakingadditionalstopswhilevisitingtheValley,buyperishableitemslast.Also,buythemostfragileproducesuchasripetomatoes,cherries,orapricotslast.

Tipsforvisitingfarms:

• Wearclosed‐toeshoesandclothesthatyoudon’tmindgettingdirty• Inthesummer,gointhemorningwhenit’scooler• Remembersunscreen,ahatandwater• Usehandsanitizeraftereachfarmvisitsothatyoucaneateachharvestalongtheway

Port Angeles’s “B&B” Rowoffers a selection of quaint,waterfront lodging.ChoosefromColette’s,GeorgeWashingtonInn,SeaCliffGardens,DomaineMadeleineorEdenbytheSea.

Breakfast at your chosen Bed & Breakfast. Grab yourrubberbootsandtakethemagicalsoiltouratLazyJTreeFruit & Compost Farm, then stop by Olympic Cellars

Winery for a tour and sampling of their Working Girl, La Dolce Vida andDungenesslines.

PickupalunchtogoatToga’sSoupHouse,agourmetdrive‐thrufeaturingorganic,freshandlocalfood.

Detour from the culinary arts to other creative expressions as seen at thePort Angeles Fine Art Center andworksof art throughoutdowntownPortAngeles.WalkthroughWebster’sWoods,afive‐acremuseumwithoutwalls.VisitingonaSaturday?TakeinthePortAngelesFarmersMarket,alsoopenonWednesdays,JunethroughSeptember.

Beyond the now‐famous Twilight Mushroom Ravioli, delve into what hasmadeBella Italia a thrivingPortAngeles landmark for15+years–awarmand welcoming atmosphere, dedication to fresh and local food, longtimefriendshipswithfarmersandfishermenandoneofthebestwinelistsintheNorthwest. Owner Neil Conklin suggests fresh Neah Bay halibut, seasonalOlympic Forestmushrooms, roasted Lazy J ozettes, a glass of CamaraderieCellarsStormKingRedandSequimblackberrycobbler.

Finish up your evening atWine on theWaterfront, just blocks from BellaItalia,neartheVictoriaferryterminal.

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Lavender fields in bloomjust in time for the annualSequim Lavender Festival,heldannuallyinJuly.

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Festivals & events: RedWineandChocolate(February)www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org

SequimOpenAireMarket(May–October)www.sequimmarket.com

ShrimpFest(May)www.emeraldtowns.org/shrimpfest

SequimLavenderFestival(July)www.lavenderfestival.com

DungenessCrabFestivalandWineTour(October)www.crabfestival.org

NorthOlympicFiberArtsFestival(October)www.fiberartsfestival.org

PassporttothePeninsulaWineTour(November)www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org

ATasteofthePeninsula(November)www.tastepeninsula.com

GuestssampleOlympicPeninsulamadewineatthePassporttothePeninsulaWineTour,heldannuallyinNovember.

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EndNote:This itinerarywascreatedbasedonaculinary/agritourismworkshop conducted by Washington State Tourism and WashingtonStateDepartmentofAgriculturewithfeedbackfromvariousdestinationmarketingandagricultureorganizations.Weapologizeifthereareanyminor inaccuracies. Dates and hours may vary, so we suggest youconfirm dates and hours in advance of traveling. Wishing you happyandsafetravels.

AlderWoodBistro

139WestAlderStreet,Sequim

(360)683‐4321

www.alderwoodbistro.com

OpenTuesday–Saturday

11am‐2pm&5pm‐9pm

DungenessSpit

www.dungeness.com/refuge

Colette’sBed&Breakfast

339FinnHallRoad,PortAngeles

(360)457‐9197

www.colettes.com

GeorgeWashingtonInn

939FinnHallRoad,PortAngeles

(360)452‐5207

www.georgewashingtoninn.com

SeaCliffGardensB&B

397MonterraDrive,PortAngeles

(360)452‐2322

www.seacliffgardens.com

DomaineMadeleine

146WildflowerLane,PortAngeles

(360)457‐4174

www.domainemadeleine.com

EdenbytheSea

1027FinnHallRoad,PortAngeles

(360)452‐6021

www.edenbythesea.net

LazyJTree,FruitandCompostFarm

225GehrkeRoad,PortAngeles

(360)457‐5950

Toga’sSoupHouse

122WestLauridsenBlvd,PortAngeles

(360)452‐1952

PortAngelesFineArtCenter

1203EastLauridsenBlvd.,PortAngeles

(360)457‐3532

www.pafac.org

OpenWednesday–Sunday

March‐Nov.11am‐5pm

Dec.‐Feb.10am‐4pm

PortAngelesFarmersMarket

Front&LincolnStreets,PortAngeles

www.farmersmarketportangeles.com

OpenSaturdays10am‐2pm

BellaItalia

118East1stSt.,PortAngeles

(360)457‐5442

www.bellaitaliapa.com

Opendaily4pm‐close

WineontheWaterfront

115EastRailroadAve,PortAngeles

(360)565‐8466

www.waterfrontwine.com

More Information: WashingtonStateTourismwww.experiencewa.com

OlympicPeninsula

VisitorBureau

338WestFirstSt.Ste104,PortAngeles

www.olympicpeninsula.org

Clark’sChambers

Bed&BreakfastInn

322ClarkRoad,Sequim

(360)683‐4431

www.olypen.com/clacha

Nash’sOrganicProduce

4681Sequim‐DungenessWay,Sequim

(360)681‐6274

www.nashsorganicproduce.com

OpenDaily10am‐3pm

SunshineLavenderFarm

274154Hwy101,Sequim

(360)683‐6453

www.sunshinelavender.com

LavenderCrawlFarms

www.lavendergrowers.org

SequimLavenderFestival

www.lavenderfestival.com

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