Spruce Mountain Events
Tara Ames
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Spruce Mountain, a premier mountain event venue featuring two separate properties over a mile apart, offers magnificent hand-crafted detail and state-of-the-art conveniences.
Spruce Mountain offers everything you need to make your wedding unforgettable. Your wedding package includes:
Ceremony site with chairs
Reception space with tables and chairs
Separate cocktail hour space
11 consecutive hours of venue space
The use of our beautiful getting ready spaces (cottage or loft and lounges)
Set up and clean up
Adjacent paved parking lot
Venues were specifically constructed with the beauty of Colorado in mind. We offer both indoor and outdoor venue spaces to cater to both summer and winter weddings.
We believe in allowing our clients to have freedom and flexibility in planning. We encourage our couples to share their dream wedding so we can do all we are able to make it a reality.
Whatever your style, whatever the season, Spruce Mountain Ranch, an event venue like no other, provides something for everyone.
Call for more details or to schedule a tour 719.484.0800
What You'll Love About Spruce Mountain Ranch
Couples love the incredible all-round facilities this venue offers. They also praise the breathtaking natural beauty of the location and how it offers the staff go above and beyond. To see more, check out the gallery.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$2,000
Ceremony:
$1,500
Bar services:
Contact for price
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Mountain
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Tara AmesOwnerSpruce Mountain Events
- Brus OsborneDirector of Business DevelopmentSpruce Mountain Events
- Sarah MerrowBusiness ManagerSpruce Mountain Events
- Emily WanderscheidOperations ManagerSpruce Mountain Events
- Kristin SteinerMarketing CoordinatorSpruce Mountain Events
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0166 reviews
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Review Summary
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Spruce Mountain Ranch is highly praised by reviewers as the perfect wedding venue, offering stunning views, excellent service, spacious rooms, and various ceremony locations that create a dreamy ambiance. The staff, particularly individuals like Brus and Emily, are commended for their organization, communication, and attentiveness, making the planning process seamless and stress-free. The venue's natural beauty, inclusive packages, and well-maintained grounds contribute to its reputation as a top choice for weddings, with guests expressing satisfaction and creating beautiful memories. Many reviewers appreciate the preferred vendor list and on-site accommodations, such as the Estate House, enhancing the overall wedding experience at Spruce Mountain Ranch.Review photos
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STEPHANIE L
5.0
12/08/2024
Spruce Mountain Ranch was the absolute perfect venue. The upper ranch and the Ponderosa room were spacious, warm and welcoming - perfect for our 150 person wedding. The option of the Aspen room for inclement weather ended up being the perfect back up option with the garage door wedding when there was unexpected early snow. The ability to allow animals on site (beverage donkeys and our dog) made our day even more special. Our coordinator Brus had clear and timely communication and we appreciated her help throughout the process. We couldn't recommend this venue more for your wedding day. It was everything we dreamed of and more.
response 12/09/2024
Thank you Bradley for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience. We agr...
ee! Brus is amazing. It was our pleasure to host your beautiful wedding.
Janani K
5.0
10/27/2024
We had a wonderful experience working with Brus and the full Spruce Mountain team. They think of everything when it comes to logistics, and we didn't have to worry about a thing from the moment we showed up on wedding day until the end of the night.
Our experience touring the venue a year and a half ago, coming back for the Wine & Nosh event, and doing our 30 day walk through all made the planning process so smooth and exciting for us and our families. The multiple ceremony locations are all gorgeous, and we were thrilled to be able to get married mountainside with the natural beauty of Colorado in the background. Our guests loved cocktail hour and the indoor/outdoor dinner & dancing set up. Spruce is truly a 5 star wedding venue because of its natural beauty and the organization/care the team takes in scoping out all the details, like 2 beautiful getting ready suites for the bridesmaids & groomsmen, shuttles to take guests up mountainside, and open air string lights for late night dancing. Spruce is also a popular spot that many of our vendors were familiar with, which made logistics even smoother since our bartenders, caterer, DJ, planner, and florist had all done multiple weddings at Spruce before and had great recommendations on what could work well with our vision.
We hope to come back for future events and are so happy to have gotten married at Spruce!
response 10/28/2024
Thank you Janani for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience. It was ...
our pleasure to host your beautiful wedding.
Any questions?
Arlyssa W
5.0
10/23/2024
We knew Spruce Mountain was our dream venue the moment we parked our car for our tour. Tara and her team were such a dream to work with from the very beginning. We were married at Grace’s Chapel 9.6.24 and it was everything we could have imagined. We received so many compliments from our guests about the beauty of the venue. We had such an an amazing time. Thank you Spruce Mountain for making our dreams come true!
response 10/23/2024
Thank you Arlyssa for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience. It wa...
s our pleasure to host your beautiful wedding.
Maryanne M
5.0
10/18/2024
Spruce Mountain Ranch was perfect for our 9/21/24 wedding! The staff was incredible during the planning and execution of our day! Brus Osborne was amazing to work with from our initial tour in 2022 all the way through our wedding day. Emily Wanderscheid was awesome the day of our event, so kind and helpful! The venue is so beautiful, most of our guests were from out of state and loved the venue. My husband and I truly had the best day of our lives and we are forever thankful for choosing and trusting Spruce Mountain Ranch with the most important day of our lives!
