Olympic Peninsula CIder Tour
Begin your Olympic Peninsula cider tour in Grays Harbor at Snowbird Farm & Cidery, a restored historic dairy farm (originally Glenngarry Dairy) in Montesano. This farmstead has been part of the community for over a century and still feels like a working farm, complete with animals, gardens, and a welcoming barn-turned-tasting space. Ciders here reflect both tradition and a sense of place, often made with fruit from the surrounding farm and orchards. Beyond cider, Snowbird offers a seasonal farm stand with vegetables, herbs, and other goods, making it a rustic and grounding start to your cider journey. Guests are invited to enjoy a flight, sip a glass, or fill a growler to go, while children and families soak in the pastoral atmosphere. It’s a great launching point to ease into the day before heading north into the heart of the Olympic Peninsula’s cider country.
If you want to linger longer enjoying the region check out Chapman Family Farms for a homegrown farmstand and pumpkin patch experience, or Lavender & Fir Market for fresh flowers, antiques, handcrafts and gifts.
✓ Open Year-round
✓ Kids are welcome
✓ Dogs are welcome
✓ Tours by appointment
✓ No food on-site but guests can bring food from nearby
✓ Tasting Flights
✓ Cider to-go
Follow along:
Instagram: @snowbirdfarmandcidery
Facebook: Snowbird Farm & Cidery
Next Stop: ~1 hr 50 min drive to Finnriver Farm & Cidery
Cider Seeker Pro Tip
Don’t miss the chance to try limited-release, small-batch offerings from Wildcat Creek Cider on this tour. They don’t have a public tasting room, but you can find their ciders at Steam Donkey Brewing in Aberdeen if you want to start your route there, or you can sip cider while enjoying lunch as an add in stop (after Snowbird, before Finnriver) at Bandana Brewing in McCleary. Both are local, family-owned establishments worthy of a detour – to be safe, always call to check for availability before arriving.
Head north from Montesano, crossing rivers and rolling farmland as you enter the wild and rural Olympic Peninsula. After about two hours, you’ll arrive in the heart of the Chimacum Valley at Finnriver, a certified organic, Salmon-Safe farm, B Corp, and cidery with more than 15 years of roots in the community. Known for award-winning ciders and a strong commitment to sustainability, Finnriver has become one of the Northwest’s most recognized cider destinations. A visit is more than a tasting; it’s an immersion in a lively hub where orchards, gardens, food, and music meet.
The picturesque Cider Garden is open six days a week in the summertime and five days a week in winter, with flights, pints, and bottles to enjoy on-site. On weekends, the Finnriver Kitchen serves local, seasonal fare, including vegan and gluten-free options, alongside a steady calendar of live music, year-round. Certain days also welcome picnics, adding flexibility for families and groups. With sweeping views, a relaxed atmosphere, and deep ties to land and community, Finnriver makes an inspiring midday stop.
✓ Open Year Round
✓ Kids are welcome
✓ Dogs are welcome (in dog-friendly areas)
✓ Tours – regularly scheduled
✓ Food available on-site
✓ Tasting Flights
✓ Cider To-Go
Follow along:
Instagram: @finnriver
Facebook: Finnriver
Next Stop: ~15 min drive to Alpenfire Cider
From the lush farmlands of Chimacum, continue a short drive north toward Port Townsend, where the Salish Sea breeze meets orchard rows overlooking Discovery Bay. Tucked into this coastal hillside, Alpenfire Cider is an orchard-based cidery that has been growing and hand picking certified organic cider apples since the early 2000s. The small, family-run farm cultivates 2 acres of trellised orchard, growing traditional bittersweet and bittersharp varieties that produce complex blends and single varietal ciders.
Visiting Alpenfire feels intimate—tastings are hosted at the bar, or guests are invited to relax with a glass or bottle at picnic tables nestled right in the orchard, surrounded by the trees that provide the apples for each pour. Flights showcase their dedication to tradition and terroir, with dry, tannic profiles that set them apart. Guests are encouraged to linger and savor the beauty of this working orchard. With seasonal open hours just one day each week, a stop at Alpenfire is a special insider’s experience. It’s an ideal mid-afternoon visit before wrapping up the day in Port Townsend.
