About this vendor
Snow Mountain Ranch is a beautiful facility surrounded by the continental divide and many magnificent peaks. We have over 5.000 acres here with plenty of lodging options, ceremony venues and reception spaces. Here at Snow Mountain our dedicated staff will help you plan the perfect wedding weekend for you and your guests. Creating the wedding of your dreams surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains will be as simple as saying, "I do."
For more information please contact the Special Events Associate (smrwedding@ymcarockies.org)
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Historic Venue
- Hotel
- Mountain
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Destination Wedding Planning
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2016.2015.2014.
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We chose this venue because we appreciated the mostly all-inclusive nature of this venue and for a very reasonable price. We loved the natural setting of SMR and the fact that we h...
ad multiple ceremony and reception site to choose from on their property. We also liked that they had lodging on site and dining as well as many fun activities, so it is a very inclusive place to be and vacation as well. And they are very
familiar with hosting weddings, conferences, reunions, and other large events. We chose SMR over Estes Park because it was a bit further away and the campus is more spread out so it felt more secluded and quiet.
We really appreciated all the hard work of many members of the staff at SMR who helped us bring our dream day to fruition. Each of the coordinators at SMR was extremely helpful and knowledgable. We initially worked
with another coordinator who then left for a new job in the spring. Stephanie Del Salto then took over the position as an interim coordinator and immediately picked up where we had left off with the previous coordinator. Stephanie was very responsive to any and all questions that I asked throughout the year or so leading up to our day, usually responding to my inquiries within 24 hours. She also helped us coordinate with many other members of staff and with our outside vendors. She also helped us get the contract set up with the catering staff at SMR, and organize our layout and logisitical needs for the ceremony and reception site, including table and chairs. She made sure that everything was planned in advance in meticulous detail and everything went very smoothly on the day of. They are very adept at hosting weddings at SMR. All of the staff were exceptional.
We also had a great experience with the catering staff at SMR. We had a wonderful catering tasting event that was hosted by Stephanie where we got to sample many dishes and ask all sorts of questions. We were really impressed with the variety of food choices we were offered, and at various pricepoints to accommodate multiple budgetary constraints. The catering staff were also very open to substitutions or alterations of specific menu items to accommodate our desires. When we finally picked our menu and enjoyed at our reception, we were blown away with the quality of the food. All of the dishes we had chosen were superb and our guests were all extremely impressed. We had herb crusted prime rib, pan seared duck, rocket salad, twice baked potato, roasted vegetable medley, crab cakes, and blueberry & brie puffs. It was all amazing!
This was the venue of our dreams! We got married at Columbine Point on 9/28/2025 and had our reception at Legett. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect space. It was up in the m...
ountains with amazing views & it was such a tranquil and serene place to celebrate our big day. Thousands of aspens were turning on the YMCA property @ the time of our wedding.
Also - the venue coordinator (Stephanie) was so kind and responsive and helpful. She was wonderful to work with.
10/10 - Highly Recommend!
The venue for our ceremony site and reception were stunning! We had an absolutely beautiful wedding! The wedding coordinators were very communicative, helpful and supportive throug...
hout the planning process and day of events.
We had to go through in house catering due to the reception site we chose and they did not disappoint! Our dinner was incredible and I was told by many of our guests that it was some of the best wedding food they had ever had. I was blown away by the entire spread.
We chose this venue for the mountain vibes and all of the offerings for families to have fun on the property during their stay during the wedding weekend.
We thought the venue fit our style and was within our price range. We can not recommend this venue enough!
Truly was the most gorgeous day - we are so thankful we had our wedding here. The ease of having a safe place for everyone to stay within walking distance of our reception was amaz...
ing. One thing that was a bit difficult was coordination with the staff in the beginning of the process. Definitely bring your A game and be sure to follow up on things. Once we were given a wedding coordinator, things got easier (Alex S - you were AMAZING!). All in all, our ceremony at Columbine Point and reception at Leggett Hall were everything we could ask for.
