Gifford Homestead

Get here as early as you can. There was a line out the door at 9:00 a.m., when they opened. They sell outof their pies much earlier than 4:30. The pies are tasty and pretty sweet. The pies are not made at site, but are driven there and dropped off in the morning. The pie filling for some of the pies isn't fresh, but canned filling.

*NOTE: no fruit this year (2025) because all the blossoms froze in the spring. They still make and sell pies but they’re not made with Capitol Reef fruit. So cute, love the nods to pioneer life and culture. These people built sustainably before it was cool. They used but also enriched the land through proper land management. So much respect for these early settlers that carved out a life here!

Great pie and National Parks. A pairing that is a great idea. They also have limited quantities of cinnamon rolls and sourdough bread. At least that's what the label on the empty case says. Pie flavors include apple, strawberry rhubarb, mixed berry, peach, and cherry. We tried cherry, peach (pictured), and strawberry rhubarb. They were all very tasty and the crust was flaky and delicious. I wish I could have more great pie like these at other national parks!

The mixed berry pie was very delicious; the filling and crust were perfectly baked. We also bought bread and jams to take home. Even though we had to wait because they were closed for lunch when we arrived, we were happy to stop by.

They have some vegan pie options and sell unique locally made goods! This place is a must stop if you’re at Capital Reef National Park!

Well preserved house which is now a mini museum and a store. The staff are nice, it tends to get crowded. Its unfortunate we missed out on its famous pies. :(

Great little spot. The place itself is a bit small but what else would you expect, it's part of the charm. Very cool little gifts and things to buy. Has a small museum in one of the rooms. They sell some very yummy fruits and jams. The pies are amazing. Home made and delicious. Easy to find, not sure why others can't, must be a personal issue navigating a map.

The pies are amazing, especially for only $8.50. But they close for lunch and some of the items are ridiculously expensive, like $54 for a wooden spoon. There are picnic tables right outside to sit and eat or the picnic area just before the homestead.