1. Shepherd Valley Waldorf School
City: Niwot, CO
Category: Education
Telephone: (303) 652-0130
Address: 6500 West Dry Creek Parkway
Description: Boulder’s second Waldorf School opened when the demand at Shining Mountain (see next entry) exceeded space available. This Niwot-area school has preschool through eighth grade. The school relocated in 1999 to a new building on a 38-acre farm site. This allows for a farm and garden atmosphere, making it unique in Boulder for those seeking Waldorf instruction. If you’re not familiar with Waldorf schools, see the following entry.
2. Lefty’S Pizzeria
City: Niwot, CO
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (303) 652-3100
Address: 641 Main Street
Description: The favorite pizzas at this down-home local pizza parlor are the California veggie (artichokes, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella, garlic, and olive oil) and Craig’s Cardiac Arrest (pepperoni, ham, sausage, and bacon). But you can also get a pie with pineapple, jalapeños, and/or black olives. Best of all, the pizzeria delivers in Niwot and the surrounding 80 square miles, ranging from Longmont to north Lafayette. A percentage of all proceeds goes to Niwot’s youth team sports. This little pizza parlor is open for lunch and dinner daily. No credit cards.
3. Niwot Senior Resources (Branch Of Boulder County Office Of The Aging)
City: Niwot, CO
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (303) 652-3850
Address: 6790 North 79th Street
4. Niwot Antiques
City: Niwot, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 652-2587
Address: 136 Second Avenue
5. Wise Buys Antiques
City: Niwot, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (303) 652-2888
Address: 190 2nd Avenue
Description: Northeast of Boulder, Niwot has several wonderful antiques stores, all within a short stroll of each other. Niwot Antiques is the town’s giant. This is a cooperative of more than 40 dealers, many with particular specialties that appeal to collectors. Period antiques, Fiesta ware, fine china, art, Oriental rugs, clocks, and jewelry are among the treasures found here. Wise Buys offers fireplace mantels, millwork doors, and large pieces of furniture.