We used YMCA - Snow Mountain Ranch for both our ceremony and reception and it was our PERFECT venue. First, we had a lot of guests traveling so this was the perfect place to have ...
our wedding, as there are plenty of onsite lodging options available. We had guests in the basic lodge rooms, at RV campsites, and some even stayed in the yurts. It was wonderful to have a reunion cabin for the wedding party as well, so we had a place to get ready for the big day. Columbine Point is a breathtaking ceremony spot, my mother-in-law cried when we took her there for the first time. We had originally intended to host our reception at Adam's Promise, but due to COVID we relocated to the outdoor reception space of the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter, and it was absolutely perfect. We did all of our own decorations and it not only transformed the space to a beautiful reception venue, but it was also so personal to us. Now, the best part of the night was the food. We catered through the YMCA and chef Joe was amazing to work with. He was so enthusiastic about cooking our dinner, and it was delicious. We opted for the "I do BBQ" and so many of our guests said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The brisket was amazing, the chef made three different BBQ sauces, and I still dream about the mac and cheese.
We could not be happier with our decision to go with Snow Mountain Ranch. They were so helpful and extremely adaptable as COVID unfolded. I am extremely happy to say that we followed all of the protocols in place set forth by the YMCA and all of our guests are still happy and healthy, and it's been over two weeks since our wedding. Kimberly was amazing to work with leading up to the wedding and she also acted as a day-of-coordinator. She was so pleasant, calm, and made pulling off our wedding under ever-changing circumstances seem effortless. YMCA - Snow Mountain Ranch is a true hidden gem, and it is the best value I could find to achieve the mountain wedding of our dreams.
We had our wedding at snow mountain ranch in December 2019. We loved the venue and how affordable it was for our small wedding, and the fact that everything we needed was in one sp...
ot - ceremony venue, reception hall, and hotels for our guests. The coordinator (Alayna) was great to work with, easy to communicate with, and had thought of literally everything. This was incredibly helpful, as we DIY’d a lot of aspects of our wedding and didn’t have a day-of coordinator, and Alayna walked us through a lot of details we hadn’t thought about. The venue was cozy and it was a really beautiful wedding, and the mountain scenery made for an amazing backdrop for photos. The outdoor ceremony spaces also looked beautiful for a summer wedding. I’d definitely recommend SMR to anyone looking for a wedding venue!
We got married here in January 2020 and it could not have been more perfect!
Alayna, our coordinator, was courteous, professional, and very helpful. She was well organized and com...
municated quickly when asked!
The venue itself was perfect for both the ceremony (Legett) and reception (Adam's Promise). The food was also spectacular!! We also stayed in two of the reunion cabins on the property and they were a great way to spend time with friends and family for the weekend.
We HIGHLY recommend Snow Mountain Ranch for any wedding.
Snow Mountain Ranch was an amazing setting for our late October wedding! The majority of our guests were coming from outside Colorado, and we wanted a place where everyone could st...
ay together. SMR was perfect for that! Alayna and Mason were so helpful throughout the planning process, were so patient in answering all our questions, and were amazing the weekend of the wedding! They helped us find a backup outdoor ceremony site the day before the wedding when our original plan was impacted by snow, and everything was seamless. We still got to get married outside with an amazing view. SMR also catered the reception, and everyone raved about the food - barbecue and many sides as well as great appetizers! We are excited to plan more visits to SMR in the future!
We hired SMR as our wedding ceremony and reception venue. We got married at Columbine Point and held the reception at the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter. Columbine Point is spectacul...
ar. There is a road that pulls up to the venue so that guests have easy access. The Mountain Air Cookout Shelter is essentially a wooden shelter in the middle of a field of grass and woodchips with stunning views. We provided a bunch of lawn games for guests to play and the kids enjoyed exploring the swings and wood piles. We were able to arrange the inside of the shelter however we wanted. Essentially, we wanted a venue where we could look at the Rockies as we got married and then celebrate with loved ones over BBQ, games, ice cream, and dancing. That's what we got! In addition, the staff at the YMCA was so accommodating. We worked primarily with Alayna and she was a big burden lifter on the day of the wedding. I would get married at SMR again in a heartbeat!
Our daughter got married late July at Snow Mountain Ranch. It was stunning. Genuinely rustic, beautiful views, and helpful staff including volunteers who were ready and willing an...
d quite able to help with anything, made it so! Though we did a lot ourselves, with the help of family and friends, Wild Horse Caterers and the beautiful weather, our daughter said of her wedding day, "It was exactly as I pictured it!"
