Buy a Pie at Gifford Homestead
Food & DrinkEasySpringSummerFall
Indulge in a fresh-baked strawberry-rhubarb or apple pie at this historic farmhouse in the heart of Capitol Reef’s Fruita district.
Itinerary tips
- 1Arrive before 10:00 AM as popular flavors like strawberry-rhubarb frequently sell out by midday.
- 2Bring a small cooler if you plan to transport pies, as the fruit fillings are served warm and soft.
- 3Park at the Fruita picnic area across the road if the small homestead lot is full.
- 4Pick up a pint of locally made ice cream from the shop freezer to serve a la mode on the lawn.
- 5Plan for at least 30 minutes to enjoy your treats at the outdoor picnic tables beneath the red rock cliffs.
- 6Check the orchard harvest schedule nearby if you want to pick your own fruit after your snack.
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