PALISADE
COLORADO ADVENTURE GUIDE
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RIVERFRONT
CAMPGROUND & RV RESORT • Full Hookup RV Sites • Riverfront Tent Camping • Campervan Sites • Cabins • Extended Stay and Winter Programs
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PEACHES, PEARS, SWEET CHERRIES, PLUMS, APPLES, JAMS, JELLIES, SALSAS ...AND MORE!!! CLARKFAMILYORCHARDS.COM
We pride ourselves on growing the highest Quality Fruit for 7 Generations of family farming. Stop in for a free Wagon Ride Tour followed by peach ice cream!
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Nestled between pear and peach orchards, our distillery is located right along the perfect slow moving bend of the Colorado River. Our shaded patio or rustic tasting room provide the perfect atmosphere to sit back, relax, and unwind. Come in and enjoy our famous specialty cocktails and unforgettable food with the most beautiful river and orchard view in town. We offer over 35 labels from fruit brandy’s & moonshines made with our fruit from 7 generation Farm Clark Family Orchards as well as Bourbons, a one of a kind Gin, Agaves, Vodka, Rum and much more! We also have the western slopes best burgers & delicious food as well!
clarkandcosdistilling.com 3926 US-6, Palisade
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Dining, Shopping & Events 1 BELLA BOLETTINO FARMS, LLC
3857 North River Road Palisade, CO 81526 cheryl.young.gj@gmail.com, (970) 261-7620 bellaboettinofarms.com Established in 1957 by the Bolettino and Young families. USDA certified organic peaches, lavender, and table grapes. Depending on harvest dates, we have lilies, dahlias, and other flowers, as well as some tomatoes and herbs. We are hosting events in our new pavilion overlooking the Colorado River. Our VRBO is across North River Road from the farm Come by and enjoy the fruits of our labor! AROLINE’S 2 C 777 Grande River Drive
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 438-6024 coloradowinecountryinn. com/culinary/
IORIO’S OF PALISADE 3 D 309 W 8th St.
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-7966 dioriosofpalisade.com
IDEL’S COCINA & BAR 4 F 113 W 3rd St.
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-2888 fidelspalisade.com
5 H ARLOW
LIFESTYLE & GIFT 109 W 3rd St. Palisade, CO 81526 (832) 469-8318
AISON 6 M L A BELLE VIE WINERY
& A MY ’S COURTYARD
3575 G Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-4959 maisonlabellevie.com Located at Maison la Bella Vie Winery. A unique venue for
weddings, parties, events, and more! Featuring a picturesque landscape winery property that combines European-style hospitality, dramatic vistas of Mount Garfield, a beautiful pond, elegant gazebo, rustic barn and lavish yard with the allure of surrounding vinyards. In-house catering. RCHARD R IVER VIEW 8 O 3926 Highway 6 &, 24
Palisade, CO 81526 orchardriverview.com Orchard River View Wedding & Event Barn is a venue unlike any other in western Colorado. Our barn and lawn are nestled on the bank of a tranquil stretch of the Colorado River and surrounded by 360° views of uniquely Palisade, Colorado beauty. We are located in Colorado’s Fruit & Wine Country, in the valley between the Grand Mesa and the Bookcliffs. Orchard River View is brought to you by Clark Family Orchards, a Palisade farming family, seven generations and growing.
PALISADE P EACH SHACK
9 U-PICK TOURS & FRUIT STAND
451 Wine Valley Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-2091 palisadepeachshack.com Stop by Palisade Peach Shack, where it’s always summer. Shop our retail space or book a guided U-Pick tours of the orchards. We begin the season with bright delicious cherries, then transition to beautiful sunny apricots, and finally, we finish the season with the best peaches you’ll ever have!
10 PALISADE PICNIC CO. 528 Iowa Ave. Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-2214 palisadepicnicco.com
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ALISADE P IES 12 P 3415 C 1/2 Road
Palisade CO, 81526 (970) 549-0347 www.facebook.com/ PalisadePieShop/
LICE O L IFE BAKERY 14 S 105 W 3rd St.
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-0577
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GELATO, COFFEE & TEA BAR
330 Main St. Palisade, CO 81526 www.cygnuscrossing.com
Cannabis COLORADO WEEDERY
15 125 Peach Ave Unit C
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-2777 coloweedery.com Colorado Weedery is the first retail dispensary in Palisade, providing customers with information tailored to their wants and needs. We have a wide array of products, including concentrates from
Palisade Apothecary, crafted here in Palisade. Colorado Alternative Health Care, our medical dispensary, is located in the same building on the happiest block in North America. Visit us at either store for an exceptional cannabis experience! HE H APPY CAMPER 16 T 1043 N River Road
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 609-0420 thcpalisade.com Grand Valley’s #1 destination for premium quality marijuana, infused products, and education.
