MADE IN GJ The Grand Junction area is a land of artisans, growers, brewers and distillers. The best part? You can take their one-of-a-kind creations home with you. Leave some extra space in your suitcase and remember your trip fondly with these local must-haves. Belli Fiori Show your love for the Grand Junction area with an eco-friendly headband, designed to be worn 4 different ways. Comfortable, Moisture-wicking and stylish, Sugarsky is sure to become your new favorite wardrobe accessory! Did we mention Sugarsky is always coming up with new custom designs? Sugarsky.com YOU Can TAKE IT WITH YOU Sugarsky Lavender lovers rejoice! This small batch lavender farm uses the fragrant flower to create bath bombs, soaps, candles, body wash, and even dog shampoo! Visit the historic farmhouse to browse their collection of homemade goods or take a stroll through the lavender fields. BelliFioriLavender.com Bella Balsamic & The Pressed Olive Get ready to step up your cooking game with cold pressed olive oils and every flavor of balsamic vinegar imaginable. Sample balsamics right from the tap before filling your own bottle to take with you! BellaBalsamic.net Hill People Gear The folks at Hill People Gear are serious about the outdoors. They know what it’s like to have gear fail while on the trail, so they set out to build packs that are tough enough to handle whatever Mother Nature can throw at them. Grab one for your next adventure, or fill it with other local products. HillPeopleGear.com Suncrest Orchard Alpacas Imagine plunging your hands into mittens so soft that you’ll never want to take them off. Suncrest Orchard Alpacas raises alpacas and turns their wonderfully soft fibers into cozy gloves, hats, and even dryer balls. SuncrestOrchardAlpacas.net Timberleaf Trailers Suitcase busting? Then make room for more local goodies with a teardrop-shaped camper custom made just for you! These beautiful caravans are lightweight enough to be towed by almost any vehicle, but tough enough for the Colorado backcountry — not to mention a design-lover’s dream. TimberLeafTrailers.com Named for the convergence of the mighty Colorado and the Gunnison, Two Rivers uses Grand Junction’s famous grapes to make award-winning wine. Find your favorite in their elegant tasting room and take a bottle or two home with you! TwoRiversWinery.com Two Rivers Winery & Chateau Seek Outside Rockslide Brewery Grand Junction’s original craft brewery has been brewing up happiness for over 25 years. Their locally inspired beers and seasonal creations are crafted with pure Colorado snow melt, which you can take home with you in a Rockslide growler! RockslideBrewPub.com While you can’t enjoy Grand Junction’s epic adventures everywhere, you can stay comfortable on any expedition. Stock up on backpacks, all season tents, and ultralight weight stoves to make even the coldest of nights warm and toasty. SeekOutside.com Discover more at VisitGrandJunction.com/Locally-Grown . 36 | VISIT GRAND JUNCTION OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE