My husband and I held our wedding at Taharaa Mountain Lodge, and I only have amazing things to say…read moreabout the venue, the staff, and our overall experience! The lodge itself is unbelievable - it is luxurious yet homey at the same time, and makes for a wonderful mountain getaway for you and your guests. Vicky, the lodge manager, was so helpful with everything from accommodating for off-hours check-ins, any and all room needs, and of course, cooking delicious handmade breakfast every morning! Kathy, the event coordinator, was just awesome to work with. She truly made the wedding planning process easier and less stressful. She was communicative, detail oriented, and always willing to hop on a call or set up a meeting for wedding planning details. Her expertise in this field really came to light throughout our wedding planning process, and it was very much appreciated. The Twin Owls Steakhouse staff was professional and helpful, and the food is amazing! We got so many compliments on our wedding food Sandra, the owner, made my husband and I feel so comforted from the get go. It's clear that she cares deeply about her guests' experiences, and will do everything she can to make your stay, your event, or whatever it is exactly what you had imagined! Thank you, Taharaa Mountain Lodge, for making our dream wedding come true!

Fantastic hospitality! Great room with a beautiful view. Fresh and I mean fresh breakfast every…read moremorning with coffee! Common areas made me feel like I was at home. Price is fair for area. We will be back someday, I hope sooner than later. Thanks Vicky!!!! Pics are at lodge and in Town of Estes Park.

The venue is gorgeous, definitely the best place in the northern Colorado area to get married! Kim…read moreand Shawn are so amazing and so easy to work with. They went above and beyond and were so flexible and helpful with everything that we wanted and made our day perfect. Thank you guys so much!!

Total rip off. Horrible venue for a wedding if you aren't spending $50,000. Charge the bride and…read moregroom a fortune then charge the guests a fortune for a drink. And ask for a 20% tip! Cavernous room that's depressing unless you have about 300 guests. Just awful.

Not sure if it was the owner's daughter or someone who works there, but as we were leaving late at…read morenight, we witnessed her being aggressive towards a crew . She was extremely rude and disrespectful toward people who were calmly trying to wrap up the night. From an outsider's perspective, it was very uncomfortable to watch. She even insulted the person who booked the event -- the very person supporting her business. Totally unprofessional behavior. Instead of handling things respectfully, she overreacted to a calm situation Hearing her raise her voice and be aggressive was shocking and unnecessary. This experience completely ruined the night. I would never book an event here and wouldn't recommend this venue to anyone who values professionalism and respect

This was the first venue we looked at and our visit was enough to keep us from looking elsewhere…read more You get so much for a very affordable price! Not only is the venue clean and gorgeous but the customer service they provided us was beyond our expectations! We worked with Julie and Jackie most of the time and they were such a pleasure to work with. They made our wedding day free of stress and took care of so many details that I may have forgotten. My husband and I kept saying to each other all night that we were so thankful for choosing this venue and for the people working there. They went above and beyond and we are so thankful!! I definitely recommend to anyone looking in the area! You won't be disappointed! My favorite things about the venue: -bridal suite/grooms suite -friendly & hardworking staff -gorgeous inside and out (helps when/if you decide to have it inside last minute!) -very versatile when it comes to setup options -gorgeous views of the sunset -affordable

Trying different places in Estes park, we were quite pleased to have found this one! Not on the…read morebeaten path, but close to great restaurants, a bit of a drive over the neighborhood dirt road. But comprised of many acres on a river and distinctive rooms make this a great place to visit. We stayed in the largest room with a jacuzzi for Friday and Saturday nights and really enjoyed the larger space. Next time we will likely try a room actually in the main building. Great breakfasts each day with recipes from the owner prepared by the local management team. From our perspective however a disappointment was they are apparently quite popular for wedding receptions that are smallish but otherwise fill the common area room. The disappointment was regular guests couldn't enjoy the real wood fireplace and many treats in the common room during the afternoon. And in the evening the staff went home and the fireplace was no longer lit. There were receptions Friday and Saturday. When you reserve you may want to check on the wedding situation if that is important to you.

Oh so pleased with this experience! Been to Estes more times than we can count and this stay will…read morenever be forgotten! We stayed here with another couple in early August. We each had our own suite/room. The rooms are very comfortable each room is uniquely decorated (pics don't do it justice) and has everything you need. Breakfast was nice and so was the service. Many special occasion guests there but didn't impact us at all. Would definitely return!

The Ranch is an amazing location. We have been to so many events there. They are always very well…read morerun, professional, and overall just a quality organization.

I just attended the Tanner Gun Show here and it was a great venue. The parking was simple and well…read moreorganized. The building and surrounding area is well maintained and clean. The restrooms were clean and the security and police presence were just right. It's right off I-25 so that made it very convenient. I found this venue to be just perfect for the gun show.