At Your Service ANVAS CREDIT UNION 20 C 2302 North Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501 (303) 691-2345 www.canvas.org/about-us/ locations/grand-junction
RAND VALLEY BANK 21 G 600 W 8th St.
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-5701 grandvalleybank.com
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Transportation & Recreation 29 ABSOLUTE PRESTIGE
LIMOUSINE SERVICE, LTD.
(888) 858-3904 aplimo.com Enjoy customized limousine, bus or horse-drawn carriage tours thru western Colorado’s finest wineries, breweries, distilleries, orchards, agritours, dinner specials. Transportation for weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, quinceaneras, birthdays, proms and more. Transportation for two to 200+. Family Owned Since 1999. Absolute Prestige Ranch is an exquisite Rustic Country Event Venue for perfect Indoor/Outdoor Setting for all occasions. CALL TODAY!
Carriage Service’s signature tours or customize your own Palisade experience. Specializing in horse-drawn wine tours, sunset rides, fruit stand tours, historical guides, and much more. ADDLEBOARD 33 P A DVENTURE COMPANY
3816 N. River Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 846-5926 paddleboardadventure company.com
PALISADE P EDICAB (970) 875-7344 palisadepedicab.com
30 CAMEO SHOOTING AND EDUCATION COMPLEX
3934 I 9/10 Road, Exit 45 Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-1339 cpw.state.co.us/cameo World-class shooting Complex is top destination for people to participate in organized shooting competitions. An education and training facility, family firearms safety and law enforcement skills. Public hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. until 1 hour before sunset. Shooting range office open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
34 PALI-TOURS
(970) 697-8134 www.pali-tours.com Open every day. We serve all of Palisade wineries. You will get the attention of a local guide who knows everything about Palisade and that delightful feeling of exclusivity that leaves plenty of room for spontaneity and fun. Book today! HE PALISADE TROLLEY 35 T 117 Main St.
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-2067 www.facebook.com/ PalisadeTrolley/
GRAND VALLEY GRAPES AND GRAINS A DVENTURES
gvgrapesandgrains.com info@gvgrapesandgrains.com
32 JR’S CARRIAGE SERVICE
(719) 671-7145 jrscarriage.com The most memorable tasting adventure! Experience the heart of the Grand Valley’s fruit and wine country by way of horse-drawn carriage. Take advantage of one of JR’s
36 POWDERHORN
MOUNTAIN R ESORT
48338 Powderhorn Road Mesa, CO 81643 (970) 268-5700 www.powderhorn.com Powderhorn Mountain Resort is a ski resort located 45 minutes east of Grand Junction, Colorado on the Grand Mesa.
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37 PALISADE CYCLE & SHUTTLE
239 Main St. Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-9266 palisadecycle.com We are a full-service bike shop. We rent cruisers, e-bikes, plus gravel and mountain bikes Bike from the shop to the Palisade Rim Trail or cruise the paved Fruit and Wine Byway. Palisade Cycle and Shuttle also rents paddleboards and kayaks.
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Wine, Spirits, Cider & Beer VANT VINEYARDS 38 A 3480 E Road
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 216-9908 www.avantvineyards.com Small owner-operated, awardwinning winery and vineyard with an intimate tasting room and beautiful views overlooking the Colorado River, Mount Garfield, and wildlife refuge. Offering white, rosé, red and sparkling wines made from estate-grown, high-quality grapes. We encourage you to bring a picnic, relax and enjoy! Open Friday–Sunday, May– September, and by appointment year-round. HE BLUE BERYL 39 T WINERY
3587 G 7/10 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 712-0679 theblueberylwinery.com
OOKCLIFF VINEYARDS 40 B 670 39 Road
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 261-0071 bookcliffvineyards.com Celebrating 20 years of Colorado winemaking. Two-time winner of Colorado’s Governor’s Cup and consistently part of the Governor’s Cup selection of best wines in Colorado. Come sample our 100% Colorado Grown wines while enjoying panoramic views of our vineyards and the valley. Open daily May–October, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., November–April: Thursday–Sunday, 11 a.m.-5p.m. ARBOY WINERY 41 C 3572 G Road
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-0941 www.carboywinery.com/ locations/palisade Explore the Wild West of American Winemaking! In the heart of Colorado’s Grand Valley lies Carboy Winery’s Estate vineyard and tasting
room. Sitting at 4742 feet above sea level, Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate has a commanding view of Mount Garfield and the famed Book Cliff Mountains. Home to epic outdoor adventures, we welcome guests to Après Bike at our newest location and soak in the breathtaking views of our panoramic rooftop patio.
