Jones Creek Farms

I got the feeling that this farm used to be very well maintained. It felt like maybe something had happened and that was why it was in such disarray. We were disappointed to find out that the cortland apples that we went there specifically to pick were 99% gone. Apparently someone had come by the day before and picked over 180 pounds of the cortland variety. So bummed! The other varieties that were left had lots of splits, big black spots, and were rotting. The trees were pretty messy looking. Lots of rotting, mushy apples all over the place and taller grass. I hope that this farm is able to take care of these problems, because, as a whole it is a nice farm in a beautiful location.

I had been to stutzman farm last year and loved it, this time we chose jones creek as it was nearby and the review online were good but I am thoroughly disappointed
The apples were all rotten and sour and we could hardly pick anything that were left (95% was rotten) The price at $ 1.55 /1.75 per pound was way too steep for pick your own. Apples in Safeway or Fred Meyer are much cheaper and better in quality.

The line to «check out» was horribly long about 25 minutes and for U-​Pick apples $ 1.50– $ 1.75 per pound is a bit steep if you ask me. Save time and head to your local supermarket!

I love this place! It made for a fun day trip from Seattle to enjoy a little outdoors and come back with an obscene amount of apples. (Helloooo jarred apple sauce!)
Jones Creek Farms is super awesome because: no screaming children, no tourist trap hay rides and gimmicks, so many lovely heritage varietals (my favorite was the caville blanc d’hiver), all organic, and small/​family feel with a friendly dog greeting everyone hello
Jones Creek Farms is super NOT awesome because: they ran out of maps, they ran out of cider (but did replace it by the time we were departing), fields were unkempt and overgrown, and many trees were already picked over and barren by late October (but this would probably be true at most places I would imagine)
Overall, I had a fantastic time, and will definitely come back next year!

Wow! Who knew there were so many different kinds of apples!
The location is a little bit tough to find and down a narrow dead end street. Parking is tough too, but when you get there, you will be pleasantly surprised.
We were greeted at the main entrance with a warm cup of homemade apple cider. They gave us 2 plastic bags — bring your own canvas bags if you have — to fill with apples and pears.
There are nearly 15 very long rows of low apple and pear trees. Just reach out your arm and grab an apple! Taste along the way. We were pleasantly surprised to find a lot of pears as well, including Asian pears which are our favorite.
Recommend putting your apples and pears in different bags which will make check out easier. I ended up with about 7.5 pounds of apples for under $ 10. (think it was like $ 1.50 per pound)
There is also a little store with fresh cheeses and breads. You can bring your own lunch and have a picnic, but don’t expect a lot of food purchasing options.
I would definitely return! Now, what to do with all these apples before the fruit flies come!

I wish that I could say this was an outstanding experience and that packing the family into the car for a 2 hour drive to this place was a brilliant decision on my part… I wish I could say that.
The truth is, this farm is in serious need of attention. 98% of the trees we looked at for picking were overgrown and entrenched in weeds with all manner of unhealthy apples. Our kids were freaked out by mushy apples covered with black spots and were quickly asking to go home.
The staff, while friendly, seemed to have no knowledge whatsoever about apples. When asked where the good eating apples could be found we were told, «I don’t eat apples and have no idea».
This place could be such a nice little farm. It has all the right characteristics, but it falls very short.

We make it a point to get out of the city every October and find a farm to pick pumpkins, apples etc. Jones Farm started this tradition and is the standard which we hold all pumpkin patches to. So far, it is still our favorite.
The drive out is so breathtaking. And in October, the colors are amazing. From the moment you arrive, you will really feel like you are at a friends farm. Greeted with hot, homemade apple cider and let loose to explore. It is very much a family operated business, with kids, dogs and pets casually among you.
I highly recommend this for anyone looking for an authentic, farm experience out of the city.

Checked out the garlic festival this weekend. Not as much garlic as I would like, but tons of tomatoes, apples and plums. Did some you pick stuff, prices were reasonable and nothing is as fun to me as getting your own fruit off the tree. Love the variety of tomatoes. This place is a little off the beaten path, but worth checking out. Plan to go back and check out their fall festival. Very sad the pears werent ripe yet, they looked like they will be delicious. Everyone was very friendly.

