Eat Fresh Pie at Gifford Homestead

Itinerary tips

• 1Arrive at the homestead as early as possible because popular flavors like strawberry-rhubarb often sell out by noon.
• 2Pack a small picnic blanket to enjoy your pie in the shaded grass orchards surrounding the historic house.
• 3Purchase a small carton of locally made vanilla ice cream from the shop to serve a la mode with your warm pie.
• 4Plan for a 30-minute stop if you are just grabbing treats, or an hour if you intend to tour the museum and gardens.
• 5Use the free parking lot at the Fruita picnic area, as the homestead itself has limited vehicle space.
• 6Bring a reusable fork and napkins as the shop provides basic disposables that can be difficult to use for larger slices.