Greenbank, Washington

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Greenbank, Washington is an unincorporated community on Whidbey Island in Washington, USA.

It has a population around 250. It is the location of the Greenbank Farm, and the Greenbank store which is owned and run by the Coupe family. Opened in 1904 the Greenbank store now has a deli with good sandwiches and access to the post office through a side door in the store. The farm is the location of Whidbey Pies and a Sunday market. At the farm, there are several things to do. The fields which used to be planted with loganberries now have trails and several alpacas. Behind the barns at the Greenbank farm is a small marsh with a viewing platform recently built by the Whidbey Audubon Society. Many species of birds can be observed here including Red Wing Black-Birds and Warblers. Nearby on Bakken road is the Greenbank Trading Post which specializes in antiques and used tools. Located on the corner of Bakken and Day roads is Greenbank Cellers, a winery with a small vineyard and tasting shop in an old fashioned barn. The winery is also the location of a 100 year old Nicolodian which is in operating condition. It is served by Washington State Route 525. Very few people stop in the area, as it is more of a passing-through area as opposed to a way-point along the highway.

Prior to 1997 Classic Rd., about 2 miles south of Greenbank marked the northern reach of the Whidbey Telephone Company (now Whidbey Telecom). Today Whidbey Telecom and Verizon Communications serve the entire Greenbank area. However, unlike most places on Whidbey Island, the residents of Greenbank have a choice between the two phone companies, or can elect to have both. The advantage of both is being able to call anywhere on Whidbey, and several places in Skagit County without being charged for a toll call.