What Is Agritourism?

Simply, it’s anything related to farms, food or heritage. In Chaffee County, that includes visiting an original ranching homestead or century-old orchard where you can pitch in with the chores. It might be savoring spicy elk sausage or enjoying wine tasting at a winery. Staying overnight at an alpaca ranch or attending a fiber arts festival to shop fine clothing made from their luxurious wool. Touring a goat dairy, taking a yogurt- or cheese-making class or hiring llamas to carry your camping or hunting gear.

Farmers Market Buena Vista

Buena Vista | June 3rd – October 7th • Sundays • 10am – 2pm | South Main Town Square |
FREE LIVE MUSIC AT 6:00PM at The Beach

The Buena Vista, Colorado Farmers Markets a vibrant hub for supporting the local economy, small business, and our regional foodshed. Find the freshest local foods available; arts and crafts, live music, and a positive, family-friendly environment.

Colorado Farm To Table

Colorado Farm to Table’s mission directs us to provide hunger relief for the needy and underprivileged men, women and families in crisis. Our fresh produce, grown specifically for this in need, provides the help and respect that our fellow Coloradans needs to make ends meet and begin to stand on their own.

Jefferson Farms Fibers

Jefferson Farms was founded in 1995. Our search for a home for both ourselves and my parents led us to a wonderful urban 5.5 acre property with A2 zoning and irrigation rights. We quickly built our home and remodeled a home for our parents. Jefferson Farms is a unique farm with a great location and spacious barns and pastures. Our journey here began with some hay production, which is unreasonable on such a small acreage, and then we raised 2 cows. Miss Biggie went to auction (to a good home, we hope!) and poor Shorty, who was a bit of a dwarf, went on to the butcher. Needless to say we had no desire to repeat this process! However, we soon found our calling raising alpacas for baby alpaca yarn and other products.

Farmers Market Salida

Guidestone Colorado

The organization’s strategies and programming are founded upon the belief that if individuals are exposed to experiences on local farms and ranches, that exposure results in a growing appreciation for where our food comes from and the commitment and resources needed to produce food locally. As a result of that appreciation, those individuals will then make choices that support and increase the capacity of the local food system. The result of these choices will be resilient local food systems, healthier communities, and a vibrant future for local agriculture.

Jumpin’ Good Goat Dairy

We proudly hand-craft a variety of creative farmstead goat cheeses. Our award-winning cheeses are unique adaptations of old-world cheese-making traditions. Their technique is grounded in familiar comfort while their flavors and style are continually an unexpected surprise for both goat cheese novices and experts alike. The public has come to know and love our cheeses by their bright, mild flavors and satisfying textures.

Hutchinson Homestead Ranch & Learning Center

The Hutchinson Ranch was established in 1868 when pioneers Joseph Sykes Hutchinson and Annabel McPherson settled and started raising cattle. Joseph was a Union Army Captain who also served as a representative in the Colorado Territorial Legislature, and Annabel was a strong matriarch who raised four sons and continued to run the ranch after Joseph’s early demise at the age of 42. Six generations later, the Hutchinsons are still raising cattle on the same land surrounding the Homestead.

Mountain Goat Lodge

Enjoy the Mountain Goat Lodge, a pet friendly bed and breakfast just outside of Salida, Colorado!

We are located on 20 acres of rolling pastures with resident goats roaming the meadows. Our dairy goats provide the milk, cheese and yogurt for our breakfasts and our cheese making classes.

Set at the foot of the Sawatch Mountain Range in central Colorado, just 8 miles from historic Salida, each room has its own balcony and mountain views.

WeatherVane Farm

Seth and Caitlin Roberts seek to cultivate relationships with the land and community. They make it a priority to provide high quality farm products while working harmoniously with the environment. Seth and Caitlin each have over 15 years of experience managing gardens and uniting consumers with local food.

Deerhammer Distilling Company

At Deerhammer, our distilling is steeped in whiskey tradition, but our methods are infused with curiosity and creativity. From our cornerstone single malt to our forthcoming bourbon, rye and limited run single barrel spirits, we’re redefining the flavor – and future – of independent American whiskey.

Moonlight Pizza & Brew Pub

A relaxed setting for lunch, dinner, or just drinks. 9 house brews on tap ranging from classic European styles to spicy/fruity experimental beers. Offering pizza, hot sandwiches, salads and appetizers, all made with fresh ingredients. Large patio open seasonally. In the heart of downtown Salida on F n’ 3rd St.

Vino Salida

We offer lovingly crafted wine and mead that reflect the local spirit of community and fun. 20+ varieties including Chardonnay, Riesling, Zinfandel, Merlot. Syrah and more. We provide wine tasting and tours, wine bar, charcuterie plates, live music, non-alcoholic beverages, patio games. private parties. special events, membership discounts and more.

Eddyline Brewery

Since 2009, Eddyline Brewery has been focused on creating easy drinking ales and lagers of the highest quality while representing Colorado’s outdoor enthusiasts’ Situated in Buena Vista along the Collegiate Peaks and Arkansas River, Eddyline offers micro-brews inspired by the beauty and wonder of the outdoors and exhilarating adventures surrounding us.

Mountain Spirits Winery

Tour our family owned and operated winery at the historic homestead a short drive from Salida and Poncha Springs, and pair your favorite selections with amazing food at our Salida restaurant. Wine tastings are available at both the winery and the tasting room ad1acent to the restaurant.

Woods Distillery

Known for their unique take on malt and rye whiskeys as well as exceptional gins and liqueurs, Wood’s tasting room offers fresh cocktails featuring ingredients almost completely made in-house. Visit our downtown tasting room and watch as we hand craft the spirits in your cocktail with superior water from the Sawatch range.

Elevation Brewing Company

We are a craft brewery located in Poncha Springs. We brew beers for the craft beer and outdoor enthusiast alike. From approachable light ales and lagers, to adventurous barrel aged beers, with up to 16 beers on tap, we have something for beer drinkers of all taste

Soul Craft Brewing

With 16 craft beers on tap, a spacious tasting room, outdoor beer garden and an onsite food truck, Soulcraft Brewing has you covered.Join us for daily specials, live music, and games on the patio. Known as Salida’s hometown brewery, Soulcraft is the place to socialize and make new friends.