Maryanne & Christian Martinez 9/21/24
response 10/18/2024
Thank you Maryanne for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience. We ag...
ree! Brus and Emily are amazing. It was our pleasure to host your beautiful wedding.
Kalleigh K
4.0
9/08/2024
Beautiful venue! We had an amazing wedding here and everyone was super great including all the additional vendors we used. I was so happy when we found this place and the day was 100% perfect.
However I do have something I would "caution". When we originally did our tour we were a little hesitant due to the cost for one day. Our tour guide the day of I feel like mislead us a little bit regarding the costs outside just the venue. For example, this venue will ONLY let you use their approved list of vendors. When we finished the tour and were talking about their vendors we looked at bar and catering, our tour guide pulled up the bar and told us that if we did open bar with bottom shelf we would only be paying $,1,100-1,200....we ended up paying $1,900 for 52 guest. Same issue with catering, all of their caters START at $4,000 and we only had a guest count of 65-70 guest to start with, by them time we got final numbers in we paid about $4,800 but that's because our total dropped to 52 guest total. This was a buffet styler street taco bar, not a plated dinner.
They also will require you to have a licensed day of coordinator, and you have to get property insurance. (not a big deal and is pretty normal, the insurance is $250 if I remember correctly)
The service from the vendors and the venue was great, Tara was fantastic to work with and responded with 24 hours of reaching out, however keep your budget in mind because we paid $8,000 for day of (married on a Wednesday).
$250 for insurance
$1,900 for bar
$4,800 for catering
response 09/11/2024
Kalleigh, Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you!
I do agre...
e that it is important for all couples to first consider their budget before moving forward not only with booking a venue, but planning a wedding in general. As stated in our Blog, “Your Engaged! Steps to planning your Spruce Mountain Wedding” https://sprucemountainevents.com/blog/post/your-engaged-steps-planning-your-spruce-mountain-wedding we recommend the first step in planning, is putting together your budget. We do our best to be completely transparent of the costs involved in planning a wedding, as many couples have never planned for such a large event.
On our website, we have a Budget Guide, and have written many blogs to assist in creating a realistic wedding budget. Here are those links.
https://sprucemountainevents.com/blog/post/9-tips-weddings-budget ; https://sprucemountainevents.com/blog/post/true-cost-colorado-wedding; https://sprucemountainevents.com/flipbook/index.html
In regards to vendors, we only require that you use 1 of our 11 caterers, Event Rents for your rentals, and Peak Beverage for your bar. This is to assure quality control for our clients. On our catering list, we have caterers that are well trained at our venue, have a proven track record, and treat our clients with the level of service we require. We have also made sure that we have caterers that will meet a low, mid, and high budget, to meet all of our client’s needs.
Peak Beverage is the least expensive option we have found in Colorado for bar services. Spruce Mountain does not mark up the costs and instead passes those savings to our clients. In comparison, Peak Beverage is almost ½ the cost of what a venue with a liquor license charges. We also love Peak Beverage because they provide a safe bar experience. They carry liability insurance for our clients and have highly trained bartenders that know not to overserve.
All other vendors such as florists, cake, DJ, photographers, and so on, we allow our clients to select who they would like, as long as they are licensed and insured. Spruce Mountain also works with each couple to customize vendor lists to best fit their budget and needs. We want every couple at Spruce Mountain to have their dream wedding and we are here to help support them throughout the entire planning process. Our motto at Spruce Mountain is delivering “service from the heart.”
To protect our clients, as many good venues will do, will require Event Insurance. Again, many couples do not understand the liability involved in hosting an event such as a wedding. We want to make sure our brides and grooms are protected in the event that one of their guests get hurt etc. The cost in minimal, but offers great protection for the host and hostess of an event.
Kalleigh, we wish you and Andrew the very best and happiest life together. It was our honor and privilege to have your special day celebrated at Spruce Mountain!
Warmly, Tara
Caley B
5.0
8/07/2024
Spruce Mountain was the first venue we looked at and it immediately felt like the one. The property was breathtaking in mid-February so I knew it had to be even more stunning in the warmer months when we wanted to get married. We went with the lower ranch which felt like a dreamy, woodsy fairy land and it also felt intimate and flowed nicely for our guests. Something about the natural and cozy vibe of the venue made me feel so relaxed on my wedding day. Aside from the beauty of the venue, Spruce was very easy to work with. I sent our representative Tara tons of emails and questions throughout the year long planning process and she always responded so quickly and was helpful in problem solving. Our property manager Emily was also amazing on the day of. Spruce has a set list of caterers which were all so good it was hard to choose! We went with Occasions. Other vendors were: Indy Pop Photo, Lil Bug Floral, Karis Ranta for wedding planning, Peak Beverage, Diamond Empire Band, Arrow Stagelines, Forever Party Bus, Event Rents, Hipstr photobooth, and Kim J Beauty. All of our vendors had worked at Spruce previously and knew the lay of the land which made everything flow seamlessly on the day. We also rented the Estate House which is offered to Spruce Mountain couples and this was a great experience and so convenient and close by. I can’t imagine our wedding having been anywhere else and will forever relish in the memory of getting married on the most beautiful ranch in Colorado.
response 08/07/2024
Caley, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experie...
nce. It was our pleasure to host your beautiful wedding.
