Eat Pie at Gifford Homestead
Food & DrinkEasySpringSummerFall
Savor a legendary individual-sized strawberry rhubarb or peach pie inside an original 1900s Mormon pioneer farmhouse.
Itinerary tips
- 1Arrive before 10:00 AM to ensure your choice of flavor as the most popular fruit pies often sell out by noon.
- 2Pair your pastry with locally made ice cream or fresh salsa found in the farmhouse pantry for a full picnic experience.
- 3Take your treats to the shaded picnic tables located directly behind the house near the historic orchards.
- 4Expect to spend about 30 to 45 minutes here, or longer if you choose to explore the nearby blacksmith shop and barn.
- 5Parking is available in the paved lot directly across from the homestead in the heart of the Fruita Rural Historic District.
- 6Bring a small cooler if you plan to buy extra pies to enjoy later at your campsite or scenic overlook.
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