Avana Powell Valley

Avana Powell Valley offers families a chance to experience farm life in Gresham with hands-on activities throughout the year. Kids can pick their own seasonal berries, navigate a corn maze, visit friendly farm animals, and select the perfect pumpkin during fall festivities. The educational experiences help children learn where their food comes from while enjoying the outdoors.

• ✓Seasonal u-pick berries where kids can pick and taste their own fruit
• ✓Interactive farm animals that children can pet and feed
• ✓Fall corn maze adventure for family fun
• ✓Pumpkin patch with various sizes for carving or decorating
• ✓Educational farm experiences teaching kids about agriculture

1. 1.Visit on weekday mornings (Monday-Friday around 10 AM) when the farm is less crowded and kids can interact more with animals
2. 2.Bring sun hats, sunscreen, and close-toed shoes as you'll be walking through fields and potentially muddy areas
3. 3.Pack your own containers or bags for berry picking to save money, though containers are usually available for purchase
4. 4.Check their seasonal calendar before visiting as u-pick availability depends on crop readiness and weather conditions
5. 5.Dress kids in clothes that can get dirty,berry stains and farm dust are part of the experience

Early fall (September-October) for the full experience with pumpkin patch, corn maze, and pleasant weather. Weekday mornings offer the calmest visits. Summer berry-picking season (June-August) is also excellent for families, but arrive early before the heat peaks.

Hours are limited to Monday-Friday, 10 AM-6 PM (closed weekends). Admission fees and u-pick pricing vary by season and activity, so call ahead to confirm costs and crop availability before making the drive.

Peak seasons are summer (June-August) for berry picking and fall (September-October) for pumpkins and corn maze. Closed Saturdays and Sundays year-round. Winter and early spring may have limited activities,call ahead to confirm what's available during off-peak months.

Head to Shari's Café & Pies (3.5 miles away) for family-friendly comfort food and their famous pies, or try Elmers Restaurant (4 miles) for kid-approved pancakes and a relaxed atmosphere after your farm adventure.