Snow Mountain Ranch was an amazing place for our special day! Gabi and Alayna were fantastic coordinators (the coordinators come with the venue package, btw!) and the space is abso...
lutely beautiful. I love how guests can stay on SMN and all the activities available as well - our guests mountain biked, swam, rock climbed, hiked, etc. all on our wedding weekend! It's also amazing how many lodging options are available -- everything from yurts and camping to lodge rooms to luxury cabins -- something for everyone! Columbine Point is spectacular, and Adam's Camp is beautiful as well. Also, the food is amazing -- get the mac n cheese! Overall we were thrilled with our experience here. It's a premium wedding experience for affordable prices and I'd recommend Snow Mountain Ranch to any couple. I can't want to continue to come back for years to come with our family!
The YMCA, Snow Mountain Ranch was an amazing place for us! We we're able to get married in beautiful Winter Park but avoided the extremely high costs of being in a ski town by goin...
g with the YMCA. Alicia was very helpful especially since I didn't have a wedding planner- she took lots of support calls from me :) she also advocated for us to get to use some outdoor space around the Legget building that is normally not utilized which I am so grateful for! Thanks Snow Mountain Ranch!
SMR is a fantastic, budget-friendly option in Grand Valley, and in general in the CO mountains. With that comes a lot of things that you'll need to do on your own - limited service...
and facilities need a little pizzazz in order to feel special. But, if you're willing to put in the work, you really can't find a better venue in a mountain setting. We especially loved that all of our guests could stay onsite, limiting the need for transportation, and extending the fun all weekend.
This was the perfect spot to have a gorgeous wedding that doubles as a family reunion! The majority of our wedding guests were coming from out of town and the variety of lodging op...
tions was really helpful. We reserved three reunion homes so that each of our families and our friends could stay in one place- these homes ended up doubling as the "welcome dinner" and after party spots.
The Ranch has a range of venue and reception options that you can choose from, and all are gorgeous. It also has a ton of activities for your guests to enjoy so you don't have to worry about keeping them entertained all weekend.
The wedding coordinator is great to work with- she's flexible and responsive to phone calls and answered all of our questions. The day of the ceremony we had to move it inside because of snow and she was instrumental in coordinating this.
My only complaint would be that working with the people at registration wasn't always smooth- it wasnt clear what time people could check in/check out and the directions they gave our guests weren't always clear. But working with the wedding coordinator gave us a clear contact person.
All in all this is an absolutely breathtaking (and affordable) place to have an awesome wedding weekend!!!
We had both our ceremony and reception at Snow Mountain Ranch. We couldn't have asked for a better place to get married. It was gorgeous, and the wedding coordinator was so helpf...
ul throughout our planning!!
Snow Mountain Ranch team was very helpful! Venue is affordable and has great mountain views.
Liked that I received the reception hall for the weekend. Made setup and take down simple!
I had my wedding here in August. Columbine Point is beautiful and rustic, complete with a view of the Continental Divide. If you are looking for a "Mountain" wedding - this place i...
s perfect. The food at the reception was awesome and so was the staff! The nice thing about going through YMCA catering is that the prices are very affordable.
SMR was great to work with from start to finish! Low-key venue but you can dress it up a lot. Alicia helped us sort out our thoughts and plans throughout the process. I honestly w...
as not stressed on my wedding weekend. Our guests had a blast on-site and whitewater rafting! Great deal of a venue considering you basically receive a day of coordinator.
Nice view, good on-site activities, and many ceremony options. Cons: Cabins are confusing to book for first-time guests. I would recommend doing a lodging block or booking reunion ...
homes as the smaller cabins are harder to book in the summer.
Great location for a wedding! Columbine Point in fall is so gorgeous, beautiful colors with a great mountain view.
We loved Chef Joe and the food he served exceeded our expectations! We couldn't believe how accommodating he was to all of our guests. My only complaint was Alycia's assistant see...
med less than thrilled and rude at times. I recommend asking to work with the coordinator because she is more experienced and passionate than her assistant was. Great venue and good price for a destination wedding!
