6 Luxurious Outdoor Wedding & Elopement Venues near Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Featured photo by @nathananderson.
Where else but Steamboat Springs, Colorado will you find inches upon inches of pristine champagne powder to ski, miles of headwaters brimming with trout, and millions of acres of untamed land devoted to ranches, forests, rivers, lakes, and of course, mountains? The Routt-Medicine Bow national forest is one of the best kept secrets when it comes to finding solitude for your wedding or elopement. If you’re considering marrying your partner near Steamboat Springs, we’ve compiled a list of 6 unique ranches, hot spring parks, and even historic unincorporated towns that you can tie the knot at.
La Joya Dulce
47050 Co Rd 129, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-7021
Best time of year: Spring, Summer
Nearest Airports
Denver International Airport: 190 miles from La Joya Dulce
Yampa Valley Regional Airport: 31 miles from La Joya Dulce
La Joya Dulce was purchased in 2013 when the massive Triple Diamond Ranch was split into 3 separate properties. The new owners purchased one of the properties and transformed it into the beautiful La Joya Dulce. The whole idea behind the name is the translation itself: The Sweet Jewel. You’ll see homage to jewels all throughout the property. La Joya Dulce overlooks the stunning Elk River Valley, and is just a 9 minute drive from Steamboat Springs.
Photo by @nathananderson.
Flying Diamond Ranch
29455 Flying Diamond Trail, Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 846-9229
Best time of year: Late September, Early October
Nearest Airports
Denver International Airport: 180 miles from Flying Diamond Ranch
Yampa Valley Regional Airport: 38 miles from Flying Diamond Ranch
Flying Diamond Ranch is a private, 3500 acre working cattle ranch located just 15 minutes away from Steamboat Springs. The property is lined with rolling hills filled with pines and aspen groves, beaver ponds and wildlife. Large portions of the ranch are dedicated to land conservation, as protecting and preserving these beautiful lands are at the front of the Flying Diamond Ranch’s mission. Those who choose to hold their wedding or elopement at the ranch will need to arrange their own reception tent and rentals
Photo by @chrisholder.
The Cabins at Historic Columbine
64505 Co Rd 129, Clark, CO 80428
(970) 879-5522
Best time of year: Spring, Summer
Nearest Airports
Denver International Airport: 210 miles from Columbine
Yampa Valley Regional Airport: 51 miles from Columbine
Located a stone's throw from Steamboat Lake State Park, couples who choose to marry or elope at The Cabins at Historic Columbine are in for a truly unique experience. The former town of Columbine is listed on the Register of National Historic Places, and guests who choose to marry or elope here have the ability to rent the whole town-- 14 cabins, the lodge, a commercial kitchen, picnic / grilling area, fire pit, wood-fired sauna and more. Those who’d like to accommodate groups of up to 60 are able to reserve the town for their whole group!
Priest Creek Chapel at The Orton Ranch
32787 Co Rte 24, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 819-1304
Best time of year: Spring, Summer
Nearest Airports
Denver International Airport: 176 miles from Priest Creek Chapel
Yampa Valley Regional Airport: 33 miles from Priest Creek Chapel
If the wild west is calling you, it’s probably calling you to Priest Creek Chapel at The Orton Ranch. Dr. Orton, a local Steamboat Springs resident, constructed his nostalgic Priest Creek Chapel under the backdrop of the iconic Steamboat Ski Resort. Those who wed here will also enjoy usage of their barn, guest house--and even have the opportunity to incorporate the use of a horse-drawn carriage into their wedding!
Midnight Ranch
67810 Co Rd 129, Clark, CO 80428
(970) 870-3456
Best time of year: Late September, Early October
Nearest Airports
Denver International Airport: 215 miles from Midnight Ranch
Yampa Valley Regional Airport: 56 miles from Midnight Ranch
Midnight Ranch is a hidden gem located north of Steamboat Springs just minutes from the Colorado / Wyoming border. Located on 105 acres of pristine NoCo wilderness, this ranch is one of our personal favorite spots to film because of its gentle yet rugged mountain landscape backdrop. The ranch accommodates up to 32 guests for overnight lodging, and 200+ for weddings & receptions.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
44200 Co Rd 36, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-0342
Best time of year: Summer, Fall
Nearest Airports
Denver International Airport: 186 miles from Strawberry Hot Springs
Yampa Valley Regional Airport: 38 miles from Strawberry Hot Springs
Arguably the best hot spring destination in Colorado (it is), Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs is tucked away about 20 minutes from downtown Steamboat Springs. Fairly primitive and fairly developed, Strawberry Hot Springs is a great homebase for couples looking to elope in the area.
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