Chimney Rock Farms Market

While taking a day tour with a group from Pagosa Springs we traveled 160 to Durango. The driver casually mentioned the Farm as we passed and then included «The ladies make really good sandwiches and sitting on the porch is the best way to enjoy them.» He was correct. We made it back for lunch the next day. It is about 20 minutes from Pagosa on the south side of the highway. Fast? no fresh is rarely fast. If you want fast go to the burger drive through before you leave Pagosa. This place was refreshing and the Colorado breeze coming across the porch was better than any air conditioner invented.
They usually have one or two soups daily as well as a small sandwich menu. The sandwiches are prepared in a panini press. All greens are grown on the farm. If you are into organic and fresh, don’t drive by, stop and enjoy.

One day, Eric and I went on a day trip to Piedra Hot Springs, a lovely, little riverside springs that seep into the cold river water unless you use rocks to dam the warm water and make pools. That’s right — no man-​made construction + few people = perfect summer day.
We emerged from the springs feeling relaxed… and famished. Luckily, Chimney Rock Farm was nearby. They were advertising sandwiches, so we stopped in.
We got a sandwich. Then another. Then a carrot cake cupcake with a pile of cream cheese frosting. Then a jar of pickled beets, a ton of fresh produce, and a bottle of plum vinegar. And then we were poor. But happy.
Chimney Rock is an organic farm, which means I admire them very much. They also make a ton of yummy things in jars — conserves, pickles, apple butter, preserves, and beets. And THEN they make tons of delicious food on-​site per order. Breakfast burritos, pastries, bread and other baked goods, sandwiches, and sides. Their potato salad is rockin’, and their raw broccoli salad is delish. For sandwiches, I highly recommend the shredded beef.
A fun place to stop if you’re traveling between Pagosa and Durango. Sadly, too far a way to drive JUST for the farm.