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Sarah Girgis | Aspen Times / Jun 9, 2024
“It’s unusual for a family with no generational experience to take up ranching. But that’s exactly what Randy and Pam Johnson and their daughter Merrill did when they moved from Chicago and purchased a 67-acre Missouri Heights property known as Cedar Ridge Ranch … We went into agritourism with glamping tents, then yurts, a stargazer cabin, and eventually a farmhouse,” Merrill Jonson said. “We wanted to offer different types of living and different types of being with nature. We thought we’d been so blessed; how do we keep on sharing the blessing? And how can we facilitate stronger families? … So that’s where it started.”
VACATION IDEAS Staff | JAN 15, 2020
#1 OUT OF 23 CEDAR RIDGE RANCH
“The USA has a long-standing love for the great outdoors with spectacular natural scenery and breathtaking landscapes ranging from the majestic Rocky Mountains and the rugged cliffs of Big Sur to the verdant woodlands of New England to enjoy. Camping in the great wide yonder, however, isn’t for everyone, so if you prefer enjoying soaking up nature without sacrificing having running water or having to ablute in the woods, here are some of the top glamping sites in the country complete with plush feather beds, comfy blankets, and flushing toilets…”
RALEIGH BURLEIGH KDNK | DEC 26, 2018
“As rural land is acquired for urban development throughout Colorado, some ranches are exploring alternative sources of income while sustaining local agriculture…”
NORAH BRADFORD | MARCH 2019
“Escape the daily hustle at Cedar Ridge Ranch where you can tuck in for the night on a private ranch beneath Mt. Sopris and gaze at the Milky Way…..”
TRAVEL: CARBONDALE COLORADO
FEATURED in MODERN FARMER Magazine by LANE NIESET | SEPTEMBER 28 2018
“This 6,000-person town in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley is turning into a hot getaway spot for ranch-loving, beer-swilling weekenders…”
FEATURED in Aspen PURIST Magazine by AMIEE WHITE BEAZELY | JANUARY 2018
“Savoring peace, solitude and sustainable agriculture Cedar Ridge Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado…”
FEATURED IN 5280 Magazine by JESSICA LARUSSO | AUGUST 2017
“Help Colorado’s farmers, ranchers, and vintners stay on their lands—and see firsthand where your food comes from—by jumping boot-first into the burgeoning agritourism…”
FEATURED in Aspen SOJOURNER Magazine by CINDY HIRSCHFIELD | JULY 2018
“With glamping, dinners, and alpaca yoga (really), Cedar Ridge Ranch cultivates an appreciation for the simple and sustainable…”
ROCKY MOUNTAINS, UNDER COVER
FEATURED IN MODERN LUXURY MAGAZINE 2018
“Want to see the best of the Colorado Rockies without sacrificing five-star bedding, service and experiences? Dip a toe into the outdoors with these four gracious “glamping” (glamorous camping) properties near Aspen…”
Featured in EDIBLE ASPEN by ALLYN HARVEY | JUNE 14, 2016
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A local documentary highlighting the transition from Horses to Farming at Cedar Ridge Ranch CLICK HERE
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HOW WE GROW is the documentary film collaboration between Haley Thompson and Tomas Zuccareno. Both were equally moved by the passionate community of local farmers and ranchers in the Roaring Fork Valley and want to share their story in hopes of empowering future generations to join the movement. Please Click here to watch trailer and SUPPORT
BY JORDAN CURET AUG 16, 2014
Merrill Johnson never planned to be a farmer, but at 25 years old she is running a ranch, raising endangered heritage pigs and contributing to the sustainability of the Roaring Fork Valley. Much like a tomato pulled from the vine tastes much richer, she’s trying out a theory that pigs raised on organic fruits and vegetables taste better than something shrink-wrapped in plastic on the supermarket shelves. Johnson has developed an earth-conscious business model to bring better products to consumers while reducing the environmental impact of waste in the valley.
