Great Oaks Food Trail
Deep Roots, Bold Artisans, Open-Air Adventures
This adventure will take you through small towns with big hearts and by family farms that take pride in working hard to preserve the integrity of the land, from the health of the soil to the restoration of the native great white oak savannah.
Great Oaks Food Trail includes
Craft Beverages, Farms, Ranches, Orchards, Eateries, Farmers Markets, Artisan Products, Bakeries, Cafes, and Lodging.
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The Great Oaks Food Trail invites you on a culinary journey through one of the most beautiful and iconic regions of Oregon, the Willamette Valley.
Itineraries
Scenic Sips and Local Bounty
Wander through Polk County’s rolling hills on a day of local flavor, from a Thursday farmers market and waterfall picnics at the vineyard to award-winning wines, handmade pies, and craft beer. Meet friendly alpacas, treat yourself to sheep’s milk ice cream, watch a knife-forging demo, and finish with wood-fired pizza before settling into a restored historic lodge for the night.
Rooted in Tradition
Head west and explore local historic hotspots, wildlife refuges with scenic views, lived-in wineries with stories to tell, and restaurants that locals love.
Travel Tips
This year-round, self-guided food trail is designed to be explored at your own pace – you are welcome to start and finish wherever you like. We encourage you to inquire at individual businesses about seasonality and hours of operation before visiting.
High season varies per business but is typically June-September. Seasonality of key products is listed below:
- Cherries: June-August
- Hop harvest: July-October
- Blueberries: June-August
- Apples: August-October
- Cider pressing: September-October
- Wine grape harvest: Fall
The working farms along this trail provide some of the most unique and engaging experiences. We ask that you respect the invitation to enter each property and be cautious around farm animals and equipment. Children must be supervised at all times and you should be prepared to follow all site-specific rules. For your safety and comfort, be prepared with appropriate footwear, sun protection and water.
Interested in a guided farm, orchard or beverage tour? The following operators offer tours to select trail stops and can build custom itineraries:
- Crush Wine Tours | crushonmain.com
- Prestige Wine Tours | prestigewinetours.com
- Farm 2 Fork Tours | farm2forktours.com
Your experience along the Great Oaks Food Trail should not end when you leave the area. We encourage you to bring a taste of your journey back home to share with friends and family as a reminder of the bounty available in the greater Polk County area.