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Farm & Winery Tour of Paonia & Hotchkiss

This region is a lush landscape that produces an abundance of fruit and vegetables — perfect for visitors looking to sample the local flavors and fresh finds.

Sustainability Activity

Volunteer at the Western Slope Conservation Center

Whether you are interested in our monthly water-quality monitoring program, our Paonia River Park work days, want to review BLM or Forest Service proposals for environmental concerns, or if you think you have a particular skill that might be useful, we want to hear from you. From bulldozer operators to office workers, we are always in need of help from people in the community. Learn More.

Day 1

activity

West Elks Wine Tour

The West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA) spreads through Delta county on the Western Slope of Colorado. It boasts of some of the highest vineyards…

lunch

Delicious Orchards & Big B's Cidery

Delicious Orchards features a farm market, tasting room and cafe with a U-pick orchard, making this is a must stop when you are in Paonia.

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The Living Farm

The organic philosophy at The Living Farm is one from our past, before "organic" became something you did, not who you are. Organics on The Living Farm…

dinner

1-2-Thai Authentic Thai

Inspired by her mother who is a street food cook in Thailand, Alm and Tyson decided to begin a little business of their own. A Thai Food truck.

activity

Paonia United Brewing Co.

Paonia United Brewing Co. is dedicated to making and serving high quality, small-batch craft beer in the town of Paonia to be enjoyed by local patrons…

lodging

Bross Hotel Bed and Breakfast

The Bross Hotel is a graceful frontier hotel noted for its genuine hospitality located on the western slope of Colorado. The ten guest rooms all with…

Day 2

Insider's Tip

Eat Where You Slept

Your delightfully fresh breakfast will have you rarin' to go for the day's explorations.

activity

Lamborn Mountain Farmstead

Organically grown lavender - fresh and dried bouquets, culinary, essential oil, goat-milk soap, lotion and more. Raw goat-milk shares, grass-finished…

lunch

Root and Vine Market

Root and Vine Market is a local coffee shop and cafe that serves locally roasted coffee from Rubicon Roasting. Root and Vine Market is also the tasting…

activity

Mesa Winds Farm and Winery

We have 6 acres of grapes and 14 acres of peaches and apples. We grafted 150 Gala apple trees to Honey Crisps four years ago, and expect to harvest…

dinner

Zack's BBQ

Zack's has been a local favorite for nearly 40 years. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Zack's is the place to rub elbows with the local characters. Our recipes…

activity

Creamery Arts Center

A premier gallery of 70 regional artists in a dramatic building. Bathrooms are a must-see.

lodging

Bross Hotel Bed and Breakfast

The Bross Hotel is a graceful frontier hotel noted for its genuine hospitality located on the western slope of Colorado. The ten guest rooms all with…

Day 3

activity

Orchard Valley Farms (Black Bridge Winery)

Western Colorado's terrain and weather have produced ideal grape–growing country for more than a century. Nationally, Colorado is considered one of…

lunch

Daveto's Italian Restaurant

Our pizzas contain 100 percent real cheese with delicious toppings piled high on our freshly made pizza dough. While our pastas are smothered in a thick,…

activity

Azura Cellars & Gallery

Please join us for a complimentary tasting of our fine Azura wines. Browse our fine art gallery and enjoy a glass of our select wines in the charming…

dinner

Louie's Pizza

For the best Paonia pizza, sub-sandwiches and salads and a selection of local beer and wine, come to Louie's restaurant.

Insider's Tip

Live Music at Louie's

Stick around after dinner for some live music and dance the night away!

lodging

Bross Hotel Bed and Breakfast

The Bross Hotel is a graceful frontier hotel noted for its genuine hospitality located on the western slope of Colorado. The ten guest rooms all with…