Long before blueberries were ever picked from the bushes at Red Canoe Farms, Steve and Lisa Pointer were already living the kind of life that values small beginnings, bold choices, and quiet perseverance.

Newly married and full of curiosity, they once spent 75 days paddling the full length of the Columbia River in a red canoe. They had no canoeing experience—just a belief that ordinary people could do extraordinary things if they stayed in sync and kept paddling.

Years later, those same values guided their decision to reimagine a corner of their North Idaho property. What had long been an alfalfa hayfield became a 4-acre patch of blueberries, planted row by row with careful planning and plenty of sweat equity. They researched, tested, and prepared, knowing full well that the real learning would begin once their hands hit the dirt.

Years later, those same values guided their decision to reimagine a corner of their North Idaho property. What had long been an alfalfa hayfield became a 4-acre patch of blueberries, planted row by row with careful planning and plenty of sweat equity. They researched, tested, and prepared, knowing full well that the real learning would begin once their hands hit the dirt.

Today, that modest patch has become a thriving u-pick blueberry farm—and a beloved gathering place for the community.

At Red Canoe Farms, visitors are invited to slow down, unplug, and experience the joy of harvesting by hand. With eight blueberry varieties ripening throughout the season, every visit brings a fresh flavor and a new memory. Most guests choose to pick their own berries, filling buckets under big Idaho skies, while others grab a pre-picked container to take a taste of summer home with them.

But what really sets Red Canoe Farms apart is the way Steve and Lisa have turned their farm into a space for connection. They regularly host on-farm festivals, bringing people together with local food trucks, live bluegrass music, and all the fresh blueberry fun you can carry. These events aren’t just about fruit—they’re about fostering relationships, celebrating Idaho agriculture, and giving people a reason to spend time outdoors together.

The name Red Canoe Farms is a nod to their river adventure, yes—but it’s also a reminder: that big things often begin quietly, and that a meaningful life is built by hand, choice by choice, row by row.