Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill/La Vida Alpaca
Yelm, WA · about 54 mi from Seattle
At a glance
- Address
- 15631 159th Ln SE, Yelm, WA 98597
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Seattle, about 54 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Thurston County, WA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.7 mi
- Playground 1.7 mi
- Gas station 1.3 mi
- 5 places to eat within 5 mi DARA Mexican Food, Magic Dragon, Rainier City Pizza & Burgers
Farmers markets nearby
- Yelm Earthworm & Castings Farmers Market Yelm · 3 mi
- Tenino Farmers Market Tenino · 11.7 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Blacksmith Farms 14.3 mi
- Pink Moon Farm 14.9 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 51°F, lows around 36°F, about 8.2 in of rain, 9.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 29
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 14
- ☀️ Frost-free season169 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Olympia Ap, WA station (16.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm animalsYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- How to pick
Wash hands after touching animals, keep fingers flat when feeding and follow the farm's rules about what animals can eat.
- Best time to go
Mornings, when animals are most active.
Farm country: Thurston County
Thurston County had 1,108 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 168 sold food straight to the public and 32 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill/La Vida Alpaca
Is Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill/La Vida Alpaca open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill/La Vida Alpaca?
Farm animals typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill/La Vida Alpaca?
The listing gives the address as 15631 159th Ln SE, Yelm, WA 98597. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill/La Vida Alpaca?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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