Great apple picking fun! I love apples and I love u-​pick farms, so I love Jones Creek farm. I think the two are prerequisites for enjoying an outing here — if you don’t like the mud, cow smells, and if you don’t love apples, well then you should probably just stay in the city. My boyfriend & I had the best time at Jones Creek Farm, walking up & down the rows of apple trees with a wheel barrow and tasting all the unique, novel varieties of apples. Not all the apples were great, but gosh it was awesome getting to try so many different kinds and discovering new, delicious varieties that I’d never had before. The owners of the farm were so kind & welcoming, and the farm itself is cute. Our visit to Jones Creek was a lovely way to welcome in the fall, and I certainly believe an apple-​picking trip out to Jones Creek Farm is tradition-​worthy.

I grew up on a farm with an orchard, and fall just doesn’t feel like fall without hot apple cider, pumpkin butter, and fruit off the tree. Now that I live in a city, I get my fix by seeking out the local U-​pick farms. This year, I decided to take the plunge and drive all the way up to Skagit Valley (about an hour and fifteen from Seattle). The day was drizzly and rainy, but a complimentary cup of hot apple cider started the visit off on a great note. This cider is the real deal — sweet and flavorful, with a rich aftertaste that lingers on the sides of your tongue.
The farm itself is smaller than most tourist-​farm type locations. There were two you-​pick areas, one for carving pumpkins and one for apples and pears. The variety, however, was stellar — 120 different types of apple trees and several types of pear. Even more impressive, the friendly staff actively encouraged everyone to pick the apples and take a bite to sample… as many as you liked, no restrictions, no limitations. They offered complimentary wheelbarrows, boxes, and bags, and all apples were $ 1/​pound. Unfortunately the signage was not always easy to read, so I’m not entirely sure I could find the same trees twice, but after a bit of hunting I found a perfect, juicy eating apple and several choice pie varieties, exactly what I was hoping for.
In addition, Jones Creek was hosting a small bake sale with apple and pear related pastries. I bought a bit of everything to sample and I can attest — for fifty cents, these hometown treats packed more delicious than most three or four dollar café items. All in all, the entire place succeeded at something which most U-​pick «entertainment farms» fail to achieve — I really, honestly got the feel that this was someone’s family farm they were opening up to the public. I could envision my own relatives embarking on exactly this type of endeavor.

Yesterday was my first time apple picking, and it was so much fun!
Jones Creek Farms is a small family owned orchard who has over a hundred varieties of apples and pears. The drive was a little over an hour, but soo worth it! We parked in front of their big red barn and almost immediately we were served hot fresh apple cider (which was ridiculously delicious!).
The girl who was helping us, which I assumed to be the owners daughter or relatives, was so kind and helpful. She gave us a wheelbarrow and plastic bags, and walked us to the orchard. On the way we passed a chicken coop with about a dozen chickens, and a pumpkin patch. It wasn’t until we were finished that I noticed they had more produce on the opposite of the barn. We were given very simple instructions:
«Try as many apples as you want. If you don’t like it, just toss it on the ground and try another one.»
I’m not sure how many apples I actually tried, I loss count after my 10^th one or so. There were apples of all shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. When I came across one I ended up liking, I couldn’t help but eat the whole apple (and maybe eat an extra one). I recommend checking out the pears and asian pears. It’s easy to load up on apples, so make sure you save room.
As we were getting ready to leave, the owners answered any and all of our questions and even told us about the garlic that they grow there as well. Seriously, this place is full of surprises.
This place is fantastic! I think we’ll be back next month to load up before the season ends!

My annual craving for hot apply cider started a few weeks ago. I tried the grocery store and a few local restaurants, but couldn’t find anything that didn’t taste like plain ol’ apple juice.
And so, after some internet detective work, my boyfriend and I decided a road trip was in order. An hour and a half later — with the help of our GPS and some small signs along the roadside — we arrived at Jones Creek Farms. We stepped out of the car and saw kids, dogs, and a big red barn. When we approached the barn, one of the owners warmly greeted us with free hot apple cider, bags for picking apples, and clear instructions to take a bite out of as many apples as possible to figure out our favorites.
We headed to the u-​pick orchard, and got started. It was pretty late in the season so there were more apples on the ground than in the trees, but there was still a big selection. (The website lists more than 120 varieties of apples!)
An hour or two after we headed into the orchard, we emerged, with bellies and arms filled with ridiculous quantities of apples. We paid for the apples, had another free hot cider for the road, and bought a half gallon of the delicious stuff for home.
My craving is satisfied for now… but I’m already excited to go back again next year.