The Skull Creek area near Dinosaur National Monument
serves as the high country or "winter" range for some of
our local sheep. Out here in the West, the Greeks initially
immigrated to Utah from various regions in Greece looking
for a new start. Although coal mining is what many had to
do, sheep was their true love! When they'd had enough of
that dark, dusty rock, several Greek families headed this way
and settled into Northwest Colorado where they leased
land, bought their sheep and started what is now known
as the American Greek sheep herding industry.
It's not an easy business... ya gotta be strong, eat good Greek
food and move them ewes around. A cycle of seasonal
travel extends from Colorado to Wyoming and back; 227
miles and the cycle starts all over again. Of course there
were some scrambles with the Cowboys {cattle ranchers}
vs. the Sheepherders, causing a raucous and initiating
some folklore too... Our fresh food honors the hardy
Northwestern Colorado sheepherders. Opa!
Serving lunch and dinner. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm & Sun 11am-7pm
Skull Creek Greek will create custom meeting or party platters! Gift certificates available!
let's talk: 970.879.1339
Chef: Paul 'Rocky' LeBrun