Clark Family Orchards

One of the larger, more fully established orchards. Loved their pears. I thought they were better than Harry and David’s. I tried their peaches and they were as good as all of the Palisade peaches were. But the pears were, to me, the standout.
We did one of their rides around the orchard. Great tour and great information. You are in a horse drawn vehicle and the guide has been with Clark’s forever. He was super interesting and not only gave us great info about Clark’s, but about Palisade and the fruit business. I would recommend this highly — offered in season on weekends.

WOW you guys are the best people in Palisade!!! Your peaches jam and honey are amazing! they are the only reason I will go back to Palisade!

Samples, samples, and more samples…
Not that this is a bad thing. At all. Clark Family Orchards has a charming little stand just off the highway in Palisade. When we stopped by on our trip to Grand Junction, we were greeted with friendly smiles and all you can eat samples of their peaches, salsas, and honey. Everything was really delicious!
Man, do these people know their peaches! They had three varieties on the day we came; the Gleason Elberta, the Golden Star, and the Red Globe. The gal working asked us what we normally like and helped us pick a peach that fit our palates. My mom likes more tartness, so the Golden Star was perfect for her. I prefer sweetness, so I was lead toward the Red Globe which was just what I pictured when I was describing my perfect peach.
This place is definitely worth stopping by when you are in the neighborhood. It is also worth the trip if you aren’t!

I found it so cute that one of the granddaughters was running the cash register while visiting from Utah during the summer.
Clark’s Family Orchard is not too far out of Palisade along the highway.
We bought some tomatoes early in the season and were told the inside secret of when those delicious peaches would be coming.
We are looking forward to buying more vegetables from them throughout the summer.