A venue so beautiful our guests are still talking about it!…read more We're locals in the Boulder area and quickly learned that Estes Park is a highly sought-after wedding destination. We didn't fully grasp just how sought-after until we began our venue search. When we toured Black Canyon Inn in July 2024, we were stunned to find that our date in November 2025 was the only one left for the entire year! It's clear that this venue is difficult to book for a very good reason. Black Canyon Inn delivers truly excellent service and provides a dedicated day-of coordinator, which was a huge relief. They do not allow outside catering, and as self-proclaimed food lovers, we were initially hesitant about this policy. However, we took a leap of faith after hearing from so many vendors that their wedding food is some of the best around--and they were absolutely right. The food was phenomenal and completely exceeded our expectations. They also have a fantastic list of recommended vendors, which helped us tremendously with our wedding planning. It gave us confidence that we were making great choices every step of the way. As we were planning, we noticed a recurring theme in the wedding community: many couples want to feel "unique" and "special," wanting a wedding that doesn't feel like anyone else's. While we understand that sentiment, our philosophy was different. We chose Black Canyon Inn precisely because they do so many weddings. We wanted a "well-oiled machine" that has the experience and expertise to handle anything that might come up. We are only having a wedding once, and we wanted a team that knows exactly what they are doing through experience. For any couples searching for a venue, our advice is this: don't let your "wow factor" come from choosing an inexperienced venue. Let it come from the special moments with your family and friends. Your wedding is always going to be unique because you are not anyone else! Black Canyon Inn provided the perfect, seamless backdrop for our day, and we couldn't be happier. We highly recommend them.

Great wedding venue. Disappointing room…read more Finnicky wall outlets that barely work. Hidden light switches. Window shades that don't work well.. No Air conditioning. Bed sinks to the middle. Sore neck. Shower leaked all over bathroom floor. Tiny TV in bedroom. Like really small. If you're coming for a wedding, it's gorgeous. Rooms are a little lacking for the high price.

Our company rented out the big island for a fun family event on a Friday afternoon/evening. We'd…read morebeen here many times before and it was always a good experience. I don't know if there's been a change in management but wow, have things gone downhill. The staff was okay but their manager, the one that coordinated our event, was rude, very difficult to work with, and it was next to impossible to get any response from her while we were planning the event. The day of the event, she wasn't friendly or welcoming at all. The place was dirty.....cat feces, dead bird (half eaten) on a lounge chair, other chairs and tables were not wiped down. The staff was responsive to cleaning up the feces and dead bird but it was not a good start to our event. I asked if the water trampolines were going to be filled with some air before all the guest starting arriving since they were only about half full. They said that that's just how they were. I'd always seen them fuller at previous events and was worried about them especially since they were covered in duct tape patches. About 2 hours into our event, I noticed that there was some commotion around one of the water tramps....it was sinking. One of the staff members came and told me to notify the guests to just use the other trampoline in the meantime and that they were sorry for the inconvenience. The Monday following our event, I learned form our legal dept. that the island staff contacted them for reimbursement of the water trampoline and paddle boat (which they were claiming sunk too). They claimed that our guests removed the air valve on the tramp and that kids intentionally sunk the paddle boat while their parents watched. I know our staff and their families very well and know that they would never act like that and they would not allow their children to act like that. This is just a bold face lie but even on the outside chance that it was true, not one island employee said anything to us about any inappropriate behavior. If we had known, we would've immediately talked to all that were involved and put a stop to that behavior. Personally, I believe that Island Promotions saw a large corporation with money in their pockets and thought that they might have found a way to buy new equipment at the expense of someone else. This makes me very sad that they decided to handle this matter so greedily. Our company had so enjoyed our summer picnics out there but we will never go back.

Our family had a great time at the island! Kelly and staff were friendly and helpful and the food…read morefrom Nordy's was fantastic. Would love to come back and rent the smaller island some day for a client event. A laid back and relaxing day! Thanks again Island Promotions!

Dorothy catered a wedding that I had coordinated. The bride connected with her and made all of the…read morearrangements. I flew into town to help with day-of logistics. I tried calling Dorothy the morning of the wedding with some questions and to confirm last minute details, yet never heard back from her. When I saw her at the wedding reception, she acted busy and not concerned with my questions. She brushed me off, responded annoyingly to me saying she doesn't have a cell phone and was doing a wedding that morning. I'm sorry, but you cannot be in catering and NOT have a cell phone. It was 2012 at the time. She had a bad attitude and was incredibly snappy with me. I was an extension of the customer and her customer service was lacking. Her food was okay at best. The wedding had around 70 guests and they couldn't keep up, which I've had dinner parties for that many and I've kept up. She and her staff arrived looking incredibly frumpy with oversized sweatshirts over black pants & white tops. She also puts a 5x7 portrait advertising herself and a huge, unattractive frame advertising at the wedding. I would highly suggest looking elsewhere for your catering needs.

Dorothy catered my wedding for 100+ people. We met several times and had many detailed requests…read moreand she was happy to accommodate all of them. She is very friendly and full of great advice from her experience catering large events. Most importantly, the food was great! I loved it all and received nothing but compliments from my guests. Her presentation was all beautiful as well. My overall experience with Dorothy was fantastic!