I bought my tickets and can't wait to attend this local treat…read more Riverbend park is a great venue for this festival. Camping, vendors, restrooms, pavillions,18 hole frisbee golf course and much much more to offer.

This is not our first time, but it'll probably be the last. They have 2 small shuttles servicing…read moreall parking lots. You have a choice, wait about an hour in the high heat or walk in the high heat. Then, you have to go through metal detector/ personal search to enter the public park where the festival is held.

It used to be really fun and affordable. The last two years palisade is destroying it by over…read morecharging people and the vendors. The town is getting to greedy. They have completely ruined it and I would not recommend wasting your time here. I will not be going back

Just attended the July 2014 Lavender Festival in Palisades, CO. Garden landscaper, Kathy Kimbrough,…read moreput together a nice half day tour of 4 gardens of the region. We stopped by motorbus and were able to walk at our own pace, ask questions of Kathy, the home owners and the other attendees. From xeric landscaping to a shady garden, we were able to learn and understand more about the diversity of plants that can thrive n the valley. Special lavender laced desserts were offered at more than one stop as well as refreshing lemonades. The tour ended at the Wine Country Inn where a luncheon was served with accompanying lavender wine. The festival also had a day trip to multiple lavender farms with hands on activities at each stop. A pleasant way to spend a summer day.

Nestled by an I-70 exit ramp, Kokopelli is well worth a visit. Their organic produce is premium…read morequality at premium prices (highest price we saw for grade #1 Palisade peaches--but they were gorgeous). There's a nice selection of giftable items, including jams, soaps, and Christian-themed items. The bakery/coffee counter is a MUST. There's a sampling table (yum). Their hand pies ($7.99) are hefty, so plan to share. (I believe those recently received a Best Dessert award.) We had a fresh peach with cream cheese hand pie that was divine. Employees were very personable. The restroom has cute peachy decor.

We stopped here on a recommendation. We wanted to get some peaches and sweet corn. Peaches were…read moremolded but we did find some that looked better and turned out the taste was good. Corn was terrible. Once shucked it was small kernels and more like feed. Service was unhelpful and not overly friendly. There are several other places to visit for fresh produce. Won't return.

We had the best time here! The alpacas were delightful, as were the owners and employee, and we…read moregreatly enjoyed the experience and learning about the animals and processing of their beautiful, soft fleece. We highly recommend!

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.

Yummy lavender ice cream and lavender products! Met Mary, who curates this entire store and…read moreconcepts along with the product offerings - was so kind and telling us all about the difference in French and English lavender.... If you don't like floral then the ice cream might not be for you but if you are ok w eating floral flavors - the peach lavender ice cream was my favorite! They also offer a rich chocolate lavender one and a vanilla based lavender ice cream. Picked up some spray and essential oils too. Love this place when we come to Palisade and the farm is so serene and beautiful! Brings calmness within me when I visit. That's what you want on vacation right?

A year ago, while attending the Palisade Lavender Festival, my husband and I visited Sprigs and…read moreSprouts. This lovely shop carries a variety of items - we bought lavender plants and some flavored balsamic vinegars and oils but they have many more items. The plants are thriving and we've been enjoying the vinegars and oil. Recently, I tried drizzling strawberry basil vinegar over half my mozzarella Caprese salad and tangerine over the other half. My guests loved the flavors. Today we decided to add more flavors to our pantry. The proprietresses were extremely helpful. We tried many flavors and flavor combinations and were given great ideas on which foods went best with them. We also found a spice blend that is flavorful and versatile. We more than doubled our existing vinegars and oils. Some will be gifts but the rest will enhance dishes from salads to desserts. If you find yourself near Palisade, Colorado, we recommend visiting this business. It has wide range of products in an attractive setting and knowledgeable staff.

The Sip & Cycle package offered through Varaison Vineyards & Winery was absolutely wonderful! I…read moreplanned a weekend getaway to Palisade for my husband and me, and Kristen West and her family went above and beyond to make our weekend extra special. Kristen was incredibly sweet, thoughtful, and attentive. We enjoyed several private events at the winery throughout the weekend, and everything was beautifully done. The food was delicious and thoughtfully paired with a variety of wines from their collection. Even though the winery was buzzing with activity, the West family and staff were such amazing hosts. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and made us feel as though, in a room full of people, we were the most important guests there. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this family and their beautiful vineyard. Their attention to detail was impressive. While the wine was delicious, it was Kristen, her family, and the team who truly made our weekend fun, relaxing, and memorable. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Thank you so much for everything you did to make our trip so special. We absolutely loved our experience and will definitely be back!

We have come in for wine tastings, always leaving with a case or few of wine. This spring we…read morediscovered that Ron and Kristen do private dinners. I booked a meal for my wifes birthday. Wow! This was an amazing experience. The five course meal was extraordinary. All courses had a wine pairing with great explanations of the course, the reason for the wine pairing and the sourcing of the food. If you are looking for an outstanding dining experience, I highly recommend a private dinner at Varaison!

Stayed here this weekend and we had a lovely time. The pool was great, the bed and the pillows were…read moreincredible (I do not say this lightly) and the breakfast was good! We were able to check in early for a wedding party and the staff were all very nice. When we come back to palisade we know where to stay. The only thing we didn't enjoy was the wine from the winery next door, but we only tried 2. Also the happy hour at the bar is hard to beat!!

So disappointed. I have wanted to stay here for some time…read moreas we drive through Palisade frequently. When we arrived, it appeared we'd interrupted the young lady checking us in. She seemed less than interested in our arrival. We'd arrived later in the evening. Our room was vey nice. Very comfortable. We decide to venture to the jacuzzi. No towels in the outside basket. We had to go inside to request clean towels. When the towels came out, we ask the young lady how to make the jets work in the jacuzzi? "Oh no, they're not working." No sorry, no other explanation, she just walked away. We did manage to get two jets working. It was pleasant. Breakfast was okay. Nothing special. The lady preparing the food was very nice. Checking out was easy and the young gentleman pleasant. Trouble started after we left. Our fault. We'd left our swimsuits in the closet. Have to say, 30 years of traveling we have left things behind in our hotels. Kids left toys, pillows, blankets.... It does happen. Not often! I called when we realized this, Tuesday after we'd departed. I explained we'd left our swim suits hanging in the closet. The woman said she'd check lost and found??? I'd given her our room #. She said the cleaners had not finished their rounds yet and to call back later. Okay then, but I just gave you the room number and told you where they were? Again our mistake, but where is the customer service? I was told to call back at the end of the day. I called at the end of the day. Great swimsuits found. I was then told the person who sends packages would be in touch in a day or two. Okay then.... Nope. I called again on Friday, giving the full two days for someone to call. I was then told the person is new and must have missed it. Okay, what now? Well, "you have to make a USPS for your package and we will send it on Thursday". What? "That's the day we send out mail". You cannot be serious. Why was I not told this when I initially called. I would not have to wait another week. Customer service is a big issue here. I should say severe lack of customer service! So disappointing. Yes we did get our suits. Again our fault for leaving them, but I never had such poor customer service.