The YMCA was the perfect place for our wedding! If you lodge on property you can do mostly all of the activities for free. Ask the Alecia (Wedding Coordinator) about the activities...
and she can point you in the right direction... you can even book campfires! Our wedding was awesome and our guests had so much fun!
I am so happy we chose SMR for our wedding. The wedding coordinator, Alicia, and her interns were so helpful, professional and friendly. I highly recommend renting the summer tubin...
g hill! It was a blast! The value was amazing and the staff went above and beyond.
We are planning our winter wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch and it has been great so far. We are able to personalize our event, be creative, and take advantage of YMCA's many activit...
ies. Very affordable mountain venue!
We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding turned out; we loved every minute of it. Thank you Snow Mountain Ranch!
YMCA of the Rockies is a great venue with many affordable wedding options. We liked that we could be creative and do our own thing. The activities are fun, lots of nearby hiking, a...
nd the staff is also very nice to work with.
SMR is perfect for families and has lots of fun activities and not to mention beautiful scenery. We were able to have our own caterers which I really like. We also got to book a co...
uple of vacation homes for the weekend which I would recommend.
Loved working with Snow Mountain Ranch! Alicia and her team were a class act. Though we did run into a couple issues on our wedding day (nothing too major) the wedding team handled...
them with care and professionalism. Amazing venue, fantastic activities that our guests loved.
Alicia and Kellie were very calm, caring, dependable and detail oriented! My family and I loved working with them because they simplified things so much at Snow Mountain Ranch!
We absolutely loved Snow Mountain Ranch! Alicia and her assistant were EXCELLENT! We planned our wedding long distance and both were wonderful at responding to emails or phone call...
s quickly. The view was amazing and our guests loved all the activities on property!! Alicia was also very helpful at recommending vendors in the local area. Thank you SMR for a great wedding!
I had a really hard time giving these guys 4 stars. VERY conflicted.
Part 1: Staff
The staff (once the new, actually engaged event planner and her assistant came on board)was ...
amazing. The staff had arranged the reception tables exactly backwards, and Caitlin and Alicia busted their butts to get the tables in the right places. The port-o-potties were never cleaned (despite numerous requests)m, and they helped clean them themselves. They were kind, calm, and accommodating. LOVED Caitlin and Alicia. They get 5 stars.
Part 2: The venue
The place does NOT look like much, but you can shine it up real nice. The mountain backdrop was amazing, and we were pretty happy with the overall effect. 4 stars.
Part 3: The YMCA as an organization
TERRIBLE. HORRIBLE. THE ABSOLUTE WORST. I brought in TONS of business for these guys and paid a LOT of money, and really, the staff could not have cared less. They screwed up almost every guest's reservation (which are almost impossible to get in the first place). They were rude on the phone every single time I called. They told me that they could not guarantee that I would be able to get into my cabin at 2pm so I could shower before my wedding. They were so disorganized. I feel like no one knew what was going on at any point in time. I basically felt like a number that they needed to just get in and then out as quickly as possible. It probably wound up costing us MORE than a standard venue because of all of the things that they just can't help with, don't have, or don't do. Everything was 5x harder than it needed to be, and it made for one VERY stressed out bride and MiL. You may want to consider all of the hassle before going with the Y for your wedding UNLESS you have a wedding planner to take care of all the BS for you!! 1 star!!!!
I could not more highly recommend Snow Mountain Ranch as the perfect place for a wedding in the mountains. The Ranch is affordable, the staff is kind and very helpful, and the venu...
e couldn't be more gorgeous.
We planned our wedding from out of state, and the SMR wedding coordinators (first Mike, and then Alicia) were so helpful via email, always answering all of my questions promptly. Alicia met with our caterer and my fiance and I a month before the wedding in person, too, to make sure everything went smoothly.
The day of the wedding, a storm was coming in at the exact time of our outdoor ceremony according to the weather radar, and Alicia and Caitlin were on it! We were able to move up the wedding ceremony 45 minutes without a hitch. All of our guests arrived, everything was set up on time at both the ceremony and reception, and we beat the rain! They checked in throughout the day (despite 3 other weddings also going on that weekend) and made sure everything was where it was supposed to be.
