The Pinery at The Hill

rocess. The food was great and our DJ, Angela, did such a good job keeping everyone dancing all night. Would highly recommend.

iest decisions we made across the board. Michelle helped coordinate down to a "T," Liese knocked it out of the park with the florals, and we're STILL hearing from our guests about how incredible the food was at our reception. So, thank to The Pinery staff for playing such a vital role in our perfect day! Photographer credits: Rene Tate Photography https://renetatephotography.com/2025/10/30/pinery-at-the-hill-whitney-andrew-part-i/

l vendors met with my family and I several times to make sure all details were exactly how we wanted and to make sure we felt comfortable going into the wedding day. I'm so grateful to everyone at The Pinery for making our wedding day so beautiful and special and perfect for us. We received countless compliments about how elegant, classy, and timeless The Pinery is and how amazing the food is! I would highly recommend booking your wedding with The Pinery - there really is no other place like it and everyone there works so hard to make your day exactly how you want it. Thank you so much to Michelle and all vendors for being amazing at what you do!

Michelle- super star planner and day of person. She was cool, calm and collected and so accomodating. They allowed me to have our old pup walk down the aisle and we did a paint activity during the ceremony. Liese, genius at decor and flowers. She made our Art Nouvoea theme come alive and it was so beautiful. Kelsey, Insanely delicious food and honest about portions and not over charging us. The DJs- SO GOOOD. Kept everyone on the dance floor the entire time. The Venue is also located so central to downtown it made it easy for guests to rent airbnbs and stay at nearby hotels. The building is just drop dead gorgous as is and you can see it from many places downtown. Highly highly recommend. Worth every penny.

xecution on the big day was absolutely perfect. We wouldn't change a thing - even the foggy weather, which lent a romantic vibe to it all!

would normally go into a wedding planning process was nowhere to be found! Our wedding coordinator, Sydney, was so responsive and helpful during the entire planning process and had multiple check-ins to ensure that everyone was on the same page! Our guests shared so many compliments about the venue, the food, the cake, and just how well run the day was. I couldn't recommend this venue enough!

the planning process and day of. Sydney and team ensured our day was easy, issues handled, and that we could just sit back and enjoy the day. We also had several guests mention the salmon was the best they’d ever had. Thank you Sydney and team for all of your help!

everything and I had full faith our big day would be exactly as we imagined (and it was)! The venue looked absolutely breathtaking. From the beautiful floral arrangements by Liese to the decor throughout the chapel and ballroom, the team did a fantastic job bringing everything to life. I had so many guests rave at how beautiful everything looked! The food and cake were both fantastic (so many compliments from guests on both) and the little details like sending us home with some cake after the wedding and saving us a plate of appetizers was so thoughtful. Our guests had the time of their life (many saying it was the best wedding they’ve been to) and the whole day was truly a dream. It was truly one of the best days of our lives and we could not recommend the Pinery more!

dney more!!! The absolute BEST views in Colorado Springs are here! We are so happy with our wedding planning experience! They even accommodated being long-distance (we are from Texas) with ease. The amazing food, stunning venue, and kind employees were the icing on the cake.

r… perfectly designed and bursting with roses! The food impressed even our family “foodies” and received compliments from the first course to the last course. The bar staff kept the spirits moving!! The service staff kept the room and tables clean all night and met our every need. The on staff DJ was charming and fun and played our curated playlist through the night! He literally managed to get everyone on the dance floor! The pastry chef is a wizard! This wedding cake was not only beautiful but also tasted delicious with each layer different flavors. But the hero of the whole experience is Sydney, the event coordinator. She worked with us for months, answering every question and giving us helpful advice. And on the actual day of the wedding she was there with my daughter and our family from the girl’s hair and makeup at 9am to the party at 9pm! She called all the shots and kept us perfectly on track. She did it with grace and kindness and for that time felt like a wonderful member of our family! Thank you, Sydney and all at the Pinery.

l wedding at the Pinery, because in so many ways they did a better job than our out-of-state wedding venue five years ago! The all-inclusive packages make the planning process seamless and stress-free, and their team of vendors is top-notch. The entire process of planning and preparing for our day was nothing but ease, which is so wonderful amid the stress a wedding/large event can bring. Everything went smoothly on our actual event day, and our local and out-of-town guests were impressed by the food, decor, views (omg, the views!), and overall fun they experienced. Special shout-out to Liese, the in-house florist, who put together the most beautiful arrangements, bouquet, and venue decor. She is truly a visionary. Kesley with catering is extremely professional, communicative, and helpful! All dietary needs were accommodated without a hiccup, and our bridal suite food and beverage setup was lovely. Oh, and our buffet meal was delicious, and the desserts...OMG. The desserts are the best I've had at any wedding-type function. The in-house planners have been great; they are very communicative and accommodated last-minute changes and requests that came in prior to the event. I could not recommend the Pinery at the Hill enough for not only weddings, but any event! They are the best in the Springs, for sure.

ind, and organized! The catering, flowers, and DJ were also great. You can not go wrong with choosing The Pinery at the Hill for your wedding venue.

not been finalized she answered my email within minutes (and before normal operating hours) and helped us ensure that the item was finalized and perfect. All the vendors they use including Eli from Az we R videography, Liese from Altitude floral & design, Kate from Altitude Hospitality, Bobbie from All Star Dj’s were incredible and so professional! The venue turned out gorgeous-floral and the decor was everything I ever dreamed of. Our guests were obsessed with the food, the drinks, the view, photobooth, and the DJ (Bobbie was freaking fantastic)! It was my perfect day and I know that it would not have been possible without Lo and the team at the Pinery! I cannot recommend them enough and our guests are still talking about how fantastic our wedding was! If I could- I would love to relive the day and do it all over again because it was a dream come true!

ter we signed our contract the Pinery went through changes in their staff, pricing and packages which we we caught in the middle of. We understand businesses change but we were let down by their lack of communication. When we brought up concerns to the director about how the new day of wedding coordinator Lauren did for rehearsal and wedding day, their response was to point fingers at us for not hiring an outside day of coordinator to take care of what we thought we were paying them for. When I sent my planning document to the new wedding coordinator (who they switched us out with one month from our wedding) she reassured me multiple times that she would take care of everything and there was nothing to worry about. Instead of admitting that they mislead us on expectations, they tried to blame us for not having an outside coordinator even though they saw my schedule and notes in multiple meetings and emails and not once were concerns raised. They should have made it clear on what they will not be helping with on the day of the wedding. We could have avoided this frustration if they had been upfront and we would have taken care of it ourselves but we were told they were handling everything. Not to mention the coordinator tells me the day before the wedding she won’t be at the venue in the morning because of her daughters soccer game. I understand personal things come up but she gave us no time of arrival and got there at 1:30. Our experience would have been very different if there was better communication and clear expectations. Or even them owning up to messing up instead of blaming us would have not led us to share our experience publicly. The part that blows us away is that in the director email response she tells us that they “are not responsible if people choose to not listen to the information being given. We are there for guidance but can only offer our services if they are being received.” when I told her my bridal party had no guidance during rehearsal and the coordinator only had us do it one time and told us everyone would figure it out. Instead of apologizing for lack of communication she condescendingly tells us it’s because our entire bridal party wasn’t listening. Just wow. They never apologized other than to apologize that they could not offer services they don’t provide. Basically saying they don’t own up to any thing that went wrong because it’s is our fault for not knowing what we were asking for (i.e. keeping us on time, telling our families where to sit during the ceremony, coordinating rehearsal etc.) was beyond their services.

for large parties. It's close to town, and easy to get to. I love the chapel and how it is literally steps from the reception site, and bathroom. It is an all in one perfect spot for a wedding. Highly recommended!!

g absolutely perfect. We flew in to Colorado Springs for a day leading up to the wedding and she lined up meetings with the venue, florist, caterer for the food tasting and baker for the cake tasting all in one day back to back. We were also able to send several packages to the venue to avoid bringing them on our flight in, which we appreciated so much. One of the packages required a signature for delivery but no one was available to receive it at that time. Michelle took the situation into her own hands and went to the post office to pick up the package before it was sent back to the original sender – we were/are SO THANKFUL! She went above and beyond to make sure our day went exactly as planned. She even read the lengthy booklet of instructions I had provided that detailed where I envisioned everything being placed and what I wanted to leave the venue with at the end of the night. She 100% nailed everything. FLORAL I knew exactly what I wanted my floral to look like. I was very specific in my request that I only wanted champagne color floral, greenery, dried palms, dried bunnies and pops of burnt orange from the floral I had shipped in. Aside from a champagne flower that pulled a little on the pink side (the main part of the flower was champagne but the tops of it were a light shade of pink), the florist did a GREAT job taking my vision and bringing it to life. They bent over backwards to ensure every pink-ish flower was pulled from any and all arrangements. They also fluffed the arrangements to make them look like that’s how they were supposed to be. At the end of the day – they were GORGEOUS and EXACTLY what I wanted. Thank you to Liese and the floral team for being patient with me and my bridesmaids (who are pickier than I am) and bringing my vision to life. They were PERFECT! THE FOOD My dad initially requested that he get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for dinner because it was “safe” and he knew he would like it. LOL Luckily, no peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were requested after he tasted dinner, AND he was bragging on how delicious the food was that night (and for weeks after). We received a lot of compliments on how great the food was from all of our friends and family. We might be biased but it was the best food we’ve had at a wedding BY FAR. THE CAKE We didn’t want the traditional wedding cake so we asked for a cinnamon roll wedding cake. It was unique, cute and DELICIOUS. My husband also requested a Fall Out themed bottle cap groom’s cake. She did a great job on the design and the cake was so yummy. THE DJ Wow, we had a PARTY. The DJ followed my song requests for ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and party songs to a T. He also knew exactly when and how to transition the songs. He definitely kept the energy up the whole night and we had a BLAST! We LOVE The Pinery at the Hill. Their all-inclusive experience made wedding planning simple and The Pinery team executed our vision flawlessly. If you’re considering this venue or another, I strongly recommend that you choose The Pinery at the Hill for your big day. If I could re-live this day, I would. Team 100% included. Thank you for your professionalism, calm demeanor, and for making our wedding day everything we could have asked for and more.

s for a much higher cost. In addition, all of the amenities provided in The Pinery’s wedding packages were an important requirement because we didn’t want each other (or family members) worrying about anything except celebrating! It is not an exaggeration when I say, this venue is utterly beautiful and elegant. It was everything we were looking for! There was not a spot at this venue that was unattractive for photos. The view of downtown Colorado Springs and The Rocky Mountains is the cherry on top. Our guests were incessantly complementing our choice in having our wedding celebration here. If the pristine venue itself doesn’t sell you, the team makes it a no-brainer. Michelle and the entire staff at The Pinery were absolutely fantastic! Everyone was extremely professional and accommodating. Michelle and Liese made sure to respond to ALL of my emails in a timely manner, answering any questions we had, and happily made adjustments when we asked. It’s clear that everyone employed at the Pinery takes pride in what they do. We truly felt like we were in great hands during the entire planning process and the day of our wedding. Michelle arranged for my husband and I to have a few minutes alone after the ceremony to take a breather and she even brought us some hors d’oeuvres to snack on before our grand entrance. Furthermore, she had our barely-touched dinner boxed up for us to take home. It’s the little things that meant a lot to us. I could rant and rave about The Pinery at The Hill for much longer but I trust you’ll see the magic for yourself when you choose them for your celebration! You won’t regret it!

very straight forward and supportive during the first planning meetings and never wavered in her quick response to questions and requests during the entire planning process. She truly had a million events going on but always made us feel like her top priority. The food team worked carefully with us to ensure that our food met any dietary restriction needs and tasted delicious (we had so many people compliment us on the food!). The floral team met with us twice to ensure that the flowers were perfect (which they were!), and the DJ was fantastic. There were people on the dance floor all night that we’ve never seen dance in our lives. The cake and decorations were beautiful, and we didn’t worry about a single thing the day of. Having virtually all vendors in one place made the planning process so much easier and saved lots of time and stress. We would recommend the Pinery to absolutely anybody!

te due to COVID. I got complimented so much on how I chose to decorate, but The Pinery makes it impossible to fail. The photo selections they have to choose from make everything smooth and easy. The FOOD. Don't even get me started on the food. The appetizers, entrees, cake, and late night snacks that we had were SO DELICIOUS. The flow of the venue makes every event flow smoothly--we had our ceremony in the chapel there, went upstairs for the cocktail hour, and went back downstairs for the reception. The lighting everywhere is absolutely wonderful as well, so your pictures will turn out incredible! Staff was always very courteous and so kind! I can't recommend the Pinery enough!

Literally every detail was perfection. Michelle was our wedding coordinator and she truly CRUSHES her job! Our floral was perfect, the music was perfect, the setup was perfect, everything was PERFECT! I had zero wedding stress months leading up to my day because everything was in order already since most everything is in house. The food was phenomenal, we had people tell us that it was the best wedding cake they ever tasted and also one of the best weddings they've ever been to. It was the wedding of my DREAMS and I can't thank The Pinery enough and cannot recommend Michelle and her entire staff enough!! Have your wedding here!!!!!

ps the best waiters on staff. They find a way to say yes to everything. They went above and beyond for every single guest that came. Please don’t cancel or postpone your wedding... you won’t regret going through with your big day regardless of what it ends up looking like. Covid is here to stay, we have to learn how to safely live with it. We had 133 guests; no one got sick. All of my guests will not stop talking about how wonderful our wedding was. This would not have possible without Michelle and her team. I owe every thank you in the world to them. Michelle is a dream come true. Ivy is amazing. Liese far exceeded my expectations for flowers. Rachel’s donuts are some of the best you’ll ever have. People are asking me where I got them from in town. The food was Altitude Group standard. Everyone raves about how great the food was. Michelle understands that this is a tough time right now. She held my hand and kept me in check through multiple freak outs prior to the wedding. It’s as much of a roller coaster for her as it is for every bride. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She will do anything to take care of her clients in the best way possible. Please treat her with kindness because I can tell you for a fact, Michelle doesn’t have a bad bone in her body. We did not postpone... I am glad I listened to Michelle and let her guide me

so responsive, friendly, and timely at a venue so beautiful! They were nothing short of amazing. While our wedding downsized due to Covid, the venue was extremely accommodating to ensure every one of our guests that attended in-person were safe. And while it's near impossible to do that, I really appreciated them working with us on any additional precautions we requested. In addition, they helped me set up a super high-quality Zoom option which made those who couldn't attend in-person, super happy as they could "take part" in both the ceremony and reception. On our actual wedding day, they really did go above and beyond. Not only did Michelle make sure I had a moment to step away with my husband and really sink in the day - but I seriously cannot rave enough about the food and dessert. Our guests were pleasantly surprised it wasn't just another "wedding dinner of plain chicken or beef". To sum it up, my bridesmaids couldn't stop eating and danced with pie, so I think that explains it all. Thank you so much to Michelle and the team for making our day so memorable! You guys are the best!

d I fell in love with the Pinery and booked it for July of 2020. Once COVID hit, we of course started having concerns about our wedding but Michelle was so quick to respond to our emails and always put my mind at ease. Once June 1st hit, we needed to make a decision whether to postpone (free of charge) or carry on with our intend wedding date on July 19th. We called Michelle who talked us through all of the safety procedures they put in place, and who reassured us that our 100 person wedding is good to go! We literally cried tears of joy! Throughout the next month and a half, Michelle was right there to answer any questions, help with wedding planning and where things are going, etc. She even planned our whole rehearsal dinner (which we had upstairs in their other space) when our original restaurant backed out. I trusted her with everything! The Pinery, and all of the vendors associated with it, were nothing but accommodating, communicative and 100% understanding of last minute changes or concerns. We were able to drop everything off the day before the wedding, and Michelle handled the rest. I couldn't have imagined a more perfect wedding day despite everything going on in the world. Michelle took charge of everything and everyone and it was so nice to let go of control and just enjoy the day to its fullest. Michelle even brought us a beautiful plate of apps upstairs for my husband and I to enjoy before our grand entrance! It's the little things. Everyone raved about how amazing the food was both at the rehearsal dinner and reception, not to mention the delicious lunch provided to the wedding party! Oh and I can't forget our awesome DJ - Logan! We loved him and so did everyone else! Overall, Michelle and everyone at the Pinery exceeded my expectations and more. I can't thank them enough for the most perfect day that we will cherish forever.

ride, I spoke to several venues in the area and from the moment I spoke to Michelle, I knew that something was different about the Pinery, and I was right. Throughout the entire planning process there is not one detail that Michelle or any of the vendors forgot, even in the midst of the coronavirus. The wedding day itself was seamless, and everything I had ever envisioned came true. It's been more than a month since my wedding and I still have guests telling me that it was the best wedding venue that they've ever been to. I cannot recommend the Pinery enough!

eet and responsive to any questions we had or information we needed. The day of the wedding went so smoothly and perfectly. The inside is so warm with the dark wood and the views of downtown CO Springs and the mountains are awesome. There's also plenty to do around the venue for guests that are flying in, such as the Garden of the Gods or Manitou Springs.

so worth it. Michelle was our coordinator and she was INCREDIBLE! She answered every question and was so easy to work with throughout the entire process. Not to mention, guests raved about our food (we had plated filet mignon and 3 really great passed appetizers). Our wedding ended up being even better than I imagined it would be. So happy with our decision!

it stunning. Michelle was an absolute angel! She was so helpful and caring throughout the whole process. I would certainly recommend her and the venue to everyone!!

o helpful with every question, scheduling out planning meetings, etc. Building up to the day was so easy. The actual wedding day couldn't have gone better-- our entire family was able to enjoy the celebration without worrying about any type of issue. It was simply the best venue and all of our guests LOVED the views. Thank you Thank you! -Anna & Tommy

d and completely fell in love. We actually had to wait until 6 months before our wedding date to make it out to offically book the venue and we are SOOO glad we were married at the Pinery. Michelle is, first of all, a goddess and superwoman rolled into one. She was so helpful, patient, and showed her true powers the day of the wedding. I was truly able to RELAX and enjoy my wedding day because of her! This venue is actually a steal with it being all inclusive. Everyone from my wedding raved about the venue, how gorgeous it was, how great the food was, etc etc. It made this out of town brides job super easy as we were able to plan our entire wedding in virtually 1/2 a day. Stop what you're doing and book this venue! I cannot sing the praises of this place high enough. We love you guys and thank you for making our wedding so magical!

her as such would be selling her short. Not only did she ensure that we were able to book the date that we wanted, but she walked us through the planning process, simplifying each step along the way and making sure all questions were answered. Each package was perfectly outlined for us, detailing food, floral, cake and bar options. Our tastings for food and cake, as well as our floral meeting, were all perfectly executed and planned. The day of the wedding, we were all well-taken care of before, during and after all festivities ended. The bartenders were phenomenal and the DJ curated a fantastic playlist that more than satisfied our music taste. We could not have asked for a better experience with The Pinery at the Hill and would recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, unforgettable experience.

She had such a calm and warm attitude which was so refreshing during the chaotic wedding planning! She was so attentive to every detail, ready for every curve ball thrown at her, and made my night so wonderful. Pictures don’t even do this place justice. Mountains behind and city on the other side. So many of our guests just sat outside looking at the views because they are hard to ignore. Last but not least, the FOOD!!!!! I’m not kidding, the best wedding food you will EVER eat! We got the steak medallions and braised chicken tinga (I think)....To die for!! Our guests were blown away at the food! Colorado Springs has so much for guests to do and I am SO happy we picked the Pinery at the Hill. Michelle is the best!

bar did an exceptional job and we were so proud to share this venue with all of our guests! Truly a magical experience and a day we will never forget.

the wedding planning process a lot less stressful! The venue itself is GORGEOUS. It sits on a hill overlooking downtown Colorado Springs where everyone can see with an outside area, bridal and groom suites, and ceremony/reception areas with big open windows to provide the best lighting. Food was amazing. Bar service was amazing and with STRONG drinks. Cake was great (we got 3 different kinds - our favorite was the margarita layer). Flowers and decoration blew my mind away. DJ kept my guests on the dance floor literally the entire night. Overall service was phenomenal. I had this picture of my dream wedding in my head for a year of planning and everything came true and then some. Hands down best day of our lives!

s full of consummate professionals. There is no detail overlooked. I would recommend to anyone!!!

ppy we ended up choosing The Pinery.

Pre wedding: We both have very demanding careers with incredibly busy schedules that often require us to work 24+ hours and nights and the entire team at The Pinery accommodated our schedules without question to make things as easy as possible on our end. Communication was through face to face interactions, email and even text messaging. There were also several phone and “after hours” meetings due to our inflexible schedules. I was surprised at how easy the entire process was. Wedding day: WOW! From the time we arrived at the venue at 8am until we left well after midnight, the day was perfect. The staff was receptive to every request and last minute change needed. The floral staff double checked the arrangements with me early in the day and were happy to make any changes I wanted. Lunch was provided for our entire wedding party as well as mimosas for the girls and bloody marys for the guys. Neither myself or my husband were inconvenienced at all during the day, the team simply took care of everything. The ceremony started on time and the rest of the night flowed effortlessly. The reception was AMAZING and the DJ played music appropriate to the vibe the reception was going. The staff ensured we also were able to eat and the food was delicious. At the end of the night, the staff were still more than willing to help us clean out the rooms, load our cars and made sure we had everything we needed. Post wedding: Since our wedding, we have received thank you emails from the staff and they have aided us with items that were accidentally left behind by some of our guests. So many of our guests raved about the beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff and outstanding food and beverage services. As we reflect on our wedding, we are very happy we decided to celebrate our wedding at The Pinery and would recommend it with highest praise! Special thanks: First of all to Mackenzie, the coordinator at the venue, is OUTSTANDING at her job. She is communicative, punctual and organized. She was involved every step of the way and was available on our wedding day for anything we needed. She truly exemplifies professionalism and is among some of the best you can find. Secondly, huge shout out to Anthony, who was our DJ, for working seamlessly with the live band we had and for making our reception one of the most fun parties we have ever attended! He also accommodated last minute changes to lineups and speeches without faltering once. Also, big thanks to Lisa with the floral services. I met with her months before and showed her pictures of the ideas I liked and talked with her about my vision and she exceeded my expectations with all of the floral designs. Last, but certainly not least, thank you to the kitchen and bakery staff. The food was phenomenal and everyone raved about how great it all was! I cannot recommend this venue enough! Thank you again to the entire team that made our wedding so special and so fun!