A Quiet Winter Getaway
When vacation time falls in the fall or winter months you’ll find wonderful backcountry access from the North Fork Valley. Book a room at the Rocky Mountain Inn in Paonia and bring the entire family to explore the backcountry skiing and snowshoeing available just outside of town or if snowmobiling is your favorite there’s plenty of space to park at the Redwood Arms Motel nearby. You’ll enjoy ice fishing at either Crawford or Paonia Reservoirs, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing, not to mention the thousands of acres available to hunters every year. You’ll find exceptional deer and elk hunting in the West Elks and outfitters to help you find all the favorite local spots. Bring the whole family or make it a ‘guy’s getaway!
A Musical Escape to Paonia
If classical music, local art and farm fresh food are high on your priority list you might want to reserve a room at the Historic Bross Hotel; if a quiet B&B is what you crave, plan your stay at A Simpler Time Bed & Breakfast or enjoy the privacy of Our Cozy Cottage; all are walking distance to Grand Avenue. Check the concert schedule at The Blue Sage Center in Paonia where their classical series provides a sampling of the diversity and richness of music from Germany, Italy, France and more; or join the locals down at the Revolution Tasting Room to sample our locally crafted beer and enjoy live music every Wednesday evening, featuring local & regional talent. Make plans to arrive early, enjoy the Final Friday Artwalk and add a delicious and fresh, farm to table dinner at the Living Farm Café or the Flying Fork Café to round out the evening.
Old West Retreat
If a taste of the west is what you’re looking for just round up the family, the fishing pole and even the horse! Plan a getaway to the Stewart Homestead Cabin where you can enjoy a stay on a working cattle ranch, and a private fishing stream is available for your use. The cabin is minutes from fine lake and river fishing at Crawford State Park or the Gunnison River, hiking in the West Elk Wilderness, hunting in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, cross country skiing and snowmobiling on Black Mesa. At days end, you can enjoy an evening around the campfire but if you’re looking for your favorite television show you’ll have to make arrangements ahead of time.
Gather The Girls For A Getaway
There’s nothing like a girls trip and a healthy getaway might be just the thing. Twice a year, The Yoga Tree in Hotchkiss hosts Francisco Kaiut who operates a thriving yoga studio in Curitiba, Brazil and his classes and workshops draw folks from all over. Come for a weekend workshop or stay for a week. There are private sessions or classes daily and you can even pick up some yoga-inspired active wear at their in-house boutique, embrace~. From Pilates and Tai Chi to massage therapy and assorted spa services, you’ll find practitioners of all kinds, offering unlimited choices to fill a fun and relaxing visit to the valley.
The Hotchkiss Inn is conveniently located right downtown Hotchkiss and walking distance to The Yoga Tree but if a more secluded getaway is on your list, book a room at the Leroux Creek Inn & Vineyard where you can relax after your workout with a glass of their local wine on the patio overlooking the vineyard.
Come evening, be sure to explore PJ’s Neighborhood Pub for an eclectic menu at the local’s favorite, downtown Hotchkiss or try the patio at Pat’s Bar & Grill.
The Hotchkiss Inn is conveniently located right downtown Hotchkiss and walking distance to The Yoga Tree but if a more secluded getaway is on your list, book a room at the Leroux Creek Inn & Vineyard where you can relax after your workout with a glass of their local wine on the patio overlooking the vineyard.
Come evening, be sure to explore PJ’s Neighborhood Pub for an eclectic menu at the local’s favorite, downtown Hotchkiss or try the patio at Pat’s Bar & Grill.
For The History Buffs
Our Valley has a long agricultural and ranching history, as well as a rich history in mining and we’re proud to display that history in our local museums. Take a Saturday afternoon during your next stay and wander through the Hotchkiss/Crawford Historical Museum located in Hotchkiss. You’ll find books on the area and long-time locals available to answer your questions. Paonia, too, has a local museum, complete with an original school room replica and memorabilia from their 66+ year old Cherry Days Festival. You’ll find their museum located next to the Paonia River Park and just North of downtown. And if you’re headed toward Crawford be sure to stop and take a look at the newly renovated Historic Town Hall building in the center of town.
