Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA Of The Rockies
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About This Vendor
A Beautiful, Affordable Destination Wedding!
Snow Mountain Ranch is a beautiful facility surrounded by the continental divide and many magnificent peaks. We have over 5.000 acres here with plenty of lodging options, ceremony venues and reception spaces. Here at Snow Mountain our dedicated staff will help you plan the perfect wedding weekend for you and your guests. Creating the wedding of your dreams surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains will be as simple as saying, "I do." For more information please contact the Special Events Associate (smrwedding@ymcarockies.org)
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCommitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsDestination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Historic Venue, Hotel, Mountain, Park, Religious Setting, Church, Tented, Trees
Business AttributesPricing for Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA Of The Rockies
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Affordable |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $5,500 - $10,500+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $8,000 |
| Peak Season Months | June-September |
| Peak Season Cost | $7,500 - $10,500+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $3,710 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $2,100 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | |
| OffSeason Months | January-May, October-December |
| OffSeason Cost | $5,500 - $7,500+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $2,580 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $1,540 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost |
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View PricesSnow Mountain Ranch, YMCA Of The Rockies Reviews
Julia Gray (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Truly was the most gorgeous day - we are so thankful we had our wedding here. The ease of having a safe place for everyone to stay within walking distance of our reception was amazing. One thing that was a bit difficult was coordination with the staff in the beginning of the process. Definitely bring your A game and be sure to follow up on things. Once we were given a wedding coordinator, things got easier (Alex S - you were AMAZING!). All in all, our ceremony at Columbine Point and reception at Leggett Hall were everything we could ask for.
Reviewed on 17-10-2023
Truly was the most gorgeous day - we are so thankful we had our wedding here. The ease of having a safe place for everyone to stay within walking distance of our reception was amazing. One thing that was a bit difficult was coordination with the staff in the beginning of the process. Definitely bring your A game and be sure to follow up on things. Once we were given a wedding coordinator, things got easier (Alex S - you were AMAZING!). All in all, our ceremony at Columbine Point and reception at Leggett Hall were everything we could ask for.
Reviewed on 17-10-2023
Hailee Griffin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2020
We used YMCA - Snow Mountain Ranch for both our ceremony and reception and it was our PERFECT venue. First, we had a lot of guests traveling so this was the perfect place to have our wedding, as there are plenty of onsite lodging options available. We had guests in the basic lodge rooms, at RV campsites, and some even stayed in the yurts. It was wonderful to have a reunion cabin for the wedding party as well, so we had a place to get ready for the big day. Columbine Point is a breathtaking ceremony spot, my mother-in-law cried when we took her there for the first time. We had originally intended to host our reception at Adam's Promise, but due to COVID we relocated to the outdoor reception space of the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter, and it was absolutely perfect. We did all of our own decorations and it not only transformed the space to a beautiful reception venue, but it was also so personal to us. Now, the best part of the night was the food. We catered through the YMCA and chef Joe was amazing to work with. He was so enthusiastic about cooking our dinner, and it was delicious. We opted for the \"I do BBQ\" and so many of our guests said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The brisket was amazing, the chef made three different BBQ sauces, and I still dream about the mac and cheese. We could not be happier with our decision to go with Snow Mountain Ranch. They were so helpful and extremely adaptable as COVID unfolded. I am extremely happy to say that we followed all of the protocols in place set forth by the YMCA and all of our guests are still happy and healthy, and it's been over two weeks since our wedding. Kimberly was amazing to work with leading up to the wedding and she also acted as a day-of-coordinator. She was so pleasant, calm, and made pulling off our wedding under ever-changing circumstances seem effortless. YMCA - Snow Mountain Ranch is a true hidden gem, and it is the best value I could find to achieve the mountain wedding of our dreams.
Reviewed on 07-09-2020
Wedding Date 22-08-2020
We used YMCA - Snow Mountain Ranch for both our ceremony and reception and it was our PERFECT venue. First, we had a lot of guests traveling so this was the perfect place to have our wedding, as there are plenty of onsite lodging options available. We had guests in the basic lodge rooms, at RV campsites, and some even stayed in the yurts. It was wonderful to have a reunion cabin for the wedding party as well, so we had a place to get ready for the big day. Columbine Point is a breathtaking ceremony spot, my mother-in-law cried when we took her there for the first time. We had originally intended to host our reception at Adam's Promise, but due to COVID we relocated to the outdoor reception space of the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter, and it was absolutely perfect. We did all of our own decorations and it not only transformed the space to a beautiful reception venue, but it was also so personal to us. Now, the best part of the night was the food. We catered through the YMCA and chef Joe was amazing to work with. He was so enthusiastic about cooking our dinner, and it was delicious. We opted for the \"I do BBQ\" and so many of our guests said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The brisket was amazing, the chef made three different BBQ sauces, and I still dream about the mac and cheese. We could not be happier with our decision to go with Snow Mountain Ranch. They were so helpful and extremely adaptable as COVID unfolded. I am extremely happy to say that we followed all of the protocols in place set forth by the YMCA and all of our guests are still happy and healthy, and it's been over two weeks since our wedding. Kimberly was amazing to work with leading up to the wedding and she also acted as a day-of-coordinator. She was so pleasant, calm, and made pulling off our wedding under ever-changing circumstances seem effortless. YMCA - Snow Mountain Ranch is a true hidden gem, and it is the best value I could find to achieve the mountain wedding of our dreams.
Reviewed on 07-09-2020
Abigail Hughes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-12-2019
We had our wedding at snow mountain ranch in December 2019. We loved the venue and how affordable it was for our small wedding, and the fact that everything we needed was in one spot - ceremony venue, reception hall, and hotels for our guests. The coordinator (Alayna) was great to work with, easy to communicate with, and had thought of literally everything. This was incredibly helpful, as we DIY’d a lot of aspects of our wedding and didn’t have a day-of coordinator, and Alayna walked us through a lot of details we hadn’t thought about. The venue was cozy and it was a really beautiful wedding, and the mountain scenery made for an amazing backdrop for photos. The outdoor ceremony spaces also looked beautiful for a summer wedding. I’d definitely recommend SMR to anyone looking for a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 25-04-2020
Wedding Date 14-12-2019
We had our wedding at snow mountain ranch in December 2019. We loved the venue and how affordable it was for our small wedding, and the fact that everything we needed was in one spot - ceremony venue, reception hall, and hotels for our guests. The coordinator (Alayna) was great to work with, easy to communicate with, and had thought of literally everything. This was incredibly helpful, as we DIY’d a lot of aspects of our wedding and didn’t have a day-of coordinator, and Alayna walked us through a lot of details we hadn’t thought about. The venue was cozy and it was a really beautiful wedding, and the mountain scenery made for an amazing backdrop for photos. The outdoor ceremony spaces also looked beautiful for a summer wedding. I’d definitely recommend SMR to anyone looking for a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 25-04-2020
Alex Barba (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-01-2020
We got married here in January 2020 and it could not have been more perfect!Alayna, our coordinator, was courteous, professional, and very helpful. She was well organized and communicated quickly when asked!The venue itself was perfect for both the ceremony (Legett) and reception (Adam's Promise). The food was also spectacular!! We also stayed in two of the reunion cabins on the property and they were a great way to spend time with friends and family for the weekend.We HIGHLY recommend Snow Mountain Ranch for any wedding.
Reviewed on 19-01-2020
Wedding Date 11-01-2020
We got married here in January 2020 and it could not have been more perfect!Alayna, our coordinator, was courteous, professional, and very helpful. She was well organized and communicated quickly when asked!The venue itself was perfect for both the ceremony (Legett) and reception (Adam's Promise). The food was also spectacular!! We also stayed in two of the reunion cabins on the property and they were a great way to spend time with friends and family for the weekend.We HIGHLY recommend Snow Mountain Ranch for any wedding.
Reviewed on 19-01-2020
Holly Kingsbury (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
Snow Mountain Ranch was an amazing setting for our late October wedding! The majority of our guests were coming from outside Colorado, and we wanted a place where everyone could stay together. SMR was perfect for that! Alayna and Mason were so helpful throughout the planning process, were so patient in answering all our questions, and were amazing the weekend of the wedding! They helped us find a backup outdoor ceremony site the day before the wedding when our original plan was impacted by snow, and everything was seamless. We still got to get married outside with an amazing view. SMR also catered the reception, and everyone raved about the food - barbecue and many sides as well as great appetizers! We are excited to plan more visits to SMR in the future!
Reviewed on 09-12-2019
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
Snow Mountain Ranch was an amazing setting for our late October wedding! The majority of our guests were coming from outside Colorado, and we wanted a place where everyone could stay together. SMR was perfect for that! Alayna and Mason were so helpful throughout the planning process, were so patient in answering all our questions, and were amazing the weekend of the wedding! They helped us find a backup outdoor ceremony site the day before the wedding when our original plan was impacted by snow, and everything was seamless. We still got to get married outside with an amazing view. SMR also catered the reception, and everyone raved about the food - barbecue and many sides as well as great appetizers! We are excited to plan more visits to SMR in the future!
Reviewed on 09-12-2019
Kayla Travis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
We hired SMR as our wedding ceremony and reception venue. We got married at Columbine Point and held the reception at the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter. Columbine Point is spectacular. There is a road that pulls up to the venue so that guests have easy access. The Mountain Air Cookout Shelter is essentially a wooden shelter in the middle of a field of grass and woodchips with stunning views. We provided a bunch of lawn games for guests to play and the kids enjoyed exploring the swings and wood piles. We were able to arrange the inside of the shelter however we wanted. Essentially, we wanted a venue where we could look at the Rockies as we got married and then celebrate with loved ones over BBQ, games, ice cream, and dancing. That's what we got! In addition, the staff at the YMCA was so accommodating. We worked primarily with Alayna and she was a big burden lifter on the day of the wedding. I would get married at SMR again in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on 24-10-2019
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
We hired SMR as our wedding ceremony and reception venue. We got married at Columbine Point and held the reception at the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter. Columbine Point is spectacular. There is a road that pulls up to the venue so that guests have easy access. The Mountain Air Cookout Shelter is essentially a wooden shelter in the middle of a field of grass and woodchips with stunning views. We provided a bunch of lawn games for guests to play and the kids enjoyed exploring the swings and wood piles. We were able to arrange the inside of the shelter however we wanted. Essentially, we wanted a venue where we could look at the Rockies as we got married and then celebrate with loved ones over BBQ, games, ice cream, and dancing. That's what we got! In addition, the staff at the YMCA was so accommodating. We worked primarily with Alayna and she was a big burden lifter on the day of the wedding. I would get married at SMR again in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on 24-10-2019
karen mcclellan (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-07-2018
Our daughter got married late July at Snow Mountain Ranch. It was stunning. Genuinely rustic, beautiful views, and helpful staff including volunteers who were ready and willing and quite able to help with anything, made it so! Though we did a lot ourselves, with the help of family and friends, Wild Horse Caterers and the beautiful weather, our daughter said of her wedding day, \"It was exactly as I pictured it!\"
Reviewed on 26-01-2019
Wedding Date 21-07-2018
Our daughter got married late July at Snow Mountain Ranch. It was stunning. Genuinely rustic, beautiful views, and helpful staff including volunteers who were ready and willing and quite able to help with anything, made it so! Though we did a lot ourselves, with the help of family and friends, Wild Horse Caterers and the beautiful weather, our daughter said of her wedding day, \"It was exactly as I pictured it!\"
Reviewed on 26-01-2019
Brittany Burton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Snow Mountain Ranch was an amazing place for our special day! Gabi and Alayna were fantastic coordinators (the coordinators come with the venue package, btw!) and the space is absolutely beautiful. I love how guests can stay on SMN and all the activities available as well - our guests mountain biked, swam, rock climbed, hiked, etc. all on our wedding weekend! It's also amazing how many lodging options are available -- everything from yurts and camping to lodge rooms to luxury cabins -- something for everyone! Columbine Point is spectacular, and Adam's Camp is beautiful as well. Also, the food is amazing -- get the mac n cheese! Overall we were thrilled with our experience here. It's a premium wedding experience for affordable prices and I'd recommend Snow Mountain Ranch to any couple. I can't want to continue to come back for years to come with our family!
Reviewed on 30-09-2018
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Snow Mountain Ranch was an amazing place for our special day! Gabi and Alayna were fantastic coordinators (the coordinators come with the venue package, btw!) and the space is absolutely beautiful. I love how guests can stay on SMN and all the activities available as well - our guests mountain biked, swam, rock climbed, hiked, etc. all on our wedding weekend! It's also amazing how many lodging options are available -- everything from yurts and camping to lodge rooms to luxury cabins -- something for everyone! Columbine Point is spectacular, and Adam's Camp is beautiful as well. Also, the food is amazing -- get the mac n cheese! Overall we were thrilled with our experience here. It's a premium wedding experience for affordable prices and I'd recommend Snow Mountain Ranch to any couple. I can't want to continue to come back for years to come with our family!
Reviewed on 30-09-2018
Erika Marchant (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2017
The YMCA, Snow Mountain Ranch was an amazing place for us! We we're able to get married in beautiful Winter Park but avoided the extremely high costs of being in a ski town by going with the YMCA. Alicia was very helpful especially since I didn't have a wedding planner- she took lots of support calls from me :) she also advocated for us to get to use some outdoor space around the Legget building that is normally not utilized which I am so grateful for! Thanks Snow Mountain Ranch!
Reviewed on 13-01-2018
Wedding Date 14-07-2017
The YMCA, Snow Mountain Ranch was an amazing place for us! We we're able to get married in beautiful Winter Park but avoided the extremely high costs of being in a ski town by going with the YMCA. Alicia was very helpful especially since I didn't have a wedding planner- she took lots of support calls from me :) she also advocated for us to get to use some outdoor space around the Legget building that is normally not utilized which I am so grateful for! Thanks Snow Mountain Ranch!
Reviewed on 13-01-2018
Gwen Doyle Herbert (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2017
SMR is a fantastic, budget-friendly option in Grand Valley, and in general in the CO mountains. With that comes a lot of things that you'll need to do on your own - limited service and facilities need a little pizzazz in order to feel special. But, if you're willing to put in the work, you really can't find a better venue in a mountain setting. We especially loved that all of our guests could stay onsite, limiting the need for transportation, and extending the fun all weekend.
Reviewed on 04-11-2017
Wedding Date 28-07-2017
SMR is a fantastic, budget-friendly option in Grand Valley, and in general in the CO mountains. With that comes a lot of things that you'll need to do on your own - limited service and facilities need a little pizzazz in order to feel special. But, if you're willing to put in the work, you really can't find a better venue in a mountain setting. We especially loved that all of our guests could stay onsite, limiting the need for transportation, and extending the fun all weekend.
Reviewed on 04-11-2017
Kiri Brenner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
This was the perfect spot to have a gorgeous wedding that doubles as a family reunion! The majority of our wedding guests were coming from out of town and the variety of lodging options was really helpful. We reserved three reunion homes so that each of our families and our friends could stay in one place- these homes ended up doubling as the \"welcome dinner\" and after party spots. The Ranch has a range of venue and reception options that you can choose from, and all are gorgeous. It also has a ton of activities for your guests to enjoy so you don't have to worry about keeping them entertained all weekend.The wedding coordinator is great to work with- she's flexible and responsive to phone calls and answered all of our questions. The day of the ceremony we had to move it inside because of snow and she was instrumental in coordinating this. My only complaint would be that working with the people at registration wasn't always smooth- it wasnt clear what time people could check in/check out and the directions they gave our guests weren't always clear. But working with the wedding coordinator gave us a clear contact person.All in all this is an absolutely breathtaking (and affordable) place to have an awesome wedding weekend!!!
Reviewed on 18-10-2017
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
This was the perfect spot to have a gorgeous wedding that doubles as a family reunion! The majority of our wedding guests were coming from out of town and the variety of lodging options was really helpful. We reserved three reunion homes so that each of our families and our friends could stay in one place- these homes ended up doubling as the \"welcome dinner\" and after party spots. The Ranch has a range of venue and reception options that you can choose from, and all are gorgeous. It also has a ton of activities for your guests to enjoy so you don't have to worry about keeping them entertained all weekend.The wedding coordinator is great to work with- she's flexible and responsive to phone calls and answered all of our questions. The day of the ceremony we had to move it inside because of snow and she was instrumental in coordinating this. My only complaint would be that working with the people at registration wasn't always smooth- it wasnt clear what time people could check in/check out and the directions they gave our guests weren't always clear. But working with the wedding coordinator gave us a clear contact person.All in all this is an absolutely breathtaking (and affordable) place to have an awesome wedding weekend!!!
Reviewed on 18-10-2017
Amy Leigh Lightfoot (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2017
We had both our ceremony and reception at Snow Mountain Ranch. We couldn't have asked for a better place to get married. It was gorgeous, and the wedding coordinator was so helpful throughout our planning!!
Reviewed on 16-10-2017
Wedding Date 21-09-2017
We had both our ceremony and reception at Snow Mountain Ranch. We couldn't have asked for a better place to get married. It was gorgeous, and the wedding coordinator was so helpful throughout our planning!!
Reviewed on 16-10-2017
Caitlin R (wedding party) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
Snow Mountain Ranch team was very helpful! Venue is affordable and has great mountain views.
Reviewed on 01-11-2016
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
Snow Mountain Ranch team was very helpful! Venue is affordable and has great mountain views.
Reviewed on 01-11-2016
Mary R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-01-2018
Liked that I received the reception hall for the weekend. Made setup and take down simple!
Reviewed on 01-11-2016
Wedding Date 01-01-2018
Liked that I received the reception hall for the weekend. Made setup and take down simple!
Reviewed on 01-11-2016
Kylie L (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-01-2018
I had my wedding here in August. Columbine Point is beautiful and rustic, complete with a view of the Continental Divide. If you are looking for a \"Mountain\" wedding - this place is perfect. The food at the reception was awesome and so was the staff! The nice thing about going through YMCA catering is that the prices are very affordable.
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 01-01-2018
I had my wedding here in August. Columbine Point is beautiful and rustic, complete with a view of the Continental Divide. If you are looking for a \"Mountain\" wedding - this place is perfect. The food at the reception was awesome and so was the staff! The nice thing about going through YMCA catering is that the prices are very affordable.
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Anessa Buchann (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2016
SMR was great to work with from start to finish! Low-key venue but you can dress it up a lot. Alicia helped us sort out our thoughts and plans throughout the process. I honestly was not stressed on my wedding weekend. Our guests had a blast on-site and whitewater rafting! Great deal of a venue considering you basically receive a day of coordinator.
Reviewed on 29-10-2016
Wedding Date 16-07-2016
SMR was great to work with from start to finish! Low-key venue but you can dress it up a lot. Alicia helped us sort out our thoughts and plans throughout the process. I honestly was not stressed on my wedding weekend. Our guests had a blast on-site and whitewater rafting! Great deal of a venue considering you basically receive a day of coordinator.
Reviewed on 29-10-2016
Sarah M (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2017
Nice view, good on-site activities, and many ceremony options. Cons: Cabins are confusing to book for first-time guests. I would recommend doing a lodging block or booking reunion homes as the smaller cabins are harder to book in the summer.
Reviewed on 28-10-2016
Wedding Date 12-08-2017
Nice view, good on-site activities, and many ceremony options. Cons: Cabins are confusing to book for first-time guests. I would recommend doing a lodging block or booking reunion homes as the smaller cabins are harder to book in the summer.
Reviewed on 28-10-2016
Patty M (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-12-2017
Great location for a wedding! Columbine Point in fall is so gorgeous, beautiful colors with a great mountain view.
Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Wedding Date 26-12-2017
Great location for a wedding! Columbine Point in fall is so gorgeous, beautiful colors with a great mountain view.
Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Laura Lee (wedding party) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-08-2017
We loved Chef Joe and the food he served exceeded our expectations! We couldn't believe how accommodating he was to all of our guests. My only complaint was Alycia's assistant seemed less than thrilled and rude at times. I recommend asking to work with the coordinator because she is more experienced and passionate than her assistant was. Great venue and good price for a destination wedding!
Reviewed on 01-10-2016
Wedding Date 19-08-2017
We loved Chef Joe and the food he served exceeded our expectations! We couldn't believe how accommodating he was to all of our guests. My only complaint was Alycia's assistant seemed less than thrilled and rude at times. I recommend asking to work with the coordinator because she is more experienced and passionate than her assistant was. Great venue and good price for a destination wedding!
Reviewed on 01-10-2016
Amy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-06-2015
The YMCA was the perfect place for our wedding! If you lodge on property you can do mostly all of the activities for free. Ask the Alecia (Wedding Coordinator) about the activities and she can point you in the right direction... you can even book campfires! Our wedding was awesome and our guests had so much fun!
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Wedding Date 20-06-2015
The YMCA was the perfect place for our wedding! If you lodge on property you can do mostly all of the activities for free. Ask the Alecia (Wedding Coordinator) about the activities and she can point you in the right direction... you can even book campfires! Our wedding was awesome and our guests had so much fun!
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Elizabeth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-07-2015
I am so happy we chose SMR for our wedding. The wedding coordinator, Alicia, and her interns were so helpful, professional and friendly. I highly recommend renting the summer tubing hill! It was a blast! The value was amazing and the staff went above and beyond.
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Wedding Date 25-07-2015
I am so happy we chose SMR for our wedding. The wedding coordinator, Alicia, and her interns were so helpful, professional and friendly. I highly recommend renting the summer tubing hill! It was a blast! The value was amazing and the staff went above and beyond.
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Jessica Oliver (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-12-2016
We are planning our winter wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch and it has been great so far. We are able to personalize our event, be creative, and take advantage of YMCA's many activities. Very affordable mountain venue!
Reviewed on 29-10-2015
Wedding Date 10-12-2016
We are planning our winter wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch and it has been great so far. We are able to personalize our event, be creative, and take advantage of YMCA's many activities. Very affordable mountain venue!
Reviewed on 29-10-2015
LaurenJens9 (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding turned out; we loved every minute of it. Thank you Snow Mountain Ranch!
Reviewed on 28-10-2015
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding turned out; we loved every minute of it. Thank you Snow Mountain Ranch!
Reviewed on 28-10-2015
Lindsey (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
YMCA of the Rockies is a great venue with many affordable wedding options. We liked that we could be creative and do our own thing. The activities are fun, lots of nearby hiking, and the staff is also very nice to work with.
Reviewed on 20-10-2015
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
YMCA of the Rockies is a great venue with many affordable wedding options. We liked that we could be creative and do our own thing. The activities are fun, lots of nearby hiking, and the staff is also very nice to work with.
Reviewed on 20-10-2015
kmk8898 (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2015
SMR is perfect for families and has lots of fun activities and not to mention beautiful scenery. We were able to have our own caterers which I really like. We also got to book a couple of vacation homes for the weekend which I would recommend.
Reviewed on 15-10-2015
Wedding Date 30-05-2015
SMR is perfect for families and has lots of fun activities and not to mention beautiful scenery. We were able to have our own caterers which I really like. We also got to book a couple of vacation homes for the weekend which I would recommend.
Reviewed on 15-10-2015
Allie M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-08-2015
Loved working with Snow Mountain Ranch! Alicia and her team were a class act. Though we did run into a couple issues on our wedding day (nothing too major) the wedding team handled them with care and professionalism. Amazing venue, fantastic activities that our guests loved.
Reviewed on 09-10-2015
Wedding Date 15-08-2015
Loved working with Snow Mountain Ranch! Alicia and her team were a class act. Though we did run into a couple issues on our wedding day (nothing too major) the wedding team handled them with care and professionalism. Amazing venue, fantastic activities that our guests loved.
Reviewed on 09-10-2015
Kendra Knutson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
Alicia and Kellie were very calm, caring, dependable and detail oriented! My family and I loved working with them because they simplified things so much at Snow Mountain Ranch!
Reviewed on 02-10-2015
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
Alicia and Kellie were very calm, caring, dependable and detail oriented! My family and I loved working with them because they simplified things so much at Snow Mountain Ranch!
Reviewed on 02-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
We absolutely loved Snow Mountain Ranch! Alicia and her assistant were EXCELLENT! We planned our wedding long distance and both were wonderful at responding to emails or phone calls quickly. The view was amazing and our guests loved all the activities on property!! Alicia was also very helpful at recommending vendors in the local area. Thank you SMR for a great wedding!
Reviewed on 04-09-2015
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
We absolutely loved Snow Mountain Ranch! Alicia and her assistant were EXCELLENT! We planned our wedding long distance and both were wonderful at responding to emails or phone calls quickly. The view was amazing and our guests loved all the activities on property!! Alicia was also very helpful at recommending vendors in the local area. Thank you SMR for a great wedding!
Reviewed on 04-09-2015
katie mayer (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-07-2015
I had a really hard time giving these guys 4 stars. VERY conflicted. \r\rPart 1: Staff\rThe staff (once the new, actually engaged event planner and her assistant came on board)was amazing. The staff had arranged the reception tables exactly backwards, and Caitlin and Alicia busted their butts to get the tables in the right places. The port-o-potties were never cleaned (despite numerous requests)m, and they helped clean them themselves. They were kind, calm, and accommodating. LOVED Caitlin and Alicia. They get 5 stars.\r\rPart 2: The venue\rThe place does NOT look like much, but you can shine it up real nice. The mountain backdrop was amazing, and we were pretty happy with the overall effect. 4 stars.\r\rPart 3: The YMCA as an organization\rTERRIBLE. HORRIBLE. THE ABSOLUTE WORST. I brought in TONS of business for these guys and paid a LOT of money, and really, the staff could not have cared less. They screwed up almost every guest's reservation (which are almost impossible to get in the first place). They were rude on the phone every single time I called. They told me that they could not guarantee that I would be able to get into my cabin at 2pm so I could shower before my wedding. They were so disorganized. I feel like no one knew what was going on at any point in time. I basically felt like a number that they needed to just get in and then out as quickly as possible. It probably wound up costing us MORE than a standard venue because of all of the things that they just can't help with, don't have, or don't do. Everything was 5x harder than it needed to be, and it made for one VERY stressed out bride and MiL. You may want to consider all of the hassle before going with the Y for your wedding UNLESS you have a wedding planner to take care of all the BS for you!! 1 star!!!!
Reviewed on 14-07-2015
Wedding Date 11-07-2015
I had a really hard time giving these guys 4 stars. VERY conflicted. \r\rPart 1: Staff\rThe staff (once the new, actually engaged event planner and her assistant came on board)was amazing. The staff had arranged the reception tables exactly backwards, and Caitlin and Alicia busted their butts to get the tables in the right places. The port-o-potties were never cleaned (despite numerous requests)m, and they helped clean them themselves. They were kind, calm, and accommodating. LOVED Caitlin and Alicia. They get 5 stars.\r\rPart 2: The venue\rThe place does NOT look like much, but you can shine it up real nice. The mountain backdrop was amazing, and we were pretty happy with the overall effect. 4 stars.\r\rPart 3: The YMCA as an organization\rTERRIBLE. HORRIBLE. THE ABSOLUTE WORST. I brought in TONS of business for these guys and paid a LOT of money, and really, the staff could not have cared less. They screwed up almost every guest's reservation (which are almost impossible to get in the first place). They were rude on the phone every single time I called. They told me that they could not guarantee that I would be able to get into my cabin at 2pm so I could shower before my wedding. They were so disorganized. I feel like no one knew what was going on at any point in time. I basically felt like a number that they needed to just get in and then out as quickly as possible. It probably wound up costing us MORE than a standard venue because of all of the things that they just can't help with, don't have, or don't do. Everything was 5x harder than it needed to be, and it made for one VERY stressed out bride and MiL. You may want to consider all of the hassle before going with the Y for your wedding UNLESS you have a wedding planner to take care of all the BS for you!! 1 star!!!!
Reviewed on 14-07-2015
Kate (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
I could not more highly recommend Snow Mountain Ranch as the perfect place for a wedding in the mountains. The Ranch is affordable, the staff is kind and very helpful, and the venue couldn't be more gorgeous. \rWe planned our wedding from out of state, and the SMR wedding coordinators (first Mike, and then Alicia) were so helpful via email, always answering all of my questions promptly. Alicia met with our caterer and my fiance and I a month before the wedding in person, too, to make sure everything went smoothly.\rThe day of the wedding, a storm was coming in at the exact time of our outdoor ceremony according to the weather radar, and Alicia and Caitlin were on it! We were able to move up the wedding ceremony 45 minutes without a hitch. All of our guests arrived, everything was set up on time at both the ceremony and reception, and we beat the rain! They checked in throughout the day (despite 3 other weddings also going on that weekend) and made sure everything was where it was supposed to be. \rWe were married at the wildflower outdoor chapel. The seats face the mountains and the views are absolutely stunning. This venue is much more affordable than their popular Columbine Point location but is still stunning. We held our reception in the outdoor cookout shelter (also very affordable!) and it was great. A little chilly in June when the storm blew through, but the ranch staff was able to nicely cover the side windows to keep the wind out as the storm passed and brought some heaters as well. Once the storm passed, the sun came out and set over the mountains -- the views behind the cookout shelter are amazing and perfect for wedding photos!\rSMR is not one of those fancy mountain ranches, but it's definitely the most affordable mountain venue, and it's wonderful! If you want a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere with wonderful staff and great views, this is the place for you.
Reviewed on 26-06-2015
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
I could not more highly recommend Snow Mountain Ranch as the perfect place for a wedding in the mountains. The Ranch is affordable, the staff is kind and very helpful, and the venue couldn't be more gorgeous. \rWe planned our wedding from out of state, and the SMR wedding coordinators (first Mike, and then Alicia) were so helpful via email, always answering all of my questions promptly. Alicia met with our caterer and my fiance and I a month before the wedding in person, too, to make sure everything went smoothly.\rThe day of the wedding, a storm was coming in at the exact time of our outdoor ceremony according to the weather radar, and Alicia and Caitlin were on it! We were able to move up the wedding ceremony 45 minutes without a hitch. All of our guests arrived, everything was set up on time at both the ceremony and reception, and we beat the rain! They checked in throughout the day (despite 3 other weddings also going on that weekend) and made sure everything was where it was supposed to be. \rWe were married at the wildflower outdoor chapel. The seats face the mountains and the views are absolutely stunning. This venue is much more affordable than their popular Columbine Point location but is still stunning. We held our reception in the outdoor cookout shelter (also very affordable!) and it was great. A little chilly in June when the storm blew through, but the ranch staff was able to nicely cover the side windows to keep the wind out as the storm passed and brought some heaters as well. Once the storm passed, the sun came out and set over the mountains -- the views behind the cookout shelter are amazing and perfect for wedding photos!\rSMR is not one of those fancy mountain ranches, but it's definitely the most affordable mountain venue, and it's wonderful! If you want a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere with wonderful staff and great views, this is the place for you.
Reviewed on 26-06-2015
Kaitlyn Bright (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2014
Having our wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch was a dream come true. Let me first say to the brides out there, Mike, their event coordinator, was a dream! He was equipped with all the answers to my incessant questions, he never failed to reply instantly to all of my emails, and mostly he invested time in getting to know us and our wedding details to ensure that all went accordingly. We found out after our wedding that he was terribly sick the whole time and yet he put on a smile, went above and beyond and answered ALL urgent phone calls from my family on the day of the wedding. \r\rWe had our ceremony at Columbine Point - it was beautiful! It was outdoors so plan for all kinds of weather. We were lucky that the pouring rain stopped right at our ceremony time. It was breathtaking!\r\rWe had our reception at the Mountain Air Cookout. It was rustic and beautiful. For our time of year (October) we had 6 heaters in there and wrapped the open windows with a plastic insulating wrap that we got from Home Depot. It kept us warm, but I would've had 2 more heaters if I could've. The tables and decor were perfect for our rustic wedding. \r\rWe had the whole bridal party stay in one of their large cabins and we also hosted our rehearsal dinner there. It was amazing to be able to spend time with everyone all in one place!\r\rWe had a dream wedding. I think I am the only bride that can say that it literally was everything I dreamed and wanted it to be. Snow Mountain Ranch contributed a great deal to it being a perfect day.
Reviewed on 10-11-2014
Wedding Date 11-10-2014
Having our wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch was a dream come true. Let me first say to the brides out there, Mike, their event coordinator, was a dream! He was equipped with all the answers to my incessant questions, he never failed to reply instantly to all of my emails, and mostly he invested time in getting to know us and our wedding details to ensure that all went accordingly. We found out after our wedding that he was terribly sick the whole time and yet he put on a smile, went above and beyond and answered ALL urgent phone calls from my family on the day of the wedding. \r\rWe had our ceremony at Columbine Point - it was beautiful! It was outdoors so plan for all kinds of weather. We were lucky that the pouring rain stopped right at our ceremony time. It was breathtaking!\r\rWe had our reception at the Mountain Air Cookout. It was rustic and beautiful. For our time of year (October) we had 6 heaters in there and wrapped the open windows with a plastic insulating wrap that we got from Home Depot. It kept us warm, but I would've had 2 more heaters if I could've. The tables and decor were perfect for our rustic wedding. \r\rWe had the whole bridal party stay in one of their large cabins and we also hosted our rehearsal dinner there. It was amazing to be able to spend time with everyone all in one place!\r\rWe had a dream wedding. I think I am the only bride that can say that it literally was everything I dreamed and wanted it to be. Snow Mountain Ranch contributed a great deal to it being a perfect day.
Reviewed on 10-11-2014
Jillian Allen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2014
Very affordable for such a beautiful location! There are multiple outdoor areas to choose from and Mike was available to help every step of the way. We had a friend be our Officiant so it was awesome to have Mike there for the rehearsal to keep things moving. Also, it's always a relief to be able to have your family close by, and there are so many options where people can stay while saving money by rooming together! If you want an outdoor Colorado wedding this is the place to be!
Reviewed on 10-10-2014
Wedding Date 05-09-2014
Very affordable for such a beautiful location! There are multiple outdoor areas to choose from and Mike was available to help every step of the way. We had a friend be our Officiant so it was awesome to have Mike there for the rehearsal to keep things moving. Also, it's always a relief to be able to have your family close by, and there are so many options where people can stay while saving money by rooming together! If you want an outdoor Colorado wedding this is the place to be!
Reviewed on 10-10-2014
Crystalyn Williams (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
My husband and I got married at Snow Mountain Ranch up at Columbine Point. We waited until mid-September to get married in hopes of having the Aspens change and they definitely were. With all the fall colors it was gorgeous at Columbine Point and on the Snow Mountain Ranch property as a whole. Plus it ended up still being 75 degrees, which was amazing. Many of our family and friends live in Colorado, but it was still a perfect \"destination wedding\". They were all able to stay onsite pretty inexpensively. The abundance of lodging was a big reason why we chose Snow Mountain Ranch.\r\rOur reception was held at the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter and was great as well. The only down side was the lack of storage annd prep space, which will take a bit of planning on the caterer's part, but it's worth it. It's definitely rustic and a bit more casual than some of SMR's other reception spaces.\r\rThrough the process Mike, the onsite wedding coordinator, was very helpful and usually very prompt with his responses. He met with us twice to show us around the premises and to answer my husband and I's questions as well as our parents'. He also attended the wedding rehearsal and was helpful then as well.\r\rI think with SMR it is very important to have a day of coordinator (even if you just designate a friend). There are so many moving parts day of and the SMR staff does not really help with that, which was fine by me, but some brides may be bothered by that. \r\rOverall I could not have asked for a more gorgeous day and the venue was beyond perfect for us. Added bonus: It's absurdly affordable!
Reviewed on 07-10-2014
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
My husband and I got married at Snow Mountain Ranch up at Columbine Point. We waited until mid-September to get married in hopes of having the Aspens change and they definitely were. With all the fall colors it was gorgeous at Columbine Point and on the Snow Mountain Ranch property as a whole. Plus it ended up still being 75 degrees, which was amazing. Many of our family and friends live in Colorado, but it was still a perfect \"destination wedding\". They were all able to stay onsite pretty inexpensively. The abundance of lodging was a big reason why we chose Snow Mountain Ranch.\r\rOur reception was held at the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter and was great as well. The only down side was the lack of storage annd prep space, which will take a bit of planning on the caterer's part, but it's worth it. It's definitely rustic and a bit more casual than some of SMR's other reception spaces.\r\rThrough the process Mike, the onsite wedding coordinator, was very helpful and usually very prompt with his responses. He met with us twice to show us around the premises and to answer my husband and I's questions as well as our parents'. He also attended the wedding rehearsal and was helpful then as well.\r\rI think with SMR it is very important to have a day of coordinator (even if you just designate a friend). There are so many moving parts day of and the SMR staff does not really help with that, which was fine by me, but some brides may be bothered by that. \r\rOverall I could not have asked for a more gorgeous day and the venue was beyond perfect for us. Added bonus: It's absurdly affordable!
Reviewed on 07-10-2014
Jessica Bartlett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
Snow Mountain Ranch is a wonderful place! Not only do they provide a gorgeous backdrop to whatever event you could possibly be planning but the staff is lovely and the rates are more than affordable. Take note that accommodations are rather basic but the cabins and yurts are surprisingly comfortable. We loved that our guests had so many options for lodging and activities. Mike, the event coordinator, was helpful, professional, and easy to trust. \r\rIf anything, I might suggest more dining options on the ranch. This vendor and venus is highly recommended!
Reviewed on 24-09-2014
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
Snow Mountain Ranch is a wonderful place! Not only do they provide a gorgeous backdrop to whatever event you could possibly be planning but the staff is lovely and the rates are more than affordable. Take note that accommodations are rather basic but the cabins and yurts are surprisingly comfortable. We loved that our guests had so many options for lodging and activities. Mike, the event coordinator, was helpful, professional, and easy to trust. \r\rIf anything, I might suggest more dining options on the ranch. This vendor and venus is highly recommended!
Reviewed on 24-09-2014
Kirstin Johnstone (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2014
While my wedding turned out beautiful there were some definite things to know with this venue. They changed the wedding coordinator about 1 month after I booked the venue. I guess that doesn't matter all that much, because the \"wedding coordinator\" doesn't do much except send you the bill really. The staff was difficult to get ahold of and to ask questions as well. Upon arrival at our rehearsal, trying to get keys for the two large (and expensive) cabins I booked for girls/and one for the guys, they switched cabins giving wrong keys to people. This created a lot of drama since my wedding dress was placed in the wrong cabin. When we tried to straighten this out, the staff was very rude to us. The wedding coordinator did not come to the rehearsal or to the wedding, thank god I hired a wedding planner or I would have been screwed. Other than the coordination and lack of organization, I did love the ease of the cabins on site for guests and the possibilities for DIY and saving money.
Reviewed on 13-09-2014
Wedding Date 31-08-2014
While my wedding turned out beautiful there were some definite things to know with this venue. They changed the wedding coordinator about 1 month after I booked the venue. I guess that doesn't matter all that much, because the \"wedding coordinator\" doesn't do much except send you the bill really. The staff was difficult to get ahold of and to ask questions as well. Upon arrival at our rehearsal, trying to get keys for the two large (and expensive) cabins I booked for girls/and one for the guys, they switched cabins giving wrong keys to people. This created a lot of drama since my wedding dress was placed in the wrong cabin. When we tried to straighten this out, the staff was very rude to us. The wedding coordinator did not come to the rehearsal or to the wedding, thank god I hired a wedding planner or I would have been screwed. Other than the coordination and lack of organization, I did love the ease of the cabins on site for guests and the possibilities for DIY and saving money.
Reviewed on 13-09-2014
Bethany (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2015
I truly enjoyed working with Mike Ward and the other staff at Snow Mountain Ranch. They always answered my questions right away and in full. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for an amazing, outdoor, mountain wedding. My wedding day was perfect!
Reviewed on 10-09-2014
Wedding Date 04-10-2015
I truly enjoyed working with Mike Ward and the other staff at Snow Mountain Ranch. They always answered my questions right away and in full. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for an amazing, outdoor, mountain wedding. My wedding day was perfect!
Reviewed on 10-09-2014
Sara Denman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2014
Mike and the SMR team were incredibly helpful in making our day memorable. They were responsive and always available to answer questions. The venue is beautiful and requires very little decoration and our visiting family members\rloved how family friendly everything was. Very highly recommended!
Reviewed on 07-09-2014
Wedding Date 17-08-2014
Mike and the SMR team were incredibly helpful in making our day memorable. They were responsive and always available to answer questions. The venue is beautiful and requires very little decoration and our visiting family members\rloved how family friendly everything was. Very highly recommended!
Reviewed on 07-09-2014
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-08-2014
My experience working with the talented staff at Snow Mountain Ranch was amazing. The wedding coordinator was always prompt in answering every question I had and was very accommodating to me when I made, what felt like a bunch, of special requests. The catering staff really shined as well. Not only was the food excellent but their assistance in picking the meal selection, adjusting the menu at the last minute, and helping us the day of the wedding in setting up and problem solving was nothing less than spectacular. The day went perfectly and the guests continue to rave about the venue, the meal, and the service. Thanks SMR!
Reviewed on 04-09-2014
Wedding Date 16-08-2014
My experience working with the talented staff at Snow Mountain Ranch was amazing. The wedding coordinator was always prompt in answering every question I had and was very accommodating to me when I made, what felt like a bunch, of special requests. The catering staff really shined as well. Not only was the food excellent but their assistance in picking the meal selection, adjusting the menu at the last minute, and helping us the day of the wedding in setting up and problem solving was nothing less than spectacular. The day went perfectly and the guests continue to rave about the venue, the meal, and the service. Thanks SMR!
Reviewed on 04-09-2014
Jessie Rathburn (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
We chose to get married at Snow Mountain Ranch for several reasons. Not only is it in a beautiful part of Colorado, but it also includes so much more! \rThere are several site options within the ranch, and we chose to have our ceremony and reception at the Rowley Homestead. The location was perfect - remote, fabulous views, and the perfect size. There is no running water or indoor restrooms at this site, which we didn't mind, but that might be a red flag for some. You can transport water from other parts of the ranch, and they do have outhouses with hand-washing stations on site. The up-front cost for this site is reasonable, but I did spend more than I expected on everything I had to bring in: tent, generator, dance floor, lights, etc., in addition to all the typical rentals, decorations, food costs, etc. \rThe activities available at the ranch ensure that there is something for all of your guests to do - hiking, biking, frisbee, archery, canoeing, etc. \rThere are a lot of housing options at Snow Mountain Ranch, but this is where we had the most trouble. None of our guests were able to book cabins or yurts like we thought they would be able to, and while the lodge rooms are perfectly adequate, they aren't exceptionally luxurious. They are also a bit expensive if you don't have several people staying together to split the bill. Part of the reason we chose SMR was so that everyone could stay on-site, but unfortunately, this didn't happen. It still turned out great, but just know that it will take a lot of YMCA memberships to get enough cabins to house all your guests. \rThe wedding coordinator at SMR is great! He's very responsive, knowledgable, and easy to work with. He definitely made our experience easier. \rOverall, we are very glad we got married at the Rowley Homestead at SMR. It was a perfect day that we will cherish forever. It was worth every penny, but it will take us a bit longer to replenish our savings account than we had expected. :)
Reviewed on 12-08-2014
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
We chose to get married at Snow Mountain Ranch for several reasons. Not only is it in a beautiful part of Colorado, but it also includes so much more! \rThere are several site options within the ranch, and we chose to have our ceremony and reception at the Rowley Homestead. The location was perfect - remote, fabulous views, and the perfect size. There is no running water or indoor restrooms at this site, which we didn't mind, but that might be a red flag for some. You can transport water from other parts of the ranch, and they do have outhouses with hand-washing stations on site. The up-front cost for this site is reasonable, but I did spend more than I expected on everything I had to bring in: tent, generator, dance floor, lights, etc., in addition to all the typical rentals, decorations, food costs, etc. \rThe activities available at the ranch ensure that there is something for all of your guests to do - hiking, biking, frisbee, archery, canoeing, etc. \rThere are a lot of housing options at Snow Mountain Ranch, but this is where we had the most trouble. None of our guests were able to book cabins or yurts like we thought they would be able to, and while the lodge rooms are perfectly adequate, they aren't exceptionally luxurious. They are also a bit expensive if you don't have several people staying together to split the bill. Part of the reason we chose SMR was so that everyone could stay on-site, but unfortunately, this didn't happen. It still turned out great, but just know that it will take a lot of YMCA memberships to get enough cabins to house all your guests. \rThe wedding coordinator at SMR is great! He's very responsive, knowledgable, and easy to work with. He definitely made our experience easier. \rOverall, we are very glad we got married at the Rowley Homestead at SMR. It was a perfect day that we will cherish forever. It was worth every penny, but it will take us a bit longer to replenish our savings account than we had expected. :)
Reviewed on 12-08-2014
Sarah Earle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-07-2014
We truely enjoyed our experience at SMR, Mike and Christina the wedding coordinators were always available and excellent guides in how to make my wedding run smoothly. The wedding site, Columbine point was breathtaking, I needed minimal extra decor to decorate (ie save money since benches provided). The Mountain Air Cookout shelter is rustic and when I visited in the early spring made me a little nervous but once the snow melted and wild flowers everywhere it provided a fantastic venue. Everytime I called the SMR staff was helpful and flexible. Very low cost was a huge bonus as well!
Reviewed on 26-07-2014
Wedding Date 19-07-2014
We truely enjoyed our experience at SMR, Mike and Christina the wedding coordinators were always available and excellent guides in how to make my wedding run smoothly. The wedding site, Columbine point was breathtaking, I needed minimal extra decor to decorate (ie save money since benches provided). The Mountain Air Cookout shelter is rustic and when I visited in the early spring made me a little nervous but once the snow melted and wild flowers everywhere it provided a fantastic venue. Everytime I called the SMR staff was helpful and flexible. Very low cost was a huge bonus as well!
Reviewed on 26-07-2014
McCall Ostlie (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2014
Overall SMR was fantastic. You really cannot find anything else in a beautiful part of the rockies for this price. It truly is amazing. We had our wedding at Just Ranch and despite the rain (all day - and in CO, who knew??) it all went through and the pictures turned out amazing! The special events coordinator switched halfway through our booking arrangement causing a few misunderstandings but they were all fixed promptly.
Reviewed on 23-07-2014
Wedding Date 30-05-2014
Overall SMR was fantastic. You really cannot find anything else in a beautiful part of the rockies for this price. It truly is amazing. We had our wedding at Just Ranch and despite the rain (all day - and in CO, who knew??) it all went through and the pictures turned out amazing! The special events coordinator switched halfway through our booking arrangement causing a few misunderstandings but they were all fixed promptly.
Reviewed on 23-07-2014
Wendy Moore (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2014
Snow Mountain Ranch was an INCREDIBLE setting and host venue for our wedding and reception! We selected the Columbine Point ceremony site on their facility which has an amazing view of the Rocky Mountains, while it sets on a mountainside with a perfect setting for a Rustic themed Wedding. \rFor the reception we used the Leggett Lodge Building that includes a good sized outdoor deck and yard space for outdoor games and for kids to run around, it also has the mountains in the background and was absolutely perfect! \rThe pieces that made it all come together were our event coordinators provided from Snow Mountain Ranch, they we're very eager to meet our needs and help us create the perfect day for what we envisioned! \rAlso, they have hundreds of on site Lodging options from Cabins to Lodges that our guests could stay on site!
Reviewed on 10-07-2014
Wedding Date 29-06-2014
Snow Mountain Ranch was an INCREDIBLE setting and host venue for our wedding and reception! We selected the Columbine Point ceremony site on their facility which has an amazing view of the Rocky Mountains, while it sets on a mountainside with a perfect setting for a Rustic themed Wedding. \rFor the reception we used the Leggett Lodge Building that includes a good sized outdoor deck and yard space for outdoor games and for kids to run around, it also has the mountains in the background and was absolutely perfect! \rThe pieces that made it all come together were our event coordinators provided from Snow Mountain Ranch, they we're very eager to meet our needs and help us create the perfect day for what we envisioned! \rAlso, they have hundreds of on site Lodging options from Cabins to Lodges that our guests could stay on site!
Reviewed on 10-07-2014
Katie Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-05-2014
If you want a beautiful mountain wedding without breaking the bank, then Snow Mountain Ranch is ideal. The staff was helpful with all aspects of preparation, responded to emails promptly, and ensured that all our questions were adequately answered. On the day of the wedding, the staff was helpful with our requests and adjusted well to changes that we made. The location is gorgeous and affordable lodging is available on-site. SMR is easy to find, easy to work with, and provides a variety of great venues for a mountain wedding.
Reviewed on 02-07-2014
Wedding Date 31-05-2014
If you want a beautiful mountain wedding without breaking the bank, then Snow Mountain Ranch is ideal. The staff was helpful with all aspects of preparation, responded to emails promptly, and ensured that all our questions were adequately answered. On the day of the wedding, the staff was helpful with our requests and adjusted well to changes that we made. The location is gorgeous and affordable lodging is available on-site. SMR is easy to find, easy to work with, and provides a variety of great venues for a mountain wedding.
Reviewed on 02-07-2014
Weston Gibler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2014
We got married at Rowley Homestead at the Snow Mnt Ranch. We really wanted our wedding ceremony to be held in an aspen grove and they were really flexible with letting us have it where ever we wanted. It worked out beautifully and the special events staff were amazingly helpful in carrying out my vision! I had great communication with Mike Ward, the special events coordinator; he answered countless emails in a timely fashion. On the day of our wedding, I felt really supported by the SMR staff and they did everything they could to support the vision for our wedding! Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 21-06-2014
Wedding Date 14-06-2014
We got married at Rowley Homestead at the Snow Mnt Ranch. We really wanted our wedding ceremony to be held in an aspen grove and they were really flexible with letting us have it where ever we wanted. It worked out beautifully and the special events staff were amazingly helpful in carrying out my vision! I had great communication with Mike Ward, the special events coordinator; he answered countless emails in a timely fashion. On the day of our wedding, I felt really supported by the SMR staff and they did everything they could to support the vision for our wedding! Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 21-06-2014
Julia R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2013
My husband and I got married in the Columbine Point chapel, did the Mountaintop Toast afterward, and then had our reception in the Serenity Tent. I felt like we could not have chosen a better venue, it was perfect for us and very affordable. Columbine Point is secluded and a nice distance from the main Snow Mountain Ranch area. The photos posted online are beautiful, and it's a gorgeous location in person as well. \r\rEmily and Alanna, the wedding/event staff, were very professional to work with and run both the rehearsal and the ceremony very smoothly; we didn't have to worry about anything concerning the ceremony itself. We asked the SMR chaplain, Steve Peterson, to officiate, and he was kind enough to spend a few hours getting to know us so that he could put together a very personal message for the ceremony. We really connected with Steve and he is a neat person to get to know, very personable (even though we are not very religious at all he didn't seem too bothered by it, which we appreciated). \r\rI planned my wedding from my current home in California, and didn't see the venue in person until the week of my wedding...when I got to Snow Mountain Ranch I could not get over how beautiful the location is. The property is huge, and I loved that my friends and family could stay on-site inexpensively. One thing to note is that at least in my wedding the Snow Mountain Ranch event/wedding planners seemed to be mainly focused on the ceremony; I used a full service caterer (Wild Horse Catering) which did a great job on the reception and having the combination of the two teams worked really nicely. Additionally I would caution brides to be aware of the high altitude at Snow Mountain Ranch; it's around 10000 feet and my elderly grandparents and also my friends from sea level had a little trouble with the altitude. Overall though I know our family and friends really enjoyed being at Snow Mountain Ranch and we keep getting comments about how lovely our wedding was!
Reviewed on 11-10-2013
Wedding Date 07-09-2013
My husband and I got married in the Columbine Point chapel, did the Mountaintop Toast afterward, and then had our reception in the Serenity Tent. I felt like we could not have chosen a better venue, it was perfect for us and very affordable. Columbine Point is secluded and a nice distance from the main Snow Mountain Ranch area. The photos posted online are beautiful, and it's a gorgeous location in person as well. \r\rEmily and Alanna, the wedding/event staff, were very professional to work with and run both the rehearsal and the ceremony very smoothly; we didn't have to worry about anything concerning the ceremony itself. We asked the SMR chaplain, Steve Peterson, to officiate, and he was kind enough to spend a few hours getting to know us so that he could put together a very personal message for the ceremony. We really connected with Steve and he is a neat person to get to know, very personable (even though we are not very religious at all he didn't seem too bothered by it, which we appreciated). \r\rI planned my wedding from my current home in California, and didn't see the venue in person until the week of my wedding...when I got to Snow Mountain Ranch I could not get over how beautiful the location is. The property is huge, and I loved that my friends and family could stay on-site inexpensively. One thing to note is that at least in my wedding the Snow Mountain Ranch event/wedding planners seemed to be mainly focused on the ceremony; I used a full service caterer (Wild Horse Catering) which did a great job on the reception and having the combination of the two teams worked really nicely. Additionally I would caution brides to be aware of the high altitude at Snow Mountain Ranch; it's around 10000 feet and my elderly grandparents and also my friends from sea level had a little trouble with the altitude. Overall though I know our family and friends really enjoyed being at Snow Mountain Ranch and we keep getting comments about how lovely our wedding was!
Reviewed on 11-10-2013
sbugbee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2013
We got married at Columbine Point and had our reception at the Leggett Building. Itwas fantastic. The views and setting at Columbine Point are spectacular. We had the champagne toast after so our guests could enjoy being up there for a little longer. We did the horse drawn carriage to our reception, and that turned out to be one of our favorite parts... So much fun! Leggett Building was fantastic for the reception. My on,y complaint is it was difficult to get cabins... Their priority system and communication is poor and disappointing. Other than that.... Absolutely fabulous and highly recommended!\r
Reviewed on 05-10-2013
Wedding Date 29-06-2013
We got married at Columbine Point and had our reception at the Leggett Building. Itwas fantastic. The views and setting at Columbine Point are spectacular. We had the champagne toast after so our guests could enjoy being up there for a little longer. We did the horse drawn carriage to our reception, and that turned out to be one of our favorite parts... So much fun! Leggett Building was fantastic for the reception. My on,y complaint is it was difficult to get cabins... Their priority system and communication is poor and disappointing. Other than that.... Absolutely fabulous and highly recommended!\r
Reviewed on 05-10-2013
Jillian McGlinchey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2013
Our wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch this summer was absolutely amazing! If you are looking for a venue that is light on the budget, relaxed, and beautiful, Snow Mountain Ranch is your place! The wedding team was so easy to work with and the Ranch provides you with the flexibility to do what you want. We were able to really mold our wedding weekend to be exactly how we wanted it. We had a welcome party in one of the 8 bedroom reunion cabins on Saturday night, and then on Sunday we hosted our wedding ceremony at Columbine Point and reception at Leggett Hall. Snow Mountain Ranch is a beautiful venue and such a great retreat for your wedding weekend. Our guests really felt a true sense of Colorado and felt so welcomed by the entire staff. I highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 02-10-2013
Wedding Date 01-09-2013
Our wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch this summer was absolutely amazing! If you are looking for a venue that is light on the budget, relaxed, and beautiful, Snow Mountain Ranch is your place! The wedding team was so easy to work with and the Ranch provides you with the flexibility to do what you want. We were able to really mold our wedding weekend to be exactly how we wanted it. We had a welcome party in one of the 8 bedroom reunion cabins on Saturday night, and then on Sunday we hosted our wedding ceremony at Columbine Point and reception at Leggett Hall. Snow Mountain Ranch is a beautiful venue and such a great retreat for your wedding weekend. Our guests really felt a true sense of Colorado and felt so welcomed by the entire staff. I highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 02-10-2013
Jessica (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-09-2013
Snow Mountain Ranch is an awesome and A-Mazing location to host your ceremony, reception, and/or housing for your guests! We looked at over 10 places from Boulder to Estes Park to Granby and just fell in love with the tranquility and lack of touristy-ness at Snow Mountain Ranch. We held our reception in the Legett Building on 9/27/13 and rented Reunion Cabins for our guests to stay in for the weekend, since it was a destination wedding for pretty much everyone. We heard nothing but raves from our guests about the location. The venue also has multiple locations for hosting your ceremony that have stupendous views! The staff was helpful and allowed our guests to pay upon arrival, so that we would not have to collect money separately, which was a blessing, since we had so many other things to worry about pre-wedding. \r\rWe also really liked that the location provided our guests the opportunity to do other activities on-site and at the National Park without us having to plan them! Additionally, we look forward to having the ability to return to SMR on our anniversaries and to share the beauty of the location with our future kids as they grow. :) We highly recommend this venue for your Colorado Rocky Mountain Wedding!
Reviewed on 02-10-2013
Wedding Date 27-09-2013
Snow Mountain Ranch is an awesome and A-Mazing location to host your ceremony, reception, and/or housing for your guests! We looked at over 10 places from Boulder to Estes Park to Granby and just fell in love with the tranquility and lack of touristy-ness at Snow Mountain Ranch. We held our reception in the Legett Building on 9/27/13 and rented Reunion Cabins for our guests to stay in for the weekend, since it was a destination wedding for pretty much everyone. We heard nothing but raves from our guests about the location. The venue also has multiple locations for hosting your ceremony that have stupendous views! The staff was helpful and allowed our guests to pay upon arrival, so that we would not have to collect money separately, which was a blessing, since we had so many other things to worry about pre-wedding. \r\rWe also really liked that the location provided our guests the opportunity to do other activities on-site and at the National Park without us having to plan them! Additionally, we look forward to having the ability to return to SMR on our anniversaries and to share the beauty of the location with our future kids as they grow. :) We highly recommend this venue for your Colorado Rocky Mountain Wedding!
Reviewed on 02-10-2013
Ashleigh Rude (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-07-2013
Snow Mountain Ranch is the perfect spot to have an outdoor wedding. Our location for the ceremony was Columbine Point, and the weather behaved beautifully (even though we had a slight rain scare about an hour before showtime). A perfect place to have an affordable outdoor wedding that accommodates guest sizes up to 250 people. The back drop of the Colorado mountains, including a rugged wooden cross and tons of trees and natural wildflowers, was a wonderful perk. In fact, this outdoor spot is so great that our decorations at the ceremony site only consisted of a few bouquets and other small accents.\r\rOur wedding reception was held at The Serenity Tent about a 2-3 minute drive from Columbine point. We used Ear2Ear photo booths who were just awesome by putting together a guest-created guestbook; our guests enjoyed the fun and interactive experience... highly recommended!! The food was catered by Wild Horse Inn, and it was so delicious! They were a bit spendy, but we definitely got what we paid for. The service was great, food was excellent, and everything was very timely.\r\rOur one compliant was working with Grumpy Old Dave, of All Pro Rents. While the equipment was sufficient, the service and experience is not something we'd recommend unless you are in a major bind at the last minute (and even then he'd probably read you the riot act).\r\rTo round it out, Snow Mountain Ranch, while still coming into its own in the wedding industry, was a memorable location for our wedding. They accommodated our hundreds of questions and requests (including letting us store 30 vases of flowers in their walk-in fridge). One unfortunate part of this whole saga was that the SMR wedding coordinator resigned a week before our big day, so the transition to the new coordinator was fairly smooth but not an ideal experience. All in all, a great experience!\r\r
Reviewed on 02-10-2013
Wedding Date 06-07-2013
Snow Mountain Ranch is the perfect spot to have an outdoor wedding. Our location for the ceremony was Columbine Point, and the weather behaved beautifully (even though we had a slight rain scare about an hour before showtime). A perfect place to have an affordable outdoor wedding that accommodates guest sizes up to 250 people. The back drop of the Colorado mountains, including a rugged wooden cross and tons of trees and natural wildflowers, was a wonderful perk. In fact, this outdoor spot is so great that our decorations at the ceremony site only consisted of a few bouquets and other small accents.\r\rOur wedding reception was held at The Serenity Tent about a 2-3 minute drive from Columbine point. We used Ear2Ear photo booths who were just awesome by putting together a guest-created guestbook; our guests enjoyed the fun and interactive experience... highly recommended!! The food was catered by Wild Horse Inn, and it was so delicious! They were a bit spendy, but we definitely got what we paid for. The service was great, food was excellent, and everything was very timely.\r\rOur one compliant was working with Grumpy Old Dave, of All Pro Rents. While the equipment was sufficient, the service and experience is not something we'd recommend unless you are in a major bind at the last minute (and even then he'd probably read you the riot act).\r\rTo round it out, Snow Mountain Ranch, while still coming into its own in the wedding industry, was a memorable location for our wedding. They accommodated our hundreds of questions and requests (including letting us store 30 vases of flowers in their walk-in fridge). One unfortunate part of this whole saga was that the SMR wedding coordinator resigned a week before our big day, so the transition to the new coordinator was fairly smooth but not an ideal experience. All in all, a great experience!\r\r
Reviewed on 02-10-2013
Claire Schaefer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2013
WOW! The happiest day of my life so far took place at the Snow Mountain Ranch. It was the perfect sight for us to start our lives as a married couple; and have all out friends and family there with us. We were married at the Rowley Homestead and had our reception in the same area. It was breath taking.It was easy to coordinate with the vender who provided the tent for the reception and had plenty of time to set up and really make it our own. It was also a blessing to be able to bring in our own caterer and bring in our own liquor. Our families were able to utilize the 8 bedroom cabins to provide the rehearsal dinner and have a mini family reunion at the same time! Emily, their wedding coordinator was on the ball when it came to helping run the rehearsal and the actual wedding, she kept everything running smoothly, she is fabulous! If you are looking for a beautiful outdoor wedding sight then look no further this place is magical!!
Reviewed on 01-10-2013
Wedding Date 14-09-2013
WOW! The happiest day of my life so far took place at the Snow Mountain Ranch. It was the perfect sight for us to start our lives as a married couple; and have all out friends and family there with us. We were married at the Rowley Homestead and had our reception in the same area. It was breath taking.It was easy to coordinate with the vender who provided the tent for the reception and had plenty of time to set up and really make it our own. It was also a blessing to be able to bring in our own caterer and bring in our own liquor. Our families were able to utilize the 8 bedroom cabins to provide the rehearsal dinner and have a mini family reunion at the same time! Emily, their wedding coordinator was on the ball when it came to helping run the rehearsal and the actual wedding, she kept everything running smoothly, she is fabulous! If you are looking for a beautiful outdoor wedding sight then look no further this place is magical!!
Reviewed on 01-10-2013
Jessica Palmer (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2013
My husband and I immediately fell in love with Snow Mountain Ranch when we visited Columbine Point on our original tour. We loved the breathtaking backdrop of the mountains for our ceremony site and the Legett Building was the perfect place for our wedding reception. We have large families so the onsite lodging opportunities allowed our family and friends to be close and celebrate with us for the entire wedding weekend. The staff was friendly and very helpful with all our guests needs. We highly recommend staying in the cabins...they rock! Our guests enjoyed the many recreational activities included in their stay, especially the miniature golf. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding! Thank you to Snow Mountain Ranch for making our Celtic wedding come true. \r\rJessica & Alan
Reviewed on 30-09-2013
Wedding Date 27-07-2013
My husband and I immediately fell in love with Snow Mountain Ranch when we visited Columbine Point on our original tour. We loved the breathtaking backdrop of the mountains for our ceremony site and the Legett Building was the perfect place for our wedding reception. We have large families so the onsite lodging opportunities allowed our family and friends to be close and celebrate with us for the entire wedding weekend. The staff was friendly and very helpful with all our guests needs. We highly recommend staying in the cabins...they rock! Our guests enjoyed the many recreational activities included in their stay, especially the miniature golf. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding! Thank you to Snow Mountain Ranch for making our Celtic wedding come true. \r\rJessica & Alan
Reviewed on 30-09-2013
listanner (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2014
We held our wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch this past summer and had a great experience. We worked with two different wedding coordinators, and both were very professional and very responsive. SMR was one of the best deals that we found for a mountain wedding and we had such a great time. They were very flexible with what we wanted to do and helped make our wedding great. This venue was perfect for us who wanted to do a lot of our things. After going through the wedding process, I would maybe pay for a place that would offer some more inclusive services such as event staff and decoration. However, we decided to do these things on our own and it all went well. Beautiful setting and wonderful place for our guests to come visit!
Reviewed on 30-09-2013
Wedding Date 29-06-2014
We held our wedding at Snow Mountain Ranch this past summer and had a great experience. We worked with two different wedding coordinators, and both were very professional and very responsive. SMR was one of the best deals that we found for a mountain wedding and we had such a great time. They were very flexible with what we wanted to do and helped make our wedding great. This venue was perfect for us who wanted to do a lot of our things. After going through the wedding process, I would maybe pay for a place that would offer some more inclusive services such as event staff and decoration. However, we decided to do these things on our own and it all went well. Beautiful setting and wonderful place for our guests to come visit!
Reviewed on 30-09-2013
Stephanie Pund (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2013
I can't say enough good things about this venue! It was incredibly affordable, had beautiful indoor and outdoor areas, and the friendliest staff. Emily, the events coordinator, was always available by phone or email and was such a pleasure to work with. She did everything she could during our wedding weekend to make sure we had the perfect weekend, and thanks to the Ranch, we definitely did. Amazing venue, fantastic activities that our guests loved-- just an amazing Colorado wedding experience!
Reviewed on 30-09-2013
Wedding Date 14-09-2013
I can't say enough good things about this venue! It was incredibly affordable, had beautiful indoor and outdoor areas, and the friendliest staff. Emily, the events coordinator, was always available by phone or email and was such a pleasure to work with. She did everything she could during our wedding weekend to make sure we had the perfect weekend, and thanks to the Ranch, we definitely did. Amazing venue, fantastic activities that our guests loved-- just an amazing Colorado wedding experience!
Reviewed on 30-09-2013
lieschen (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2013
We had our wedding at the homestead in July. Snow Mountain Ranch helped us with all the accommodations, the rental was inexpensive and we were allowed to use any vendors we wanted! It allowed us to truly customize every piece of the wedding based on our desires completely avoiding all the strings that come with other locations like minimum orders or strict rules on caterers and rentals. \rIt is absolutely the best value around with tons of location options for ceremony and reception all over the property - near buildings or remote and secluded and everything in between.\rThe views are so spectacular we ended up catering our rehearsal dinner outside as well. \rOur wedding was pure perfection under a tent with full catering and bar and the outdoor ceremony had a spectacular view of Snow Mountain.\r\rI gave service four starts because they do have a high turnover rate so we did not get to work with the same wedding consultant the whole time we were planning which did lead to confusion a couple times. If you have a wedding planner you wont even notice this as a problem.\rQuality is a four because it is a rustic mountain setting and not a resort. This was absolutely perfect for what we wanted and you get more than what you are paying for, but it is not luxury and everything is not brand new or state of the art - honestly, in this spectacular setting, who cares! If you want luxury accommodations to accompany your wedding there are VRBO's and a golf course less than a five minute drive from the wedding sites that will knock your socks off. so even on this point you will not have to compromise - there are tons of options.\rIt is in a beautiful place, with access to everything you could want and is the only place we were truly free and could afford to throw the wedding of our dreams, no compromises.
Reviewed on 30-09-2013
Wedding Date 19-05-2013
We had our wedding at the homestead in July. Snow Mountain Ranch helped us with all the accommodations, the rental was inexpensive and we were allowed to use any vendors we wanted! It allowed us to truly customize every piece of the wedding based on our desires completely avoiding all the strings that come with other locations like minimum orders or strict rules on caterers and rentals. \rIt is absolutely the best value around with tons of location options for ceremony and reception all over the property - near buildings or remote and secluded and everything in between.\rThe views are so spectacular we ended up catering our rehearsal dinner outside as well. \rOur wedding was pure perfection under a tent with full catering and bar and the outdoor ceremony had a spectacular view of Snow Mountain.\r\rI gave service four starts because they do have a high turnover rate so we did not get to work with the same wedding consultant the whole time we were planning which did lead to confusion a couple times. If you have a wedding planner you wont even notice this as a problem.\rQuality is a four because it is a rustic mountain setting and not a resort. This was absolutely perfect for what we wanted and you get more than what you are paying for, but it is not luxury and everything is not brand new or state of the art - honestly, in this spectacular setting, who cares! If you want luxury accommodations to accompany your wedding there are VRBO's and a golf course less than a five minute drive from the wedding sites that will knock your socks off. so even on this point you will not have to compromise - there are tons of options.\rIt is in a beautiful place, with access to everything you could want and is the only place we were truly free and could afford to throw the wedding of our dreams, no compromises.
Reviewed on 30-09-2013
Jen Wilson-Humphries (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2013
Snow Mountain Ranch is a perfect venue for a wedding. We recently had our ceremony at Columbine Point which is stunning looking over the Continental Divide. Emily was very detail oriented and everything ran very smoothly. \r\rWe then had our reception at the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter. Sounds weird, but was perfect for a rustic outdoor wedding without the hefty prices and logistical problems of tent rentals. Just bring some burlap and candles and you'll be set!\r\rSnow Mountain Ranch also catered our reception and the guests loved it. Very, very good food. Everyone was professional and lovely to work with. Very happy with the decision we made to have our special day at this beautiful location. \r\rBest part- Way more affordable than any other venue we researched.
Reviewed on 30-09-2013
Wedding Date 03-08-2013
Snow Mountain Ranch is a perfect venue for a wedding. We recently had our ceremony at Columbine Point which is stunning looking over the Continental Divide. Emily was very detail oriented and everything ran very smoothly. \r\rWe then had our reception at the Mountain Air Cookout Shelter. Sounds weird, but was perfect for a rustic outdoor wedding without the hefty prices and logistical problems of tent rentals. Just bring some burlap and candles and you'll be set!\r\rSnow Mountain Ranch also catered our reception and the guests loved it. Very, very good food. Everyone was professional and lovely to work with. Very happy with the decision we made to have our special day at this beautiful location. \r\rBest part- Way more affordable than any other venue we researched.
Reviewed on 30-09-2013
Leah Kiemel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2013
We used one of their outdoor areas for the rehersal dinner. It was a very casual dinner but was perfect for us. We were able to invite a ton of people, bring in our own caterer and beer. They were super helpful and easy to work with. They even had a fire pit that we used to roast marshmallows and an outdoor volleyball and basketball court that we could use as well. Great place to have a laid back rehearsal dinner.
Reviewed on 24-09-2013
Wedding Date 07-09-2013
We used one of their outdoor areas for the rehersal dinner. It was a very casual dinner but was perfect for us. We were able to invite a ton of people, bring in our own caterer and beer. They were super helpful and easy to work with. They even had a fire pit that we used to roast marshmallows and an outdoor volleyball and basketball court that we could use as well. Great place to have a laid back rehearsal dinner.
Reviewed on 24-09-2013
Melissa McNertney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-07-2013
The staff was so helpful with our tedious questions. They were helpful for things unrelated to the wedding (locking keys in the rental during rehearsal). We had a fabulous experience.
Reviewed on 13-08-2013
Wedding Date 26-07-2013
The staff was so helpful with our tedious questions. They were helpful for things unrelated to the wedding (locking keys in the rental during rehearsal). We had a fabulous experience.
Reviewed on 13-08-2013
Heather Sternau (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2013
We looked into Snow Mountain Ranch, but ultimately decided there would be too much do it yourself work there! For just a little bit more money you can go down the road to Granby Ranch and the staff will take care of everything for you! I read this in someone else's review and couldn't be happier about the wedding I just had at Granby Ranch! Hope this helps!
Reviewed on 27-07-2013
Wedding Date 30-06-2013
We looked into Snow Mountain Ranch, but ultimately decided there would be too much do it yourself work there! For just a little bit more money you can go down the road to Granby Ranch and the staff will take care of everything for you! I read this in someone else's review and couldn't be happier about the wedding I just had at Granby Ranch! Hope this helps!
Reviewed on 27-07-2013
Andrea Offerson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2012
Beautiful setting!! Carrie and her team were so helpful! I would recommend this site to friends!
Reviewed on 16-10-2012
Wedding Date 22-09-2012
Beautiful setting!! Carrie and her team were so helpful! I would recommend this site to friends!
Reviewed on 16-10-2012
Brittany Whitmore (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2018
Snow Mountain Ranch is a great venue. Keri is the wedding coordinator she is wonderful. Very helpful with floor plans for the reception venue. Multiple location for the ceremony and reception on site depending on how many people you have. Its very convenient to have guest stay there. Someone is always there to answer the phone and answer questions!
Reviewed on 23-08-2012
Wedding Date 11-10-2018
Snow Mountain Ranch is a great venue. Keri is the wedding coordinator she is wonderful. Very helpful with floor plans for the reception venue. Multiple location for the ceremony and reception on site depending on how many people you have. Its very convenient to have guest stay there. Someone is always there to answer the phone and answer questions!
Reviewed on 23-08-2012
Rachelle Thompson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2012
Snow Mountain Ranch is very accomodating when wanting to customize a wedding. They offer sites and allow the bride and groom free will to decorate, choose a caterer of their own, and provide alcohol without having to go thru designated vendors. \rWe began our process with the onsite event coordinator Danielle who was amazing, but had to leave in April 2012 due to family issues. Keri took over and did an amazing job executing our wedding day details and helping us with a few hiccups (caused by our wedding party) the day of. I would recommend SMR to anyone looking for a venue with amazing views and a super helpful staff. A big thanks to Shelby (Keri's assistant) for helping facilitate our rehearsal and working out kinks along the way!
Reviewed on 10-07-2012
Wedding Date 23-06-2012
Snow Mountain Ranch is very accomodating when wanting to customize a wedding. They offer sites and allow the bride and groom free will to decorate, choose a caterer of their own, and provide alcohol without having to go thru designated vendors. \rWe began our process with the onsite event coordinator Danielle who was amazing, but had to leave in April 2012 due to family issues. Keri took over and did an amazing job executing our wedding day details and helping us with a few hiccups (caused by our wedding party) the day of. I would recommend SMR to anyone looking for a venue with amazing views and a super helpful staff. A big thanks to Shelby (Keri's assistant) for helping facilitate our rehearsal and working out kinks along the way!
Reviewed on 10-07-2012
Camille Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
SMR is very near and dear to my heart and it was the most incredible setting for our wedding. We rented two Reunion Cabins so our families could all stay together and we had an amazing time. Everyone loved the activities and especially the view! The staff was amazing and the wedding coordinators, Keri and Shelby, made every effort to make sure everything ran smoothly and that everything was taken care of. We did have a rain delay for our ceremony at Columbine Point chapel, but we waited it out and had a BEAUTIFUL wedding! If you are looking for a relaxed, family-oriented, mountain wedding, THIS is the place!!
Reviewed on 19-06-2012
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
SMR is very near and dear to my heart and it was the most incredible setting for our wedding. We rented two Reunion Cabins so our families could all stay together and we had an amazing time. Everyone loved the activities and especially the view! The staff was amazing and the wedding coordinators, Keri and Shelby, made every effort to make sure everything ran smoothly and that everything was taken care of. We did have a rain delay for our ceremony at Columbine Point chapel, but we waited it out and had a BEAUTIFUL wedding! If you are looking for a relaxed, family-oriented, mountain wedding, THIS is the place!!
Reviewed on 19-06-2012
Katy McClure (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-03-2012
Snow Mountain Ranch was the perfect place for a wedding/family reunion. We really wanted a place that family and friends could easily stay and participate in all of the events. We made a weekend out of our wedding, a dinner for all guests in town (pre-wedding), and a brunch on the day after the wedding. The staff at Snow Mountain Ranch were very friendly and prompt in addressing all of our questions and requests. Danielle, the wedding coordinator, was easy to work with and went above and beyond to make my dreams come true.
Reviewed on 20-03-2012
Wedding Date 03-03-2012
Snow Mountain Ranch was the perfect place for a wedding/family reunion. We really wanted a place that family and friends could easily stay and participate in all of the events. We made a weekend out of our wedding, a dinner for all guests in town (pre-wedding), and a brunch on the day after the wedding. The staff at Snow Mountain Ranch were very friendly and prompt in addressing all of our questions and requests. Danielle, the wedding coordinator, was easy to work with and went above and beyond to make my dreams come true.
Reviewed on 20-03-2012
Anne R (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2011
Great, inclusive, and beautiful venue! we had our ceremony in the Sara Smith Chapel on a beautiful fall day. Our reception was held in the Walnut room. The staff was very helpful and answers any questions you have. \rIt's a great value for those on a budget!
Reviewed on 13-12-2011
Wedding Date 30-09-2011
Great, inclusive, and beautiful venue! we had our ceremony in the Sara Smith Chapel on a beautiful fall day. Our reception was held in the Walnut room. The staff was very helpful and answers any questions you have. \rIt's a great value for those on a budget!
Reviewed on 13-12-2011
Jennifer Seidenberg (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2011
great family atmosphere, beautiful setting. the tents are not pristine, but work well
Reviewed on 19-09-2011
Wedding Date 13-08-2011
great family atmosphere, beautiful setting. the tents are not pristine, but work well
Reviewed on 19-09-2011
Rachel Kott (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
We couldn't have picked a better place! First if you are on a budget really take a look at this place! We were able to save thousands of dollars by having our venue here! We also got discounts for booking 20 rooms for our guest, and then by having SMR cater our event we got yet another discount! We were also allowed to bring in our own bar and bartender which saved us even more money! If you are an animal lover then bring your pets :) Besides the amazing beauty of this place, the endless list of things to do will keep your guest busy, and well worth the drive! Horse back riding, zip line, put-put golf and so much more to do! We stayed in a cabin and I just can't say how at peace we were! LOVE this place, and thanks to Danielle who went above and beyond the call of duty for us! She not only makes your day a blessing but she takes care of everything else! The only think I will say is that check out wasn't my fav, and they messed up our bill, but I know Danielle will get us fixed right up, and really she is perfect at saving the day! Again I can't say enough about this place, and if your looking for the outdoors wedding and on a budget but still want the glam then go check out this place! I'm sure glad I did!
Reviewed on 18-09-2011
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
We couldn't have picked a better place! First if you are on a budget really take a look at this place! We were able to save thousands of dollars by having our venue here! We also got discounts for booking 20 rooms for our guest, and then by having SMR cater our event we got yet another discount! We were also allowed to bring in our own bar and bartender which saved us even more money! If you are an animal lover then bring your pets :) Besides the amazing beauty of this place, the endless list of things to do will keep your guest busy, and well worth the drive! Horse back riding, zip line, put-put golf and so much more to do! We stayed in a cabin and I just can't say how at peace we were! LOVE this place, and thanks to Danielle who went above and beyond the call of duty for us! She not only makes your day a blessing but she takes care of everything else! The only think I will say is that check out wasn't my fav, and they messed up our bill, but I know Danielle will get us fixed right up, and really she is perfect at saving the day! Again I can't say enough about this place, and if your looking for the outdoors wedding and on a budget but still want the glam then go check out this place! I'm sure glad I did!
Reviewed on 18-09-2011
Meg Habben (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2010
once Danielle was hired as the wedding coordinator for the ranch everything came together.
Reviewed on 27-11-2010
Wedding Date 23-10-2010
once Danielle was hired as the wedding coordinator for the ranch everything came together.
Reviewed on 27-11-2010
Ashley Harkrader (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2010
We paid $2000 for a beautiful outdoor ceremony site with an indoor backup and great reception room with wood floors, big windows and a deck. We loved that we could bring in our own food and alcohol. And it was affordable for our guests to stay on site. The only downside is it's a bit of a drive from Denver.
Reviewed on 31-10-2010
Wedding Date 09-10-2010
We paid $2000 for a beautiful outdoor ceremony site with an indoor backup and great reception room with wood floors, big windows and a deck. We loved that we could bring in our own food and alcohol. And it was affordable for our guests to stay on site. The only downside is it's a bit of a drive from Denver.
Reviewed on 31-10-2010
Erin Clark (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2010
This was the perfect place for us because we love the outdoors. The ranch is hands down, the best value we found for a wedding & reception site. There are a number of lodging options, which was nice because families were able to stay together and have plenty of space. There are numerous activities for people to do there - hiking, horseback riding, swimming, ziplines, etc.\rThey offer a 50% off discount off the cost of the reception site if your guests book 20 rooms throughout the property for your wedding. (We had 80 guests, and a lot of friends that didn't even stay at the ranch for the weekend, and still had 20 rooms booked, no problem!)\rWe were married at Columbine Point Chapel, which is just absolutely breath-taking. Since it's so naturally beautiful there, you don't really need much in the way of ceremony decorations, if anything, which helps save money! They have about 7-8 options for reception sites, and we had ours in the Legett Building. I HIGHLY recommend it. They just put brand new hardwood floors in the building and it's stunning at night with the white lights hanging from the ceiling.\rThe staff, especially Danielle Dohman, the Special Events Coordinator, are all wonderful and very helpful. Danielle is truly amazing and was a pleasure to work with. I can't say enough good things about Snow Mountain Ranch! You will not find a more beautiful place to get married with such an amazing staff for such a great value! Oh, and there are LOTS of great places to take photos on the property so your wedding photos will turn out absolutely AMAZING!!! We were married there the last week of September, the peak of the leaves changing colors there. It was absolutely perfect!!!
Reviewed on 26-10-2010
Wedding Date 26-09-2010
This was the perfect place for us because we love the outdoors. The ranch is hands down, the best value we found for a wedding & reception site. There are a number of lodging options, which was nice because families were able to stay together and have plenty of space. There are numerous activities for people to do there - hiking, horseback riding, swimming, ziplines, etc.\rThey offer a 50% off discount off the cost of the reception site if your guests book 20 rooms throughout the property for your wedding. (We had 80 guests, and a lot of friends that didn't even stay at the ranch for the weekend, and still had 20 rooms booked, no problem!)\rWe were married at Columbine Point Chapel, which is just absolutely breath-taking. Since it's so naturally beautiful there, you don't really need much in the way of ceremony decorations, if anything, which helps save money! They have about 7-8 options for reception sites, and we had ours in the Legett Building. I HIGHLY recommend it. They just put brand new hardwood floors in the building and it's stunning at night with the white lights hanging from the ceiling.\rThe staff, especially Danielle Dohman, the Special Events Coordinator, are all wonderful and very helpful. Danielle is truly amazing and was a pleasure to work with. I can't say enough good things about Snow Mountain Ranch! You will not find a more beautiful place to get married with such an amazing staff for such a great value! Oh, and there are LOTS of great places to take photos on the property so your wedding photos will turn out absolutely AMAZING!!! We were married there the last week of September, the peak of the leaves changing colors there. It was absolutely perfect!!!
Reviewed on 26-10-2010
Whitney Greenman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2010
Beautiful setting, great for big family get togethers if a lot of people are coming from out of town. They had a lot of turn over of wedding coordinators while I was planning, but it turned out okay. The room reservation system seemed unorganized and we had to make some phone calls to clear up incorrect billing. Used Legett for our reception site and it was great.
Reviewed on 23-10-2010
Wedding Date 25-09-2010
Beautiful setting, great for big family get togethers if a lot of people are coming from out of town. They had a lot of turn over of wedding coordinators while I was planning, but it turned out okay. The room reservation system seemed unorganized and we had to make some phone calls to clear up incorrect billing. Used Legett for our reception site and it was great.
Reviewed on 23-10-2010
Kristen Stull (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-01-1970
we got married at snow mountain ranch sept. 2010 and it was the most perfect weekend we could have asked for. our whole wedding stayed up at the ranch in cabins and lodge rooms and enjoyed a mini vacation. the trees were changing and we couldnt have asked for anything better.\r\rwe got married at the Just Ranch location and, while its not one of their conventional sites with benches, it was absolutely perfect for us and the type of ceremony we were going for. \r\rour reception was in legett hall. when we first visited legett, we loved the location and size, but the flooring was not great. however, the day of our wedding we showed up and the entire thing had brand new wood floors and were beautiful, it was an awesome surprise.\r\rwhile our wedding was everything we could have asked for, and more, dealing with snow mountain ranch in the 9 months leading up, was less than desirable. they went through 5 different wedding coordinators during that time, and each time a new one would introduce themselves, we'd have to go back through everything. we would authorize payments to be made on our credit card, and then receive emails asking for same payment. they made what could have been a very easy experience, extremely difficult.\r\rif you are willing to be organized and stay on top of your own stuff, then this is perfect for you. we cant imagine getting married anywhere else - it was perfect and more than we could ever ask for.
Reviewed on 05-10-2010
Wedding Date 01-01-1970
we got married at snow mountain ranch sept. 2010 and it was the most perfect weekend we could have asked for. our whole wedding stayed up at the ranch in cabins and lodge rooms and enjoyed a mini vacation. the trees were changing and we couldnt have asked for anything better.\r\rwe got married at the Just Ranch location and, while its not one of their conventional sites with benches, it was absolutely perfect for us and the type of ceremony we were going for. \r\rour reception was in legett hall. when we first visited legett, we loved the location and size, but the flooring was not great. however, the day of our wedding we showed up and the entire thing had brand new wood floors and were beautiful, it was an awesome surprise.\r\rwhile our wedding was everything we could have asked for, and more, dealing with snow mountain ranch in the 9 months leading up, was less than desirable. they went through 5 different wedding coordinators during that time, and each time a new one would introduce themselves, we'd have to go back through everything. we would authorize payments to be made on our credit card, and then receive emails asking for same payment. they made what could have been a very easy experience, extremely difficult.\r\rif you are willing to be organized and stay on top of your own stuff, then this is perfect for you. we cant imagine getting married anywhere else - it was perfect and more than we could ever ask for.
Reviewed on 05-10-2010
rachelle baron (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2010
I had my ceremony at Columbine Point and reception at Legett. It was beautiful. We were able to save money and do our own set up in the reception hall and they offer discounts if you have so many reservations for overnight stays at the Ranch. There was a lack of communication and changing of wedding coordinators the week before my wedding and they didn't help a lot with the coordination. If you are looking for value and location only, best place. If you are looking for someone to really help you with your wedding planning and coordination you might want to hire someone to come do that for you at this location.
Reviewed on 09-08-2010
Wedding Date 30-05-2010
I had my ceremony at Columbine Point and reception at Legett. It was beautiful. We were able to save money and do our own set up in the reception hall and they offer discounts if you have so many reservations for overnight stays at the Ranch. There was a lack of communication and changing of wedding coordinators the week before my wedding and they didn't help a lot with the coordination. If you are looking for value and location only, best place. If you are looking for someone to really help you with your wedding planning and coordination you might want to hire someone to come do that for you at this location.
Reviewed on 09-08-2010
Sharon Eckert (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-07-2008
Beautiful view;Decor must be provided otherwise raw and rather informal space
Reviewed on 05-09-2008
73 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.67 out of 5.0Wedding Date 26-07-2008
Beautiful view;Decor must be provided otherwise raw and rather informal space
Reviewed on 05-09-2008
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| Website | ymcarockies.org |
| Phone | (970) 887-2152 |
| Address | 1101 County Rd 53, Granby, CO, 80446 |
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