We are so incredibly fortunate to have connected with Rachel and Zuri at Blackstone Rivers Ranch. From our very first meeting, they were easy to work with, and it was clear that they were eager and excited to help us carry out our vision for our wedding day. Their vision totally aligned with ours, and it was effortless to work together. One thing we really valued about the Blackstone experience was the flexible time frames offered. Rather than boxing us into a pre-packaged timeline like most other venues, they allowed us to schedule the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at times of our choosing. The Ranch has unique subsections across its grounds (rustic building with bridal suite and groom's lounge, woodsy ceremony site, creekside cocktail hour, reception under the sailcloth tent), so holding the entire event there felt intimate yet spacious with 100 guests. The package we chose included unique perks such as a photo booth, a wooden envelope box, food and drinks of our choosing in the bridal suite and groom's lounge, an overnight stay in a rustic honeymoon suite cabin, and homemade breakfast delivered in the morning. The space and grounds were also so stunning that the only decorations we needed to provide were centerpieces and a little décor for the sweetheart table. Jenn, the venue coordinator, was very responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the entire planning process, up to and through the reception. She was always pleasant and handled all requests with grace and an easy-going demeanor. On our wedding day, the entire Blackstone staff worked tirelessly to ensure everything went smoothly and that we were happy at all times. It was a long day for the staff, but everyone seemed excited for us and pleased to help create our unique celebration. Overall, Blackstone is a magical place destined to become one of the area's premiere wedding venues. We'd recommend it to anyone seeking a serene, stunning, rustic but elegant setting for their big day! read more

Blackstone Rivers Ranch was the best decision we ever made when selecting our wedding venue. We arrived when it was still under construction but hopped in the car and said "it's perfect" to one another. The property was beautiful and as we walked around with the owner Rachel, we could just tell that she was going to see this through and had an amazing vision for it. And boy she did not disappoint. A big selling point for us was the ADA accessibility as well. Being new construction, it was completely accessible (aside from the upstairs room) and since my father is a quadriplegic, this meant so much. We asked about accessibility to other venues and would receive unsure responses but with Blackstone, we were never concerned. My father was able to "walk" me down the aisle as there was a perfectly paved ramp and path from the lodge up to the ceremony site, and the staff was so accommodating and moved heavy benches and his seat in the tent out of the way for the wheelchair. As I mentioned, the venue is unbelievably beautiful. Rachel and Zuri have done an incredible job. They have thought everything out, evening landscaping around the areas where the tent straps come down with gorgeous wildflowers. We had rain on our day and the staff was so great about accommodating guests as we pushed the ceremony back and somehow dried all of the benches off perfectly for guests to sit! (We had many guests amazed at their skills with this :) ). The entire day was perfect. The team at Blackstone is professionally, friendly, and passionate about what they're doing. We had so many family members and guests tell us how incredible they were throughout the evening, and we continue to have people tell us it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. I could not recommend Blackstone Rivers Ranch enough. It made me want to go into event planning just to be a part of their team! We're looking forward to spending our anniversary at the Claim Jumper cabin as well! read more

WOW! My husband and I do not have enough words to express how perfect our wedding was at Blackstone Rivers Ranch!! It was such a magical day from start to finish! Our guests could not stop raving about how exquisite the venue was and we agree completely! We only looked at Blackstone for wedding venues and fell in love immediately! Their staff are top notch professional and excellent at communicating! They set fair deadlines for details and payments and are clear about their policies and make sure all parties are aware before signing the contract. All of our vendors we worked with LOVE Blackstone, and some even mentioned it was their favorite venue!! It was a seamless process from start to finish working with BRR and exceeded every expectation! It did rain just a little bit but ended right before the ceremony. The staff jumped into action and wiped down all the benches for our guests. The tent was perfect for the reception, with plenty of space for dinner and dancing!! It was truly the wedding of our DREAMS, and we were so lucky to be able to get married at Blackstone Rivers Ranch! Added bonus, there are also two BEAUTIFUL places to take couple photos after the ceremony just up the road. My recommendations for future brides are to book EARLY - especially if you're wanting a Saturday wedding in the Fall - as dates get booked quickly (a big indication of how amazing this venue is!). There IS a parking lot hidden from the ceremony/reception space, but you may want to consider hiring transportation if guests aren't staying in Idaho Springs as the drive. Our guests loved the added touch, and it prevented any drinking and driving! read more

What a Venue!!! If you are looking for a mountain wedding venue close to Denver, look no further!! My wedding there was an absolute dream and my guests were awe-struck by the beauty of the entire property. We have gotten countless "This was the best wedding I have ever been to" comments. Also, their recommended vendors are TOP NOTCH and most of them know each other and have all worked together at Blackstone before, so literally everything went seamless! 10/10 recommend having your wedding or event at Blackstone Rivers Ranch. There is no way you will regret it!! I haven't gotten my professional photos back yet, but the attached are from my guests and vendors! Pro Tip WHEN you choose Blackstone Rivers Ranch: We had all of our wedding party and guests stay at the Ameristar Blackhawk Casino (25 min away from the venue) and it was incredible because the bar is open all night long and all the drinks were $4. So the casino after party (after both the rehearsal dinner at Tommy Knockers AND the wedding) were an absolute HIT. It's expensive to stay there but their prices dropped substantially the week before my wedding and most of our guests were able to cancel their rooms and re-book at the cheaper price. Also, Blackstone will make you use one of their required vendors for a planner and caterer, I HIGHLY suggest MAG events and Mountain Crust Catering (unlimited pizza buffet truck). My guests are still talking about the pizza and again "how it was the best wedding they had ever been to" read more