We were married at the wildflower outdoor chapel. The seats face the mountains and the views are absolutely stunning. This venue is much more affordable than their popular Columbine Point location but is still stunning. We held our reception in the outdoor cookout shelter (also very affordable!) and it was great. A little chilly in June when the storm blew through, but the ranch staff was able to nicely cover the side windows to keep the wind out as the storm passed and brought some heaters as well. Once the storm passed, the sun came out and set over the mountains -- the views behind the cookout shelter are amazing and perfect for wedding photos!
SMR is not one of those fancy mountain ranches, but it's definitely the most affordable mountain venue, and it's wonderful! If you want a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere with wonderful staff and great views, this is the place for you.
Having our wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch was a dream come true. Let me first say to the brides out there, Mike, their event coordinator, was a dream! He was equipped with all the ...
answers to my incessant questions, he never failed to reply instantly to all of my emails, and mostly he invested time in getting to know us and our wedding details to ensure that all went accordingly. We found out after our wedding that he was terribly sick the whole time and yet he put on a smile, went above and beyond and answered ALL urgent phone calls from my family on the day of the wedding.
We had our ceremony at Columbine Point - it was beautiful! It was outdoors so plan for all kinds of weather. We were lucky that the pouring rain stopped right at our ceremony time. It was breathtaking!
We had our reception at the Mountain Air Cookout. It was rustic and beautiful. For our time of year (October) we had 6 heaters in there and wrapped the open windows with a plastic insulating wrap that we got from Home Depot. It kept us warm, but I would've had 2 more heaters if I could've. The tables and decor were perfect for our rustic wedding.
We had the whole bridal party stay in one of their large cabins and we also hosted our rehearsal dinner there. It was amazing to be able to spend time with everyone all in one place!
We had a dream wedding. I think I am the only bride that can say that it literally was everything I dreamed and wanted it to be. Snow Mountain Ranch contributed a great deal to it being a perfect day.
Very affordable for such a beautiful location! There are multiple outdoor areas to choose from and Mike was available to help every step of the way. We had a friend be our Offici...
ant so it was awesome to have Mike there for the rehearsal to keep things moving. Also, it's always a relief to be able to have your family close by, and there are so many options where people can stay while saving money by rooming together! If you want an outdoor Colorado wedding this is the place to be!
My husband and I got married at Snow Mountain Ranch up at Columbine Point. We waited until mid-September to get married in hopes of having the Aspens change and they definitely wer...
e. With all the fall colors it was gorgeous at Columbine Point and on the Snow Mountain Ranch property as a whole. Plus it ended up still being 75 degrees, which was amazing. Many of our family and friends live in Colorado, but it was still a perfect "destination wedding". They were all able to stay onsite pretty inexpensively. The abundance of lodging was a big reason why we chose Snow Mountain Ranch.
Our reception was held at the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter and was great as well. The only down side was the lack of storage annd prep space, which will take a bit of planning on the caterer's part, but it's worth it. It's definitely rustic and a bit more casual than some of SMR's other reception spaces.
Through the process Mike, the onsite wedding coordinator, was very helpful and usually very prompt with his responses. He met with us twice to show us around the premises and to answer my husband and I's questions as well as our parents'. He also attended the wedding rehearsal and was helpful then as well.
I think with SMR it is very important to have a day of coordinator (even if you just designate a friend). There are so many moving parts day of and the SMR staff does not really help with that, which was fine by me, but some brides may be bothered by that.
Overall I could not have asked for a more gorgeous day and the venue was beyond perfect for us. Added bonus: It's absurdly affordable!
Snow Mountain Ranch is a wonderful place! Not only do they provide a gorgeous backdrop to whatever event you could possibly be planning but the staff is lovely and the rates are mo...
re than affordable. Take note that accommodations are rather basic but the cabins and yurts are surprisingly comfortable. We loved that our guests had so many options for lodging and activities. Mike, the event coordinator, was helpful, professional, and easy to trust.
If anything, I might suggest more dining options on the ranch. This vendor and venus is highly recommended!
