Colorado Orchards

Special note for teachers: In Colorado, more so than any other state, the apple orchards are a long way from the major population centers. Apples are grown on the western slope, and then brought into farm markets closer to Denver and Boulder. We encourage you to support the apple growers by visiting the markets listed here, but bear in mind that the distances between the markets and the orchards makes day trips and orchard tours impractical.
The two exceptions we are aware of are Happy Apple Farm in Penrose and Colon Orchards in Canon City, which are within reach for schools in the Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs areas.

Austin Farms
1475 3925 Road
Paonia
Phone: (970) 527-3843
Open: July 1 - December 31; Monday - Saturday; call for appointment on Sunday
Directions: Highway 133 to 3950 Road, west to 3925 Road, 1/2 mile to gatepost with name over it, down lane to house
apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, raspberries, squash, cider, eggs, honey.

BellFlower Farms
4704 W. Bowles Avenue
Littleton
Phone: (303) 738-9788
Open: Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 17 - October 11
Directions: I-25 to Santa Fe exit, south to Bowles Avenue, west approximately 2 miles. White farmhouse and barn with green roof on the south side of the street, watch for our signs.
Pumpkins are a specialty with us.
On-farm sales, roadside market, sell direct to buyer groups, co-op: apples, asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, cherries, chile peppers, cucumbers (also Japanese), eggplant, herbs, grapes, green beans, lettuce, nectarines, onions, peaches, pears, plums, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, eggs, baked goods, honey, handcrafted gifts. Llamas, miniature donkeys, goats.

Blacksmith Ridge Farms L.L.C.
5093 Nelson Road
Longmont
Phone: (303) 678-0399, call first
Open: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
May 30 - November 15
Directions: U.S. Highway 36 north towards Lyons, turn right on Nelson Road, go 3 miles east. Farm stand is on the left, after yellow arrows for turn.
On-farm sales, roadside market: apples, asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, cherries, chile peppers, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, onions, peaches, pears, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, honey.

Bowie Orchards
1612 4175 Drive
Paonia
Phone: (970) 527-6838
Open: June 15 - December 15; Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Directions: 1/2 mile northeast of Paonia on Highway 133, south to the river on County Road 4175, left at the bridge to packing shed.

Clark Family Orchards Inc.
3929 Highways 6 and 24
Palisade
Phone: (970) 464-5385
Open: July 15 - September 30; Daily, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Directions: East on I-70, exit 44, 1 mile to Clark Fruit Stand on the south side of the highway. Or, west on I-70, take exit 42 south to Highways 6 and 24, east 1 3/4 miles to Clark Fruit Stand.
On-farm sales, roadside market: apples, cherries, peaches, pears, plums, tomatoes. Hayrides.

Colon Orchards
3175 Grandview Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
Popular apple varieties as well as limited quantites of historic apple varieties.
School tours
Phone: (719) 275-6359

Ron Crist Orchards
3236 C Road
Grand Junction
Phone: (970) 434-6667
Open: August - Mid October; daily, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Directions: I-70 to Clifton exit, at 2nd stoplight turn left, go up overpass, south (approximately 3 miles), across river, go up hill and turn left on C Road for 1/3 mile.
On-farm sales, roadside market: apples, peaches, pears

Dean's Farm Produce
14831 Brighton Road Brighton
Phone: (303) 659-6481
Open: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 20 - October 31
Directions: 1/2 mile south of Brighton on Old Brighton Road. Across from Elmwood Cemetery.
On-farm sales, sell direct to buyer groups: apples, beets, bell peppers, cantaloupe, cherries, chile peppers, chiles - roasted, cucumbers (also pickling), green beans, nectarines, onions, peaches, pears, pinto beans, pumpkins, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon.

Forté Farms
Forté Farms is a diversified orchard in Palisade, colorado. The original orchard was bought in 1972, a gorgeous 20 acre parcel located 200 feet above the colorado river. We now grow the largest plum and apricot orchards in the state as well as fifteen varieties of peaches with pears and apples rounding out the harvest. Our product is often available to the customer only 24 hours after it was picked.
Forté Farms is also a produce market and warehouse located in the heart of south Denver at 4021 So. Federal Blvd.
Open: The fruit stand is open from 9 am to 6 pm everyday from late June through October. We are also at the Denver Downtown Farmer's Market locations throughout greater Denver and we sell at the Glenwood Springs Farmer's Market and the Aspen Farmer's Market.
visit the Forté Farms website

Fritchman Orchards
1376 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418
Phone: (970) 835-3628

Ela Family Farms - Silver Spruce Orchards
3075 L Road
Hotchkiss
Phone: (970) 872-3488, call first
Open: July 1 - October 31
Call for directions

