I have worked with caterers of many sizes and types of affairs over the years. Durangourmet and…read moreJimmy Nicholson are in a class by themselves. He is a world class chef with small town friendliness and he is a professional besides. His food is the best I've ever had. We hired him for two back-to-back meals and each and every dish was exemplary. Not a disappointment among them. There was interest and differentiation in each dish without it being overdone or off-putting. I was very impressed at how gracious and kind he and his staff were during the entire evening. Jimmy was calm and relaxed in the planning stages and that evening. His staff were equally gracious and relaxed. We had one dietary concern in our family and Jimmy was thoughtful and kind about how to include appropriate food for that person. Besides all this, dealing with him in this business transaction was smooth and organized, he was on-time, and thorough in his planning, his paperwork was in order. With trade artists (even in the food business), it is a joy when you find someone who has the artistry of a master, the kindness of a neighbor, and the professional skills of a capable business person. Can't say enough about Durangourmet.

Jimmy Nicholson and his staff catered my daughter's wedding a couple of weeks ago for 200 people…read moreand it was all just outstanding. The presentation, the high-quality ingredients, the timeliness, his fantastic and conscientious staff, the abundance, the flavors and overall excellence impressed everyone. Not to mention Jimmy's confidence and professionalism put us at ease from the beginning. It all went without a hitch and I am forever grateful!

Adorable home and owners. Wonderful conversations with hosts and other guests. Very comfortable and…read moreinviting atmosphere. Gorgeous area of town with easy access to everything. Charlie and Tracie have impeccable knowledge of the area and things to do for every interest. Will definitely go back!

Absolutely amazing. The food, the atmosphere, the owners and the views. 10/10 would definitely stay…read moreagain.

If you have a major life event to celebrate - this is the place. Amazing views, beautiful landscape…read moreand venue, great staff. We had an amazing time here. Highly recommend!

Take your money and run if you are planning a wedding. The stress of working with Joan and the…read morestaff is not work it!!!

You will not find a better florist in Durango. Heck you won't find a better florist anywhere! These…read morepeople love flowers and love making people smile. The art that they are able to make with flowers is beyond amazing and worth every penny! highyl, highly reccomend Adela for all of your flower needs.

I placed the order for a group of neighbors to send flowers to a neighbor in the hospital with a…read moreserious condition. We ordered a "Natalie's Favorite Blooms" bouquet, and increased it to The Best with a base cost of $269. With delivery and tip, the final bill was $341.19. We all expected something spectacular with a big Wow factor to brighten up our friend' hospital room and home when she was released two days later. You'll see from the photos, we didn't feel the value was worth it. Also, the bouquet was noticeably wilted and a bit sparse after four days. The owner explained that the photo didn't do it justice because the flowers are mostly locally grown and generally last 3-5 days. We wish we had been aware of these very important details. We just didn't find the kind of value we had expected.

Awesome awesome awesome! Great venue and staff. Highly recommend for any occasion!!!!!!!read more

We had our wedding at the black diamond lodge on September 21st, 2025 and it was an absolute dream…read more Mason, the bartender, was so great; from the second we met with him, to check in, and at the wedding itself; he was so much fun & every single guest was blown away by his kindness. We would have our wedding here over and over again if we could!

Our big crazy family had our Family Reunion here (aka Black Diamond Lodge). They were in the midst…read moreof changing names on our visit. This was slightly confusing upon our arrival, but we figured it out. Upon our arrival (those of us who are on time), were greeted by Amber! She caught onto our family banter quickly and went through the Do's & Don'ts. There were 50 of us, so we certainly needed this. The Lodge is spacious and multiple beautiful views. I watched the sunrise over the mountains on the spa balcony every morning. A great way to prepare yourself for the chaos of a family reunion, and just Be for a moment! The Lodge had plenty of space for eating together, games and we even put on a talent show! The game room and dining area were the most used. We had ages from 4-months to old AF, and everyone enjoyed themselves. The Lodge is in close proximity to Purgatory, Bears Ranch (horseback riding), trails, water leisure, and a local bar, The Nugget. This was a great unforgettable reunion! Thank you for having us!!!

We stayed in the condos, air bnb style. The place was easy to find and was located between several…read moredifferent activities. We had the one bedroom with a sleeper sofa. The "queen" bed a little smaller than pictured, but was okay for the price. Overall, missing a few things like paper towels, ice, coffee, and some items/ pillows in need of updating. I don't know if I would've trusted the hot tub and also saw a dead mouse resting on top of one of the outdoor patio tables.

It can always be a little scary to choose a catering company, but Emily and Danaka totally take the…read morefear out of everything. They listen carefully to what you want, and the execute it with grace! And seriously, if you want to have your event in the town of Durango... ask them about holding it in the Henry Strater Theatre... it's amazing to see how they can transform the room to fit your event perfectly!

We planned a fairly last minute Anniversary party with Emily. She was awesome! She worked with us…read moreto make everything as simple as possible. The two young men who served our appetizers were great, as well. I would definitely use the space, menu and planning efforts again.

Amber and her team are the best of the best! She was an absolute dream to work with! From the…read moremoment we started planning, she was incredibly friendly, approachable, and professional. She truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. She not only understood my vision but brought it to life in ways I couldn't have imagined. Throughout the entire process, she kept us focused on what truly mattered--celebrating our love and the beginning of our marriage. Thanks to her, our wedding was more than just a beautiful event; it was a reflection of who we are as a couple. We couldn't be more grateful for everything she did to make our day unforgettable! She kept things under control and made sure everything turned out perfect for our entire wedding weekend. If there were big issues or small hiccups we sure didn't notice because Amber took care of everything! Our wedding was in Silverton & she is an expert in the area. She has many contacts and was able to find us the perfect ceremony spot with all her connections. We are so thankful for Amber and her team. Could not recommend more.