Our Approach

 Historic Hayden Granary Inc. was founded in 2019 to ensure the preservation and adaptation of the historic facility for the century ahead.  Over the past 15 years, the Granary is repurposing and adapting the historic building for the future ahead as a community gathering space.  In 2008 the Granary was at risk of demolition and has now become an iconic gathering space where we have hosted events with over 50 non-profit organizations.  The Historic Hayden Granary strives to hold space for connection while enjoying food, beverage, arts, and for entertainment in one of the most historically unique and inviting venues in Northwest Colorado. 

The facility started operations in  1917 when Hayden, and surrounding area members of the local Farmer’s Union, joined together to form the Hayden Co-Operative Elevator Company.  In August of 1917, a triangular strip of land on the north end of town was acquired, and construction of the grain elevator began. By the middle of December, the elevator was in full operation.

Throughout its existence, the Hayden Co-Operative Elevator, like many grain elevators, was largely dependent on cycles in farming and cyclical changes in weather and market considerations. With decreased wheat production in the Yampa Valley, grain operations entirely closed in 1988 and the facility re-opened in 1992 as Yampa Valley Feeds (a livestock feed and tack store). In 2013 food and community gathering became the focus for the Granary with the addition of Wild Goose Coffee and then in 2019 Embers Wood Fired Pizza, followed in 2023 by La Central Cafe and Alpenglow mead and winery. The Granary continues its journey as a thriving business district with the relocation of Yampa Valley Brewing Company to the Northwest corner of the lot.