Spruce Mountain Ranch

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.

xperience or a more beautiful day. Highly recommend. Thank you Spruce Mountain Events!

ith. 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!

he 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!!!

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.

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!

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!

eception. 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.

d 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 :)

s 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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of our heads when we looked everywhere else. We would 100% choose to get married here again :) (Thank you Brus and Tara for all of your help!)

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planning process. Brus and staff truly care about making your wedding day the best day ever. The venue itself is so gorgeous and definitely worth the investment!

reception and ceremony areas are nothing short of spectacular. Our friends and family are still raving about the location. We loved working with Tara, and we are extremely happy with Spruce Mountain Ranch.

off of the us (the bride and groom). They truly try to make your wedding day a great experience and you can tell they really care. I would 100% recommend them!

folded looking very cranky. When the wedding party arrived there was no one around to direct us where to go, no lights on, it was a ghost ranch. After several minutes she appeared out of no where saying, "Oh I didn't know there was a wedding this morning otherwise I would have turned the lights on. Sorry." WHAT?? We were here the day before for the rehearsal for crying out loud!! When we arrived on the day of the wedding there was a chalkboard sign with poorly written wording for our name. That was it for directions. We had 100 guests and only 1 shuttle/driver. Needless to say, the wedding ran over 30 minutes late. To top it all off we were pushed out to make way for a far more important wedding party.... as they had rented the place for the afternoon. We paid $950/hour for this place. Jen single-handedly almost ruined our daughters wedding day.

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ption space was also breathtaking and hyped up the occasion for me as well. We were supposed to get married outside at Trey's Vista, but the day of my wedding it snowed and was 17 degrees. The cocktail space inside the ponderosa room turned into the ceremony site and I got married in front of a glowing fire. The chairs were quickly taken away to the reception space and cocktail hour commenced. I was envisioning an outdoor wedding, but my indoor wedding was just as perfect. The reception space was even more amazing after it was all put together. I literally felt like I was a celebrity about to put on a concert the day of my wedding seeing all the different venders setting up. The reception space also had a perfect platform for the band we arranged. Even though it was 17 degrees, we braced the cold for our pictures and they turned out magazine worthy. The snow added a beautiful touch and my guests still go on about how pretty my pictures are. Brus Osborne was such a great help in making this day go off without a hitch. I am from Indianapolis and I needed someone on call to be able to answer questions, get specifics for venders, etc. She was that person. She was also very helpful in assisting me with finding the best deals for the reception. Brus also let me come out an additional time before the run through to show the venue to my mom as she was not able to be there with me the first time due to my dad being sick. I also did my boudoir shoot with my photographer at Spruce Mountain as well. Brus was awesome and I am very glad I got to know her. She had it all down to a science. I would recommend her services and Spruce Mountain Ranch to anyone.

time. The extra hour would be so helpful in allowing makeup application, final touches, and a little relaxation before the big day begins. Everything else ran so smoothly for us that day despite a few hiccups with weather and transportation. The teams we worked with were so kind and kept my mother and myself calm! The scenery is gorgeous and the reception area (Ponderosa room) is so spacious that no one felt cramped. Overall wonderful!

Very Colorado and rustic, which is exactly why we chose Spruce Mountain. Tara was helpful throughout the entire planning process. We are thankful to have had the opportunity to get married here! What a beautiful and memorable day.

I even got a little teary eyed! Ha. The rustic charm and Colorado elegance is beyond perfect and has so much to offer. Not knowing the weather situation come that day can be a little intimidating, but I know either way it will be beautiful in the hands of the SM staff. Tara has been an absolute delight thus far with all our questions we continue to have. December 2019 cant come soon enough. Thank you Spruce Mountain!

ble. The staff are all so friendly, personable and professional. They treated our event like it was their event!

Very Colorado and rustic, which is exactly why we chose Spruce Mountain. Tara was helpful throughout the entire planning process. We are thankful to have had the opportunity to get married here! What a beautiful and memorable day. We have no regrets in choosing Spruce Mountain.

s blue bird Colorado sky -- as it was for us! -- or inclement and you need to move indoors. The staff cater to your every need and are quick to fix any issues if they arise. (When the bridal party arrived the morning of our wedding we discovered the water wasn't running, but the staff moved quickly to get it restored.) All the vendors we hired told us how much they like working at SMR so that tells you a lot about what a great place it is. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend SMR to anyone looking for a beautiful wedding venue that is run with the utmost professionalism.

ctly followed from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner & dancing. Even the weather cooperated. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the setting was. There was potentially 17 future weddings at our special day and every guest was so impressed by the orchestration of the space, food, décor, and love…. Grazie Grazie for helping make our family feel so special.

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in the mountains but it's all within a close drive to and from Denver, perfect for traveling guests. We know that when we work with Spruce, they will always go the extra mile to make sure your event is perfect!

’s policies thoroughly and answered all of our questions. She also reviewed the contract with us at length so we knew exactly what we were paying for and what to expect. Spruce also hosted an event which allowed us to view all of their recommended vendors, which was extremely helpful. The day of our wedding, Spruce was just as gorgeous as promised. The Mountain Side ceremony site was beyond stunning and an incredibly beautiful location to exchange our vows. Alberts lodge very comfortably fit our 110 person guest count, with room to spare. And of course, our guests enjoyed perusing through the garden and outdoor area. If you’re looking for classic Colorado beauty without having to go to the mountains, and a trustworthy place to do business with, Spruce Mountain Ranch will certainly provide you with an exceptional experience!

look amazing. Brus was very helpful leading up to our wedding day. We would recommend Spruce Mountain Ranch to everyone!

eather but the Spruce team was very accommodating and still helped make our day the best ever. All of our friends and family that flew in from out of state said it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve been to in a long time. I wish we could have our wedding every weekend at Spruce, it was a dream!

without added decor. We were so happy to have been able to celebrate our wedding there. And Brus was such a fantastic person to work with. She made everything so easy and uncomplicated. If you're looking for the perfect Colorado wedding spot, this is it!

I interacted with the staff or got a chance to see more of the property. They are simply amazing! From helping me select vendors that matched my theme and budget, to even recommending an RV park for some of my guests, Tara was always spot on! Even Erin saving me from troubles with my slide show, just incredible! The professionalism and responsiveness of everyone there, coupled with the beauty of the venue- validates why SMR is a top rated wedding venue! And of course it was the perfect setting for my truly fairytale wedding. Thank you SMR!

sidered. None of them would have come close to the atmosphere, beauty, class and level of service we experienced with SMR. The wedding pictures came out today and they are absolutely stunning, indoor and outdoor settings. The upstairs area for the Bride and Bridesmaid to prepare has separate makeup rooms with open windows that look out to the event space. This was magical. As the ladies prepped for the day they could see the vendors setting up the event below and everything coming together before their eyes. It does not get any better in terms of build up, excitement and all day immersion leading up to the most important point in two peoples lives. Thank you Spruce Mountain Ranch, we will be back with more "children".

s are absolute professionals and wonderful to work with. We worked with Brus who was a delight in every way, communicated in a timely fashion and was always open to our questions and ideas. Budget-wise, SMR was a great choice and we both felt that we got a good value for what we spent and couldn't have been more pleased with how everything turned out. Our wedding day was stunning, everything came together exactly the way we imagined it, and we are still receiving compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue/ceremony site/reception space all were. I truly have no complaints or negative remarks. I will mention that SMR does require you to choose rental, catering and beverage vendors from their preferred vendor list, however, I actually appreciated this as it streamlined my decision making process. Additionally, all the vendors on that list work at SMR nearly every weekend and are consummate professionals who know the venue inside and out. I felt this really made things run smoothly. Looking back on our wedding day fills me with so much joy and I know that is due in large part to the excellent industry professionals we worked with. Everyone told me how important it was to feel good about your vendors and I can tell you with no hesitation that if you select SMR, that is a decision you can feel great about throughout the entire process. Huge thanks to the SMR team for helping make our day everything we hoped it would be!

was the one, not only for the beauty and serenity of the ranch but also for the connection we made with Tara Ames. With her recommendations we were able to put together an amazing team of vendors who brought our vision together. It was truly a magnificent wedding. I could not be happier and wholeheartedly recommend Tara and her beautiful ranch for your big event!

ite for our outdoor ceremony and Albert's Lodge for the reception. Everything was so perfect. Throughout the process and especially the day of the wedding they proved they are wedding experts! We couldn't have chosen a better spot for our big day!

efore the wedding. Out of town guests also loved the location as they could experience some of Colorado's beauty! Everything they provided was high quality - you will not be disappointed. Thank you for providing the perfect place for our special day!

do a great job of transporting guests (even last minute) who needed to be shuttled up to the site instead of walking, there was no issue with their outdoor sound system, and the cocktail hour/reception at the end of the night was flawless. We received non-stop compliments on the beauty of this amazing ceremony site especially draped in Fall colors. Thank you Spruce Mountain Ranch!

