Some of Kitsap County’s best-kept secrets are not hidden in a storefront at all. They are tucked along quiet rural roads, marked only by a handmade sign and a small stand that operates on trust. Maple Lane Farmstead, run by Chris and Hannah on Gustafson Road in Silverdale, is exactly that kind of place, and the story of how it came to be is as charming as what they grow.
From Backyard Hobby to a Real Farm Stand
Maple Lane Farmstead began the way many of Kitsap County’s best small operations do: as a hobby that slowly outgrew its boundaries. Chris and Hannah started their farm stand in August 2021, repurposing an old bus shelter at the top of their driveway into a humble, honest sales spot. What began as a small seasonal experiment has since grown into a recurring neighborhood tradition, with the farm now offering fresh produce, flowers, and pasture-raised eggs throughout the growing season.
The farm operates on soil-focused, organic methods and prioritizes pollinator-friendly practices, values that shape every part of how Chris and Hannah grow their fruits, vegetables, and flowers. It is a small-scale operation in the truest sense, and that scale is part of its appeal. This is not mass production. It is two people, a piece of land in Silverdale, and a genuine commitment to growing things well.
Produce by Donation, A Model Built on Trust
One of the most distinctive aspects of Maple Lane Farmstead is its pricing model: produce is offered by donation. Customers take what they need and contribute what feels fair, an approach that reflects both practicality and philosophy. It keeps the farm stand accessible to neighbors while reducing the overhead of strict transactional pricing, though it also means the stand operates on a foundation of community trust.
That trust was tested at points, including a theft that temporarily closed the stand, but Chris and Hannah’s continued commitment to the model speaks to how much they value the relationship with their neighbors over the alternative of locking everything down.
What’s Available at the Stand
Throughout the season, Maple Lane Farmstead offers a rotating selection of fresh produce, fruit, flowers, bouquets, and pasture-raised eggs, sold at $5 per dozen. The farm stand operates seasonally, typically opening in late spring and running through the warmer months, located on Gustafson Road off Old Frontier in Silverdale.
For those interested in flowers specifically, Maple Lane Farmstead also offers a full season bouquet subscription and preorder farm stand bouquets, giving Silverdale locals an easy way to bring fresh, locally grown blooms into their homes throughout the season.
A True Neighborhood Farm
What stands out most about Maple Lane Farmstead is the sense of genuine community that surrounds it. Updates are shared directly with neighbors about what is ready for harvest, when the stand will open, and what is available that week. It is a small operation built on relationships rather than scale, the kind of business that thrives specifically because it stays close to the people it serves.
How to Find Maple Lane Farmstead
Maple Lane Farmstead’s farm stand is located on Gustafson Road off Old Frontier in Silverdale, typically open Friday through Sunday during the growing season. Updates on opening dates and available produce are posted on the farm’s Facebook page, and bouquet subscriptions can be ordered directly through maplelanefarmstead.com.
Chris and Hannah, if you’d like to add anything about your current season, what’s growing, your hours, or anything else Silverdale neighbors should know, reach out to us at TheKitsap.com/contact and we’ll update this feature with your input. This space is yours too.
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