Cloud City Farm & Community Garden
Growing community through food at 10,152 feet above sea level.
Through Cloud City Farm, C4 supports a more sustainable and resilient local food system in which all Lake County households have access to food that is healthy for them and for the planet.
But we’re about more than just food. Cloud City Farm is a community hub where you can connect, compost, learn, gather, or even just relax and take a deep breath in our warm and welcoming greenhouses.
Keep reading for more about ways to engage with the farm, including:
📍Where to Find Us
Unless otherwise noted, all Cloud City Farm activities take place at 440 McWethy Drive in Leadville.
We’re located across from the Community Field and below the Mineral Belt Trail and Lake County High School. Look for the gravel driveway off McWethy and head towards the greenhouses!
Farm Markets
At Cloud City Farm, we don’t just grow food - we share food with our community in many ways, including our weekly farm markets. These markets feature fresh, locally grown food at donation-based “pay what you can” prices to ensure that tasty, healthy food is accessible to everyone.
Winter Markets 🌱☃️🧑🌾
Cloud City Farm is excited to share fresh goodies from our newly-extended growing season at our winter farm markets! Join us monthly to stock up on fresh, affordable, locally grown produce and stay connected through the winter.
Dates: January 22, February 26, March 19, April 9 (Thursdays)
Time: 4-5:30 PM
Location: Tenderfoot Market
As always, C4s prices are pay what you can, and we accept SNAP, including the new Produce Bonus Program, to help ensure fresh food is accessible to everyone year-round ✌️💚🥬
Our 2026 summer farm market season is set to kick off on June 4th, with markets twice weekly: Thursdays 4pm-6pm and self-serve Fridays 9am-4pm.
Community Garden
Cloud City Community Garden was created with the intention to build community in Lake County through the growing of food. Lake County residents of all backgrounds and identities are encouraged to come together to enjoy the community garden, whether that entails gardening, resting on a shaded bench or meeting with friends and neighbors in the garden.
The 2026 Community Garden Lottery is NOW OPEN!
Because we have limited community garden plots, available plots will be assigned via a random lottery. Please fill out this form by April 15th to enter the lottery for a plot at Cloud City Community Garden for the 2026 season.
Residential Food Scrap Composting
C4 is proud to offer a residential food scrap Compost program at Cloud City Farm! Learn more about composting with C4 or become a member today.
The Goal: To make backyard gardening easier, safer, more accessible & more affordable for our community.
What’s Included? kit will include a fully assembled raised bed, weatherproof cover, and enough soil to fill the raised bed.
Who’s Eligible? Lake County residents earning under 120% of the Area Median Income (guidelines on the application) are invited to apply.
How do I Apply? At the C4 offices (130 W 5th St #121), the CSU Extension Offices (CMC New Discovery Room 125), or apply online today!
Plant Starts
Soil & Finished Compost
Home Gardening Resources
Raised Beds
C4 and CSU Extension are excited to partner again to offer free raised bed kits to eligible Lake County residents.
Join C4 for our annual plant sale!
Friday May 29th, 2026 from 3-5pm
Saturday May 30th, 2026 from 10am-2pm.
📍Cloud City Farm (440 McWethy Drive)
Featuring a variety of high-altitude-ready seedlings grown at Cloud City Farm and prepared for life in our challenging climate.
Stay tuned to our event page for more detailed updates about offerings.
C4 offers finished compost at pay-what-you can prices. Suggested donation is $3-5 per gallon bucket. Make your donation here.
The Soil Bank is self-serve and open 24/7; just look for the donation box and pile of compost along the Cloud City Farm driveway (440 McWethy Drive).
BYOB—please bring your own bucket to fill up!
Youth Education
Cloud City Farm offers a variety of hands-on youth education throughout the year, including school-based education programs for PK-12 students as well as career and community education programs for high schoolers and recent grads.
Contact ash@c4leadville.org for more information about how C4’s Education Team can support your work with Lake County youth.
Community Education
Adult Education
Cloud City Farm’s gardening workshop series is back for the 2026 season! We’re excited to offer the following Saturday workshops:
High-Altitude Gardening (4/25)
Container Gardening (5/23)
Construction Basics & Power Tools for Women (6/13)
Garden Upkeep and Problem Solving (7/11)
Backyard Garden Tours (8/8)
Other potential topics include pollinators, fire-resistant landscaping, and house plants. Stay tuned for details.
All workshops are free, but registration is required and space is limited - so sign up today!
