Agritourism & Farm Experiences near Ronan, MT

Polson

Spotted Bear Vineyards and Lavender Farm works a small planting on Finley Point, on the east side of Flathead Lake near Polson. The vines, first put in during 1983, are Marquette and L'Acadie Blanc, sold to Montana vintners including White Raven Winery in Columbia Falls. Summer brings cut lavender and flowers, plus July distillation classes and U-pick cherries. A cabin among the rows rents through VRBO and Airbnb.

Polson

Hansen Farms grows sweet cherries on the east shore of Flathead Lake, south of Polson near Yellow Bay. Lambert makes up most of the crop, with Rainier, Van, Sweetheart, and other varieties mixed in. The trees carry a heavy crop low to the ground, so U-pick is easy on the back. Cherries ripen at the end of July and picking runs through August. Reach the orchard off South Finley Point Road, at the end of the lilac hedge.

Polson

A certified-organic orchard on Finley Point overlooking Flathead Lake, in the family since the 1930s. Fat Robin specializes in organic sweet cherry varietals and now tart cherries, along with Macintosh and heirloom Wealthy apples planted by the original homesteader's sister. They also keep wool sheep. U-pick cherries and apples run July through October, by appointment only, so call before heading out.

Polson

Flathead Fresh Orchard grows certified organic sweet cherries on Sweet Cherry Lane, off South Finley Point Road near Polson. The fourth-generation grower keeps trees low so pickers can work most of the fruit from the ground, and provides the buckets. During harvest the stand is open Wednesday through Monday afternoons, and the crop runs heavy and easy to reach. Payment is cash or Venmo.

Pine Glen grows Flathead cherries along the east shore of the lake on Highway 35, north of Polson. Lambert is the main variety, with some bing and pie cherries mixed in, and you pick in a grassy, park-like setting. The season is short, roughly mid-July through mid-August. The orchard keeps no website and updates rarely, so call ahead to check ripeness and hours. Cash or check only.

Arlee

An organic produce farm in the Jocko Valley at Arlee, on Heart View Lane, that grows vegetables for communities around Missoula and welcomes farm visits. The same property is tied to Harlequin Produce, which supplies organic vegetables locally. Public details are limited, but the operation centers on small-scale organic growing at the southern edge of the Flathead Reservation.