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Oregon Peony & Iris Farms Tour

Two days of peony fields and bearded iris display gardens between Hillsboro and Salem. Total drive time is about 2 hours 30 minutes on day one and 1 hour 40 minutes on day two. Most farms open only during their bloom window, so confirm dates before you go.

  1. Day 1: Peony farms and a Salem stay

    1. Peonies at Glencoe Farms

    6325 NW Glencoe Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124
    Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM; weekends, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (no dogs)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour
    Highlights: Family-run farm with two acres of peonies where visitors stroll the fields and hand-clip bouquets.
    Drive to the next stop: about 1 hour

  2. 2. Brooks Gardens Peonies

    6219 Topaz St NE, Brooks, OR 97305
    Hours: May 1 to June 8, Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sunday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (no dogs)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour
    Highlights: Tucked-away farm with rows of peonies, fresh-cut flowers, potted plants, and u-pick bouquets.
    Lunch: stop in Salem to dine at Wild Pear or Word of Mouth Bistro.
    Drive to the next stop: about 30 minutes

  3. 3. Mid-America Iris Garden

    7185 Lakeside Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305
    Hours: April 1 to October 1, daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (no dogs)
    Suggested visit: About 30 minutes
    Highlights: Rows of bearded irises known for new hybrid introductions, right next to Sebright Gardens.

  4. 4. Sebright Gardens

    7185 Lakeside Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305
    Hours: Late March to October 31, daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour
    Highlights: Shaded display gardens of hostas, ferns, and rare woodland perennials along winding paths.
    Drive to the hotel: about 20 minutes

  5. 5. Check in: Holman Riverfront Park Hotel

    195 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301
    Hours: Dog friendly
    Modern hotel in downtown Salem near Riverfront Park, with Pacific Standard on site.
    Epilogue Kitchen and Cocktails is a short walk away.

  6. Day 2: Iris and peony gardens

    6. Schreiner's Iris Gardens

    3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem, OR 97303
    Hours: May 2 to June 1, daily, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour 30 minutes
    Highlights: Ten-acre display garden of bearded irises with manicured lawns, sculpture, and peak-bloom food vendors.
    Drive to the next stop: about 10 minutes

  7. 7. Adelman Peony Gardens

    5690 Brooklake Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
    Hours: Late April to mid-June, daily, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour 30 minutes
    Highlights: Thirty acres of production fields plus two acres of display gardens, indoor bloom displays, and peony sales.
    Drive to lunch: about 15 minutes

  8. 8. Lunch in Salem

    Amadeus Restaurant, inventive New American cuisine in a stylish setting.
    Wild Pear, locally inspired soups, sandwiches, and seasonal specials.
    Drive back to Portland: about 1 hour.