Katie B
5.0
8/05/2024
We got married at the lower ranch in July 2024. The day we toured Spruce Mountain, we knew immediately that it’s where we wanted to get married. Not only is the ranch absolutely STUNNING, but the staff is so friendly, available, and accommodating. They really do make the whole process feel special. On our wedding day, we received SO many compliments on our venue and how beautiful it was. The staff did an excellent job of helping out throughout the day, the venue was in perfect condition and we had the most magical day. Cannot recommend this venue enough!!
response 08/05/2024
Katie, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experie...
nce. It was our pleasure to host your beautiful wedding.
Jacob J
5.0
8/05/2024
A beautiful place where we had our wedding. Everything was perfect with the venue. Glad we chose them.
response 08/05/2024
Jacob, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experie...
nce. We're so glad you chose us too! It was our pleasure to host your beautiful wedding.
Karen E
5.0
7/30/2024
Absolutely gorgeous venue! You won't find anything this beautiful anywhere near. Everything was absolutely fabulous!!! Spruce Mountain was the perfect dream location for our wedding.
response 07/30/2024
Karen, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experie...
nce.
Josh B
5.0
7/25/2024
As an out-of-state couple, Tara helped to make the process of booking a venue simple. We booked sight unseen and could not have been happier with the space. The ranch is gorgeous and the vendor list helped us find the perfect fit for the venue and for our vision. Could not recommend enough!
response 07/25/2024
Josh, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experien...
ce.
Jennifer H
5.0
7/24/2024
Absolutely worth everything. Our ceremony was at the mountain side and the reception was at Albert’s lodge. We booked 1.5 years in advance to get a June weekend, as It’s a popular place and month. The staff was amazing and we didn’t have to lift a finger! We picked majority of the vendors that they work with, which made everything easier during the planning process. It’s a beautiful venue and we highly recommend it. We had the venue from 1pm to 11pm which is pretty standard. They provide you with a guidebook to help you with timeline, blue prints and everything you could possibly think of. We also enjoyed staying two nights at the estate house which is a mile up the road. It was great for the whole wedding party and some family to spend time together.
response 07/25/2024
Jennifer, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your expe...
rience.
Haley M
5.0
7/22/2024
We loved this venue, it was beautiful and made our wedding perfect! The Upper Ranch was a great place to hold our ranchy but classy wedding!
response 07/22/2024
Haley, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experie...
nce.
Sarah V
5.0
4/11/2024
We host our Wine & Nosh Couture Bridal Show every year at Spruce Mountain Ranch and can't think of a more perfect venue space. When driving in to the ranch, the grounds are beautiful to both venue locations. The staff is wonderful and willing to help with any set up and coordination of the day. Guests are able to tour the property on this day and see how truly magical it is. I would highly recommend Spruce Mountain Ranch as your wedding/event venue. Their customer service is outstanding and makes you feel like the ranch is yours for the day.
Janelle D
5.0
2/28/2024
Without question, Spruce Mountain Ranch is on our top list of Colorado Wedding and Event Venues!
As a floral and décor company, who has had the pleasure of partnering with Spruce Mountain Ranch on countless events over the past decade, our experience has always been amazing.
When working with the venue’s team it is absolutely apparent, they cultivate hospitality at its finest.
They truly have a passion to create beautiful, meaningful experiences for its’ clients with a goal in creating “A Day to Remember”!
They are committed to exceeding expectations and are dedicated to creating a stress-free, smooth and seamless event, both for their clients and vendors alike. They are professional, friendly and truly a joy to work with.
Having worked at many Colorado venues, it goes unnoticed that Spruce Mountain Ranch takes pride in their beautiful property. The facilities and grounds are immaculate and well cared for. It’s a place you never want to leave! It offers stunning backdrops and provides our clients with a mountain destination experience that is intimate, elevated and personal. When entering the gates, one feels a world away from the hustle and bustle, in a setting that exudes a laid-back relaxing, yet elevated experience.
We absolutely love Spruce Mountain Ranch! We love their team and we love their property!
response 02/28/2024
Janelle, we so appreciate you taking the time to share these kinds words! We are so glad y...
ou've had such a great experience at Spruce Mountain and we value the floral work you do for our clients. We are looking forward to working with you more in 2024!
Jennifer P
5.0
1/22/2024
I had a New Years Eve wedding and could not recommend Spruce Mountain enough! From the first moment I toured, I knew we had to get married here!
The space is gorgeous!
The staff was so so helpful and knowledgeable about EVERYTHING. I was able to go back to look at the space as much as I wanted!
Spruce Mountain has amazing staff that is helpful right from the start outlining everything to know! From the first day I toured, I could tell that planning my wedding was going to be made so much easier by Spruce Mountain!
There are a a few limitations as far as vendors go, but this just made the planning easier!
All in all, 10/10 for Spruce Mountain!
Special Shout out to Emily who I worked with from my first walk through of the venue to my wedding night - she was the property manager on site!! I was so glad she was able to be there to see my vision come true with so much help from her!!!!
response 01/22/2024
Jennifer, it was a privilege to host your special day! Thank you for sharing these kind wo...
rds, we are so glad to hear them.
