Farwest Tours

Full Day (8am-6pm) includes luxury motor coach transportation, lunch, beverages and snack. 

Cost per tour is $99 early –bird / $119 after July 31. Space is limited.

The Farwest Show is truly the gateway to Nursery Country. These annual tours help you simplify the process of choosing where to start from over 600 Oregon nurseries. This is your time to engage with other nursery professionals and gain valuable knowledge that will help you advance your career. We have a tour to fit any job description. There’s something for everyone, now you just have to choose which one is for you!

Tour 1: "Building Your Independent Garden Center's Brand Within Your Community" – Retail Tour

Join retail expert Anne Obarski on a fun and informative tour of Portland’s leading retail garden centers.  Learn how these IGC’s create brand recognition between locations, as well as differentiate to fit into their neighborhood’s values and buying preferences.  These retailers are unique in the way that they operate multiple locations under the same ownership.

Destinations: Portland Nursery 9000 SE Division, Portland Nursery 5050 SE Stark, Al’s Garden & Home – Sherwood, Al’s Garden & Home - Wilsonville