CARLSON VINEYARDS
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461 35 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-5554 carlsonvineyards.com While we take winemaking seriously, we like to have fun, too! We have something for everyone: sweet or dry, grape or fruit wines. Drink in scenic vineyard views from our shaded yard while you enjoy a tasting or glass of wine. Call us or check our website for hours and events!.
43 CLARK & CO’S DISTILLING
3926 US Highway 6 Palisade, CO 81526 (970)464-2041 clarkandcosdistilling.com/ contact
COLORADO CELLARS
44 3553 E Road
Palisade, CO 81526 (800) 848-2812 coloradocellars.com 28+ varieties of grape and fruit wines, meads, ports, and champagne. Our family-owned winery of 43 years has over 1000 wine awards! We have outdoor seating, lawn, and a gazebo with unobstructed mountain views. Coloradoproduced cheeses, salami, and snacks perfect for light lunches. Our gift shop has wine accessories and locally handcrafted gifts. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
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45 COLORADO VINTNERS + CLIFF DWELLER WINE CO.
3674 G Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-2222 coloradovintners.com
46 COLTERRIS AT THE OVERLOOK TASTING ROOM
3548 E 1 ⁄ 2 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-1150 colterris.com Visit the COLTERRIS at the Overlook tasting room and outdoor courtyard on East Orchard Mesa. Relax and enjoy 100% estate grown, bottled and canned wines! Take a self-guided walking tour of our orchards, vineyards, lavender and rose gardens as well as panoramic Colorado River views. Walk-ins welcome and reserved seated tastings available by appointment. Visit our website at www.colterris. com for details. Open JuneOctober, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, (Winter hours may vary).
47 COLTERRIS COLLECTIONS
3708 G Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-1150 colterris.com Visit the COLTERRIS Collections tasting room. Enjoy beautiful picnic grounds and tour our exclusive wine history museum dedicated to all things “wine”! Relax and enjoy Colterris, Canterris and Plum Creek Heritage wines. Walk-ins welcome, reserved seated tastings, tour packages, and group events available by appointment. Visit our website at www.colterris.com for details. Open daily year-round 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
the DeBeque Canyon. Take in the spectacular views in the outdoor courtyard while enjoying our 100% estate grown and bottled wines! Also, try “Canterris” Canned wines! Walk-ins welcome, reserved seated tastings and winery tour packages available by appointment. Visit our website at www.colterris.com for details. Open daily year-round 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
EVOLVE WINES
49 3334 F Road
Clifton, CO 81520 (970) 361-4046 evolvewines.co
RANDE R IVER VINEYARD 50 G Grande River Drive
(970) 464-5867/ 787 granderivervineyards.com. New ownership. Colorado’s bonafide wine destination in partnership with Wine Country Inn. RAYSTONE WINERY 51 G 3352 F Road, Clifton
Clifton, CO 81520 (970) 434-8610 graystonewines.com A small boutique winery, Graystone specializes in PORT wines. Try our amazing double gold medal PORTS, and visit our Tuscan-style tasting room and gift shop. Conveniently located between Palisade and Clifton on Highway 6. Open daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. UBBINI WINERY 52 G 3697 F Road
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 270-7185 gubbiniwinery.com
53 M AISON L A BELLE VIE WINERY & BISTRO
3575 G Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-2244 maisonlabellevie.com
48 COLTERRIS WINERY TASTING ROOM
3907 North River Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-1150 colterris.com Visit the COLTERRIS Winery tasting room located in our Riverside Vineyards at the mouth of
54 THE ORDINARY FELLOW
202 Peach Ave. Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-2185 theordinaryfellow.com Located in downtown Palisade, we opened our doors in 2021,
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introducing the community to our wines which are produced onsite, both from our vineyards in southwest Colorado, as well as vineyards the winemaker has worked with in Washington State. Named after an old English pub, the winery is a place to come relax, enjoy a glass of wine, and have a bite to eat.
55 PALISADE BREWING COMPANY
200 Peach Ave Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-1462 palisadebrewingcompany. com Casual, easygoing brewery serving craft beers alongside hearty sandwiches, pub grub & live music.
P EACHFORK ORCHARDS
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281 33 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 216-7662 www.peachfork.com Estate wines, seasonal fruit, free tours and pet-friendly. The Peachfork Plateau series invites you to discover the diversity of wines sourced from the soil remnants of geological deposits millions of years old. Open daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. during the harvest season, winter hours Thursday–Saturday, noon–6 p.m. or by appointment. If you find us in the field we’d be happy to stop work to taste wines.
