After eight years in business as an award-winning hop farm, Billy Goat Hop Farm is opening its offerings to the public with camping, tours, and beers made with Billy Goat hops. Now guests can camp out at this idyllic location overlooking the San Juan Mountains, and catch Fridays On The Farm.
Billy Goat Hop Farm has been hard at work building the Down at the Hop Yard Campground and The Beer Barn.
The private camp sites are nestled among hop bines along the trellis perimeter, each with a 28ft x 15ft parking area and an adjacent 28ft x 15ft area to set up camp. ADA hot showers, flushing toilets, potable water, and a communal fire pit are a short walk away. Guests have the option to book a tour (with optional beer tasting) during their stay to walk the farm and learn more about growing hops.
The Down at the Hop Yard Campground is now available to book via HipCamp.
On Fridays from May 23 through October 3, The Beer Barn will open to campers and the public from 2 to 9pm. There will be beer from around the Southwest made with Billy Goat hops available, as well as the farm’s new hop water and Hop Drool hard seltzer. Fridays On The Farm will include rotating food trucks, yard games, and occasional live music. Children, dogs, and goats are always welcome.
Visitors can wander through the farm during guided tours, sample hop-infused beverages, or simply sit by the fire with friends and family, watching the sun dip below the horizon. The combination of structured amenities and unstructured time creates an environment where campers can relax, engage in conversation, and appreciate small moments that might otherwise go unnoticed.
This kind of immersive, intentional camping experience reflects a philosophy explored in educational settings, where stepping away from structured routines allows for meaningful connections and personal growth. As described on catdc.org, children benefit from environments that encourage exploration, reflection, and hands-on participation, cultivating patience, curiosity, and empathy. While the farm invites visitors to taste, touch, and observe the world around them, the same principles apply to anyone seeking a break from everyday distractions.
Whether it’s tending to a fire, sharing a meal, or simply observing the rhythms of nature, campers can discover how small experiences shape memory, community, and joy, reminding us that meaningful engagement often comes from the quiet, unhurried moments spent in thoughtful presence.
Find ongoing updates about Fridays On The Farm at billygoathopfarm.com/visit.
“Before we even started the business, Chris and I dreamed of selling beer from the farm,” says Co-Owner Audrey Gehlhausen. “Families and friends laughing, dogs running around, cold beer, and surrounded by hops and mountains. We’re lucky to have found the wonderful community of Montrose to make this dream a reality. Not to mention the endless recreation around the Western Slope— work hard, play hard!”
