Experienced road-tripper am I?…read more Sometimes the best thing that can happen, does! And it's scent is lavender. Heading west, I blew past the main exits for Grand Junction, thinking, "just make the next rest stop...much more efficient than dealing with restroom-access at a gas station or McDonald's." But when Nature calls, you can't let it go to voicemail, so there I was at 80 mph thinking, "ok, it's gotta be this exit here....and hmmm, (a bit desperately now,) I have some fine tissue and maybe this is going to come down to a grassy spot out of view. I turn right off the exit and drive just a moment and it's a movie now where the music is crescendoing and I'm saved! An adorable little bike out front marks the entrance to the gravel parking lot. The next thing I know, I'm in a beautiful shop (yes, beautiful restroom too!) and of course, purchasing a lavender lemonade, fresh baked goods and even lavender-almond hand lotion. Now, about those baked goods....WOW! Lemon-lavender scone with a side of fresh lemon custard. Yum!! A gorgeous lavender-pumpkin, chocolate-chip muffin?! What the? This was amazing too. $1.86 each? Definitely get at least two (six?!) of each. I did. They were so fresh that the second muffin wasn't eaten til two days later (refrigerated) and it was per-fect! Listen, worth the drive! Five lavender stars. The owner was a gem. The shop is named to honor their grandparents who were flower growers, I do believe I got that right. Over some 80 lavender products at reasonable prices. Great atmosphere with tables and comfy chairs, and a bar inside. Front patio with chairs and jenga. Leave now and do not stop until you are on their doorstep. Open daily.

All the lavender plants had died. It's not a lavender farm anymore, and it's very desolate. If…read moreyou're just going to drink alcohol, it's a great place for you! But if you're wanting to see the lavender plants, everything is dead.

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!!

Very impressed with Cunningham…read more They have excellent peaches and a very helpful staff. I needed some peaches at the end of the season and they came through. Not a big, fancy orchard with bells and whistles. Just great produce. Support the family farms.

This is a great peach stand to get bulk peaches in Palisade. Their prices are way better than the…read morevendors on the main drag right when you get into town. I got a 20 lb box for $45 which is a great price. The peaches were juicy and flavorful. The guys working are very friendly and helpful. It's not a true store or really somewhere to hang out but rather a fruit stand to grab your fruit right from the source. Highly recommend checking this out.

Food: always tasty and consistent. Drinks, too!…read more Service: on point Ambiance: love the open spaces and view!

delicious food in a lovely relaxed but elegant setting. also got to pet Bear, the resident Great…read morePyrenees farm dog. peach and burrata salad was wonderful.

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.:)

My kids (ages 3 and 6) and I had a wonderful time at Rock Bottom Ranch! The tour guide was…read moreexceptionally knowledgeable and friendly and explained the connection between the animals and how they becomes the food we eat. It is beautiful and peaceful there. We saw chickens and their eggs (they sell pasture raised eggs by the dozen), pigs and piglets, ducks, and geese. We saw all the fresh lettuces they were growing as well. We brought a picnic and ate under a weeping willow tree near a duck pond. What a beautiful memory!

We had a wonderful time out at the ranch and loved seeing their operation. My husband and I were in…read moretown for the weekend without the kids, but will definitely make it a point to bring them back out here. They have done a great job blending the educational component of their work with producing enough meat and vegetables to sell on site, to restaurants and at local markets. We loved seeing all the sustainable farming practices in action and left inspired!