Beautiful location and the fruit is excellent. They have a unique sorting system that allows them…read moreto size and grade the peaches with minimal handling, which leads to fewer bruises. And it seems to enable them to move peaches from tree to market or shipping very quickly. (I went on a tour of their facility during Peach Fest). They also have a commercial kitchen where jams and preserves are made. There is a little farm store where you can buy peaches, (and sample peaches), preserves, peach-related souvenirs, some packaged cheeses, crackers, wine accoutrements, etc. And peach ice cream in the summer...in my case topped with some chopped fresh peach. Yum. It is hard to write about this without also mentioning that there is a very good winery on premises. Colteris Winery makes a very good pink wine (Coral) and some surprisingly good reds. The location has a beautiful lavender garden that you can walk through, outdoor sculptures, the peach orchards, the vineyards, a walk to a river overlook, covered seating and tasting room. A lovely place to picnic, drink in the peace and enjoy peaches and wine. Sounds like a perfect summer day to me.

What a special gem in an amazing part of our country! I used their location to propose to my…read moregirlfriend, and I know that I'm not the first or the last to use High Country Orchards as a destination to start my new life! My first amazing experience was with High Country Orchards' owner and staff. The staff is wonderful. They were so helpful with making special accommodations for me in very little notice. The staff was on the ball and knew how to play a background part in special moments. We had a bottle of wine, cheese, crackers, and peaches all ready for my proposal. Now to the grub. I'm no wine expert in any shape or form. But I knew it tasted good. I usually don't like wine, but this was delicious. High Country keeps everything temperature-controlled up to pouring it in your glass. So, even though I'm not a connoisseur, I immediately trust that they know what they're doing. The peaches are delicious. Trust a slice of peach with a cracker and cheese. It's a tasty combination. Great people, great food, and a beautiful territory! There is an amazing look-out point that really captures the Grand Valley experience. There isn't anything like it. No picture can do it justice and certainly no words can paint the picture right. You just have to be there. I'm already excited to visit during different parts of the season to take in the view. As far as the price goes, I found it very reasonable. For a bottle of their wine, two keepsake glasses, cheese, crackers, peaches, and a couple of bottles of water it was in the $40 area. I've been to other places that can have very startling prices that can make you chuckle wondering what people think they're doing. But not this place. They know what's going on.

I rarely review places, but I've been on the road in Colorado, and I have to say that Cindy and the…read moreZen Zen Gardens is a must stop. I really don't like to do reviews because then it just makes so many more people go to places that are special, but this place is super special. The setting, which is out of town is absolutely stunning. The gardens and the tasting area is so very comfortable. They have beautiful Wines and the service and overall ambience cannot be Found Anywhere Else in this wine region, and we've been to several wineries here in the Paonia, Colorado area Period. She also has an Airbnb and some glamping tents. Love it and would absolutely come back.

What a wonderful getaway! I spent three nights at ZenZen in the Cosmo tent listening to the breeze…read moreand the birds. The tents are beautifully appointed (coffee and wi-fi, fresh towels) and have air conditioners that cool things down nicely (I visited in mid-July) for a good night's sleep. The showers have everything you'll need and the sheets are crisp and fragrance free. The grounds and gardens are beautiful. Cindie, the proprietess, was my gracious hostess. She and her staff were so accommodating, warm, and professional. They treated me like a prince! Everything has been carefully thought of to make my stay in the glamping tent easy and relaxing. The wines are wonderful (go for the petite syrah) and the charcuterie board turned out to be dinner one night. I will be back. This serene little farm is a keeper! Thank you, Cindie and your staff!

Such a lovely place run by a lovely couple with absolutely care to each detail. When we arrived, we…read morewere greeted by one of the owners who told us the history of the alpacas and walked us through their mill process. They have a little shop on site that is a must visit as the quality of their yarn is apparent.

Simply put - I found spending 45 minutes walking the alpacas around was very soothing and…read moreenjoyable. And "Farmer Mike" was fun to talk with and get information about. The only bad thing is that now my wife wants us to get some! I definitely recommend the alpaca trek!

Lovely little place with friendly lady staffing the fruit stand/store! Delicious apples and fair…read moreprices. We couldn't wait and immediately ate one of the Cortland apples in the car. So hard to find this variety in Colorado, and so tart, sweet, and delicious. We have several peaches for the road as well. Highly recommended!

Doug, the owner, was so helpful and friendly. We didn't know that it was a u-pick orchard but it…read morejust made it more fun. We picked up some peaches and grapes. Delicious!!

This business is not mapped on Google maps , we accidentally found the place while driving around…read morePaonia. Double J's peaches are the sweetest and cost twice less than orchards on the main road. Nice u-pick experience for kids.

I was visiting Paonia for a conference that was going on and some friends told me to be sure to try…read morePaonia peaches because "they are the BEST." As I was driving through town, I saw Double J's signs for "pick your own peaches." I followed the signs a very short distance from the main part of town which included some well maintained gravel/dirt roads. My old '97 sedan was just fine.;) At the orchard I was greeted by the owner, Jamie Jacobson who was such a genuinely nice man. He's very kind and personable. I got a handful of peaches and yes, they were THE BEST peaches I've ever had!! So incredibly sweet and juicy that one bite had juice rolling down the sides of my mouth. I shared some with some fellow travelers and they agreed that they were Exceptional. You've got to try THESE peaches!! I heard Palisade peaches were good and bought those as well but these were much better. I even bought peaches that came from Hotchkiss (a nearby town) and also from the Paonia market. Double J's peaches were still wayyy better!! There's a big difference between eating store ripened fruit versus tree-ripe fruit like at Jamie's orchard. I highly recommend Jamie's tree-ripe fruit!! The whole experience and interaction w Jamie was positive and now I plan to get peaches from Double J Orchards whenever I'm in the area. It's one of those things that are so good that you dream about going back for more.:)

I was surprised at how delicious the cuts I purchased were. The Williams Family is very passionate…read moreabout local farming and their impact on the planet and its people. Thank you for what you do!

From the owner: We believe that small agriculture and a deep connection to food are healthier for humans and the…read moreEarth. Fire Mtn Ranch is our "ranch to table" operation, with no middleman between the bison and our customers.