High Country Hot Spots

<b>Grand County</b>

Rustic
Wild Horse Inn: For outdoor enthusiasts, the wildflower garden accommodates 120 guests. For a more intimate setting, say your vows inside the lodge, handcrafted from 400-year-old logs, moss covered rock and giant picture windows. On-site wedding planning services and catering are included in the rustic lodge, reminiscent of mountain homes built at the turn of the 20th century.
970-726-0456
www.wildhorseinn.com

Elegant
Grand Lake Golf Course: Grand Lake Golf Course is nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Never Summer and Mummy ranges surround the tented banquet area overlooking the golf course. Inside, the outstanding rock fireplace and vaulted ceilings host up to 80 people.
800-511-7780
scottw@grandlakegolf.com

<b>Summit County</b>

Rustic
Sapphire Point: Sapphire Point is a gem in the rough that provides stunning overlooks of the lake and views of mountain peaks. Located between Keystone and Breckenridge on Swan Mountain Road, it is the only designated site where wedding ceremonies are permitted within the Dillon Ranger District.
877-444-6777
www.recreation.gov

Elegant
Keystone Ranch: The AAA Four Diamond ranked Ranch is also top rated by ZagatSurvey, making it the perfect place to celebrate a lifetime together. Weddings may take place outdoors near the golf course with views of Swan Mountain and the Ten Mile Range, or in the great room. Guests can mingle in front of a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, which was a wedding present to the original owner's daughter.
1-877-625-1541, keystoneweddings@vailresorts.com

<b>Vail Valley</b>

Rustic
SaddleRidge: Authentic Old West artifacts and soaring vaulted ceilings make SaddleRidge a rustic pick. It features an eclectic southwestern-inspired menu including seafood and game. A library near the bar area provides a more intimate setting for smaller groups.
866-395-3185
www.beavercreek.snow.com

Elegant
Larkspur: Larkspur's outdoor deck looks out on Vail Mountain, and its award-winning cuisine rivals any restaurant in the Vail Valley. Larkspur can accommodate plenty of people in the spacious main dining room, or for a more intimate setting try the smaller private dining room.
1-866-231-VAIL, vailgroups@vailresorts.com

<b>Glenwood Springs</b>

Rustic
Flying Dog Ranch Retreat: The proprietors of the Flying Dog Ranch call their retreat “idyllic” and “serene,” among other wonderful words. It’s no wonder. With gorgeous views of Mount Sopris and 450 pristine acres surrounding it, the ranch’s is an ideal venue for couples with a back-to-nature bent. The renovated barn accommodates up to 150 people in two rooms. A catering kitchen is available, as well as a shuttle service. Extensive botanical gardens are ideal for outdoor weddings and/or receptions. And the beautifully restored 1880s guest cabin, located just steps away, makes a wonderful suite for the bride and groom’s first night.
877-9FLYDOG
www.flyingdogranch.com

Elegant
The Hotel Colorado: When Walter Devereux built The Hotel Colorado back in 1893, he envisioned creating the “grand dame” of resorts. As such, this historic hotel is perfect for large, elegant affairs or intimate, romantic gatherings. And with its downtown location, onsite wedding planner, various room configurations, award-winning cuisines and luxurious accommodations, The Hotel Colorado is the perfect place for a destination wedding.
800-544-3998, www.hotelcolorado.com

<b>Aspen</b>

Elegant
Pine Creek Cookhouse: Nestled far up the Castle Creek Valley about 11 miles from Aspen, the Pine Creek Cookhouse is a simply elegant site for a wedding reception. In summer, guests can drive directly to the cookhouse through wildflower-laden fields. In winter, a charming horse-drawn sleigh transports guests to the newly built log cabin, where a cozy fire and savory menu await.
970-925-1044
www.pinecreekcookhouse.com

Rustic
Holden/Marolt Barn: Located at the edge of Aspen with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, the grounds of the Holden/Marolt Barn is a casual — and unique — setting for a mountain-town wedding. And while the Museum of Mining and Farming, located in the barn itself, is not available for parties, the surrounding landscape is enough to give any celebration a rustic, historic feel.
800-925-3721
www.aspenhistory.org

<b>Grand Junction</b>

Elegant
Two Rivers Winery & Chateau: No need to travel to Napa to find the upscale elegance of a vineyard wedding. Located in the Redlands area of Grand Junction, Two Rivers Winery & Chateau’s architecture and décor offer the feel of the French countryside, while the outdoor pavilion and grounds offer unparalleled views of the surrounding Western Slope scenery. And with its fully equipped kitchen and 10 sleeping room, the venue is ideal for a wedding escape.
866-312-9463, www.tworiverswinery.com

Rustic
The Museum of the West’s Cross Orchard’s Living Farm: As the name implies, the Cross Orchard’s Living Farm is an ode to Grand Junction’s agrarian past; the 24-acre site was once a part of one of the largest orchards in the state. As a wedding site, the farm blends the past and present with a beautiful outdoor gazebo and newly remodeled 5000 square foot banquet hall, as well as kitchen facility, bridal dressing room, portable sound system, tables and chairs also available.
970-242-0971, ext. 222
www.wcmuseum.org

Other high country options, for receptions or rehearsal dinners:

• Keystone Resort, 800-463-5064, www.keystoneweddings.com
• Quaking Aspen Ampitheatre, Pavillion at Keystone, River Run Village, www.keystoneneighbourhood.com
• Silverthorne Pavilion, 970-262-7396, www.silverthornepavilion.com
• Marina Park, Walter Byron Park, 970-668-5276, www.townoffrisco.com
• Snake River Saloon, 970-468-2788
• Mountain Thunder Lodge, Great Divide Lodge, 888-462-8114, www.breckresorts.com
• Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club, 866-873-3759, www.redskygolfclub.com
• The Minturn Saloon, 970-827-5954, www.MinturnSaloon.com
• Minturn Country Club,
• Splendido at the Chateau, 970-845-8808, www.splendidobeavercreek.com
• The Left Bank, 970-476-3696, www.leftbank.com
• traMonti, 970-949-5552
• Donovan Pavilion, 970-477-3699, www.donovanpavilion.com
• Ray’s, 970-926-7480
• 4 Eagle Ranch, 970-926-3372, www.4EagleRanch.com
• Aspen Glen, 970-704-1905, www.aspenglen.com
• The Snowmass Club, The Silvertree Hotel, Snowmass Conference Center, 970-923-8224, www.stayinsnowmass.com
• The Stonebridge Inn, 800-961-8745, www.destinationsnowmass.com
• Pinecreek Cook House, 970-925-1044, www.pinecreekcookhouse.com
• Inn at Aspen, 800-952-1515, www.resortquestinnataspen.com
• Gateway Canyons, 866-671-4733, www.gatewaycanyons.com