From The Flume – Jan 28, 2026 Updated Jan 28, 2026
Scott and Jamie Addison along with their son Jon, and bulldog Winifred at the Jefferson Corner Store. Courtesy photo.
The Jefferson Corner Store, previously known as the Jefferson Market, has a fresh coat of blue paint, thanks to the new owners of the longtime Park County fixture, located just off Highway 285 at the base of Kenosha Pass. Opening its doors on Dec. 21, Scott and Jamie Addison have an ever-expanding list of ideas for the family-run market, but as work gets underway on new lighting and the store’s back kitchen, the couple remain committed to maintaining the site’s community feel.
“We’ve had so many community members who want to see this place thrive and have asked, ‘What can we do to help you?’” Jamie Addison said. “We’ve always wanted to be more part of the community, and this has been an amazing opportunity to do just that.”
The Jefferson locals had been looking for a business in the area for some years when the Jefferson Market became available this past April. As the quieter winter months have provided the couple an opportunity to get into the swing of things and spruce up the exterior and interior of the store, they are currently offering an array of snacks and drinks while the market gets a new lighting system, courtesy of Wrangler Electric Inc. out of Fairplay, adding to its cozy charm.
Once the electrical updates are completed, the back kitchen will be open and fully operational by early February. While the menu will start small, Jamie Addison said they will soon be cooking up breakfast burritos, soups, sandwiches and take-and-bake pizzas.
“There’s not a lot of restaurants here in the area to go and grab something, so we want to eventually have nighttime meals as well,” Scott Addison said, adding that while their hours are currently 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week, they have heard interest in staying open later to accommodate after-work hours.
While providing quick grab and go options for travelers and adventurers along Highway 285, the market will first and foremost be a resource for locals, offering staples like butter, milk and flour, which Jefferson residents would have to otherwise travel to Fairplay and Bailey to resupply.
As they build out the store’s offerings, the Addisons also have plans to stock up on essentials that would serve various community needs from fishing supplies to camping gear, along with ice, a water dispenser and fire wood, currently stocked outside from MK High Country Firewood. They have also heard feedback about adding supplies for hikers off the Colorado Trail, such as propane, dehydrated food and a charging station.
The corner store will be offering the long-time locations ever popular Jefferson merchandise and homemade fudge, while working with area businesses to supply locally made products such as cheddar beef sticks from Lonely Pond Ranch, already on their shelves.
“Once we get the food going, we’ll see what the community wants,” Scott Addison said. “We have our ideas of what we like, but we’re always open to feedback and suggestions,” he said. “We want what our locals will support.”
In addition to providing food supplies and essentials to Jefferson, the Addisons emphasized part of their intention when purchasing the business was to provide a location that could serve as a hub for the Park County community and a point of connection in the rural area, continuing the legacy of the local market.
“We want to build off of the previous owners, in having the community here,” Jamie said. “We want to invite people in so this could be a gathering place again … to give people a sense of belonging.”
This might look like hosting events or craft nights, a long community table at the back of the store already in place to accommodate, or just providing a space for community members to have a cup of coffee and chat. With Jamie’s background in public health, she stressed the importance of spaces that foster community in rural areas where isolation and limited community resources can significantly impact mental health.
The Addisons also hope the business will provide local jobs, especially for teens in the area where money making opportunities can be scarce. With their son Jon, a junior at South Park High School, already helping out the local business, Jamie Addison said they’re excited to be able to provide what might be a first job for local teens.
“Life up here is not for everybody, but it’s for us,” Jamie Addison said. “When we moved up here, we knew that this was our forever, but our forever is also our son … This is our way to build a future for our family as well as for the community.”
The Jefferson Corner Store is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekly at 38600 US Highway 285 in Jefferson. To stay up to date on all that is to come, give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram, along with checking out their website. To get in touch, reach out to (719) 839- 9520 or jeffersoncornerstoreco@gmail.com.