Guidebook for Teasdale Retreats
Sightseeing
The Lodge At Red River Ranch
2900 UT-24Local herd of buffalo, just a mile down the road from Teasdale.
This is the largest organism on earth! "When the Pando clone was discovered, scientists named it with a Latin word that means “I spread.” Pando is an aspen clone that originated from a single seed and spreads by sending up new shoots from the expanding root system.
Pando is believed to be the largest, most dense organism ever found at nearly 13 million pounds. The clone spreads over 106 acres, consisting of over 40,000 individual trees. The exact age of the clone and its root system is difficult to calculate, but it is estimated to have started at the end of the last ice age. Some of the trees are over 130 years old. It was first recognized by researchers in the 1970s and more recently proven by geneticists. Its massive size, weight, and prehistoric age have caused worldwide fame."
How to get there ... here's a good article on it: https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/outdoors/2017/11/14/six-ways-to-take-in-utahs-amazing-pando-aspen-grove-the-most-massive-single-living-thing-on-the-planet/
The Trembling Giant
This is the largest organism on earth! "When the Pando clone was discovered, scientists named it with a Latin word that means “I spread.” Pando is an aspen clone that originated from a single seed and spreads by sending up new shoots from the expanding root system.
Pando is believed to be the largest, most dense organism ever found at nearly 13 million pounds. The clone spreads over 106 acres, consisting of over 40,000 individual trees. The exact age of the clone and its root system is difficult to calculate, but it is estimated to have started at the end of the last ice age. Some of the trees are over 130 years old. It was first recognized by researchers in the 1970s and more recently proven by geneticists. Its massive size, weight, and prehistoric age have caused worldwide fame."
How to get there ... here's a good article on it: https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/outdoors/2017/11/14/six-ways-to-take-in-utahs-amazing-pando-aspen-grove-the-most-massive-single-living-thing-on-the-planet/
Food Scene
We go here for breakfast occasionally, but you need to call ahead to see if they are serving. Big, beautiful wood lodge. Sweet dining room with a little train set overhead, and buffalo herd!
The Lodge At Red River Ranch
2900 UT-24We go here for breakfast occasionally, but you need to call ahead to see if they are serving. Big, beautiful wood lodge. Sweet dining room with a little train set overhead, and buffalo herd!
This is our number one place - we go here for the views, watching the sun set on the red rock - just amazing. The food is very good, soups really delicious, wait staff well trained.
11 locals recommend
Rim Rock Restaurant
2523 UT-24This is our number one place - we go here for the views, watching the sun set on the red rock - just amazing. The food is very good, soups really delicious, wait staff well trained.
Every Sat at 4pm between May and October. Amazing cheeses and breads sold, vegetables, handmade wooden spoons, etc.
Wayne County Farmers Market
10 N Center StEvery Sat at 4pm between May and October. Amazing cheeses and breads sold, vegetables, handmade wooden spoons, etc.
Before going to the restaurant, sit out on the patio and watch the light lowering over Boulder Mountain as the sun sets - sweet scene.
The Rock Garden Eatery and Bar
670 UT-24Before going to the restaurant, sit out on the patio and watch the light lowering over Boulder Mountain as the sun sets - sweet scene.
Beth, who runs it, cares about freshness and quality and the place has a good vibe. Also Open Night mike on alternate Sats.
12 locals recommend
The Wild Rabbit Cafe
135 E Main StBeth, who runs it, cares about freshness and quality and the place has a good vibe. Also Open Night mike on alternate Sats.
A fabulous new local restaurant. Every dish is amazing, interesting rich flavors, a mix of local and world sourced...hard to believe it's here in Torrey. I LOVED the portobello mushroom soup, the antelope appetizer, and the Bangkok Pork Curry. Call for a reservation 435.425.3070
6 locals recommend
Hunt & Gather Restaurant
599 W Main StA fabulous new local restaurant. Every dish is amazing, interesting rich flavors, a mix of local and world sourced...hard to believe it's here in Torrey. I LOVED the portobello mushroom soup, the antelope appetizer, and the Bangkok Pork Curry. Call for a reservation 435.425.3070
New lovely little cafe in restored 1878 stone building. Great coffee and pastries.
Sweetgrass Coffee House
109 W Main StNew lovely little cafe in restored 1878 stone building. Great coffee and pastries.
Etta Place Cider
700 West Main StreetHome grown apple cider and unique gifts.
https://www.ettaplacecider.com/
Ignore the picture! Wayne County's only liquor store has moved to Torrey, UT. You can get beer at the Chuck Wagon in Torrey, and other local places. But Utah's liquor is state run so closed on Sundays - plan ahead.
Utah Package Liquor Agency 150
450 W Main StIgnore the picture! Wayne County's only liquor store has moved to Torrey, UT. You can get beer at the Chuck Wagon in Torrey, and other local places. But Utah's liquor is state run so closed on Sundays - plan ahead.
Shopping
This is the closest store to buy basic food between May and October. They also have a deli and make lunches.
10 locals recommend
Chuck Wagon General Store
12 W Main StThis is the closest store to buy basic food between May and October. They also have a deli and make lunches.
Essentials
Main grocery store in the area - about 17 miles west from the cabin.
14 locals recommend
Royal's Food Town
135 S Main StMain grocery store in the area - about 17 miles west from the cabin.
Wayne County has just this one medical clinic but we think they do a great job. And has the one county PHARMACY as well.
(435) 425-3744
https://www.waynechc.org/
WCHC Bicknell Clinic
128 South 300 West
Bicknell, Utah 84715
Wayne Community Health Center
128 South 300 WestWayne County has just this one medical clinic but we think they do a great job. And has the one county PHARMACY as well.
(435) 425-3744
https://www.waynechc.org/
WCHC Bicknell Clinic
128 South 300 West
Bicknell, Utah 84715
Exploring
Best kept secret in Utah - this park is less visited so more enjoyable. Just off the beaten path is amazing.
Here are 2 great links to trails:
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/utah/capitol-reef-national-park
https://liveandlethike.com/2015/06/20/top-10-hikes-in-capitol-reef-national-parks-frontcountry/
77 locals recommend
Capitol Reef National Park
Best kept secret in Utah - this park is less visited so more enjoyable. Just off the beaten path is amazing.
Here are 2 great links to trails:
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/utah/capitol-reef-national-park
https://liveandlethike.com/2015/06/20/top-10-hikes-in-capitol-reef-national-parks-frontcountry/
Torrey (the town next door) has been designed as "Utah’s First International Dark Sky Community Designation. Only 18 communities in the world have achieved this distinction."
http://www.darksky.org/town-of-torrey-earns-utahs-first-international-dark-sky-community-designation/
Of course Teasdale is even darker! Step outside to see the star-packed Milky Way. Perhaps you can see it from your bed.
14 locals recommend
Torrey
Torrey (the town next door) has been designed as "Utah’s First International Dark Sky Community Designation. Only 18 communities in the world have achieved this distinction."
http://www.darksky.org/town-of-torrey-earns-utahs-first-international-dark-sky-community-designation/
Of course Teasdale is even darker! Step outside to see the star-packed Milky Way. Perhaps you can see it from your bed.
Arts & Culture
Great educational events about this region. Talks every weekend, music concerts, other events.
Entrada Institute
70 S 200 W StGreat educational events about this region. Talks every weekend, music concerts, other events.
Entertainment & Activities
For such a little theatre it offers a lot. First run movies and very inexpensive meals for lunch and dinner.
7 locals recommend
The Bicknell Theater
11 E Main StFor such a little theatre it offers a lot. First run movies and very inexpensive meals for lunch and dinner.