Emily L
5.0
1/15/2024
When we first stepped into Albert’s Lodge at Spruce Mountain Ranch, we absolutely fell in love! The venue speaks for itself with a rustic Colorado vibe! They were super easy to work with, and their preferred vendors are incredibly reliable and professional. We loved everything about our special day!
response 01/15/2024
Emily, it was a privilege to host your special day! Thank you for sharing these kind words...
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Ciny S
5.0
1/03/2024
I highly recommend Spruce Mountain Ranch! They are professional and very detailed. Brus was amazing and my duaghters wedding couldn't have been more amazing. The vendors you can choose from are wonderful. I wouldn't have changed a thing!
Kaylee A
5.0
12/21/2023
Spruce Mountain Ranch made my dream wedding come true! Hands down the best wedding venue in Colorado! From the beautiful views to the wonderful staff, they truly make your wedding day so special. My guests had amazing feedback! No matter what season is it, Spruce Mountain accommodates for rain, snow, and shine. The venue is stunning, spacious, and offers unbelievable amenities such as ponds for fishing, cornhole, tennis, and even basketball courts. They offer accommodations at the Estate House EXCLUSIVELY for Spruce Mountain couples, which gives you private access on the day of your wedding through the back gate! Such an amazing experience and created such beautiful memories.
Brittany T
5.0
12/20/2023
As a planner, we have had the pleasure of working at Spruce Mountain Ranch numerous times, and our experiences have been nothing short of a dream come true for both our clients and my team. The venue's team demonstrates exceptional professionalism, and truly goes out of their way to create a seamless and stress-free experience for every wedding.
Spruce Mountain Ranch is committed to creating one-of-a-kind experiences for our clients. We love their flexibility and openness to our creative ideas, allowing us to design truly unique and personalized weddings for our clients. The picturesque surroundings provide a stunning backdrop for our floral designs and the versatility of any of their event spaces at the Lower and Upper Ranches allows us to bring each client's creative vision to life.
What really separates Spruce Mountain Ranch is their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring every aspect of the event is perfectly executed. We absolutely love working with them and look forward to many more weddings and events in the future!
Amy C
5.0
12/18/2023
I love working at Spruce! Coming from a planner, Spruce Mountain Ranch is the place you want to get married!! You get beautiful views, a stunning, clean venue, and it's not far from Denver. The staff at Spruce are amazing and they have trusted vendors on their preferred vendor list. They truly care about each couple, their team, and the vendors that work there.
John E
5.0
12/18/2023
This is John from the CO wedding/corporate band, HomeSlice. We have been playing weddings for over 20 years and have performed at most of CO’s top wedding venues all over the state. With that said, Spruce Mountain Ranch is our favorite! The staff and the venue are the best! The venue is in a gorgeous setting that is perfect for wedding photos. You get a destination wedding location without driving 3 hours into the mountains. The place is always immaculately clean and has always had everything functioning perfectly. The layout of the property allows both the upper and lower venues to have their own special ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception locations without the two different potential wedding parties on the ranch ever seeing or hearing each other. You get your own massive area to celebrate your day. Both the upper and lower venues are setup to incorporate indoor and outdoor spaces that flow together. If I was planning my daughter’s wedding, I would definitely try to grab the date at Spruce Mountain Ranch. I hope my personal experience playing hundreds of CO weddings can help encourage you to check out Spruce Mountain.
Karis R
5.0
12/16/2023
I LOVE SPRUCE! As a wedding planner, I get to work in a lot of places, and Spruce is one of my all time favorites.
From a logistical perspective, they have carefully and thoughtfully places guidelines in place in order to execute some of my best events. All of their staff is so kind knowledgeable, and helpful. They feel a like a warm hug to be around and work with.
They are so good to all of their couples and have some of the most beautiful property that caters to so many different taste and aesthetics. I've had very elegant brides and very rustic brides that are all so happy with Spruce. Truly a quintessential Colorado Wedding Venue.
You will be SO happy if you choose Spruce to be your venue!
Desiree K
5.0
12/15/2023
Amazingly beautiful venue. Gorgeous views and amenities for you guests. 'Highly recommend!
TH E
5.0
12/15/2023
We love Spruce Mountain Ranch and they have been an amazing family to us. They are always attentive to their clients and their needs and provide an amazing experience for all of their vendors. Multiple options with amazing views and experiences and plenty of amenities to host an amazing event! We love SMR!
Elite E
5.0
12/14/2023
We absolutely love working with Spruce Mountain Events! Their team is always so kind, professional, and reliable. Highly recommend!
Erica D
5.0
11/26/2023
We LOVED Spruce from the moment we drove onto the property! It is such a pretty venue that has something for everyone. We had a couple communication problems, but overall were pleased with our experience. Ryann was AMAZING and if you get him as your property manager, you are in very good hands. All of our guests thought this was an amazing venue. They have a couple required vendors who were easy to work with and all of their recommended vendors were easy to work with as well. If we had to pick our wedding venue again, we would definitely go with Spruce.
Ashley W
5.0
11/03/2023
Spruce Mountain Ranch was the most magical venue we ever saw in our venue search. Everything about working with them was a breeze and stress free. The staff is incredibly attentive and so easy to work with. They were super accommodating to all our needs throughout the wedding planning process.
We had our wedding on the Upper Ranch and had so many great views and photo opportunities for us and our guests. We used Trey’s Vista for our Ceremony, Spruce room for cocktail hour, and Ponderosa room for our reception. Everything flowed beautifully and our guests loved it! Spruce Mountain Ranch and the team will forever have a special place in our hearts.
