Girls' Day with Island Farm

The name Island Farm comes from a favorite east coast island, Martha’s Vineyard. Inspired by the sea, the store's story began with venturesome buying trips, seeking out great little hole in the wall antique shops, flea markets, dusty farmers' attics, yard sales and global trade shows, searching for inspiring artistry married with nostalgia. When Megan first moved to Boulder, she spent an evening walking down Pearl Street and stopped in at Island Farm. There was such an instant connection and kinship, that she knew this was a place she needed to be a part of...and the rest is history.

For the ultimate girls' day, of course we love to start out at Island Farm! This is a perfect mid-way spot along Pearl Street so you can head in any direction and find fabulous stops along the mall.

I like to start at Wonder for a fresh juice pick-me-up before I browse my favorite shopping spots. For a mid-day snack, I love to see what Dedalus Wine has on their daily menu - their sandwiches are amazing!

I have to stop in at SmithKlein Gallery - I think they offer some of the best art in Boulder. A sweet treat is mandatory, so a fresh scoop of Blueberry Marscopone Gelato from Gelato Boy is a must! All of us Island Farm girls are big fans of T/ACO. We love celebrating Taco Tuesday at the community table, or sitting outside on the patio when the weather is nice. I can't get enough of the fresh guacamole and coin margaritas - best in town!

There are so many great shops along Pearl! If I'm heading to the East End, I love stopping in at Weekends, Bliss, Two Sole Sisters. A day out with the girls is a perfect excuse to splurge on spa treatments at the St Julien Hotel and Spa. Their oxygen facials or deep tissue massages are exactly what I need after a long day of retail therapy. In the evening, I love to see who's playing at Band on the Bricks or peruse the Boulder County Farmers Markets.

My Boulder

Name

Megan Lewis

Business

Island Farm

Opened

2013

Why Downtown?

Boulder has this wonderful small town feeling with the modern conveniences of a big city - plus I never get tired of looking at our beautiful Flatiron views!

My Insider Guide to Downtown Boulder

1	Island Farm 1122 Pearl St The humble luxuries of the simple life. Our effortless clothes, original jewelry, curated home accessories and reproductions evoke nostalgic desires for the way things used to be. We seek out one-of-a-kind treasures that bring happy memories of day gone by.
2	Wonder 946 Pearl St Wonder is a 100% organic, cold-pressed juice and nut milk shop located in Boulder, Colorado. We believe that food has the power to transform your life.
3	SmithKlein Gallery 1116 Pearl St A fine art gallery established in 1984, featuring original contemporary paintings, sculpture, art glass and jewelry.
4	Gelato Boy (West End) 1021 Pearl St Gelato Boy is the sister location to Gelato Boy on Pearl (1433 Pearl St.). As always, we are committed to sourcing the best ingredients and making everything fresh daily so we can make you the best gelato you’ve ever tasted.
5	T/ACO 1175 Walnut St An urban taqueria with a menu that is at once simple, fresh, and utterly addictive. Our selection of tacos, fresh ceviche and salad are designed to surprise the palate by combining simple flavors in deliciously inventive ways.
6	Weekends 1200 Pearl St We proudly offer a collection of the finest men's and women's contemporary casual clothing and footwear, premium denim lines, and locally designed + nationally recognized jewelry lines.
7	Bliss 1643 Pearl St Bliss is a unique and timeless boutique that offers an imaginative medley of home accents, accessories, and greeting cards. From modern vases to vintage hooks this locally owned shop is the destination for the perfect gift.
8	Two Sole Sisters 1703 Pearl St
9	St Julien Hotel & Spa 900 Walnut St Casual elegance with 201 hotel rooms, 10,000 sq. feet of meeting space, Jill's Restaurant, and a world class spa.
10	Boulder County Farmers Markets Central Park (13th and Canyon) The Boulder Farmers' Market began in 1987 and has grown over the years to become a well-organized `family" of approximately 150 participants.