The pleasures of Palisade, Colorado SINCE 1995 A gri-Tours & Adventures await you… See maps on reverse side for matching numbered icons for these locations
O rchards & Packing Sheds, Fruit Stands Description ~ D ays and times may vary seasonally Season, Tour Details, Price 31 22 8. Alida’s Fruits (970) 434-8769 Take the tour and see how we grow vegetables on plastic; visit the facility where we make our specialty jams, Year ‘round. Tour length varies - 7 days a week 3402 C ½ Road jellies, salsas and fudges; see how we make hand-dipped fruit and nuts in chocolate. 10 am - 4 pm VIP tours by appt. No charge. 47 16. Aloha Organic Fruit (970) 464-2272 A tour of our 100% Certified Organic peach orchard illustrates how organic farming is different from June 15 - Oct 15 3525 G Road conventional farming. We bring the Spirit of Aloha - care, respect and affection - to our farm, fruit, and store - Tours anytime by appt. 45 min - 1 hr. Large groups welcome. featuring select local organic produce, products and Hawai’ian favorites. Shaded patio, bike rack. Ample parking. No charge. Online store always open! The Original Stay * Dine * Discover Colorado Wine Palisade 41. Bikki’s Ranch of Liberty (970) 464-7524 Ranch of Liberty history walking tour of our orchard next to the mighty Colorado River, packing shed and store. Mid-June - August 3848 G 1/4 Road Sample our delicious juicy fruits, jams, dried fruits, vegetables and more. Tours - 1 hour on Saturdays 9 am - 5 pm by appt. No charge. ome experience all we offer! Palisade is a rich, agricultural Country Tours Cand recreational area that lies on the “western slope” of Lodging - inviting comforts 40. Clark Family Orchards (970) 464-5065 Fifth-generation Palisade peach grower offers scenic horse-drawn wagon rides through fruit orchards and along July 23 - Sept. 3; Tours on Saturdays the Rocky Mountains. It is surrounded by a scenic backdrop of 3929 US Hwy 6 canals of the Colorado River. Then, tour warehouse and newly remodeled country store. Wagon is wheelchair & 9 am & 10 am, 45 min. Large groups by appt. No charge. 29 DeBeque Canyon to the northeast; towering Book Cliffs to the 28. A DIVINE THYME handicap accessible. Celebrate the harvest - enjoy local produce! north; 10,500-foot Grand Mesa to the east, and a pastoral setting Tours Tailored to Your 404 W 1st St., Palisade • (970) 464-9144 • adivinethymebandb.com 5. High Country Orchards (970) 464-1150 Take a riding or walking tour of our orchards, vineyards and rose gardens. Enjoy panoramic Colorado River June 15 - August 31 29 of orchards and vineyards on East Orchard Mesa to the south. Tastes & Interests Informative & fun guides will make your 45. B Est WEstern GRANDE RIVER INN and SUITES 3548 E ½ Road views. See our 12,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art packing facility. Take home world-famous Palisade peaches, cherries, Tours daily 10 am - 5 pm. Large groups by appt. The lifeline of Palisade’s agriculture, theC olorado River, has tour memorable. 3228 I-70 Bus. Loop, Clifton • (970) 434-3400 • bestwestern.com/granderiver produce & handcrafted gifts from our High Country Store. Outdoor Events Pavilion. In off season by appt.N o charge. continually changed its course over millions of years, leaving Relax and Enjoy Our 43. MESA VIEW MOTEL behind rich sediments. Early-morning winds funnel from 424 W 8th St., Palisade • 970-464-0539 Ask us about the “Million Dollar Breeze” during your tour of our organic peach orchards - in an historic setting July - September 39. Kokopelli Farm Market (970) 464-4991 Colorado’s uplands through DeBeque Canyon, providing Matchless Locale I-70 Exit 46 above the Colorado River. Ride our Orchard Hoopie, explore the packing shed, and visit our farm market. Tours Saturdays 10 am and by appt. 1 to 2 hours. $5 per person 15. P Earadice