While my wedding turned out beautiful there were some definite things to know with this venue. They changed the wedding coordinator about 1 month after I booked the venue. I gues...
s that doesn't matter all that much, because the "wedding coordinator" doesn't do much except send you the bill really. The staff was difficult to get ahold of and to ask questions as well. Upon arrival at our rehearsal, trying to get keys for the two large (and expensive) cabins I booked for girls/and one for the guys, they switched cabins giving wrong keys to people. This created a lot of drama since my wedding dress was placed in the wrong cabin. When we tried to straighten this out, the staff was very rude to us. The wedding coordinator did not come to the rehearsal or to the wedding, thank god I hired a wedding planner or I would have been screwed. Other than the coordination and lack of organization, I did love the ease of the cabins on site for guests and the possibilities for DIY and saving money.
I truly enjoyed working with Mike Ward and the other staff at Snow Mountain Ranch. They always answered my questions right away and in full. I would recommend this venue to anyone ...
looking for an amazing, outdoor, mountain wedding. My wedding day was perfect!
Mike and the SMR team were incredibly helpful in making our day memorable. They were responsive and always available to answer questions. The venue is beautiful and requires very l...
ittle decoration and our visiting family members
loved how family friendly everything was. Very highly recommended!
My experience working with the talented staff at Snow Mountain Ranch was amazing. The wedding coordinator was always prompt in answering every question I had and was very accommoda...
ting to me when I made, what felt like a bunch, of special requests. The catering staff really shined as well. Not only was the food excellent but their assistance in picking the meal selection, adjusting the menu at the last minute, and helping us the day of the wedding in setting up and problem solving was nothing less than spectacular. The day went perfectly and the guests continue to rave about the venue, the meal, and the service. Thanks SMR!
We chose to get married at Snow Mountain Ranch for several reasons. Not only is it in a beautiful part of Colorado, but it also includes so much more!
There are several site opti...
ons within the ranch, and we chose to have our ceremony and reception at the Rowley Homestead. The location was perfect - remote, fabulous views, and the perfect size. There is no running water or indoor restrooms at this site, which we didn't mind, but that might be a red flag for some. You can transport water from other parts of the ranch, and they do have outhouses with hand-washing stations on site. The up-front cost for this site is reasonable, but I did spend more than I expected on everything I had to bring in: tent, generator, dance floor, lights, etc., in addition to all the typical rentals, decorations, food costs, etc.
The activities available at the ranch ensure that there is something for all of your guests to do - hiking, biking, frisbee, archery, canoeing, etc.
There are a lot of housing options at Snow Mountain Ranch, but this is where we had the most trouble. None of our guests were able to book cabins or yurts like we thought they would be able to, and while the lodge rooms are perfectly adequate, they aren't exceptionally luxurious. They are also a bit expensive if you don't have several people staying together to split the bill. Part of the reason we chose SMR was so that everyone could stay on-site, but unfortunately, this didn't happen. It still turned out great, but just know that it will take a lot of YMCA memberships to get enough cabins to house all your guests.
The wedding coordinator at SMR is great! He's very responsive, knowledgable, and easy to work with. He definitely made our experience easier.
Overall, we are very glad we got married at the Rowley Homestead at SMR. It was a perfect day that we will cherish forever. It was worth every penny, but it will take us a bit longer to replenish our savings account than we had expected. :)
We truely enjoyed our experience at SMR, Mike and Christina the wedding coordinators were always available and excellent guides in how to make my wedding run smoothly. The wedding...
site, Columbine point was breathtaking, I needed minimal extra decor to decorate (ie save money since benches provided). The Mountain Air Cookout shelter is rustic and when I visited in the early spring made me a little nervous but once the snow melted and wild flowers everywhere it provided a fantastic venue. Everytime I called the SMR staff was helpful and flexible. Very low cost was a huge bonus as well!
Overall SMR was fantastic. You really cannot find anything else in a beautiful part of the rockies for this price. It truly is amazing. We had our wedding at Just Ranch and despite...
the rain (all day - and in CO, who knew??) it all went through and the pictures turned out amazing! The special events coordinator switched halfway through our booking arrangement causing a few misunderstandings but they were all fixed promptly.
Snow Mountain Ranch was an INCREDIBLE setting and host venue for our wedding and reception! We selected the Columbine Point ceremony site on their facility which has an amazing vie...
w of the Rocky Mountains, while it sets on a mountainside with a perfect setting for a Rustic themed Wedding.
