About Jessup Farm Artisan Village
About Jessup Farm Artisan Village
Tucked into the heart of Fort Collins, Jessup Farm Artisan Village is a place where history, community, and creativity come together.
What was once a working farmstead is now a vibrant destination where locals and visitors gather to enjoy local food, artisan goods, and one-of-a-kind experiences. The historic buildings that once supported farm life now house a collection of small businesses — each bringing its own craft, flavor, and personality to the village.
Whether you're stopping by for a meal, browsing handmade goods, or simply enjoying a stroll through the property, Jessup Farm offers a uniquely Fort Collins experience rooted in connection and local culture.
A Historic Fort Collins Landmark
The Jessup Farm property dates back to the late 1800s, when the Jessup family established the farm on the eastern edge of Fort Collins. For decades, the land served as a working agricultural homestead.
Today, the historic structures have been thoughtfully restored and preserved, giving new life to the barns, outbuildings, and farmhouse while maintaining the character and charm of the original farm.
Walking through Jessup Farm today means experiencing a piece of Fort Collins history — reimagined for a modern community.
A Village of Local Makers
Jessup Farm Artisan Village is home to a carefully curated group of local restaurants, shops, and creative businesses.
From craft food and drinks to handmade goods and boutique shopping, each business brings something special to the village. Together, they create a place where you can spend an afternoon exploring, discovering, and supporting local entrepreneurs.
Visitors often come for one stop — and end up wandering the entire village.
A Place to Gather
More than just a collection of businesses, Jessup Farm is designed as a community gathering place.
It’s where friends meet for brunch, families stroll the property after dinner, and visitors discover some of Fort Collins’ most beloved local spots.
Throughout the year, the village hosts seasonal events, pop-ups, and community gatherings that bring even more life to the historic farm setting.
Plan Your Visit
Located just minutes from Old Town Fort Collins, Jessup Farm Artisan Village is an easy stop whether you're exploring the city for the first time or looking for a new local favorite.
Come for the food, stay for the shopping, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere that celebrates Fort Collins’ creative, local spirit.
Jessup Farm History
Back around the turn of the century when Fort Collins was a sleepy little agricultural town and Timberline was nothing but a farm road, Joseph and Mary Jessup bought property from Joseph’s uncle that was east of town on the bluff above the Poudre River. Joseph built the brick farmhouse, then the barn and other outbuildings and turned the property into a proper farmstead.
The Jessups and their sons worked the farm and owned the property into the mid 1950s. In 1963, members of the Johnson family, who were prominent landowners in the area and had the farm “next door” on Drake, just east of Timberline, purchased the farmstead. The Jessup Farm was incorporated into the Johnson Farm and the whole property became Spring Creek Farms.
As Fort Collins grew, like many farm properties in the area, Spring Creek Farms was eventually sold for development. In 2011, new owners, the Campana family of Bellisimo Inc. created an innovative, adaptive reuse plan to preserve, restore, and rehabilitate the historic integrity of the Jessup’s farmstead.
Combining elements of New Urbanist planning with concepts drawn from the farm-to-table and farmer’s market movements, Bellisimo’s plan incorporates the Artisan Village into a broader residential neighborhood that encompasses much of the historic Jessup and Johnson family farmlands.
While Joseph and Mary Jessup may have trouble recognizing their farmstead today, it still sits high on the bluff to welcome neighbors and anyone else who wants to drop by for visit.