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57 VINEYARDS
3594 E 1/2 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 985-0832 restorationvineyards.com
SAUVAGE SPECTRUM
58 ESTATE WINERY
676 38 1 ⁄4 Road (970) 464-2127 sauvagespectrum.com Colorado’s newest 100% estate winery. Experience our property and full production winery firsthand as the winemaking action surrounds you. Red blends, sparkling
wines, and unique white wines from our vintage Cruvinet and tap wine dispensers. Low sulfites, vegan-friendly, gluten-free and natural wines. Limited, small-batch allocations available by wine club only. Rotating food trucks on weekends and VIP tours daily by appointment.
ALBOTT ’S CIDER 59 T COMPANY
3782 F 1/4 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-5943 talbottsciderco.com Our family has been farming in the Grand Valley for over 100 years. In 1983 we started pressing our own sweet cider and in 2015 we decided to have some fun with it. At our taproom we have 14 rotating cider taps and the largest selection of Colorado craft cider on the Western Slope. Come play some cornhole, grab a pint, and enjoy some live music at the farm.
60 TALON WINE BRANDS
3701 G Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-1300 talonwinebrands.com You won’t want to miss this cozy tasting room with views of iconic Mount Garfield and award-winning wines. Enjoy traditional grape wines, fruit and botanical wines and meads (honey wines) from all three of the Talon labels. Open daily 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Book a production tour to learn more about Talon’s history and winemaking — tickets available for purchase online.
61 VINES 79 WINE BARN 3839 G Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 589-0417 vines79.com
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62 WHITEWATER HILL VINEYARDS
220 32 Road, Hwy 141 Grand Junction, CO 81503 (970) 434-6868 whitewaterhill.com Enjoy amazing views of the valley and our vineyards from the shade under our outdoor pergola. Our family owned winery produces a variety of different styles of wines from crisp and dry to sem-sweet and fabulous desserts. Open 10-5:45 daily.
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Whitewater Hill Vineyards 220 32 Road (Hwy 141) Grand Junction, CO 81503 970-434-6868 whitewaterhill.com
great views Estate wines large wine selection food truck & picnic area gifts & souvenirs pet friendly
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U-PICK ORCHARD PALISADE, CO 81526
Visit our unique & gorgeous orchard... One of the best U-Pick experiences in Palisade. We grow Pie Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Apricots, Nectarines, 7 varieties of Peaches, Apples and Pears. Sign up for our email list for: HARVEST Start Times for each fruit GO TO:
GREENBARNFRUITCO.COM
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Sharing the Joy of Wine Since 2005 1 WINERY • 3 LABELS
Traditional Grape Wines
Authentic Fruit and Botanical Wines
Traditional Meads Fruit & Honey Wines Chocolate Honey Wine
TALON WINES AT THE MEADERY
Open daily 10–5 3701 G Road (Hwy 6) Specialty gift shop Production tours – book online Enjoy all of our award-winning wines! 970-464-1300 | TalonWineBrands.com
LEGEND: BUSINESSES BY CATEGORY DINING, SHOPPING & EVENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Bella Bolettino Farms LLC Caroline’s Diorio’s of Palisade Fidel’s Cocina & Bar Harlow Lifestyle & Gift Maison La Belle Vie Winery & Amy’s Courtyard 7. Nana’s Fruit & Jam Shack-Downtown 8. Orchard River View 9. Palisade Peach Shack U-Pick Tours & Fruit Stand 10. Palisade Picnic Co. Pandemic Polly Peppers 11. Palisade Pies 12. Purple Bee 13. Sempre Caffe 14. Slice O Life Bakery
CANNABIS
15. Colorado Weedery 16. The Happy Camper
DISCOVER DOWNTOWN
17. The Blue Pig Gallery 18. Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology (CAVE) 19. Palisade History Museum
AT YOUR SERVICE
20. Canvas Credit Union 21. Grand Valley Bank 22. Hummel Real Estate 23. Palisade Chamber of Commerce 24. Child & Migrant Services Center 25. Police Station & Town Hall 26. Palisade Library Branch 27. Post Office 28. Firehouse