We even danced outside on the patio under the market lights which made for the perfect CO night.

I couldn't be happier with our venue selection.

t change anything! Thanks spruce for making our day a dream!

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r ceremony on the mountainside. All of our out of town guests were completely blown away by the view. Our reception was held in Albert's Lodge, with dancing under the market lights. It was so dreamy! My favorite part about the whole property are the giant fireplaces everywhere. Would also be amazing for a winter wedding :)

had the pleasure of working closely with Tara to organize the details around our ceremony at Grace's Chapel and reception in Albert's Lodge, and she made everything seem so effortless. On the day of our wedding, we had two Spruce Mountain Ranch staff members on site who helped to ensure the event was running smoothly. The backdrop for the wedding made for spectacular photos and video and we couldn't be happier that we chose Spruce Mountain Ranch. Our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the venue. I would recommend Spruce Mountain for any bride looking for a rustic, authentic Colorado feel for their wedding!

e the day perfect!! I wish there was a 10 star choice!! I highly recommend them!!

ur wedding date, I was EVEN HAPPIER with our decision. Tara is an angel to work with. She was easily available, answered all of our questions promptly, and made planning a wedding as easy and joyful as possible. I wish I could work with her over and over again! We had our wedding ceremony at the Mountainside terrace, and our reception in the Colorado Room and Albert's lodge. The mix of indoor/outdoor space was exactly what I had always dreamed of, and even with a late October wedding, Colorado showed off and we had perfect, 70 degree weather. We had a weather backup plan that Tara assured me would only be a 100% necessary plan B. Our primarily of town guests LOVED the venue and couldn't get over the views from our ceremony site. From the incredible getting ready space for both the bride and groom, to the beautiful vistas and lake that we took photos around, to the patio where we had our first dance... I just can't imagine a more perfect venue for our wedding. I feel like the price we paid was an incredible value compared to other comparable venues, and all 200 guests had the absolute best time. My husband and I would choose to get married at Spruce Mountain Ranch again tomorrow. If you want to see photos of our wedding you can go to our photographer's website: http://www.ebplusjc.com/kaity-david/

ite with lots of ceremony options. Tara and the rest of her staff were so helpful and accommodating. Our wedding day would not have been as perfect as it was if it hadn’t been for Spruce! We highly recommend them to any bride and groom looking for a beautiful venue and reception site and awesome people to work with.

operty embodies "Colorado elegance" and is so naturally beautiful, it requires very little additional decor. We were in their lower ranch, using Albert's Lodge for the ceremony and reception, and the Colorado Room for cocktail hour. The Bride/Grooms' suites are spacious and very comfortable, you will never run out of beautiful backdrops for photos, and staff is very helpful and protective of their brides. It's the kind of place you never want to leave.

ck to respond to our questions and very understanding while working with us as we were out of state and made our wedding a destination. Spruce Mountain Ranch made all of our dreams come true in October and I couldn't imagine having my wedding anywhere else.

cocktail reception lodge, and an outdoor dance floor! It rained on our big day and the staff handled the last minute change of plans for indoor ceremony and reception perfectly!

tion of the Spruce staff members. The venue itself is beautiful and offers so much space for guests to enjoy the Colorado outdoors! There are also so many great picture locations!

re relaxed wedding experience we wanted for our guests.  The team at Spruce Mountain are clear experts in planning and hosting these events, and they worked closely with all of our vendors to ensure a seamless and stress-free day for the two of us.  Pricing for the venue was competitive to other outdoor venues.  If you're looking to have an indoor/outdoor wedding ceremony and reception you would be remiss if you didn't consider Spruce Mountain Ranch.

ly recommend engaged couples put Spruce Mountain Ranch at the top of their list when considering where to get married!!

made for one less stressor for the whole weekend. WE were the lucky ones to stumble across them! Our guests even want us to host our anniversaries here to reenact our day! ;) Couldn't have chosen a better spot!

ors were organized. They made sure all I had to do the day of our wedding was show up and get pampered. The boys had an option to fish, while the girls had their own suite to get ready and enjoy mimosas! Our wedding day could not of gone any better. I would certainly recommend Spruce Mountain Ranch for a wedding venue for anyone looking for a relaxed Colorado wedding.