FARM CARRIAGE HOUSE what is known as the “Million Dollar Breeze.” These winds 629 35 Road, Palisade • (970) 464-5751 homeaway.com/vacationrental/p213387 Dazzling zinnia and sunflower fields embellish orchards with 17 varieties of luscious peaches, raspberry patch Mid-June - Oct 1st – Z’s Farm Market open Sat - Wed. significantly reduce frost conditions and provide a temperate 9. Z’s Orchard cell (970) 261-5809 • • 315 33 3/4 Road or (970) 434-6267 and vegetable gardens. Photographers & artists are welcome to capture the country charm and traces of history. Tours Mondays 10 am and 2 pm. Call ahead to schedule. climate. An extensive system of irrigation canals provides the Western Colorado Winery Tours 19. VISTAS & VINEYARDS B&B Visitors shop for Z’s homemade preserves, classy aprons, local honey and enjoy Country Cappuccino. No charge. final touch for ideal growing conditions. 3587 G Road, Palisade • (970) 464-7478 • vistasandvineyards.com • Palisade Agri-tours • Agri-tours - ride a “Hoopie” through 26. WINE COUNTRY INN • Brewilery™ Tours • orchards and taste just-picked goodness. 777 Grande River Dr., Palisade • (970) 464-5777 • coloradowinecountryinn.com Alluring Flavors in Colorado’s Fruit & Wine Country • River & Bike Shuttles • V ineyards & Wineries, Wine Tasting Description ~ Days and times may vary seasonally Season, Tour Details, Price 80 Beautiful Rooms S atisfy your hunger to eat fresh and local! Palisade is the - enticing flavors • • D ining Vintner’s House Suites Peach Capital of Colorado. Aside from peaches, our area Colorado National Monument Tours 7. Carlson Vineyards (970) 464-5554 Favorite of locals & visitors with a reputation for fine wines and fun ambiance since 1988, as Colorado’s 3rd Open year ‘round 10 am - 5:45 pm, 7 days a week. Dining: Caroline’s, produces excellent apples, apricots, cherries, pears, nectarines • • 42. DIORIO’S PIZZA winery. Tours of winery in historic fruit packing shed highlight winemaking with grapes and fruit, vineyards, Tour length depends on visitors’ interest. No charge. Airport/Train Transport 309 W 8th St., Palisade • (970) 464-7966 461 35 Road Tapestry Lounge and plums. Just-picked fruit and produce, as well as packaged tasting our Colorado wines. Take in grand views of vineyards & the valley from our shady yard, bring a picnic. Daily Wine Reception fruit products, are abundant at roadside stands and orchards. • Weddings, Reunions, Conventions • 29. P Alisade BREWING COMPANY Complimentary Breakfast 200 Peach Ave., Palisade • (970) 464-7257 4. Colterris Wines (970) 464-1150 Visit our COLTERRIS Wine tasting room and outdoor courtyard! Take a riding or walking tour of our orchards, June 15 - August 31 As the Wine Capital of Colorado, the greatest concentration 3548 E ½ Road, Suite C vineyards, lavender and rose gardens. Enjoy panoramic Colorado River views. Take home world-famous Palisade Tours daily 10 am - 5 pm, large groups by appt. WWeddings, Reunions, Celebrations of wineries and vineyards is found in Palisade. Every winery 34. SLICE O’ LIFE BAKERY peaches, cherries, apricots, produce & handcrafted gifts from our High Country Store. Outdoor Events Pavilion. In off season by appt.N o charge. 27 Wine tastings & tours - leave the driving 105 W 3rd St., Palisade • (970) 464-0577 Business Meetings, offers tastings, award-winning wines, and unique gifts. Take a to us so you can enjoy yourself too! 30. DeBeque Canyon Winery (970) 464-0550 From home winemaking, to grape grower, to winemaker, Bennett & Davy Price have gone full circle to pursue Open year ‘round. Call for tour info. No charge. 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144 Kluge @ 2nd St., Bldg 3 their dream with a winery known for oak-aged wines, especially Claret, a Bordeaux style blend. We also produce Summer hours: 10 am - 6 pm; 7 days a week Free High Speed and leave the driving to others (see Agri-Tour Chart left). Taste