Megan S
5.0
10/30/2023
Spruce Mountain Ranch is such a beautiful venue. We were blown away when we saw it, not only by the views, but by the event space as well. We wanted to give our out-of-town guests a Colorado experience, and this venue absolutely delivered. Tara was incredible to work with - so professional and accommodating. If you want a gorgeous Colorado venue, look no further.
Mya B
5.0
10/25/2023
Everyone was extremely professional and organized. They know how to throw a classy event.
Paige S
5.0
10/18/2023
Spruce Mountain was absolutely amazing from our first venue tour to the end of our wedding night! All of the staff was very kind and responsive to questions throughout our planning process and the venue is just plain gorgeous!! On our wedding day they were so on top of things and at the end of the night my parents were extremely impressed at how thoroughly and carefully they packed up the decor and other items we had brought to the venue that day. I would highly recommend Spruce Mountain to anyone looking for a mountain vibe venue that's easy to get to from Denver or Colorado Springs!
Oceana H
5.0
10/10/2023
Spruce Mountain was our dream venue and they made our September wedding a dream come true! The staff is amazing and the property is impeccable. Everything went so smooth on our wedding. Everyone gave us so many compliments on how gorgeous it all was. Definitely the best venue out there!!
Abby W
5.0
8/27/2023
Wow, wow, wow!! From the moment we toured the property to the last moment of our wedding day, we were blown away by the care and effort given by the Spruce Mountain Ranch team. Not only is the venue absolutely breathtaking, but Tara and the staff are second-to-none! They will make sure you're taken care of and your day is perfect. We were planning on having our ceremony and cocktail hour outdoors, but due to the rain, we made some slight changes to the day. You would never know that was plan B, because the indoor space was gorgeous and the staff made it such a smooth transition. With the rolling foothills, stone fireplaces, and beautiful setting, we couldn't have asked for a better place to get married. If you're looking for a memorable venue, incredible staff, and an overall amazing wedding experience, choose Spruce Mountain Ranch!!! Thanks Tara + team!
Sally S
5.0
8/14/2023
Tara and the team was great to work with. The venue was absolutely beautiful! I loved how the team let us tour without them there, it gave us a chance to walk around the venue without any pressure.
Michael & Jennifer D
5.0
8/03/2023
From the first meeting with everyone at Spruce Mountain we were very impressed, Beautiful venue everyone that works there are incredible. They made everything so easy for us and that gave us great peace of mind. Emails and contact on dates and how many days to go. All the vendors they recommended was amazing. We looked at other venues and nothing could compare with what Spruce Mountain offers. All our guest loved the venue and continue to tell us what a beautiful venue it was! We highly recommend Spruce Mountain !
Nicki B
5.0
7/12/2023
One of our favorite venues! From the owners/staff/amazing views/and one of the largest wedding venues in Colorado you can find so many diverse opportunities & unique experiences for any event!
Christy T
5.0
6/14/2023
It was so perfect! From the location, to the beautiful space, I could have not imagined getting married anywhere else.
Elizabeth C
5.0
1/18/2023
We LOVED Spruce Mountain for every single aspect. The beauty is unparalleled; the staff is responsive and thoughtful; the organization is perfect. We were married at the “Mountainside” ceremony site and had the reception in Alberts Lodge.
I think it’s really important to review how they handled my concerns:
1) Accessibility (Grandparent who can’t walk well) - they used their shuttle to bring her right up to the ceremony site and back down
2) weather - it was 50/50 on rain and we rolled the dice, and lost haha. It ended up raining but the staff was amazing and super helpful! Also, they had the inside (Alberts Lodge) fully set up as well - in case we wanted to use it for the backup. It was really beautiful! I have no regrets about being outside - even in the sleet/rain/wind!! The views were worth it.
3) parking/guests being directed to the wrong area - there was also a wedding in the Upper Ranch and we didn’t see or hear a single thing from them. Iit is essentially a separate venue that just happens to also be owned by Spruce. 0 issues here.
Overall, I was incredibly happy with Spruce Mountain Ranch as our ceremony and reception venue!!
Whitney A
5.0
1/07/2023
Spruce Mountain is the most incredible dream wedding venue!! Working with Tara and her team was an excellent, stress-free experience. All our guests continue to compliment us on our venue choice!
Bailey C
5.0
12/21/2022
If you're looking for a dream mountain wedding without the headache, logistics, and major cost of actual Summit County, look no further than Spruce Mountain Ranch. And actually, it's better than the mountain venues for many reasons. I deeply and thoroughly vetted and visited many venues for our wedding, and Spruce stood out as the best from very early on. Post-wedding, it is hands down the best decision we made for our day. Spruce staff is incredible, so helpful, and the venue is simply one of the most beautiful places in the State. It has everything you need, they have backup plans for their backup plans, the day of staff went above and beyond for us, there were zero issues the entire day that they couldn't fix or solve instantly. I truly cannot say enough about Spruce and how much we loved it. People who came to our wedding just rave about how awesome it was. We chose the Upper Ranch and I could not have been happier with how everything went. If you're torn about where to get married, stop looking and book Spruce Mountain Ranch.
