After purchasing the farm in March of 2003 we needed to create a plan of action and decide what our "crops" would actually be. We wanted, of course, to integrate what was already in place together with some new enterprises. The property came with 2 acres of Queen Anne Cherries, a delicious variety used principally in the making of maraschinos, so that choice was simple. Next, with 60 acres of open ground it seemed appropriate to consider a low maintenance perennial like fescue grass. Today, grass seed has become Oregon's primary field crop. The side benefit is that we now have what amounts to a huge lawn!

Inasmuch as Judi and I both love goat's milk cheese and the various products made from goat's milk, and further given that goats have a low impact on the land and are such gentle creatures, the last choice was obvious. Thus, our third "crop" would be dairy goats. So, upon our arrival in the summer of 2003 we established a hobby herd of precious pets.

Llamas, sheep, alpacas, and donkeys round out the current collection of pasture animals. We also built a chicken coop and have one of the most diverse flocks around. Polish, Sultans, Australopes, Arcuanas and Sex Links are the egg laying varieties we have. Not only are the chickens colorful but so are the eggs they lay, ranging in color from pale green to blue to brown as well as white. You'll find them served in our bed and breakfast year-round.

In our prior lives, Judi and I were involved in the insurance business and a good many of our clients were major hotel groups in our hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, we both have some background in the hospitality industry and have always enjoyed traveling and staying at fine Bed & Breakfasts where we could truly relax and move about at our own pace. Thus, not surprisingly, another easy choice for us was to build our own Bed & Breakfast.

Finally, with all of the pieces in place, in the fall of 2003 we started our building program by first addressing the construction of a new home on the property. That took the better part of a year and one half and it was finished just in time to start building the B&B. In January of 2005 we initiated the process of converting the old grain silos into the unique Abbey Road Farm Bed & Breakfast "Silo Suites".

The suites were finished on the anniversary of the second year of our arrival, July 2005. Each room has a spectacular view of the valley, wetlands, pastures and/or gardens. And although this is a working farm, the accommodations are more like what one would find at a resort. Our desire was to build our Bed & Breakfast as a place that we ourselves would want to visit. Hence, the fabulous views, a location in the country yet accessible to nearby cities, and a place surrounded by nature and featuring nothing but the freshest food.

In 2007 we secured formal licensure as an events center, and our facilities are simply unmatched in the county when it comes to hosting weddings, concerts and corporate events. Our AgriVino Event Center and a wide variety of our farm venues enable ultimate flexibility with first class amenities. A quick look at our event facilities page provides a full description of them. Abbey Road Farm can be your one stop destination for those seeking something special in a country setting.

Sunset over the arena

Enjoy the natural beauty of the area with a stroll through our gardens and orchards. Feel free to bring your bike and enjoy miles of country roads perfect for cycling. Relax in the evenings under white oak trees with a glass of the new "favorite wine" you found today. Sit back as the sun sets over the ridgeline across the valley or play some horseshoes with the other guests. No matter what, be prepared to take in some beautiful sights and sounds as you unwind here at the farm.