TRANSPORTATION & RECREATION 29. Absolute Prestige Limousine Service Ltd. 30. Cameo Shooting and Education Complex Grand Valley Grapes and Grains Adventures 31. Jet Boat Colorado 32. JR’s Carriage Service 33. Paddleboard Adventure Company 34. Pali-Tours Palisade Pedicab 35. Rapid Creek Cycles and Paddleboards 36. The Palisade Trolley 37. Powderhorn Mountain Resort
WINE, SPIRITS, CIDER & BEER 38. Avant Vineyards 39. The Blue Beryl Winery 40. Bookcliff Vineyards 41. Carboy Winery 42. Carlson Vineyards Winery
43. Clark & CO’s Distilling 44. Colorado Cellars 45. Colorado Vintner’s + Cliff Dweller Wine Co. 46. Colterris at the Overlook Tasting Room 47. Colterris Collections 48. Colterris Winery Tasting Room 49. Evolve Wines 50. Grande River Vineyard 51. Graystone Winery 52. Gubbini Winery 53. Maison La Belle Vie Winery & Bistro 54. The Ordinary Fellow 55. Palisade Brewing Company 56. Peachfork Orchards & Vineyards 57. Restoration Vineyards 58. Sauvage Spectrum Estate Winery 59. Talbott’s Cider Company 60. Talon Wine Brands 61. Vines 79 Wine Barn 62. Whitewater Hill Vineyards
ON THE FARM
63. Alida’s/STRIVE 64. Anita’s Pantry And Produce 65. Ball Fruit 1. Bella Bolettino Farms LLC 66. Blaine’s Farm Store 67. C & R Farms 68. Clark Family Orchard 69. Cunningham Orchard 70. Green Barn Fruit Co. 71. Green Junction Farmstead 72. Helmer’s Produce 73. Herman Produce 74. Kokopelli Farm Market 75. Mosher-Talley Orchard 76. Mt. Lincoln Peach Company 77. Palisade Peach Shack 52. Peachfork Orchards & Vineyards 78. A Pinch of Lavender 79. Sage Creation 80. Sprigs and Sprouts 81. The Stone Fruit Company 82. Stoned Fruit Orchard 83. Talbotts Farm Market and Taproom 84. Z’s Orchard
PLACES TO STAY
85. Bearfoot Bed and Breakfast 86. Bella Bolettino Vino Cabina 87. Best Western Grande River Inn & Suites 88. Cherokee Bed and Breakfast 89. Courtyard by Marriott Grand Junction 90. Dancing Moon Bed and Breakfast 91. The Homestead 92. Palisade Basecamp RV Resort 93. Palisade Wine Country Retreat 94. Palisade Wine Valley Inn 95. Spoke and Vine Motel 96. Wine Country Inn 77. Z’s Orchard
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Stop in and see all that’s NEW at THE HAPPY CAMPER. NEW products and NEW location right off of I-70!
Get Happy! Stay Happy!
The Happy Camper Dispensary
NEW LOCATION!
420 WINE VALLEY ROAD • PALISADE Open daily 9am–10pm • 970-609-0420 www.THCPalisade.com Order our CBD products at www.HappyCamperCBD.com and ship them anywhere is the USA WARNING: Use of Marijuana Concentrate may lead to: Psychotic symptoms and/or Psychotic disorder (delusions, hallucinations, or difficulty distinguishing reality); Mental Health Symptoms/Problems; Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) (uncontrolled and repetitive vomiting); Cannabis use disorder / dependence, including physical and psychological dependence. Keep out of reach of children. For use only by adults 21 years of age or older.
On the Farm LIDA’S/STRIVE 63 A 3402 C 1/2 Road
is across North River Road from the farm. Come by and enjoy the fruits of our labor!
(970) 434-8769 alidasfruits.com Your source for locally grown Palisade fruit & fruit products. Large selection of seasonal fresh produce. Try our famous Palisade peach salsas, jams, pepper jams, syrups and hand dipped chocolate dried fruits. We have over 40 varietys of jams. Open year round. Agritours avalible by apptointment.
LAINE’S FARM STORE 66 B 3419 Front Street
Clifton, CO 81520 (970) 628-1237 blainesfarmstore.com Blaine’s farms grow gourmet vegetables in greenhouses, high tunnels, shade houses, and open fields. Our farm stand carries Blaine’s produce along with other local farmers products. We carry only products grown and/or made in Colorado. Blaine’s Farm Store is open May through October daily.
NITA’S PANTRY 64 A AND P RODUCE
625 37 1/4 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 361-7266 www.anitaspantry.org
C & R FARMS
67 3620 F Road
ALL FRUIT 65 B 3806 G Road
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-7059 Ball Fruit, Palisade’s oldest roadside stand , offers a unique experience on the farm for all customers to enjoy. Come see the working beehive, pick some peaches, and taste a few! This fruit stand is packed full of fresh Palisade fruits and veggies that are picked daily! Other local goodies are in abundance, so you get a true taste of Palisade!
