Kim G.
Yelp
Wow! Outstanding! This family run market and garden store is everything! Wish Bauman's was closer to Portland So I could shop here frequently. The variety and quality of their produce, bakery, hard cider and nursery plants is just fantastic.
Let's start with the nursery. It's massive. The greenhouses are filled with stunning hanging baskets with enough room to walk around easily so you can see, inspect and make your selections. There are shade and sun greenhouses that contain all the different varieties of annuals so you can make your own planters and add beautiful pops of color to your deck, yard or patio. So many perrenials as well, all healthy and in great condition.
Lots of plants for indoors as well. With all the time we have had to spend within our home, having live plants brings nature, and it's calming effect, inside. Batman's has lots of green plants plus the increasingly popular succulents and air plants, all at fair prices. And of course there are plenty of indoor and outdoor planters in all colors, shapes and sizes; garden accessories; and yard art to add a touch of whimsy which is always a good idea!
While outside, visit the barn to see, pet and feed the most adorable and very frisky goats! Seriously, so much fun even for adults. There is a sheep, llama and lots of colorful chickens wandering around. Plus a playground for the kids with plenty of hand washing stations available.
Now, to the market. Wow! So much more than I was expecting. So many different sections, each arranged thoughtfully showcasing quality food and gift items. For gifts, there was an entire display dedicated to kitchen and serving items with bright yellow lemons. Aprons, serving trays, platters, bottles, napkins, vases - all Beautiful.
Jewelry, cards, kitchen gadgets, glassware, pitchers, vase, hats - the gift area was quite impressive.
Bauman's makes many of the products sold in the food area or they are manufactured using the fruit from their farm. They have an inside bakery and the items they turn out are stellar. I bought an apple cider doughnut and when I got to my car I ate it and immediately wished I had bought the bag of 6! Best ever. They bake different types of bread - pumpkin, banana, zucchini, sandwich bread - and lots of cookies, scones, bars, pies and cakes. Get the Bliss bar! A shortbread crust covered with marionberries topped with shortbread crumble, drizzled with white chocolate. Yep, that's why it's called Bliss!
There are jams, syrups, honey, bbq sauces. A small but excellent variety of high quality produce and fruit. Plus Willamette Valley Cheeses, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, fresh eggs and milk in the refrigerator area.
Along the back wall is a counter where you can buy freshly made sandwiches and snacks; a separate full coffee bar; an ice cream counter; and an area that serves their fresh hard and sparkling cider. I was so impressed.
Everyone was friendly and helpful as I was asking lots of questions! I feel like I discovered a gem but it turns out the gem was already discovered; I'm just late to the party!
Evidently in the Fall they have hayrides and autumn festivities including a pumpkin farm. At Christmas you can take a ride on the tractor to pick out your own tree plus they supply all the greens and other items needed to make your holidays beautiful and tasty!
Will definitely be back! I'm out this way a lot visiting wine country, the flower gardens, orchards and antiquing. Whenever I'm out in Woodburn, Salem, the wine country or driving back from basically anywhere from I-5 south heading towards Portland, I will intentionally get off the freeway and make a stop here. It's worth it!