The Herbfarm

Fresh beauty, slow food, and elegant surroundings, The Herbfarm is a place of sensory indulgence. At the core is its exquisite restaurant, one of the best in the region, if not the country. The Herbfarm's accommodations are an extension of the dining experience, allowing guests to spend an idyllic time in the rich embrace of the Sammamish River Valley.

It Started with a Wheelbarrow

In 1974, Lola Zimmerman parked a wheelbarrow full of homegrown herbs at the side a rural road 20 miles from Seattle. Its sign read "Herb Plants for Sale," and a Mason honor jar collected the receipts. Encouraged by the first season's sales, Lola and her husband expanded the herb sales, and their little farm grew into the Northwest's largest herb farm over the next ten years.

The first time we were introduced to the Herbfarm experience was with my parents. The original place on the farm was wonderful. We were saddened to hear of the fire that destroyed the farmhouse and all the problems with King County bureaucrats to rebuild. But this new place is worth the wait. Even though they are rated as one of the top restaurants in the world there is not an ounce of pompous attitude by anyone on the staff. Now it is our turn to treat my parents to the new Herbfarm.