For the reception we used the Leggett Lodge Building that includes a good sized outdoor deck and yard space for outdoor games and for kids to run around, it also has the mountains in the background and was absolutely perfect!
The pieces that made it all come together were our event coordinators provided from Snow Mountain Ranch, they we're very eager to meet our needs and help us create the perfect day for what we envisioned!
Also, they have hundreds of on site Lodging options from Cabins to Lodges that our guests could stay on site!
If you want a beautiful mountain wedding without breaking the bank, then Snow Mountain Ranch is ideal. The staff was helpful with all aspects of preparation, responded to emails pr...
omptly, and ensured that all our questions were adequately answered. On the day of the wedding, the staff was helpful with our requests and adjusted well to changes that we made. The location is gorgeous and affordable lodging is available on-site. SMR is easy to find, easy to work with, and provides a variety of great venues for a mountain wedding.
We got married at Rowley Homestead at the Snow Mnt Ranch. We really wanted our wedding ceremony to be held in an aspen grove and they were really flexible with letting us have it w...
here ever we wanted. It worked out beautifully and the special events staff were amazingly helpful in carrying out my vision! I had great communication with Mike Ward, the special events coordinator; he answered countless emails in a timely fashion. On the day of our wedding, I felt really supported by the SMR staff and they did everything they could to support the vision for our wedding! Thank you so much!
My husband and I got married in the Columbine Point chapel, did the Mountaintop Toast afterward, and then had our reception in the Serenity Tent. I felt like we could not have cho...
sen a better venue, it was perfect for us and very affordable. Columbine Point is secluded and a nice distance from the main Snow Mountain Ranch area. The photos posted online are beautiful, and it's a gorgeous location in person as well.
Emily and Alanna, the wedding/event staff, were very professional to work with and run both the rehearsal and the ceremony very smoothly; we didn't have to worry about anything concerning the ceremony itself. We asked the SMR chaplain, Steve Peterson, to officiate, and he was kind enough to spend a few hours getting to know us so that he could put together a very personal message for the ceremony. We really connected with Steve and he is a neat person to get to know, very personable (even though we are not very religious at all he didn't seem too bothered by it, which we appreciated).
I planned my wedding from my current home in California, and didn't see the venue in person until the week of my wedding...when I got to Snow Mountain Ranch I could not get over how beautiful the location is. The property is huge, and I loved that my friends and family could stay on-site inexpensively. One thing to note is that at least in my wedding the Snow Mountain Ranch event/wedding planners seemed to be mainly focused on the ceremony; I used a full service caterer (Wild Horse Catering) which did a great job on the reception and having the combination of the two teams worked really nicely. Additionally I would caution brides to be aware of the high altitude at Snow Mountain Ranch; it's around 10000 feet and my elderly grandparents and also my friends from sea level had a little trouble with the altitude. Overall though I know our family and friends really enjoyed being at Snow Mountain Ranch and we keep getting comments about how lovely our wedding was!
We got married at Columbine Point and had our reception at the Leggett Building. Itwas fantastic. The views and setting at Columbine Point are spectacular. We had the champagne toa...
st after so our guests could enjoy being up there for a little longer. We did the horse drawn carriage to our reception, and that turned out to be one of our favorite parts... So much fun! Leggett Building was fantastic for the reception. My on,y complaint is it was difficult to get cabins... Their priority system and communication is poor and disappointing. Other than that.... Absolutely fabulous and highly recommended!
Our wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch this summer was absolutely amazing! If you are looking for a venue that is light on the budget, relaxed, and beautiful, Snow Mountain Ranch is yo...
ur place! The wedding team was so easy to work with and the Ranch provides you with the flexibility to do what you want. We were able to really mold our wedding weekend to be exactly how we wanted it. We had a welcome party in one of the 8 bedroom reunion cabins on Saturday night, and then on Sunday we hosted our wedding ceremony at Columbine Point and reception at Leggett Hall. Snow Mountain Ranch is a beautiful venue and such a great retreat for your wedding weekend. Our guests really felt a true sense of Colorado and felt so welcomed by the entire staff. I highly recommend this venue!
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1101 County Rd 53, Granby, CO
Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA Of The Rockies