Greenbank Farm
CONTENTS
Introduction
History
Contact Information
Introduction
Indoor Facilities:
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Attached to wine shop is the Main Barn, a large and light-filled space that once housed the farm's dairy cows barn but now serves as a gathering space. The barn has hosted a variety of events: craft fairs, weddings, photography and art shows, public meetings, private receptions, dance lessons, choral performances, gardening lectures, and even a Tibbetan sacred sand mandala creation by visiting monks.
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On a smaller scale, the Jim Davis House also serves as a gathering site for classes, workshops, and community meetings. Formerly the Farm Manager's residence, this historic home offers a full kitchen, bathroom, and 30-foot Front Room opening onto a 30-foot Front Porch facing wetlands, Saratoga Passage, and the Cascade Mountain Range. The serene natural setting offers a unique retreat for your group.
Outdoor Facilities:
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The Whidbey Island Greenbank Farm comprises 522 acres of fields, forest and wetlands preserved for the enjoyment of all. Festivals, barbeques, weddings, walks through the fields and forests, wetland bird watching, picnics on the lawns around the pond, antique auto shows and athletic events are just some of the ways this land has served the public. Picnic lawns around the Farm Reflecting Pond.
Wine Shop and Cafe Hours:
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OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK ALL YEAR
June-September
10am-5pm daily
October-May
11am-4pm Monday-Friday
10am-5pm Saturday-Sunday
History
| 1904 | Establish by Calvin Phillips as a dairy farm. |
| 1943 | The first loganberries were planted and eventually the farm became the largest loganberry farm in the U.S.A. |
| 1995 | The farm was put up for sale by Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. |
| 1997 | The farm was purchased by Island County, Nature Conservancy and the Port of Coupeville. The Port of Coupeville owns 151 acres that include all the barns and buildings, and contracts with the Greenbank Farm Management Group to manage the farm. |
| 2002 | Major renovation of the farm buildings begun including the demolition of Barn #3 and replacement with a new barn, was completed in 2005. |
| 2004 | The replacement of the potable water system including new reservoir tank and pump house begun, was completed in 2005. |
Contact Information
Enquiries concerning the Greenbank Farm should be addressed to: info@greenbankfarm.com
Additional information can be found at the website at http://www.greenbankfarm.com/
| (360) 678-7700 | General Number |
| (360) 678-7171 | Executive Direcrtor |
| (360)678-7700 | Wine Shop |
Wine Shop: gbfarm@whidbey.net - (360) 678-7700
© Port of Coupeville
Last updated: 10 October 2007