1 BELLA BOLETTINO FARMS LLC
3857 North River Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 261-7620 bellaboettinofarms.com Established in 1957 by the Bolettino and Young families. USDA certified organic peaches, lavender, and table grapes. Depending on harvest dates, we have lilies, dahlias, and other flowers, as well as some tomatoes and herbs. We are hosting events in our new pavilion overlooking the Colorado River. Our VRBO
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-7544 www.candrfarms.com/
LARK FAMILY 68 C ORCHARD
3929 US Hwy 6 & 24 Palisade, CO 81526 Office (970) 464-5065 Fruit Stand (970) 464-0418 clarkfamilyorchards.com Seventh-generation Palisade peach grower offering horsedrawn wagon rides thru fruit orchards and along Colorado River canals. Tour warehouse, country store and tasting room. Wheelchair accessible. Enjoy local produce! Open mid-JuneSeptember. FREE TOURS: Saturday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. July–August, 45 min. Large groups by appointment. UNNINGHAM ORCHARD 69 C 3807 G Road
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Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-7296 cunninghampeaches.com
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REEN BARN FRUIT CO. 70 G 599 36 Road
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 773-8017 greenbarnfruitco.com A U-Pick orchard for 22 years. U-pick or we pick for you! Enjoy amazing views of the valley. We sell retail and wholesale. In cherry season, watch our automated pitter. We grow pie cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, nectarines, seven varieties of peaches, apples and pears. Visit our fruit stand for jams, preserves, honey, dried fruit and more. Each season’s harvest dates vary so get on our email list at greenbarnfruitco.com to be posted. Usually first week of July–end of September.
GREEN JUNCTION
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3416 C 1/2 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 640-8268 moshertalleyorchard.com Mosher-Talley Orchard is owned and operated by Eric and Amanda Talley, third-generation farmers. We strive to produce the freshest, best tasting peaches, nectarines, plums and cherries at a reasonable price. All of our fruit is picked tree-ripe at the peak of its flavor. We hope that our fruit is memorable and enjoyable. Our motto is “Making friends one peach at a time.”
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3449 Front St. Clifton, CO 81520 (970) 234-0024 www.gjfarmstead.com We encourage celebrating the often overlooked simple things in life like fresh, clean, nutritious, real food. We are working to bring an alternate, healthier option to our food system in an ever-growing local food movement through cooperation with fellow growers and producers in the Grand Valley.
P EACH COMPANY
3703 F Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 361-2027 mtlincolnpeachco.com Welcome to our small family owned farm, it is the right place to find the sweetest Palisade peaches and wonderful produce, jams, jellies & more! With 13 varieties of peaches we serve up some of the best peaches & produce the Lord makes! Fruit stand open mid-July to mid-Sept. Open Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday. TOURS: call in advance. U-Pick: anytime during business hours.
ELMER’S P RODUCE 72 H 384 34 1/2 Road
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 434-1636
ALISADE P EACH SHACK 77 P 451 Wine Valley Road
ERMAN P RODUCE 73 H 753 Elberta Ave
Palisade, CO 81526 970-464-9206 hermanproduce.weebly.com
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jams, salsas, dried beans, peach milkshakes, gourmet fudge, gifts, and much more! Open daily, June–October.
952 I-70 Exit 45, just east of Palisade (970) 464-4991 kokopelliproduce.com Delicious organic peaches grown on our family farm. Be sure to check out our famous peach fried pies made fresh daily in our farm kitchen! We also have a great selection of local produce,
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-2091 palisadepeachshack.com Welcome all retail and wholesale visitors! We’re the first fruit stand off of I-70. Come sample anything in our fruit stand! We offer tree-ripe Palisade peaches, apricots, cherries, nectarines, plums, apples, pears and veggies. Baked/canned goods, pies, cobblers baked on-site. Coffee house with roasted daily blends. Tasting room offers local wines and ciders. ICE CREAM! We offer quality-based
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delicious infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Browse our abundant Colorado Proud gift shop for natural products for home, body, and gifts.
price scale to retail buyers. or PICK YOUR OWN in manicured orchards.
P EACHFORK ORCHARDS
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281 33 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 216-7662 www.peachfork.com Estate wines, seasonal fruit, free tours and pet-friendly. The Peachfork Plateau series invites you to discover the diversity of wines sourced from the soil remnants of geological deposits millions of years old. Open daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. during the harvest season, winter hours Thursday–Saturday, noon–6 p.m. or by appt. If you find us in the field we’d be happy to stop work to taste wines.
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3525 G Road Palisade, CO 81526 (719) 588-1877 Thestonefruitcompany.com CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Always tree ripe that you can’t get anywhere else but fresh from the farm! Come visit our farm market and gift shop too! Visit our website for weekly specials and varieties.
