#GSVMemberMonday Feature

Each springtime, since 1984, the fields of Skagit Valley’s Tulip Town have come alive in a kaleidoscope of color as rows and rows of vibrant tulips burst forth from their winter slumber. 

Washington State is the largest producer of tulips in the United States, attracting hundreds of thousands of people from across the world to witness its fields in bloom.

From bright rubber boots worn by excited toddlers to bended knees amidst wedding proposals to bedazzled heels from prom picture sessions to wooden canes and even wheelchairs, Mount Vernon’s Tulip Town has welcomed generations of guests for nearly four decades to its family (and dog!) friendly farm.

Anthony (Tom) DeGoede immigrated from Holland to Canada in 1956 before moving to Mount Vernon in 1957 to join his brothers Henry and John. He managed the Neal Noorlag Bulb Farm until 1983 before purchasing a farm of his own, next door to the very first tulip farm in Skagit Valley, now known as Tulip Town. Beloved members of the community, Tom and his wife Jeannette poured their heart and soul into making Tulip Town a jewel of The Valley. They operated the farm with their family until they were ready to retire in 2019. Our community mourned the passing of Tom that same year. 

In 2019 another generation of Skagit Valley natives decided it was time to return home and give back to the community that raised them by purchasing Tulip Town to carry its rich tradition into the future for many more to enjoy. 

Their goal is to keep this farm in good agricultural production. Excellent landscaping techniques are featured throughout the farm, with apple trees, gardens, nursery trees, annuals and perennials. They’re always striving to maintain top quality products and keep the farm a strong agricultural statement the community can be proud of.

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