Kate P
5.0
12/01/2022
We recently had our wedding at the Upper Ranch at Spruce Mountain Ranch (October 2022) and cannot recommend it enough for your wedding or event. Our experience with Spruce Mountain dates back to late September 2021 when we first reached out to the venue. They were quick to respond and we visited within days. We worked with Brus Osborne as well as a few additional team members - everyone was professional, knowledgeable and made everything feel easy. The Upper Ranch is a one-of-a-kind venue built for weddings. The overall venue is rustic and cozy. The layout is perfect and each space is intentional. We were surprised with some snow so used the Aspen Room for our ceremony which still allowed us mountain views. I loved the statement fireplace for our cocktail hour. The Ponderosa Room is simply breathtaking. They require certain vendors and provide recommendations for other vendors if you ask which I appreciated - there are a million wedding vendors and this narrowed it down. All our vendors were outstanding. The fee was reasonable - especially in comparison with other Denver area venues. I’ve followed Spruce on social media since we booked it for our wedding and I have loved how every wedding is so unique and different, yet Spruce Mountain works with all of them including ours. Cannot recommend enough!!
Megan M
5.0
11/03/2022
My husband and I just got married at the Upper Ranch. Oh, what a dream come true! This space was everything we could have wished for and more. The staff was unbelievably welcoming and accommodating throughout the whole planning process. I highly recommend this venue.
Kaileigh M
5.0
11/02/2022
This was the most beautiful place for a wedding, and I am so glad we chose it! I confirmed my wedding date with only a virtual venue tour since we lived out of state. I saw the venue in person a few months later and knew it was the perfect place. Seeing the venue on the actual wedding day was even more magical and the Lower Ranch was the perfect size for my guests (90 people). I have gotten nothing but compliments on how beautiful this venue and scenery was, hoping to attend a wedding here soon!
Nina G
5.0
10/12/2022
We recently had our wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch and it was amazing - from start to finish! The ladies were always quick to respond and accommodating, letting us tour the venue whenever we wanted to show our parents, vendors etc. Leading up to the day of they were really organized and flexible with us - which was so appreciated with everything we had going on. It truly is the most STUNNING venue. I think every person at our wedding said at least once it was the most beautiful venue/wedding site they had ever been to or seen. Could not recommend more!
Alexandra A
5.0
9/05/2022
This venue is amazing! The owners keep it very clean and the views are beautiful!! The staff was very communicative and answered any questions we had. I would highly recommend this venue!
response 09/06/2022
Alexandra, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We appreciate your kind words ...
and are glad you enjoyed your experience at Spruce Mountain Ranch.
Brooklyn B
4.0
9/02/2022
Overall, Spruce Mountain is an unbelievable venue. We were so excited to get married there! All of our guests were in love with it and thought it was the most unique venue of them all. It truly just shows Colorado and beautiful this state is. Well worth the money. My only complaint is, they definitely pick and choose who they post on their social media or what they repost. Which is kinda unfortunate as it would help vendors get business, it helps other brides get ideas and it’s such an exciting day for couples and they should support being shown off. Every bride and their hard work deserves to be shared or reposted. Not only certain brides or certain vendors.
response 09/03/2022
Brooklyn, thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad that the two of you enjoy...
ed the ranch and your beautiful wedding day.
We love to share all of our couples beautiful days! We've reached out via email to gain access to your photo album so we can share your beautiful wedding and talented vendors!
Alicia W
5.0
8/02/2022
The venue was everything we had hoped for although for the price wish more little things were included. A screen and projector to show pictures on, extra ceiling lights.
Beautiful venue and they went above and beyond making sure wedding went off well!
response 09/03/2022
Thank you, Alicia! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We are honored you...
chose Spruce Mountain to celebrate your special day!
Alyssa D
5.0
6/02/2022
Spruce Mountain Ranch was an absolutely amazing and gorgeous venue to get married at. Tara Ames was super helpful and responsive to our questions and emails. Amazingly enough, Spruce Mountain has tables and chairs that are included in the price you pay so you don't have to rent additional tables and chairs that may not fit in your budget. I would highly recommend Spruce Mountain Ranch due to its beauty and the amazing staff.
response 09/03/2022
Alyssa, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We know these reviews can be supe...
r helpful to future brides in their planning! We loved your beautiful day and are so happy you chose to celebrate with Spruce Mountain Ranch!
Stephanie G
5.0
4/12/2022
This venue was absolutely perfect! The upper ranch is stunning and comfortably held all the guests attending our wedding. It has the most perfect Colorado wedding vibes!! The staff was always responsive and there to help with any questions we had. They were so organized and easy to work with. I would recommend this venue to everyone!
Shelby F
5.0
2/09/2022
Spruce Mountain is beyond beautiful and made for the perfect venue for our wedding! They were so easy to work with and they were so helpful with anything that we needed! Our guests are still talking about how beautiful our wedding was! It was truly the perfect day and I would recommend SM to anyone! We couldn't have loved it more!
Mikayla R
5.0
2/03/2022
This venue is what dreams are made of and the staff is great!
kristen l
5.0
2/02/2022
Had a great experience with the staff at spruce mountain who helped us navigate our wedding planning and wedding day even with needing to postpone due to COVID. It’s a beautiful venue and they have a great list of vendors. Really had a perfect day.