82 STONED FRUIT ORCHARD - CERTIFIED ORGANIC 3507 G Road (630) 244-3179
SAGE CREATION
79 355 E Road
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 623-9556 sagecreationfarm.com Tour our farm, essential oil distill and nursery. Shop artisan crafted lavender, aromatic herb products, gourmet culinary items, home décor and sensibly grown produce. Our greenhouses offer a unique selection of lavender, vegetables, flowers and herb plant starts. Farm seasonally open April–September. U-pick lavender and cherries June– July. Lavender Farm Festival last weekend of June. Guided and self-guided walking tours: check website for schedule/ hours. New retail location in downtown Palisade, The Atrium by Sage Creations, at 223 S. Main St.
SPRIGS AND SPROUTS
80 3669 G Road, Hwy 6
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 234-1261 sprigsandsprouts.com Arouse your scent-ses, as a heavenly culinary experience awaits you. You will enjoy the beautiful scent of lavender and the exquisite taste of culinary lavender products. Visit our Mediterranean-style “Taste of Tuscany” tasting room, featuring free samples of
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3801 F 1 ⁄4 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-5943 talbottfarms.com Our Farm Market & Taproom are located on Palisade’s Fruit & Wine Byway, a favorite among bicyclists and farm fresh food lovers. Our family continues to build upon a century-long tradition of harvesting crops of exceptionally flavored fruits from our orchards. Visit our market for peaches, sweet cider, hard cider, wine and so much more. S ORCHARD 84 Z’ 315 33 3/4 Road
(970) 434-6267 zsorchard.com 12 of Palisade’s best peach varieties are grown at Z’s Orchard, plus choice cherries, apricots, apples, veggies, herbs, and prize preserves made in Z’s commercial kitchen are available. If our harvest time allows, we may be able to offer customers a farm tour. Get some zzz’s at Z’s Orchard Vacation rentals! We ship peaches across the USA in special shippers call to order.
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VISIT COLORADO’S 1ST WINERY
~ OPEN YEAR AROUND ~ • First to make Colorado Varietal grape wines, fruit wines, meads, ports & methode champenoise champagne from our own estate grapes & fruit.
• Colorado’s only underground facility with stainless steel tanks, the largest amphora tanks in the state, 22 hl oak cooperage tanks, champagne riddling racks & over 100 oak barrels.
• The only winery to offer vintage wine tastings from our estate library dating back to 1978.
• Family owned & operated. • VOTED BEST WINERY GIFT SHOP.
Colorado Cellars & Rocky Mountain Vineyards
3553 E Road • Palisade, CO 81526 • (970) 464-7921 • 1-800-848-2812
www.coloradocellars.com
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Fruit • Vegetables • U-Pick Lavender • Unique selection of Lavender, Herbs, Specialty Plant Starts • Flowers • Farm Fest Home Decor & Culinary Products • Walking Tours Essential Oil Distillation
VISIT THE ATRIUM BY New Retail Location in downtown Palisade, at 223 S Main St. SageCreationsFarm.com
Online Store & Seasonal Hours • Wholesale Inquiries Welcome (970) 623-9556 • 3555 E Road, Palisade CO 81526
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Places to Stay 85 BEARFOOT
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BED AND BREAKFAST
350 34 Road Palisade, CO 81526 970-242-6655 bearfootbedandbreakfast.com
86 BELLA BOLETTINO VINO CABINA
847 G 7/10 Road Palisade, CO 81526 970-261-7620 bellabolettinofarms.com We offer a four-bedroom, twobath vacation rental across the road from the farm—fantastic views off a 26-foot deck, gourmet kitchen with highend cookware, high-quality mattresses, and linens. Access to the river, fresh organic farm eggs daily, and seasonal organic fruit. Located along Palisade Plunge and within walking distance to downtown, wineries, brewery and distillery. EST WESTERN GRANDE 87 B R IVER I NN & SUITES
3228 I-70BL Clifton, CO 81520 (970) 434-3400 www.bestwestern.com Hurry and book Best Western Grand River Inn, only six miles from Palisade.
88 CHEROKEE VINEYARD BED AND BREAKFAST
3406 C 1/2 Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 434-9097 cherokeevineyardbandb.com
COURTYARD
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GRAND JUNCTION
765 Horizon Drive Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 263-4414 www.marriott.com/GJTCY
BED AND BREAKFAST
568 34 Road Clifton, CO 81520 9704343779 www.dancingmoonbnb.com Located on nine acres right on the Fruit and Wine Byway, just west of Palisade. Sit back and relax in one our four era-themed rooms, complete with private baths and hotel amenities. Enjoy our “cozy comfort days gone by!” HE HOMESTEAD 91 T 3939 Highway 6 and 24
Palisade, CO 81526 970-464-2157 thehomesteadpalisade.com We are a freshly, renovated boutique Inn/Motel featuring cozy, luxury beds and linens as well as self-sufficient rooms complete with mini-fridge, microwave, ice machine and full coffee pot. We are tucked away in the east side of Palisade at the base of the Grand Mesa and a half a mile from The Plunge and Palisade Rim trailhead. Our outdoor spaces include a firepit and views that capture the amazing and unique layout of our Grand Valley. Come and stay with us- we are excited to have you!
