My sister was visiting from the East Coast and has always loved any opportunity to spend time with horses. JR arranged for Ally to take my sister on a tour of the wild horses in the Bookcliffs. This was the highlight of her visit. Ally was kind, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. My sister was paired with an elegant Percheron named Martini. A perfect gentleman. Thank you Ally and JR! read more

We recently did a 3 hr trail ride and it was the best trail ride we've done! The scenery was beautiful, the horses well trained, and we were the only riders out there. We saw wild horses and our guide, Lindsay, was fantastic! Everything went so smoothly and my whole family had a wonderful time! read more

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JR Carriage's horse and carriage rides through the Palisade wineries offer an exceptional experience for wine enthusiasts and tourists alike. The service is highly praised for its scenic tours through the heart of Grand Valley's Wine Country, allowing visitors to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the vineyards and the historical charm of Palisade. Guests often highlight the knowledgeable and friendly drivers who enhance the tour with interesting insights about the area. The experience includes stops at prestigious vineyards, providing ample opportunities to taste a variety of exquisite wines. This unique and relaxing way to explore the wineries makes JR Carriage's service a memorable highlight of any visit to the region. Highly recommend JR Carriage for your trip to Palisade. read more

We had the pleasure of taking a sunset ride on 4/17/2024. With it being early season my friend and I were the only guests, yet they still accommodated us. We so enjoyed the VIP treatment and learned so much from our driver (apologize forgot his name). He was so informative and had a great personality and smile. There was so much we learned not to mention the spectacular views. Recommend this adventure highly. Bring along your own bottle of wine, and you receive a complimentary koozie to sip it out of. Karen & Sandy read more

JR's Carriage Service is amazing. We had a bachelorette party of 10 and JR took us to all the right wineries and added a bit of Palisade information throughout our tour. He was very personable and flexible. I will highly recommend using this service to anyone who goes to Palisade. read more

On our first day of wine tasting, my wife and I drove to 3 wineries. At the 1st Winery, we met J.R. and his tour group. After talking with J.R.we found him to be very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We booked him for a wine tour for the next day. On the next day, we met Jed, the driver, with the horses and wagon. Jed was very friendly, professiona, and knowledgeable about the wineries and the area. Jed also was very accommodating. He asked our group (7 total) what types of wine we liked and he took us to 4 wineries according to our input. It was a great time and definitely a lot better than driving from place to place. The pickup location was at the Wine Country Inn. We will definitely use them again! read more

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We were both very disappointed after paying $500 to go on a four hour tour. We were only taken to three wineries and had to pay full price for each of the flights tasted on top of the fee we already paid to go. Everyone in our carriage was disappointed in the first two we visited. According to the flyer we had on JR's Carriage Service the drivers would be providing a historical and informative narrative along the way; instead the two drivers talked amongst themselves the entire time. We do not recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Palisade to do wine tours. read more

Great time with Jed as our driver and Jessie and James pulling the carriage.

We went in the carriage while at the Palasaides Colorado Wine festival! It was such a great experience! JR was full information about the region. He was also so helpful with things to do and where to eat. He definitely went above and beyond. It was a memorable experience and JR is a incredible human. 5 , highly recommend!! read more

Our party of four had a wonderful time. Destiny was a great guide. We visited 6 wineries, had time for lunch and time to enjoy the other guests. We even survived hail and heavy rain! Horses never missed a beat as they pulled us through the storm. It was a carriage ride we all enjoyed and will never forget! read more

My wife and I decided to head to palisade co for our one year anniversary. We have gone wine tasting before but this carriage ride was absolutely perfect. Taylor took us around to some of her favorite wineries and some of which we would never have thought of. The scenery was amazing and there's honestly no better way to hop from winery to winery. read more

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Great Tour & service. Highly recommend the tour.

So much fun! Our team were Martini and Gin, such beautiful horses. The staff members, Vivian and Joe were very friendly and knowledgeable of the region. We left the wine tasting tour up to Joe and the vineyards he picked for us did not disappoint! This was our second time booking JR's Carriage Service and we will definitely do it again! read more

We had a fantastic Girl's Weekend trip ending with a wine tasting tour using JR'S Carriage Service. Jed, our Carriage driver was amazing and very knowledgeable about the wineries and the valley in general. I would highly recommend doing a wine tasting tour and using JR's to bring you around. read more

Outside of one of the wineries on the tour I really felt that the horses should've always been parked/resting in the shade, which they were not. Being 100 degrees, I felt more attention should have been given to the horses. The driver was thoughtful enough to put herself and the passengers in the shade but could've moved a few feet to let the horses have relief as well. One of the horses appeared to be especially anxious. I am not a horse caretaker so am no expert but just thought it was quite hot for any animal to be in the direct sun like that even for short periods of time. read more

We have been on JR's wine tour twice and have had the best time!!!! His staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always making sure we are comfortable and enjoying ourselves. We highly recommend and will definitely book another tour when we visit Palisades next time. read more

We had the best time with JR and the horses on his afternoon wine tour. JR was incredibly knowledgeable about wine, the area, and the horses. He made the tour fun and interesting. Would highly recommend and would not hesitate to book again! read more

