Welcome to the Grand Valley

We love the place we call home.

This is your guide to getting here and experiencing everything that’s drawn us to the Western Slope. We hope you can take some extra time to explore and adventure.

Getting Here & Getting Around

Arrival by Air

Grand Junction (GJT) is the best airport to fly into. It is only 20 minutes from lodging options and the venue.

Alternate options are Montrose (MTJ, 1.25 hours), Aspen (ASE, 2.5 hours), and Eagle/Vail (EGE, 2.5 hours).

Getting Around

A rental car is nearly essential to visit the Grand Valley. Uber exists in the area, but is often unreliable.

Transportation to and from the wedding venue will be available for guest staying at the Wine Country Inn.

Our Favorites in Palisade

Where to Eat:

  • Pêche - Fine Dining, one of the best restaurants in the valley. Delicious food and drinks, impeccable service. Reservations required.

  • Fidel's Cocina & Bar - Mexican fare right downtown

  • 13° Brix Cider Bistro - Sandwiches, soup, cider, & wine. Only open for breakfast and lunch

Where to Drink:

Palisade is home to tons of wineries, a few to seek out are:

  • Blue Beryl - Great wine with outdoor seating and a tasting room

  • Carboy - Incredible views of the Bookcliffs & wine slushies

  • Ordinary Fellow - Right downtown with great wine, usually has a food truck on site

  • Hermosa - Very small and outside town, but excellent wine

Things to Do:

  • Renting bikes and exploring the town and nearby vineyards

  • The Palisade Rim Trail is very popular. Be prepared for a steep start and finish, rewarded with amazing views

Our Favorites in Grand Junction

Where to Eat:

  • Trail Life Brewing - Sandwiches, great fries, and a large selection of draft beer and cider.

  • Bin 707 Food Bar - Casual fine dining with a focus on local ingredients. One of the best restaurants in the valley. Reservations suggested.

  • Tacoparty - Non-traditional tacos with great guac and vegan options. We like to order takeout and bring it across the street to Ramblebine!

  • Copeka Coffee - Coffee shop with vegan breakfast and lunch options.

Where to Drink:

  • Ramblebine Brewing Co. - Great beer in downtown Grand Junction, they typically have a food truck and outside food is welcome as well.

  • Melrose Spirit Co. - The best mixed drinks in town. It’s a small space and can be busy, if the door is locked they’re at capacity!

  • Gemini Beer Co. - Brewery in the historic high school, outside food is welcome and they have a beautiful front lawn and usually a food truck.

  • Kiln Coffee Bar - Boutique coffee on Main St.

Things to Do:

  • Explore shops and sculptures along Main Street in Downtown Grand Junction.

  • Drive through the Colorado National Monument for incredible views of the whole valley and plenty of hiking options. Our favorite hikes are:

    • Independence Monument

    • No Throroughfare Trail

  • Redlands Mesa Golf Course, open to the public.

Our Favorites in Fruita

Where to Eat:

  • Hot Tomato - “Really Good Pizza”. A cornerstone of the Fruita community. Try a slice of the stromboli.

  • Base Camp Provisions - Colorado pub fare. We love the fries and the weekly burger special is always a good bet.

  • The Bread Mine - Local bakery with sourdough, pastries, and more.

Where to Drink:

  • Copper Club Brewing - Local beer and lots of outdoor seating. Outside food is welcome. The perfect place to bring a Hot Tomato pizza.

  • BestSlope Coffee - Excellent coffee and scones. Breakfast burritos and other pastries available.

Things to Do: