The Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens

We had an amazing experience with this venue! Joel, Elaine and Erin all made us feel like family and helped every step of the way. They embraced our vision and helped make it come true. Erin was also very helpful with planning the menu. We chose the BBQ and fixings and our guests raved! Our wedding and reception was beautiful and our guests had a great time and couldn't say enough good things about it. We had the run of the whole house for the day and night of our wedding. The rooms are comfortable and luxurious. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue for any type of party you have!

After we toured the Lumber Baron the first time, I just couldn't get it out of my mind. The mansion is impeccable, and I loved the idea of not having to decorate ANYTHING because of the venue's decor. Having the entire mansion to yourself on your wedding was a huge bonus; we didn't have to worry about random people wandering in. Joel and Elaine (the owners) were helpful throughout the whole process while Erin (their event manager) was responsive and a joy to work with. We also asked Erin to be our officiant. She met with me and after talking to her for about 20 minutes, she was able to come up with a beautiful (and short) ceremony that was just the right amount of sappy for us. We had quite a few food allergies to accommodate and we were able to ensure everything would be safe and delicious during our tasting with Joel. They even labeled all of the food so guests knew if it contained something they couldn't eat. The food was also phenomenal. For my wedding day breakfast, I had the Colorado rainbow trout, poached eggs, potatoes, and espresso. This was exactly what I needed to start the day. We did a "snack" buffet of buffalo chicken skewers, bruschetta, salmon cups, and potato pancakes. The chicken wasn't dry and there was a bowl of sauce on the side for those who needed more spice. The attention to the little details, like food labels and extra sauce, were greatly appreciated. The entire staff at the Lumber Baron was terrific. On our wedding day, I felt like I didn't have to worry about a thing--from breakfast to the last dance, the team at the Lumber Baron knew exactly what to do. Since our wedding was on a Saturday, we also enjoyed the Sunday brunch. This was a nice, informal way to enjoy our family after the wedding festivities. If you're having a weekend event, definitely take advantage of the brunch!

Where to begin about the Lumber Baron? I wish there were more than 5 stars! If you are engaged and live in the Denver area, do yourself a favor and make a brunch or dinner reservation at this place. At the very least, you will have a delicious meal, and at most you will find the perfect venue for your wedding. We got married 3 months ago and our friends and family are STILL talking about our venue. We looked at several venues before this one, but the moment we walked in we knew this was it. We wanted a wedding that was truly fun and not "stuffy," but still elegant enough to impress our friends and family, and the Lumber Baron fit the bill perfectly. We also wanted the choice between an indoor and outdoor wedding, and we were able to have the ideal mix of the two. We had the ceremony outside in the courtyard (and spent no money on flowers because the gardens are beautiful enough by themselves), and then throughout the cocktail hour and reception, guests were free to wander the entire grounds both indoors and out (they have 3 bars including one outside in the courtyard). Since the venue is also a B&B, we were also able to stay there the night before and the night of our wedding, along with our families, which made everything both easier and more fun. The food is delicious and in fact we've returned to the venue several times for brunch or dinner dates, both before and after the wedding. The pricing is incredibly reasonable, especially when you consider how much is included. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. But by far the biggest reason we love the Lumber Baron is the staff. From day one, all the way through our year of planning, they made us feel cared for and appreciated. The venue's wedding planner, Erin, along with the owners, Joel and Elaine, are amazing, and by the time our wedding day came the three of them truly felt like our friends. I was overwhelmed by the planning process and had a ton of questions, and Erin and Joel walked me through all of them patiently and kindly. They were always available to answer an email, meet with me, or schedule another tasting when we couldn't figure out what dinner options we wanted. They took care of every little detail - even things I hadn't thought of - and made it look easy. I was stressed out in the weeks leading up to our wedding, but the moment I walked into the Lumber Baron for rehearsal the day before, I completely relaxed because I knew everything was in their hands and would be taken care of. If you are planning your wedding, there is no better feeling that knowing someone you trust is in charge. TL;DR: This venue is amazing and I wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else. Go check it out!

I can not rave enough about the Lumber Baron Inn! I had my wedding there and they made everything absolutely wonderful and easy. We had a very stressful journey to the aisle due to much family stress and neither my husband or I are wedding people. The entire staff at the Lumber Baron was so so so so helpful. I can not rave enough about how well they handled absolutely every detail. We had so many last minute changes and they handled them with ease, every time we got stressed they calmed us down. I want to especially thank Erin, the coordinator, she was fantastic to work with, she went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. Honestly if Lumber Baron is on your list for a wedding venue absolutely must pick them, you won’t regret it!

We rented out the Lumber Baron for the entire weekend of my wedding. Not only did we host the rehearsal dinner + welcome drinks there on Friday, but we took over the entire third floor ballroom on Thursday + Friday to do my flowers. We also hosted a Farewell brunch on Sunday there, and truly, it couldn't have been a more perfect location for such a busy weekend. The space is epically gorgeous and my getting ready photos are amazing, the food is to die for and Joel is the most amazing host you could find. We can't wait to go back for our wedding anniversary next year!

Erin and the staff at the Lumber Baron made our wedding a day that we will never forget. They went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect for us!

We were the first couple to book with the Lumber Baron for Summer 2017 under their new ownership (in 2016), and Joel really took care of us. The venue is gorgeous in late summer, the staff is friendly and helpful, and we and our guests slept like rocks in the guest rooms (putting to rest any worries about it being "haunted"). The Lumber Baron also catered our wedding, and we received so many compliments on the food! It really was our dream wedding venue - we couldn't have asked for a better experience.