494 State Highway 370, Monte Vista, CO
Amish owned and operated bakery in San Luis Valley. Run by five Miller daughters.
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Amish Stores in Colorado
Browse 12 Amish stores, markets, and shops in Colorado. Compare contact details, towns, store types, products, and route-planning notes before you visit.
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Colorado's Amish population of approximately 3,000 is distributed across several geographically distinct communities, with the San Luis Valley town of Monte Vista in Rio Grande County serving as the state's most commercially active Amish hub. At an elevation of roughly 7,700 feet, Monte Vista sits in one of the highest agricultural valleys in North America, and the Amish community there has adapted traditional farming practices to a high-altitude, semi-arid environment with a growing season significantly shorter than the Amish heartland.
Beyond Monte Vista, Colorado Amish settlements include Westcliffe in Custer County (a scenic community in the Wet Mountain Valley at about 7,800 feet), Delta in the Western Slope's Grand Valley, and Loveland in Larimer County on the Front Range east of Rocky Mountain National Park. These communities vary considerably in elevation, climate, and commercial development.
For travelers, the Monte Vista community offers the most concentrated Amish shopping experience in the state. Loveland is the most accessible community for visitors from the Denver metro area, though it is smaller and less commercially developed.
Communities & Character
Monte Vista's Amish community has established a visible retail presence in the San Luis Valley, with bakeries, bulk food stores, and craft shops serving both the local population and agricultural tourists. The valley's flat, irrigated farmland supports large-scale vegetable and grain production, and Amish farms in the area grow potatoes, barley, and hay alongside kitchen garden produce.
Westcliffe in Custer County is smaller and more rural, situated in the narrow Wet Mountain Valley between the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains. Amish farms there operate in a stunning landscape but face even more challenging growing conditions than Monte Vista. Farm stores and roadside stands sell produce, eggs, and baked goods in season.
What Colorado is Known For
- High-altitude honey and beeswax products
- San Luis Valley potatoes and root vegetables
- Homemade breads and baked goods adapted to altitude
- Fresh and aged cheeses
- Bulk baking supplies and dry goods
- Hand-stitched quilts
- Handcrafted furniture and wood goods
- Dried herbs, medicinal plants, and natural products
Best Time to Visit
Late summer and early fall — August through mid-October — is the optimal window for visiting Colorado's Amish communities. The growing season at high altitude is short, and harvest-season produce, fresh baked goods, and farm activity peak in this window. Monte Vista can receive heavy snow from October through April, which can complicate access on rural roads. Summer (June-July) is pleasant at elevation but is before peak harvest. All businesses are closed Sundays.
Travel Tips
- Monte Vista is approximately 220 miles from Denver via US-285 over Poncha Pass — a 4-hour drive that crosses mountain terrain; check road conditions before traveling in spring or fall when snow can occur at elevation.
- Altitude affects visitors unaccustomed to 7,700+ feet; plan for slower pace, increased water intake, and the possibility of mild altitude sickness on first arrival in the San Luis Valley.
- Loveland is roughly 50 miles north of Denver on US-34/US-287 and is the most accessible Colorado Amish community for Front Range visitors; it is a smaller community, so call ahead to confirm what stores are currently operating.
- Bring cash for all farm stands and small stores; Monte Vista has bank ATMs but rural Amish stores throughout the valley operate cash-only.
Cultural & Etiquette Notes
Colorado's Amish communities represent some of the most geographically adventurous settlements in modern Amish history. Establishing farms at 7,700 feet in the San Luis Valley or in the Wet Mountain Valley near Westcliffe requires significant adaptation — shorter growing seasons, intense UV radiation at altitude, temperature extremes, and water management challenges that do not exist in the Ohio or Indiana settlements. The families who chose Colorado did so with open eyes, and the communities reflect a spirit of deliberate self-reliance.
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Where locals shop
Monte Vista
The largest clusters are around Monte Vista, Colorado Springs, Calhan with 4 listings.
Standout experiences
Specialty Store
4 shops specialise in specialty store, alongside bakery, farm market.
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Year-round access
Most stores welcome visitors year-round, so you can plan a relaxed itinerary in any season.
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Top towns to explore
- Monte Vista 4 stores
- Colorado Springs 2 stores
- Calhan 1 store
- Delta 1 store
- Loveland 1 store
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- books
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9726 S County Rd 3 E, Monte Vista, CO
Bontrager’s Variety Store offers a variety of dry goods, kitchen & canning supplies, books & cards, off-the-grid resources (solar power, propane appliances), clothing & footwear, cleaning supplies, and hardware items.
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2602 Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado City Creamery offers unique flavors of ice cream, plus hot dogs, shakes, cakes & an outdoor patio.
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375 W 71st St, Loveland, CO
Esh’s Grocery Market offers deli, fresh produce, bakery, frozen foods.
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S Co Rd 5 E, Monte Vista, CO
Sunshine Salvage (Amish Discount Grocery & Country Store) offers homemade baked goods and flower shop.
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1654 S Main St, Delta, CO
Rocky Mountain Pantry offers fresh baked goods.
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411 Main St # B, Westcliffe, CO
Sugar & Spice Mountain Bakery offers baked goods.
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474 Colorado Ave, Calhan, CO
Woolsey’s Food Center offers groceries, produce, and fresh/frozen meats.
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5115 County Rd 9 S, Monte Vista, CO
Worth The Drive Bakery offers baked goods.
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11801 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO
Offers fresh produce, plus flowers, jams & snacks.
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2727 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO
Offers herbal medicines.
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5305 CO-17, Mosca, CO
Offers a small supply of groceries and other convenience store items.
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Planning a visit to Colorado?
Cover multiple communities in a single trip and enjoy the food, craftsmanship, and hospitality that make Colorado's Amish heritage unique.
View all Colorado listingsTravel tips for Colorado
- Plan a loop through Monte Vista, Colorado Springs, Calhan to experience different Amish communities without backtracking.
- Pair a morning stop at a specialty store with an afternoon visit to bakery and farm market for souvenirs and pantry staples.
- Bring cash and a cooler - many Amish merchants prefer simple payments and fresh goods travel best when kept chilled.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Amish stores in Colorado?
Colorado's Amish stores are distributed across several communities. Monte Vista in Rio Grande County (San Luis Valley, about 220 miles from Denver) has the state's most concentrated cluster of Amish stores and bakeries. Westcliffe in Custer County (Wet Mountain Valley) has smaller farm stores and stands. Delta on the Western Slope has Amish farms with some retail activity. Loveland in Larimer County on the Front Range is the closest community to Denver and the most accessible for Front Range visitors.
Is there an Amish community in Monte Vista Colorado?
Yes. Monte Vista in Rio Grande County in the San Luis Valley has an established Amish community that is the largest and most commercially developed in Colorado. The community operates at approximately 7,700 feet elevation in one of North America's highest agricultural valleys. Amish stores, bakeries, and farms in and around Monte Vista sell bulk goods, baked goods, produce, and crafts.
What is unique about Colorado Amish communities?
Colorado's Amish communities are distinguished primarily by their extreme elevation and climate. Monte Vista sits at 7,700 feet, Westcliffe at nearly 8,000 feet — far higher than any major Amish settlement in the traditional heartland states. This altitude means shorter growing seasons (as few as 90 frost-free days), intense high-altitude sunlight, and irrigation-dependent agriculture in semi-arid valleys. The Amish communities here have adapted traditional farming practices to these conditions, growing crops like potatoes and cold-hardy vegetables rather than the corn and soybeans typical of Ohio or Indiana.
Are there Amish stores near Denver Colorado?
The closest Amish community to Denver is in Loveland, approximately 50 miles north via US-36 and US-287 — roughly a 60-75 minute drive. Loveland has a smaller Amish presence than Monte Vista, with limited retail options, so calling ahead to confirm what is currently available is advisable. For a more developed Amish shopping experience, Monte Vista is the destination, but it requires a full day of driving from Denver.