Beacon Blueberries, Eugene OR

I love this place. It reminds me of berry picking in southwest Virginia. It's small, and not perfectly manicured. You might run into a few blackberries and thistles, but that's usually where the best berries are hiding. The berries are big and very flavorful, and the rows full of small children running around. There are often chickens running around, and there's just a general laid back family feeling. They occasionally have eggs and vegetables for sale, and the first time we went we got some delicious pears. Highly recommended.

Friendly, affordable, cozy, neighborhood vibe with some serious delicious and significant variety of berries. I like to walk down and taste every row to find my favorite kind before picking a place to harvest. Bushes are large and mature, fully loaded. I appreciate their no spray policies, visible in the somewhat unkempt appearance of other plants growing amongst the blueberry rows. I don’t mind—I feel like I’m out in real nature, and it shows me they prioritize human and ecological health by not utilizing poison to keep things looking clean. That said, there are some rogue blackberries in there, so be aware of a few thorns while you’re picking.