PALISADE BASECAMP
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985 North River Road Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 462-9712 stay@palisadebasecamp.com palisadebasecamp.com 14-acre modern campground and RV resort nestled along the Colorado River, offering RV sites, cabins, tent camping, and van sites. Modern shower house, pool, and general store. Only one mile from historic downtown Palisade and near world-renowned mountain bike trails, wineries, orchards, and festivals of western Colorado. Your basecamp for adventure!
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COUNTRY R ETREAT
3740 G Road Palisade, CO 81526 (610) 363-2580 @ winecountryretreat on FB & Instagram
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94 WINE VALLEY INN
588 W 1st St Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-1498 winevalleyinnpalisade.com Celebrating 20 years as the best place to stay in Palisade! Beautiful, centrally located, landmark property will put you right in the heart of all the fun. Intimate, historic, adults only, fun boutique Inn featuring individually decorated, pet free King/Queen rooms & suites all with private bath, secluded spa area, wonderful breakfasts served on the wraparound porch with Bookcliff & orchard views.
SPOKE AND VINE MOTEL
95 424 W 8th St
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-2211 spokeandvinemotel.com
INE COUNTRY I NN 96 W 777 Grande River Drive
Palisade, CO 81526 (970) 464-5777 coloradowinecountryinn.com Experience the romance of 21 acres of vineyards at Colorado’s first wine-themed hotel. Expect all the hotel amenities and enjoy the elegant charm.
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315 33 3/4 Road Palisade, CO 81526 970-261-5809 zsorchard.com Get some zzz’s at Z’s! At mile marker 8 on the Fruit & Wine Byway, we offer two cozy vacation rentals: an inviting Farmhouse and a quaint Guesthouse. Both offer magical views of the valley and are surrounded by luscious orchards, gardens and restful landscapes. Explore our local, fresh harvest & Farm Market. Info: vrbo.com/1701120, vrbo. com/1703130, airbnb.com/h/ orchard-farmhouse, airbnb. com/h/orchard-guesthouse.
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The Blue Pig Gallery, a collaborative gallery that displays an exciting and eclectic range of art including paintings, sculpture, photography, glass, fiber, and more. Our gift gallery, The Piglet, contains a variety of affordable art such as jewelry, scarves, cards, ceramics, and glass. 101 W. 3rd Street, Palisade, Colorado 81526 thebluepiggallery.com | 970-464-4819
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FARM STORE grown In colorado
3419 FRONT STREET Clifton, CO 81520 VISIT US @ blainesFARMSTORE.com (970) 628.1237
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Farm Market open daily 10am - 4pm • mid-June to mid-Sept. Farm Market open daily 10am - 4pm • mid-June to mid-Sept. 33Rd, ¾ Rd, Palisade Orchard Mesa) 315315 33¾ Palisade (on(on EastEast Orchard Mesa) (970) 434-6267 • (970) 261-5809 • zsorchard@yahoo.com (970) 434-6267 • (970) 261-5809 • zsorchard@yahoo.com 2023 zsorchard.com PALISADE ADVENTURE GUIDE – Markets 46 – • Info: Visit at area Farm • Info: Visit Z’s Z’s at area Farm Markets zsorchard.com
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Sempre Caffè Gelato, Coffee & Tea Bar 330 Main St. Palisade, CO 81526 www.cygnuscrossing.com
Grande River Inn and Suites (970) 434-3400 (877) 434-3404 Toll Free
Fax (970) 434-4567
3228 I-70 Business Loop Clifton, CO 81520 granderiver@earthlink.net Close to the Vineyards
Wine •Fruit • Tours
The Peachfork
The Peachfork
“Fruit with an Attitude.”
“fruit with an altitude”
WINE • FRUIT • TOURS
281 33 Road•Palisade CO 81526 970.434.6273•www.peachfork.com
281 33 Road • Palisade, CO 81526 970.434.6273 • www.peachfork.com
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A Most Memorable Tasting Adventure
Guided Horse-Drawn Wine & Sunset Tours
719.671.7145
JRsCarriage.com
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Grown on a small urban farm. Peach jam, peach hot sauce and more. Find us every Sunday at the Palisade Farmer’s Market (in season).
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