First Fruits Organic Farms
4049 O Road
Paonia
Phone: (970) 527-6122 or (970) 527-3157
Open: June 26 - December 29; Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Happy Apple Farm
1190 1st. Street
Penrose, CO 81240
Fremont County
Phone: (719) 372-6300
Open: August 1st. through October 31st, Wednesday thru Sunday, 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Directions: From Colorado Springs: South on Hwy. 115 about 27 miles from the last gate at Fort Carson. You will turn left at "K" street near the top of a long hill between the 18 and 19 mile markers. You will have a turning lane at top of hill. That is "K" street, turn left, the farm is 1 mile down "K" street on the left.
From Pueblo: Go West (approximately 15 miles from Pueblo West) on Hwy. 50,turn right on "K" Street and go down about 3 miles, the farm is on right side of 1st. and "K" Street.
From Canon City: Go East on Hwy. 50 to Penrose, then North on Hwy 115. Turn right on to 3rd St, then left on "K" St. The farm is on the right (1st. and K Street).
From Denver: Take I-25 south to Colorado Springs. Take the south Nevada Ave. Exit (not first Nevada Avenue, that is north Nevada Ave. exit). Take a right on Nevada Avenue. You are now heading South. Nevada Ave turns into Highway 115.Go South on Hwy. 115 about 27 miles from the last gate at Fort Carson. You will turn left at "K" street near the top of a long hill between the 18 and 19 mile markers. You will have a turning lane at top of hill. That is "K" street, turn left, the farm is 1 mile down "K" street on the left.
Description: We are one of Southern Colorado's most deversified pick-your-own farms with Apples, Blackberries, Raspberries, Pears and Pumpkins. We also have a resturant on the premises.
Apples: 14 varieties: Including Gala, JonaGold, Red Delicious, Blushing Golden, Ida Red, Prima.
Other Items: Blackberries, Raspberries, Peaches, Pears and Pumpkins.
Website: www.happyapplefarm.com

Hulteen Orchard Inc
Antelope Hill, Eckert, CO 81418
Phone: (970) 835-3111

Hulteen Orchards Inc
2238 L 70 Road, Austin, CO 81410
Phone: (970) 835-3112

Hummingbird Orchards
3412 C Road
Palisade
Phone: (970) 434-5918
Open: September - October; daily, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m
On-farm sales: apples (red & golden delicious, Jonathan), apricots

Mattics Orchards
63 High Mesa Road
Olathe
Phone: (970) 323-5281
Open: August 1 - October 1, daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Directions: 1 mile west on U.S. Highway 348 from U.S. Highway 50 to 5825 Road, left 2 1/4 miles. Farm is on the right.

MI Huerta Hermosa Orchard
548 County Road 202, Durango, CO 81301
Phone: (970) 247-2191

Morton's Orchards
Denver
Phone: (303) 421-8977, call first
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June 15 - October 15
Farm located in Mesa County.
On-farm sales: cherries, dried fruits, grapes (wine), nectarines, peaches, pears (Asian), raspberries.

Palisade Peach Company
3675 G 4/10 Rd
Palisade (Mesa county)
Phone: 970-464-7744
Open: July 4 - September 15; 7 a.m.'til 7 p.m
Description: Family farm featuring Certified Organic Peaches. All fruit is hand-picked, hand-packed and tree-ripe.
Peaches: Flaming Fury, Glohaven, Suncrest, Redskin, Blakes, J.H. Hales, O'Henry

Silver Spruce Orchards
3075 L Road, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
Phone: 970-872-3488

Stahl Orchards
4006 O 90 Road, Paonia, CO 81428
Phone: (970) 527-3100

Third Street Apples
935 3rd Street
Penrose, CO 81240
Phone: (719) 372-6283
Open: Labor Day Weekend thru Mid-October, Thursday - Sunday 9:30 to 5.
Directions: From Colorado Springs 28 miles south on Hwy 115 to 3rd Street in Penrose, east 1/2 mile, between I and J streets. From Pueblo 22 miles west on Hwy 50 to K Street, north to 3rd Street, then west 1 1/2 blocks. Look for the red metal roof.
Description: Pick your own apples, or already picked apples available on our 5 acre orchard. In addition we operate a fruit and vegetable stand on Hwy 115 and 6th street at the Coyote Coffee Den from Mid August thru mid-October.
Apples: Labor Day - MacIntosh, Lura Red, Gala (starting in 2005)
Mid September - Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious
Late Sept - Mid-October - Winesap, Rome.
Some heritage varieties - Grimes Gold, Ben Davis, Red June.
Newly Planted varieties (will bear in 2008) Roxbury Russet, Hudson's Golden Gem, Calville Blanc, Idared, Arkansas Black, Honeycrip.
Other Items: Some Peaches and Grapes. We also sell western slope peaches and apples.