The only troubles we had was with the hotel block. The Hilton denver Inverness wound up being perfect when all was said and done, but booking was difficult to get the block rate. I’d probably recommend doing transportation on your own and findings guests lodging wherever convenient to avoid the hassle of having to stress over room blocks/packaged transportation at the Hilton denver Inverness.
Mandy F
5.0
12/30/2021
Spruce Mountain Ranch was a DREAM! We rented out the Upper Ranch/Ponderosa Room and were absolutely obsessed with this venue for our wedding. It is stunning beyond belief and the staff here are spectacular. We couldn't have asked for a better experience or a more beautiful day. Highly recommend. Thank you Spruce Mountain Events!
Lindsay S
5.0
11/11/2021
We couldn't have chosen a better place to get married! Our wedding day was an absolute dream and it's largely because SMR is such a stunning venue. We got so many compliments on it from our guests too. Additionally, Tara was wonderful to work with. She always got back to us quickly and was excellent with communicating. Additionally, all of the staff the day of made sure everything went perfectly. We definitely recommend!
Melissa M
5.0
9/20/2021
The PERFECT Colorado wedding venue! You truly get it all when booking with Spruce Mountain. Epic Colorado landscape, pristine venue with tons of private space, amazing bridal cottage, and an attentive and professional staff. We got married at the Lower Ranch in September and it was perfect. Out of town guests were blown away with the beauty of the venue and from start to finish working with Tara and her staff was easy and fun. They truly love what they do there and make their couples feel special and taken care of! Best decision ever booking this venue!!!
Ashley M
1.0
1/07/2021
I have waited awhile to write this review because I didn’t want to do it out of anger or frustration.
While Spruce Mountain is a gorgeous venue and captivating from the moment you arrive, I cannot and will not ever recommend anyone to support this business.
We booked our Wedding for October of 2020. I don’t need to explain to everyone about Covid, risks, CDC guidelines, restrictions etc that everyone had to endure and figure out last year. I kept close watch on what Spruce Mountain was doing to accommodate their clients during this time. Our wedding would have been around 200 guests, with at least 80% of them traveling from out of state and country. Not only did we feel it irresponsible to try and have a gathering of this size, they wouldn’t have been able to accommodate our guest count due to current restrictions (which means they couldn’t hold up their end of the contract).
I could go on and get sappy about our situation and that we’ve been together for over 20 years so the wedding was to be a true celebration of our love with our friends and family, but I’ll leave those details out for now because they made this strictly business and transactional.
I contacted Spruce Mountain at the end of July, about 9 weeks from our wedding date to see what our options would be for postponement (I was inquiring because in an earlier policy they posted online about government restrictions they said a decision couldn’t be made until 45 days before the event). I was simply told they were “open for business” and I would be canceling our contract with them.
They didn’t stop there, they actually tried to explain that our date was a highly desirable date and they wouldn’t be able to rebook on short notice. I couldn’t believe how insensitive their response was. They didn’t address the pandemic , the safety of others. They told me we would be losing our $5000 deposit. They did offer a 20% discount for a new contract in 2021 (and reminded me it was booking up quickly).
I understand this pandemic was unprecedented and affects all types of businesses.. I am not oblivious to that fact. I am, however still absolutely stunned that such a successful venue wouldn’t work with couples to try and salvage their most special day and deal with each couple on a case by case basis. I wasn’t asking for any money to be refunded, just for a change in our date because of safety for everyone.
All of my other vendors were absolutely amazing and compassionate and probably struggled even more than the venues that charge so much to rent their properties.
As I said before, Spruce Mountain is very pretty and I left the day we chose the venue in tears because I was so happy it would be the place I walked down the aisle to the man I love. However, I also cried many tears in disbelief at the unwillingness to waiver during such a crazy and unsafe time to have large gatherings.
I write this review in hopes that if someone wants to sign a contract with this venue, they know what they are getting in to. If we had asked to post pone due to a family issue or something out of control but only affected us, I would have been disappointed but understanding of losing our deposit. This was not the case, it was and is a situation where I would hope everyone would work together for the best outcome for everyone involved and for the celebration of true love.
Amy T
5.0
12/13/2020
We loved Spruce Mountain!
We liked that Spruce didn't require any specific vendors, aside from Event Rents & Peak Beverage, but offered recommendations if we needed any. I loved their Bridal Cottage with its wonderful "getting ready" room. We loved the cocktail hour area with its gardens and large outdoor fireplace. The reception area was beautiful and opened up to a courtyard for dancing. We appreciated how large the property was, that we had many options for photos and plenty of space for guests. My husband loved the basketball court and lake you could fish in.
We wanted a venue with a “mountain” feel but close to Denver. Spruce was a great option but presented one challenge - the venue is in a small town, far from hotels and nowhere near Ubers/taxis. Since many of our guests would be drinking we provided a round trip shuttle from the hotel to the venue (we chose The Hilton Inverness - it was about 45 minute drive from the venue). The venue was close enough to Denver to use Denver vendors, only one company charged us an extra fee for distance.
When COVID hit we seriously contemplated canceling our wedding all together. Tara was very quick with communication as well as open and honest about our options. It was a hard year for weddings, we are thankful our venue handled it professionally. We were able to reschedule from Summer 2020 to Fall 2020, giving up our Saturday for a Friday (in order to secure a summer Saturday wedding date we booked this venue 1 year and 7 months in advance). Spruce took COVID very seriously and handled everything professionally while still allowing us enjoy our day. Thank you, Spruce Mountain Ranch!