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Located in downtown Palisade premium white wines plus a rich blended Port. Located in an original Palisade building called the “Basket Shed.” Winter hours: Sun 12-4 pm, Mon - Fri 12-5 pm; Sat 10 am-5 pm Internet Access 26
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G alleries - tempting choices 25. Grande River Vineyards (970) 464-5867 Start your vineyard experience with a self-guided tour of our demonstration-vineyard. Come indoors for guided Year ‘round; 11 am - 4 pm or by appt. Tour length depends on PoPorches, Rocking Chairs Educational, fun & tasty,
BYWAY NE I W & IT U R F BYWAY NE I W & IT U R F 787 N Elberta Ave. tour of crushing area, fermentation tanks, barrels, bottling process. Wine tasting for 21 and older. visitors’ interest. No charge. Business Center take an Agri-Tour. Meet Colorado and Eastern Utah
35. THE BLUE PIG Located at I-70 & Exit 42 Gift Shop, Guest Laundry the growers and tour PALISADE PALISADE
119 W 3rd St., Palisade • (970) 464-4819 • thebluepiggallery.com Fitness Center, orchards, vineyards and www.americanspiritshuttle.net 17. PR ARKE POttery 12. Graystone Winery (970) 434-8610 Gray, majestic shale bluffs surrounding the GrandV alley inspired the name of Graystone. These bluffs and mesa Open 7 days a week, 10 am - 6 pm, year-round. Tours by appt. Spa Services (970) 523-7662 3535 G Road, Palisade • (970) 464-1252 • parkerpottery.com 3352 F Road, Clifton CO are still home to a large band of wild horses. Our family-owned boutique winery is the specialty house of PORT. No charge. Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub wineries; alpaca, hops Ample Parking and lavender farms, a 38. W EDel POttery microbrewery and a 3813 N River Road, Palisade • (970) 464-7795 • palisadepottery.com 2. Gubbini Winery (970) 270-7185 Owner Linda Lee Gubbini, cultivates grapes at Horse Mountain Vineyards and produces fine wine for the Friday, Saturday, Sunday 3697 F Road tasting room. Italian heritage drives a Labor of Love for grapes. Gubbini Winery welcomes guests to enjoy wine Self-guided tour April - Nov. during tasting room hours. distillery. See Chart at left. in a home-style ambiance. Open holidays. No charge. Flourishing Arts & Festivals 44. Meadery of the Rockies (970) 464-7899 See where the magic happens at Colorado’s most diverse winery. Tour our winemaking facility where we craft Open year ‘round; Tours Friday, Saturday, Sunday by appt. 3701 G Road 35+ varieties of wine for our family of 3 wineries including St Kathyrn Cellars & Talon Winery. Traditional and 15 min; Groups over 20 people $3 per person. Among Palisade’s dramatic setting is a thriving art community. * 2012 P ALIsade * modern winemaking methods, state-of-the-art bottling line, interesting specialty gift shop, and taste our meads! No charge for groups under 20 people. Encounter art and artists at local art galleries, pottery studios, and at the many Festivals. See Event Schedule at left. Events & Festivals 10. Mesa Park Vineyards (970) 434-4191 The tour starts in the vineyard where our wines begin, then an informative and enjoyable wine-tasting, followed Wine tasting: Thurs - Mon 11 am - 5 pm 3321 C Road by a glimpse of the on-site winery. After the tour, sit back, relax and drink local. Come taste our reds! Agri-tours: Saturdays 1 pm or by appt. No charge. Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Biking – Explore a variety of trails & roads for Mountain Bikes, March 31 spring Fest Road Rides and easy Cruiser rides. Mountain bike trails range 40 Farms & Alpacas Description ~ D ays and times may vary seasonally S eason, Tour Details, Price from beginner rides on Horse Mountain to challenging climbs April 12-15 PALS Palisade Art Lovers up the new Palisade Rim Mountain Bike Trail that overlooks Hops are beautiful, medicinal, and they’re used to make beer! Come see our family owned farm and learn about (Art Show & Sales) 20. Palisade Organic Hop Farm (970) 216-5617 Tours: Late May til harvest begins in Aug. - Sept. 12 the Grand Valley. For road touring or cruising, take one of three 3607 G Road this unique plant. Photographers and artists are welcome by appt. Our goal is to provide top quality, organic Saturdays 11 am - 3 pm. Sun - Mon by appt. April 13-14 Honey Bee Festival hops to our customers. Groups larger than 10 by appt. No charge for groups under 10. routes of the Fruit & Wine Byway. Meander through orchards 50 and vineyards, and visit a few wineries along the way. Rentals April 14 spring into Health Wellness Fair 6. Sage Creations Organic Farm (970) 623-9556 Learn all about lavender! Visit in spring - our selection of plant & herb starts is unique. In June - July taste cherries Call/check website for hours or call for tour appt. Lavender, and bike sales are available in Palisade. See Maps for routes. 3555 E Road & experience a bit of “Provence in Palisade” with our blooming lavender fields. U-pick lavender mid-June & July. vegetable & herb plant starts: May - Sept. Sweet organic cherries: April 28 Outdoor Heritage Days - Riverbend Park Shop our hand crafted lavender products and greenhouse: bath & body, culinary, home décor, lavender plants. June; Fresh lavender June - Sept. Tour length: ½ hour. No charge. River Floats– Experience a relaxing float down theColorado River surrounded by stunning scenery. Trips start from April 28 Antique Street Fair & Marketplace 14. Dreamcatcher Alpacas, LLC (970) 523-1729 Come see a working Alpaca ranch. Dreamcatcher Alpacas may be new to the Western Slope but we have been Tours available by appointment only. Palisade’s Riverbend Park and float to James M. Robb Colorado 618 34 ½ Road, Clifton raising Alpacas since 2004. See the Alpacas and the beautiful products produced from the fiber. Rovings, yarn River State Park at Corn Lake. Watch for blue herons and April 28-29 Barrel Into Spring Wine Tasting and products available for purchase. eagles! Guided float trips, raft and stand up paddle board May 19-20 Barrel Into Spring Wine Tasting Take II 3. Suncrest Orchard Alpacas (970) 464-4862 Beginning with our alpacas, learn about their habits and fiber characteristics. Tour our mill and see how this Year ‘round; Tours Tues, Thurs & Sat. rentals and lessons are available in Palisade. June 2 Antique Motorcycle Rally and Fiber Works amazing fiber is transformed into yarn. Browse farm store alpaca fiber products. Peach fuzz isn’t the only thing 9 am - 5 pm or by appt. 1 - 2 hours. No charge. Hiking– For the best views of the valley, hike the Mt. Garfield we grow! Fun for the whole family. 3608 E 1/4 Road Trail. Four miles east on Interstate 70, trails lead up Coal and June 9 Palisade Classic Bike Festival Main Canyons into the Little Bookcliffs Wild Horse Range - June 15-17 Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival one of three federally-protected wild horse areas in the U.S. June 17-Sept 30 Palisade Sunday Farmers Market Brewery & Distillery Description ~ D ays and times may vary seasonally Season, Tour Details, Price Disc Golf– Play the 18-hole course on the west end of 21 Riverbend Park, considered one of the best courses in the state. July 4 4th of July Parade 29. Palisade Brewing Company (970) 464-1462 Visit the only brewery in Colorado’s wine country! Our head brewer will take you on a behind-the-scenes tour May - October Sightseeing– Choose a drive through charming local vineyards 200 Peach Ave. and lead you through the various stages of the brew process. The tour will finish with a sampling of fine ales on Tours Fridays 2 pm. No