Zen Mountain Retreat Guidebook
Food Scene
Ideal spots for sit down and take out menus.
The absolute BEST pizza around! Nice spot to sit outside and enjoy the views.
123 residents recomanen
CROSSCUT PIZZERIA & TAPHOUSE
4 E 1st StThe absolute BEST pizza around! Nice spot to sit outside and enjoy the views.
The bagels are more than decent! They also have lovely weekend dinners.
6 residents recomanen
Decent Bagel
95 East 1st StreetThe bagels are more than decent! They also have lovely weekend dinners.
Delicious Nepalese food. They’ve been here in the community for decades.
88 residents recomanen
Kathmandu Restaurant
110 N Jefferson StDelicious Nepalese food. They’ve been here in the community for decades.
A super local Mexican restaurant and comfort food breakfast with a nice patio and a gorgeous drive about 10 min down coal creek canyon.
34 residents recomanen
Wondervu Cafe
33492 CO-72A super local Mexican restaurant and comfort food breakfast with a nice patio and a gorgeous drive about 10 min down coal creek canyon.
Local coffee roaster with sustainable, organic coffee and small bites.
83 residents recomanen
Salto Coffee Works
112 E 2nd StLocal coffee roaster with sustainable, organic coffee and small bites.
Tres Gringos
20 Lakeview DrOur favorite Mexican spot!
Ubon Thai Cuisine
155 CO-119Excellent sit down options and great for takeout.
Solid good pizza! Great ingredients. Cozy in winter and great open air space in warmer weather.
Toss: Wood Fired Eatery
Solid good pizza! Great ingredients. Cozy in winter and great open air space in warmer weather.
Grab amazing chai, homemade donuts and other yummy treats at this super cute traincar coffee shop.
33 residents recomanen
The Train Cars Coffee and Yogurt Company
101 CO-119Grab amazing chai, homemade donuts and other yummy treats at this super cute traincar coffee shop.
Busey Brews
70 E 1st StGreat BBQ and beers with a huge deck!
Outdoor Activity
Eldora
2861 Eldora Ski RdGreat skiing! Very family friendly.
Barker Reservoir Recreation Area
27036 Boulder Canyon DrGross Reservoir
Mud Lake
A nice mellow hiking area great for all, including kids.
Awesome outdoor excursion programs of all kinds for kids, adults and for the whole family! Drop in camp sign-ups available during the summer.
23 residents recomanen
Wild Bear Nature Center
20 Lakeview DrAwesome outdoor excursion programs of all kinds for kids, adults and for the whole family! Drop in camp sign-ups available during the summer.
Lots of trails you can hop on here for hiking and biking. We love the superview trail!
West Magnolia TH
45 Peak to Peak HwyLots of trails you can hop on here for hiking and biking. We love the superview trail!
Up toward eldora mountain. A great local hike about 20 min from us.
19 residents recomanen
Lost Lake Trail
Up toward eldora mountain. A great local hike about 20 min from us.
Nice flat hike to a small waterfall that also goes to Gross Reservoir.
8 residents recomanen
Forsythe Canyon Trailhead
Forest Service Road 359Nice flat hike to a small waterfall that also goes to Gross Reservoir.
Incredible hiking. Great views. Best during the warmer months. There is a Hessie Shuttle that leaves from the High School so you don't have to drive.
34 residents recomanen
Hessie Trailhead
1120 Hessie RdIncredible hiking. Great views. Best during the warmer months. There is a Hessie Shuttle that leaves from the High School so you don't have to drive.
Rainbow Lakes Trailhead
Epic hiking with a beautiful lake view. Great swimming in the summer months.
Estes Park
Take a beautiful drive to Estes park and Rocky Mountain National park.
A beautiful area with multiple lakes and trails. Parking reservations are required in the busy season.
21 residents recomanen
Brainard Lake Recreation Area
Brainard Lake RoadA beautiful area with multiple lakes and trails. Parking reservations are required in the busy season.
Gorgeous nearby state park with amazing hiking and scenery.
177 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal Golden Gate Canyon
92 Crawford Gulch RdGorgeous nearby state park with amazing hiking and scenery.
Market
Local places for food items and supplies.
Our main local grocery with all the basics. Keep in mind it closes by 6pm so you’ll need to plan accordingly! They also sell cans of oxygen if you need support adjusting to the altitude.
72 residents recomanen
B & F Mountain Market
60 Lakeview DrOur main local grocery with all the basics. Keep in mind it closes by 6pm so you’ll need to plan accordingly! They also sell cans of oxygen if you need support adjusting to the altitude.
Lots of organic, natural food options including some prepared deli sides and small breakfast burritos.
51 residents recomanen
Mountain People's Co-Op
30 E 1st StLots of organic, natural food options including some prepared deli sides and small breakfast burritos.
Nederland Farmers Market
85 E 1st StOpen seasonally, every other Sunday.
A fabulous seasonal Boulder experience. Get all of your fresh ingredients, as well as prepared food, drinks and see some outdoor live music.
169 residents recomanen
Boulder Farmers Market
13th StreetA fabulous seasonal Boulder experience. Get all of your fresh ingredients, as well as prepared food, drinks and see some outdoor live music.
Retail
Rustic Moose
26 E 1st StOutdoor supplies and gear. Perfect when you're in a pinch. They've got what you need to be prepared outdoors.
10 residents recomanen
Mountain Man Outdoor Store
20 Lakeview DrOutdoor supplies and gear. Perfect when you're in a pinch. They've got what you need to be prepared outdoors.
Café
Excellent baked goods, coffee and bagel sandwiches. Limited seating.
66 residents recomanen
New Moon Bakery & Cafe
1 W 1st StExcellent baked goods, coffee and bagel sandwiches. Limited seating.
Amazing coffee and chais! And the best homemade mini doughnuts ever! Also sandwich menu and decor not-to-be-missed.
33 residents recomanen
The Train Cars Coffee and Yogurt Company
101 CO-119Amazing coffee and chais! And the best homemade mini doughnuts ever! Also sandwich menu and decor not-to-be-missed.
Sweet Sue's
Smoothies, juice, ice cream and small healthy bites.
Indoor Activity
This historical cornerstone of the Ned community is a total treat and not-to-be-missed! A super fun experience for kids and adults alike.
104 residents recomanen
Carrousel de la felicitat
20 Lakeview DrThis historical cornerstone of the Ned community is a total treat and not-to-be-missed! A super fun experience for kids and adults alike.
Find balance during your stay by attending a class or two at the Tadasana studio. Great teachers and diverse class offerings.
9 residents recomanen
Tadasana Mountain Yoga
20 Lakeview DrFind balance during your stay by attending a class or two at the Tadasana studio. Great teachers and diverse class offerings.