✓ Open Seasonally: March – October Saturdays 12–5 pm
✓ Kids are welcome
✓ Service dogs only
✓ Tours – by appointment
✓ Small bites available on-site
✓ Tasting Flights
✓ Cider To-Go
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Instagram: @alpenfirecider
Facebook: Alpenfire Cider
Next Stop: ~12 min drive to Eaglemount Wine & Cider
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can stroll the charming streets of Port Townsend and Port Ludlow, or time their visit with seasonal events like the Sequim Lavender Festival and the Wooden Boat Festival. For those who love the outdoors, explore stunning waterfalls, scenic hiking trails in Olympic National Park and Buckhorn Wilderness, which offer countless opportunities to connect with the region’s wild landscapes.
Just a ten minute drive from Alpenfire, you’ll find Eaglemount Wine & Cider tucked into 12 lush acres just outside the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend. Eaglemount offers much more than cider—here you’ll find a working cidery, winery, tasting room, and the Palindrome Event Space, all surrounded by meadows and forest. Stay the night at the Historic Arcadia Inn or opt for a yurt glamping experience; either way, you’re immersed in Northwest beauty. Sip through a wide range of ciders and wines, enjoy a small bite, and soak up the relaxed setting before heading into town for dining, the beach, and Port Townsend’s vibrant arts and nightlife.
✓ Open Seasonally: February–November
✓ Kids are welcome
✓ Dogs are welcome
✓ Food available on-site
✓ Tours by appointment
✓ Tasting Flights
✓ Cider To-Go
Follow along:
Instagram: @eaglemount.winery
Facebook: Eaglemount Wine & Cider
Next Stop: ~20 min drive to Bird and Blossom Cidery on Marrowstone Island
From Eaglemount, take a scenic drive to Bird & Blossom Cidery on Marrowstone Island. Nestled among orchards and pastures, Bird & Blossom crafts small-batch ciders from their orchard as well as locally foraged fruits, including berries, pears, and stone fruits. The result is a seasonal, ever-changing lineup that reflects the bounty of the Olympic Peninsula.
Relax on the upstairs deck to sip cider while taking in orchard views, surrounding pastures, and the Olympic Mountains. The tasting room is open Friday–Sunday from May to October, with private tastings available off-season.
After your tasting, take a stroll through Fort Flagler Park along the waterfront, or continue your exploration with a stop at Marrowstone Vineyards to tasted locally crafted wines. This stop is a perfect blend of orchard charm and scenic beauty, making it an ideal prelude to the final stop at Olympic Bluffs Cidery.
✓ Open May – October, Closed November – April
✓ Kids are welcome
✓ Dogs are welcome
✓ Small bites available
✓ Tasting Flights
✓ Cider To-Go
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Instagram: @birdandblossomcider
Facebook: Bird and Blossom Cidery
Next Stop: ~55 min drive west to Olympic Bluffs Cidery & Lavender Farm
Cradled between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Olympic Bluffs Cidery and Lavender Farm is a serene finale to your Peninsula cider adventure. This 21-acre farm near downtown Port Angeles combines cider, lavender, and hospitality into one breathtaking experience. Visitors can sip award-winning orchard-grown, small-batch ciders while taking in views of the surrounding lavender fields and Olympic Mountains.
Each cider is pressed, fermented, and bottled on-site, reflecting the unique character of the farm’s 480 semi-dwarf apple trees and the maritime climate. The farm also features an apiary, fields of ancient grains cultivated in partnership with WSU Breadlab, and a charming Lavender Shop filled with handcrafted products and gifts.
For those looking to extend their stay, the Salt & Cedar Bed & Breakfast offers peaceful lodging perched above the bluffs, with panoramic views that make it easy to linger a little longer. Whether visiting for a tasting, a lavender-inspired event, or a weekend retreat, Olympic Bluffs is a destination that captures the heart of the Olympic Peninsula.
✓ Open Seasonally
✓ Kids are welcome
✓ Dogs are welcome (on leash)
✓ Tasting Flights
✓ Cider To-Go
Follow along:
Instagram: @olympicbluffscideryandlavender
Facebook: Olympic Bluffs Cidery and Lavender Farm
Cider Seeker Pro Tip
Keep an eye out for bottles from Hard Heidi’s Cider, a one-woman operation crafting blends from locally gleaned apples on the Olympic Peninsula. Heidi’s farm-style ciders are unfiltered, unsweetened, and minimally processed—each batch a reflection of the season’s fruit and her unyielding creative spirit. While there’s no public tasting room, you can find her limited releases at select retailers and bottle shops across the region. Follow along @hardheidiscider to discover where her latest creations are pouring.