charge. July 6-8 Colorado Lavender Festival tap. and orchards, or head up the Grand Mesa National Scenic Byway, or visit the majestic canyons and monoliths of the August 16-19 44th Annual Palisade Peach Festival 31. Peach Street Distillers (970) 464-1128 See how fermentation and craft-distillation transform locally grown fruits and grains into Colorado’s finest From Memorial through Labor Day weekend; or by appt. nearby Colorado National Monument. Grand Mesa is known as 144 S Kluge Ave., Bldg 2 brandies, vodkas, gin and bourbon. Sample our line of premium spirits, refined and bottled from our custom Fridays 3 pm, tour is ½ hour. No charge. the world’s largest “flat top mountain,” and is home to moose, S eptember 15 Colorado Mountain Winefest copper pot still. Saturday Festival in the Park 48 bear, elk, and 200+ lakes. Winter - ski Powderhorn Resort. December 7-9 Olde Fashioned Christmas The Vibe of Historic Downtown Palisade R ecreational & Guided Description ~ D ays and times may vary seasonally S eason, Tour Details, Price Head downtown for local restaurants, shops, art galleries, and For full listing of events visit: have a drink at a microbrewery, distillery or winery. Pick up www.palisadecoc.com 49.A bsolute Prestige Limousine (970) 858-8500 Professional full-service luxury transportation since 1999. The perfect option for your customized tour of Y ear ‘round. Let us help you plan your day. We offer custom the Historic Walking Tour brochure for a self-guided tour of (888) 858-3904 Palisade’s wine country and agricultural region, dinner specials, and more. Large fleet of limousines, stretch SUVs, limousine and horse-drawn carriage winery tours and agri-tours 50. Allen Unique Autos (970) 263-7410 We are thrilled to serve Western Colorado’s luxury chauffeured transportation needs, whether you would Y ear ‘round. Tour length customizable upon request. Daily with Limousine Service like to take a wine tour or a tour of the Grand Valley, a classic car or unique limo will make your experience advance reservations; Wine tours, Grand Valley tours available. 2285 River Road, Grand Junction remarkable. Come visit our Allen Unique Autos Museum, open 7 days a week, 11 am - 5 pm. Rates depend on vehicle and tour length, please contact us. 52 49 (970) 523-7662 We’re the original wine and agritour guides – take a fun guided tour through out-of-the-way orchards, vineyards Year ‘round. Tour length: scheduled - 4 hours, custom tours - I M M E R S E 47. American Spirit Shuttle Clifton and farms while experiencing Palisade agriculture. Learn about making wines, beers and spirits; how grapes, varies by request. Daily, with advance reservations; Wine tours YOURSELF IN LAVENDER! fruits and vegetables are grown and get to market; and raising alpacas and making yarns. We know where to go! Sat 1 - 5 pm; Please call for rates. 33. Palisade Wine Country River (970) 260-5848 Enjoy a guided half day float trip through Palisade’s Fruit & Wine Country. We also rent rafts, stand up paddle May 10th - Oct 1. $50 float trip, call for rental prices. boards, and sit-on-top kayaks if you choose to do your float trip. Reservations required for all trips and rentals. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Trips & Raft Rentals 237 Main Street 33. Rapid Creek Cycles (970) 464-9266 Rapid Creek Cycles is a full service bike shop where you can rent a Cruiser bike and take a ride along Palisade’s Bike tours: March - Dec. Tues-Sat 10 am - 6 pm • PALISADE July 6 ~8 237 Main Street Fruit & Wine Byway - free maps at the shop. We also rent and sell Mountain bikes, you can ride the new Mon. reservation. Sundays during Farmers Markets. Bike rentals coloradolavenderfestival.com Palisade Rim Mountain Bike Trail from our shop. $35; Mt. Bikes $50. RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED.