Yes, for a mountain property, we have significant on-site parking (40+ cars) with additional spaces for vendors and accessibility needs. Our internal road/driveway network is roughly 1 mile long with multiple places to park in addition to the main lot. Guests staying on site will often park at their individual cabins, and for larger events (over 40 cars) we can recommend a shuttle service local in Salida. 

We very strongly encourage you to come stay with us prior to the wedding to get a feel for the property - we even give potential wedding couples a discount for a night in any cabin! Staying with us is the best way to get a feel for the property vibes.  

10 Things We Recommend Hiring a “Day of Coordinator” for:

Create a detailed timeline: Arrival times, ceremony start, dinner, speeches, etc. should be covered by your coordinator

Host a brief rehearsal (if desired): For ceremony walking order, speech orders, etc.

Confirm vendor contracts: Outline arrival times for caterers, florists, musicians, rentals, etc.

Day of flow: Guest guidance & assistance on where to go during the wedding day (we will have general signs around the property to direct guests)

Guest communications: Answering all questions for the guests on site during the day

Set up and personal décor: Any flowers and customizations to the site for your specific day (e.g., guest book, favors, signage, photos, etc.)

Parking attendant: Likely only needed for weddings over 60 total (most will be in the main lot)

Enforce venue rules: Ensuring that guests are abiding by quiet hours, managing any unruly guests, and ensuring there are no unapproved fires (all fires must be within our tiki fire pits and have gravel for 20 feet on all sides)

Manage 'Plan B' weather plans: Coordinating what to do if it's raining or inclement weather (e.g., umbrellas, tent set up, etc.)

5 Things Our On Site Rep Covers:

Assists day of coordinator: Navigating the site & facilities ahead of the wedding date and light vendor introduction to the facilities (as needed)

Driving the ATV: From ceremony site to pavilion to parking lot, our venue rep will be available to shuttle guests when needed throughout the evening (fits 2 guests at once)

On site issues: Our on site rep will be there as support for any emergencies or technical issues that may arise (e.g., electrical outage)

Saturday clean up assistance: To support wedding party in bath house/spa clean up and restocking of lodge and bath house necessities (e.g., taking trash out)

Support plan B weather plans: With umbrellas for ceremony site

We have 3 different deposits to secure your wedding date: 

1. Time of booking deposit: A 25% deposit is due at time of booking to lock down your date.

2. Getting close deposit: Next, 90 days prior to your event another 25% non-refundable deposit is due.

3. Final deposit: The remaining balance along with a $500 refundable damage deposit will be due 30 days before your event.

We understand that plans can change unexpectedly. You can cancel your event up to six months before your wedding date for a full refund of your initial 25% deposit. If you cancel within six months of the event, your deposit will be forfeited. 

Rescheduling is possible depending on availability, but additional fees may apply, particularly if changes are made within three months of the wedding date.

Although we do not have food/drink included at our venue, we do have a large & convenient commercial kitchen for your vendors to utilize. Upon securing your deposit, we will direct you to our "recommended vendors" list - but you are welcome to partner with any company of your choosing,  we just ask that they are "full-service caterers",  for the larger weddings especially, as it leaves less clean up for all of us! 

While we try to keep the venue as open as possible, there are a few key things to consider:

🔥 Fire Safety: Our forest can get very dry so it's necessary to be smart to prevent fires in all cases.

Candles: No candles in pavilion or amphitheater (both are wood structures)

Fireworks: No fireworks, sparklers, or pyrotechnics unless pre-approved and properly permitted

Abide by fire rules: No bonfires, campfires, or fire pits unless provided and operated by the venue

Only on gravel areas within tiki stove provided by Outside Design

When there is not a burn ban (require wedding party to check for Chaffee County burn bans)

No smoking: On the site

🍾 Alcohol & Substances

No outside alcohol: Unless licensed bartender/caterer serves it

No illegal drugs: Or controlled substances allowed on the property

Alcohol service: Must end by a certain time (e.g., 10:00 PM)

🔊 Noise Control

Outdoor music: Must end by 10PM (lodge music can continue on to 11PM)

🚗 Parking and Transportation

Overnight parking: No overnight parking unless guest is staying on site or it is pre-arranged

Shuttle service: Required for offsite guest accommodations if event has over 60 people

🧽 Cleanup and Damage

Remove personal items: Client/host is responsible for ensuring all personal items and décor are removed at the end of the event

Clean up: Please be cautious with glitter, confetti, or small items that are difficult to clean up

Original condition: Venue must be returned to its original condition

Security deposit: May be forfeited if excessive cleaning or repairs are needed

🧍Capacity and Safety

Occupancy: Wedding party is responsible for ensuring events comply with venue maximum occupancy limits

Standing: No standing on chairs, tables, or unsafe structures

Children: Must be supervised at all times

📝 Other

Vendors: Must carry their own insurance and be pre-approved

Timing: Setup and teardown times strictly enforced - charges apply if event runs beyond contracted end time

Although we do have raised paths to most cabins & the bath house, there are many areas of the property with trails, uneven ground & rocks. The trek up to the ceremony site is only 3 min but quite steep, so please keep that in mind when choosing shoes! The walk from the ceremony site to the reception pavilion is about 10 minutes & we have a ATV available to rent for elderly guests to navigate.

We spent 8 hours on the site cleaning up after our wedding and candidly don’t want you to have to do the same.

Most food vendors have done a great job cleaning our kitchen, lodge, and pavilion. We highly suggest you ask them to do this and we will as well as it’s industry standard.

Site clean-up outside of vendor areas is included in your package. If you don’t use vendors, designating someone will be key.

If you’d like to collect any personal decor items, we do ask that you pack up & take those with you, everything left behind we will assume we can toss. 

Our Peak Pavilion is indoor/outdoor but mostly covered, so your reception will not be impacted by the weather. Cocktail hour can be moved into the lodge if need be, and for the ceremony, we provide clear umbrellas as a precaution for your guests. We are in the elements, so rain is certainly a possibility - although it never lasts long in CO before we see the sunshine again!! 

To officially reserve your wedding date, we require a signed contract and a 25% deposit. Once both are received, your wedding date is confirmed on our calendar, and we will send the individual cabin links for you to provide your guests that will be staying on site. All cabins must be booked by the wedding party at least 1 month before event, at that time any unbooked cabins will be opened to the public to rent.