We came here with family that lives in the area. This place is fantastic. We got to talk to them…read moreabout the process and we're lucky enough to see the distilling process of extracting the oil and hydrosol from the plants. Very interesting and the lavender smell was awesome. After our walk about, we shopped at the store. We came home with lavender infused balsamic vinegar, sugar, herb de Provence and of course lotions, oils and a bunch of dried lavender. A member of our group bought some blackberry ice cream with lavender for us all to try. It way very yummy. Kudos to the owners for a very friendly and welcoming environment.

I absolutely love this small , Quaint lavender farm. They have simple sugar , teas, lotion ,…read morevintage and best of all hydrsol that is beneficial for the body. The owner is a wonderful woman whom is extremely knowledgeable and welcoming to guests! I would say take a 10 min diversion off HWY 50 at Coxapai and stop by. If you can't stop by the farmers market in Salida for some lavender goodness.

However, Rocky Mountain Pastures is a local gem I've recently discovered. I bought a dozen eggs,…read moresome duck eggs, lamb merguez sausages, and some NY strip steaks - absolutely amazing. Absolutely delicious. I found out they do delivery too (for only $3!). So get eggs that are so fresh they are only a few days old vs the supermarkets where the average age of an egg is 45 days old!!! A wonderful locally owned family farm - try it out (and hopefully some of the restaurants in Parker will too - imagine the menu "locally Produced here in Douglas County"

In times of uncertainty, this farm is a game changer. Thanks for the home delivery, eggs, pork,…read morechicken, beef, and tonight's dinner, braised rabbit. Why we need more sustainable farms.

This place feels like a Hallmark movie. They have tons of activities like: pumpkin patch, petting…read morezoo, giant slide, jumping pillows, corn maze, general store, apple cannon, rope courses, etc. They also had multiple food trucks and sold cider donuts (yum). I came with my daughter, who is a year and half old, and she had an absolute blast looking at everything. The staff was lovely and even offered to take pictures of our family. I will note that the address listed here on doesn't seem to be updated and it's actually: 7400 State Hwy 86, Kiowa, CO 80117.

This is our go to pumpkin patch!!!! The place got bigger and is always fun for the kids - the best…read morepart it's never super crazy crowded where it's unbearable to have fun! The apple cider donuts are delusions and all their drinks! We enjoyed the tractor ride and played in the corn mazes as well! The people are very nice and they even help you find a parking spot- when you leave they wave goodbye! So cute! The value is great!! We bought the season pass which you can visit the patch anytime they are open for one price- it's amazing! We will always come here!

Cute low key apple orchard and pumpkin patch. Very small compared to some fancier pumpkin patches…read morethat I've been too. I saw big boxes full of pumpkins so I think they're bought and put out on the lawn vs being grown on the premise. Also kinda expensive! My pumpkin was big and beautiful but ended up being $12. That being said, admission is free so it's not too bad. There are cute photo opportunities throughout the pumpkin patch area and it's pet friendly so I took some cute pictures of my kitten. The hay ride is fun and takes you to the gift shop which has lots of jams, syrups and a cafe. Sadly they were out of apple cider donuts and didn't have as much pumpkin treats as I would have wanted. Also there is no corn maze :( Overall, it's a fun little orchard and pumpkin patch that's near Colorado Springs. Id recommend going early if you want to try to catch the apple cider donuts!

Prices were a little high for the size of the apples and quantity we picked, but the staff is over…read morethe moon and beyond helpful. The potential is great and so much variety (so many trees). We did visit in early fall, so the pickings might be better now. I would love to see some goats roaming around, eating the grass, munching on fallen apples and pears. Will definitely be returning before end of season.

This is the place to go for Colorado apples! These are the grove owners. Your whole car will smell…read morelike heaven after you get back home! The cider is in a wine box setup so it will be fresh for a month (it will be empty in less than a week!) The staff is happy to be there, if you know what I mean.

Great local shop that has healthy, locally sourced food. Amazing fresh fruit available for average…read moreprices. Super selection of fresh meats which are well priced for their quality. Only a quick drive away from home or a decent bus ride away. Has good opening hours. The only issue is concerns around the local individuals who parents and women in particular should be cautious about when they go here. See virtuoso tattoo studios and the local owner who defends the most abhorrent crimes, and in his own words says: "Virtuoso Studios (owner) 23 hours ago She did agree to the sexual encounters. Read a report. She said she agreed to a 3 some, then later 4 other dudes came in and she agreed to them sleeping with her after telling them she was tired. She said she felt obligated. That's not their fault she felt obligated. She controls how she feels." Everyone sending their children and siblings and self here, should remain vigilant about the adults who walk around these innocent children and citizens.

Lance and Gail are amazing! Kind and fun. The orchard is wonderful spot for apple picking Penrose…read moreColorado. Pumpkins, jams, jellies, corn! Everything you might need for gifts and fun. Kids and animals all enjoy the orchard picking experience

I came here with my mother and brother to enjoy one last nice fall day before the weather descended…read moreinto dark, cold, and rainy depths. It was a beautiful morning- nice and clear and crisp. The drive was about an hour and a half from Denver down Colorado 115, but because we all like to talk, the drive seemed to not take long at all. Penrose is a tiny town just 15 miles outside of Canon City, and apparently it is the apple capital of Colorado. In the distance of a mile we saw 4 orchards lined up along the dirt road, interspersed with barns and horse pastures. We passed by all the others to get to Third Street, and are so glad we did. First of all, their orchard is medium sized, but it is by no means over-picked. There was a bountiful crop of apples just waiting to be picked. And so many varieties! The honeycrisps had all been picked :( but there were plenty of gala, yellow and gold delicious, Mcintosh, and many more. They also give you those nice, round wooden tubs lined with a thick plastic bag to put your apples in. When you pay and go home, they simply take the plastic bag out of the tub. And their store, though small, sells preserves, syrups, soaps, and cider. I really wanted a bar of apple soap and the cookbook they publish that provides recipes for everything they grow - pumpkins, apples, and peaches. That way I know what to make with my bountiful produce! The owners are super-friendly and even invited us to come back with a picnic and sit in the orchard, even if we didn't buy anything! After all, next to eating fresh-off-the-tree apples, our favorite part of our visit was sitting in the shade and listening to the wind in the trees. A really, really great way to spend an afternoon, and I'm sure we'll be back. It was perfect for family bonding. I really can not say enough nice things about this place. My one word of advice would be to skip all the orchards you pass on the way and come straight here. The other orchard we went to was Ferrara's Happy Apples, which was way too commercialized, crowded, and over-picked. Choose Third Street Apples, instead. You won't be disappointed.