ADOBE MILLING
9006 Highway 491 · Dove Creek, CO 81324 · 970-677-2620
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Located in the "Pinto Bean Capital of the World," Adobe Milling features locally grown dryland pinto and Anasazi beans. These traditional beans put the "culture" in our agriculture.
HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm
SEASON: All year
ORGANIC: Some
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ANTIQUE TRACTOR OUTDOOR MUSEUM
Weber Business Park, 07099 Road H · Dove Creek, CO 81324 · 970-677-2283
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Antique tractor display featuring over 100 antique tractors, farm implements and vehicles, provided by Steve and Elyce Pherson of Bluff, Utah. Almost all are in full operating condition, and some are not painted as they are "in their work clothes."
HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
SEASON: April to November
TOURS: Self-guided tours are free, but donations are appreciated.
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CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS GUEST RANCH
7986 Road G · Cortez, CO 81321 · 970-565-4288
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Surround yourself in beauty while staying on a working farmstead that offers organic gardens and free range eggs. Select your own veggies for dinner. U-pick gardens and a produce stand are also open without a stay at the ranch.
HOURS: 10 am - 5 pm
SEASON: Open all year, produce available in growing season
TOURS: Petroglyph tour is fee based
ORGANIC: Yes
EVENTS: U-Pick Garden and Produce Stand. Call ahead
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CHERRY CREEK MOUNTAIN RANCH
7053 Road 105 · Hesperus, CO 81326 · 970-588-2289
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Be part of ranch life on a small family operated cattle ranch. Sleep in a rustic cabin. Hike the open range. Feel the solitude and tranquility of country life - enjoy a camp fire - enjoy a big Ranch Hand Breakfast before helping with morning chores.
HOURS: Daily, by reservation only
SEASON: Open all year
TOURS: Free to cabin guests. Breakfast and tour fee charged, and by reservation only.
EVENTS: Seasonal hayrides. Call for times and fees
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CORTEZ MILLING
309 N. Market · Cortez, CO 81321 · 970-565-3119
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High altitude local red winter wheat milled into flour. White Rose is fine grade. Red Rose (same as Bluebird used in traditional fry bread and tortillas) is an all-purpose grind. Flour is available in local stores.
HOURS: Not open for public tours. Purchase flour at local stores.
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LOST CANYON CAMELS AND REINDEER
29989 Highway 184 · Dolores, CO 81323 · 970-882-2144
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Our natural setting provides excellent conditions for both Bactrain Camels and Reindeer. Bactrain Camels are originally from the mountainous regions of Mongolia and enjoy the cool weather of Colorado. Observe these mammals that are listed on the endangered species list, and enjoy our Reindeer and natural setting.
HOURS: Call ahead
SEASON: Year-round
TOURS: Tours offered for a donation. Proceeds go to The Wild Camel Protection Foundation.
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MESA VIEW YAKS
15018 Road 31 · Mancos, CO 81328 · 970-882-7196, 970-560-8840, 970-560-0120
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Observe yaks in a picturesque setting. Yaks are raised for fiber, meat, pack animals, and as interesting pets. Feed, pet and interact with tame yaks. Also visit our apple orchard, laying hens, and garden.
HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
SEASON: Year round
TOURS: Free
EVENTS: Check in the future for workshops.
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RANCHO VISTA LLC
28709 Road P.7 · Dolores, CO 81323 · 970-882-8022
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Private horsemanship experiences for all ages on a small ranch managed for
horses, gardens, natural areas, and hay production.
HOURS: Hourly lessons or visits by appointment
SEASON: All year, weather permitting
TOURS: Riding, driving, touring the grounds. Call for fees.
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SIMMONS CATTLE COMPANY AND ORGANIC FARM
20530 Road 20 · Lewis, CO 81327 · 970-739-6153
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Combining pioneer days and the old west. Organic farm and cattle company, farmed with teams of horses, ranching with cowboys. Produce is all organic, beef is natural Angus-cross.
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm, Saturday, 9am-12 pm (For information)
SEASON: Year round, weather permitting
TOURS: Call for details
ORGANIC: Yes
EVENTS: Wagon rides, cowboy cookouts, carriage rides, hunting camp catering, and future produce and beef mercantile. Call for details.
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TURNING BEYOND RANCH
11719 Road 105 · Mancos, CO 81328 · 970-533-1584
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Turning Beyond Ranch is located in the beautiful Cherry Creek Valley, between Mancos and Durango. Join us for a farm stay vacation. Check our website for special events and product availability. Meat from Turning Beyond Ranch is available at Let It Grow Nursery and Garden Market, 90 Mildred Road in Cortez.
HOURS: Call
SEASON: By Appointment
TOURS: Tours and educational programs and demonstrations available for groups, please make advance appointment
ORGANIC: No
EVENTS: Check website
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