We had the best time with Joe and Katherine on our sunset carriage ride. It really set a romantic tone for the first night of our honeymoon. Both hosts were incredible giving us a lot of historical and geographical knowledge with personality enough to keep it interesting. We were able to enjoy a bottle of wine on the trip and canoodle as the sun set over the vineyards and the mesas. It was perfect! It's too bad we were unable to take the longer ride to the wineries as I'm sure it was a total blast. Take time out of your trip for a ride with Joe. Seriously. read more

We had such a blast! JR was so informative and so much fun! We made fast friends with everybody on the carriage and enjoyed the great wine every where we were taken. I will recommend this place to everyone and come back for sure! read more

What an absolutely amazing experience! Was in Palisade for a girls weekend and happened upon JR's Carriages via a google search and I'm so glad I did! JR was very responsive and the booking process was easy. We did a 1 hour sunset tour around an area we might have otherwise not have gone to. Savanna and Jed were great and gave us a lot of recommendations for our next day's adventures. If I get back to Palisade I'm definitely booking the full day winery tour package! read more

Booked a 30 minute Christmas Light carriage ride on December 20, 2020, ride lasted 14 minutes in downtown Grand Junction. This service was not what was advertised! read more

I cannot say enough good things about the wine wagon!!! We participated as a small group of four, celebrating a bachelorette party on Saturday afternoon. Wow, did we have a blast! We went to 5 wineries, a lavender field where we did an olive oil and balsamic tasting, and the distillery. Our wagon driver, Kason, was absolutely amazing. She explained a little bit about each stop, and she was also extremely informative about our surroundings, as well as our team of incredible horses, Molly and Sarah. Kason was very laid back and made everyone on our wagon feel comfortable - all ages (21 and up) and all occasions are welcome. This is a must do for a special celebration, couples, friends, etc. So much fun!!! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g33585-d8474602-r611653247-JR_s_Carriage_Service-Palisade_Colorado.html# read more

JRs offers horse-drawn carriage tours the Palisade wineries, and it was the highlight of our recent trip to Palisade! We were picked up at 10 AM (with the other people on the tour) at the Wine Country Inn and taken all over town to 4 or 5 wineries, a distillery, and a brewery for lunch (ending about 4:30 PM). Since you don't have to drive, you can imbibe freely of all the free samples! Definitely give them a call if you're in town and have the time. Just remember your sunscreen! (I couldn't find a website, but you can find them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JRsCarriageService) read more

I can't say enough good things about our wine tour experience! This was the highlight of our girl's weekend in Palisades. Joe is wonderful and fun, and his customer service is out of this world. We went to 3-4 wineries, a distillery and a brewery, and everything was great. The carriage was such a fun way to travel and Joe did a great job keeping things moving along while making sure we had enough time at each stop. He also had great recommendations for restaurants and other fun things to do while we were in town. It was a lovely day that we will remember for a long time. We can't wait to go back! read more

Very unique wine tour. We could not have been happier. Everyone had a good time. Guide Kason was great. The lavender farm was a nice bonus.

I went on a wine tour with JR's Carriage Service and had an incredible time! Joe Burtard, Owner of the company, hosted us around Palisade on this exciting adventure! Our group parked and gathered at the Wine Country Inn where Joe arrived with his horses and carriage. Wow! What beautiful horses. These Clydesdale horses are mesmerizing creatures! We all hopped on the carriage and the tour began, winding in and out of Palisade back roads, stopping only at the friendliest of wineries in town, where they each allow complimentary tastings with generous pours. The fun was just beginning as we made our way through the beautiful countryside, vineyard, and local fresh fruit stands. At lunch time we stopped at a park in the middle of this quaint town and had a picnic lunch. After getting back in the carriage Joe even offered us a chance to take the reins and lead the horses - what a thrill! A few more stops at wineries and then we made our way to the first part of town. Joe had plenty of stories and jokes to share to keep the ride ever entertaining whenever he could get in a word between all the excited chatter from our group of friends. Instead of heading back to Wine Country Inn to end the day, we were escorted to the local Peach Street Distillery and neighboring Palisade Brewing Company to spice things up a bit with a hard beverage or cold beer. At the end of the evening, and lots more fun and laughs Joe returned us to the Wine Country Inn where we called it a day. If you are a local, or someone from out of town wanting to experience Grand Valley's Wine Country you must book a horse drawn carriage tour with JR's Carriage. I hope to make this an annual event for my friends and family. read more

What can you really say about a guy/company who goes out of his way (far out) to make your engagement a picturesque and flawless experience? Joe not only made arrangements to cater to my crazy plans, but was there every step of the way, really pouring his heart and soul into making the experience wonderful. This is a company/Individual that goes above and beyond the call to ensure that you have a memorable experience and get your money's worth and then some! Anyone traveling the Grand Junction area who doesn't take advantage of one of JR Carriage's great services would in my opinion be missing out. Thanks again Joe, we will never forget the memories you helped us create! Nick & Kat read more