The Great Oaks Food Trail - Part II: West Salem to Amity
Ready to continue your adventure on the Great Oaks Food Trail while staying at Premier RV Resorts in Salem? Start your day by taking a right turn onto Highway 22, exiting at West Salem. Here, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast at Annette’s, a beloved local eatery known for its generous portions. Choose from a variety of omelets, scrambles, or a simple bowl of oatmeal with toppings.
If it’s a Thursday between mid-May and mid-September, don’t miss the West Salem Farmers Market. Pick up delicious baked goods from Brarlins Bakery, hummus from The Hummus Stop, or fresh produce from Guerrero Produce. Consider gathering items for an afternoon picnic as you make your selections.
Next, take the scenic backroads out of West Salem to Bjornson Vineyards, open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Enjoy the beautiful view and savor some of the food you bought at the Farmers Market alongside their wines, which include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and lesser-known varietals like Gouais Blanc and Aligote.
After relishing the wine and scenery at Bjornson, continue your journey to the charming town of Amity. Be sure to stop by Blue Raeven Farmstand on the outskirts of town. Renowned across Oregon since 1987 for their pies, Blue Raeven offers an array of fruit pies and, with a bit of planning, you can also pre-order cream pies in flavors like chocolate, coconut, banana, and various fruit creams. They also offer frozen chicken, beef, and turkey pot pies for a convenient future meal.
For another delightful wine experience, head to Brooks Winery, located about fourteen minutes east of Blue Raeven. Visit their website ahead of time to explore different wine tasting options, including an estate tour on an ATV, featuring wine tastings amidst the vineyard.
End your day with a unique experience at Wings and a Prayer Alpaca Farm. Make sure to book in advance for the Alpaca Trek, a learning adventure where you can walk an alpaca through their wooded property. If walking isn’t your preference, Alpaca 101 offers educational insights and a chance to feed these gentle animals. Don’t forget to visit the farm store, which sells a variety of scarves, hats, socks, gloves, and mittens made from alpaca wool.
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