Scott P
5.0
11/04/2020
Spruce Mountain Ranch delivered on every single wish we had for our wedding day. The true beauty of this venue is absolutely remarkable inside and out. Brus was a pleasure to work with from the very beginning and accommodated us in so many ways with the challenges of covid and having to postpone our wedding day. The space was extremely clean and they went above and beyond to make sure our guests felt comfortable during this pandemic. I cannot say enough great things about Spruce Mountain Ranch. This venue will not disappoint! Thank you, thank you, thank you for making our day so special!
Nerisse F
5.0
10/31/2020
Absolutely a picturesque backdrop for our September wedding. Spruce Mountain Ranch (SMR) is a combination (balance) of comfortable and intimate. SMR venue quickly rose to the very top of our list for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. If you are serious about a place that accommodates your style and personality, SMR is an excellent venue. We selected the Lower Ranch (Albert’s Lodge, Colorado Room, Ames Patio and Grace’s Chapel) for our wedding and it was immaculate and perfect for our guests. You need to do a little work in finding vendors but it is worth the time and energy to create your special wedding. We are in our 50s and confident in our ability to make selections on caterers/beverages, entertainment, and décor; however, an event coordinator is also required for, at minimum, day-of the event and we are happy that we selected one especially as we were planning our wedding during the initial COVID months.
The SMR staff is efficient in responding to emails and provided as much information as possible. We planned for more than a year and everything to include the weather, executed to near perfection. The venue staff was ready and prepared with everything to include setup, sanitation stations, and cleanup. Our guests commented about how stunning the location is and how the staff ensured compliance with COVID requirements while allowing guests to feel safe and healthy throughout the day into the evening. We are grateful to Tara and her staff for the many ways that you made our wedding day the most special event of our lives.
response 01/07/2021
Thank you for your kind review! We are honored you chose Spruce Mountain!
Lindsey A
5.0
10/09/2020
Spruce Mountain Ranch is the most beautiful venue!
My husband and I had looked at a few other venues but I can honestly say that when we first drove up to the Spruce Mountain Entrance, I knew this venue was "the one". From the beautifully paved road, gorgeous trees, pond and mountain views, I had a good feeling about it. It's classy, has beautiful mountain views and lovely cocktail hour and reception venues. Brus was wonderful to work with and very responsive informative and accommodating. You can't go wrong with Spruce Mountain Ranch :)
Jackie N
5.0
7/30/2020
We knew that the venue was absolutely the most important thing when planning a wedding. We knew we wanted an outdoor wedding to enjoy Colorado mountains and scenery, for our mountain theme wedding. We scheduled many tours of other venues, but as soon as we stepped foot on the property, we knew it was the one. Skyler was our tour guide and she was so friendly and helpful in answering all of our questions. This place really has everything together and we really liked that this venue had a lot of things that you don’t need to worry about like chairs and tables (for both ceremony and reception), an area for the caterer to set up, a built in bar, and a dedicated dance floor. We chose to hold our wedding at the lower ranch. We chose the mountainside site for our ceremony. This site is up on the hill and overlooks beautiful scenery with mountains in the background. The cocktail hour was in the Colorado Room, which is an indoor/outdoor area that has a lodge feel with a patio for mingling. Our reception was in the Albert’s Lodge, which is absolutely stunning. This has a mountain lodge/cabin feel and there is wood everywhere, and has a large mantle and fireplace. It is a huge space. The dance floor is adjacent and it is outside, with large garage doors adjoining for a partial indoor/outdoor space for the reception as well. We liked that there was designated spaces for everything, but yet everything flowed. Another reason why we really liked this property is because pictures are super important to us and we knew there would be lots of great opportunities for beautiful pictures. Every single thing about this venue is miles above other venues we toured in terms of beauty and quality. We have had great communication with the venue and every time we have called or emailed Tara, she has responded the same day. Everyone there is completely invested in you and your day, and will do whatever it takes to make that happen. Tara was willing to do whatever it takes to make sure our day was perfect, including things like turning on the fire place even though it was July because we liked it for our theme and ambiance. When we toured the venue, it was hard for us to believe that anyone would have their wedding anywhere else but here! Every single guest we had commented on how this was the prettiest, and nicest venue they have ever been to and made it one of their favorite weddings to attend! Even when we would tell our other vendors that our venue was Spruce Mountain Ranch, they would always tell us that they enjoy working there, that it’s so beautiful, and it’s one of the nicest and highest quality venues they have ever worked with. On the day of, Kyla was our property manager for the day.This venue absolutely made our wedding the most perfect day ever and we can’t thank Skyler, Tara, and Kyla enough for their help leading up to and on the big day. The venue was the highlight of the wedding and we couldn’t be happier with how things turned out. This venue is absolutely perfect in so many ways and has everything we have ever wanted in a venue. To anyone who is looking for a venue that is a mix of indoors and outdoors, with absolutely beautiful scenery, and lots of different spaces to spread out, this venue is for you! I would highly highly highly recommend this venue to any bride of any kind. I can’t say enough good things about this venue and we are so happy that we found this venue and chose it for our big day!
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