Our daughter had the wedding of her dreams at Blackstone Rivers Ranch! Everything about Blackstone Rivers Ranch is magnificent, natural, and down to earth. Rachel and Zuri have created a venue that is in perfect sync with the surrounding landscape, fulfilling the vision that our daughter and son-in-law had for their special day. Many of the wedding guests traveled from New York and the mid-west, and all were amazed by the enchanting setting at Blackstone Rivers Ranch. The babbling brook, aspen trees and scenic backdrops provide a rustic beauty to the landscape and design at BRR, which is enhanced by many unique handmade touches throughout the venue, such as seats that Zuri carved by from tree trunks, which we sat on for the wedding ceremony, and the bar also carved from trees. The fire pit at night was an added bonus to the festivities. Being from out of state, we had to do much of the wedding planning from long distance, but Rachel was personally involved to assist us and provide updates throughout the process, and on the day of the wedding Rachel was on-site from the moment we arrived until the guests departed and the bride and groom retired for the evening to the honeymoon suite at BRR. The entire staff at BRR was very attentive and provided excellent service throughout the wedding reception. EVERYTHING about the day was just outstanding! We highly recommend Blackstone Rivers ranch for a wedding to be remembered for a lifetime!!! read more

Everything about this day was magical. My husband and I got married at Blackstone Rivers Ranch and it was the perfect venue for our special day. We had about 120 guests, all coming in from out of town. We wanted a wedding in the mountains surrounded by trees, but without the long drive from DIA. BRR offered all of that and more. Our guests were completely blown away when they arrived. The property is stunning, well maintained, and feels so warm and welcoming the second you step foot in the venue. The staff is excellent, and went out of their way to accommodate us when there was a shortage of our selected wine variety. We appreciate their care to detail, their very clear contracts, their professionalism, and communication. The second we signed a contract with them, we felt taken care of from start to finish. All of the staff from the venue that were helping on our wedding day greeted our guests and were so respectful, charming, and welcoming. We had an epic rain storm open up on us during our ceremony, and we had to move into the tent. Surprisingly, this ended up being my favorite parts of the entire day. It was a smooth and easy transition, did not feel disruptive at all, and being in the tent was an amazing alternative, especially with the rain coming down on the top of the tent. We were so happy with our decision and we highly recommend Blackstone Rivers Ranch to anyone looking for a beautiful, outdoor wedding in the mountains. read more

I cannot speak highly enough about our June 2024 wedding at Blackstone! It was truly more than I can imagine. We fell in love with the place the first day we saw it. We wanted a beautiful outdoor wedding in the Colorado mountains and boy did this venue deliver. Despite its space it managed to feel magical and intimate with its aspen trees, peaceful creek and absolutely stunning ceremony space. We loved the slight separation of the cocktail space by the creek and the rocking chairs on the porch from the reception tent, it allowed our more low key guests a place to gather and chat away from the music while still feeling like part of the celebration. Perhaps our guests favorite part though were the fire pits where they could sit and chat while they made s'mores (I think we lost most of our guests from the dance floor to the s'mores when they were announced). For the staff we were blown away by their communication and professionalism. From the first time we met them during the tour we felt we were in good hands. They always answered our questions quickly and kept us on track throughout the process. I never once felt anxious knowing they were working without our coordinator to handle everything for our wedding. Would absolutely recommend them and their incredible venue over and over! read more

We had the most incredible evening st Blackstone. We still have people coming up to us expressing their amazement at our wedding and how it was the best they've ever been to. Blackstone played a large part in that for sure. They were flexible on multiple accounts and not so flexible on others. If you want to bring things in that aren't on an approved list you are out of luck. However, that being said they put that policy in place to protect their clients and make sure that their day goes off without a hitch. It was at most mildly inconvenient, and truly made sense once explained. There were a couple of communication issues in regards to certain things being ordered or not, as well as trying to bring in our own special alcohol. Truly though, other than minor hiccups (which were few and far between) Nadine, Cheryl-Anne, and their whole team were accommodating and so generous with answering our questions and working through this process with us. We are grateful to them for being such an integral part of making our most special day absolutely incredible! read more

Blackstone Rivers Ranch is perfection! We looked at a ton of beautiful venues but once we saw BRR we couldn't imagine our wedding anywhere else. Nadine and Cheryl are fantastic to work with. They are both so responsive and helpful. They really know what they're doing and everything ran so smoothly the day of. We had our wedding at the end of August and it was an out of state wedding for everyone except us. If a lot of your guests are traveling from out of state I HIGHLY recommend BRR. We had a hotel block in Denver so everyone got to experience the city for one night, and then it's a quick 40 min shuttle ride to the venue. So many guests commented on how it was the coolest wedding venue they've ever been to. BRR also provides a list of preferred vendors which helped us narrow down our search as well as give us peace of mind that these vendors have been vetted, have worked at BRR many times, and know what they are doing. The staff at BRR are all so polite and professional. Seriously cannot imagine my wedding anywhere else! THANK YOU BRR! read more

Post-Covid was an interesting time to book a venue for a wedding. In the summer of 2021 we started looking for venues for the following summer, but it seemed everyplace we looked at was just about fully booked. My Wife and her Sister ventured into Blackstone Rivers Ranch after a friend had recommended they swing by. As fate would have it, they had a Saturday available the exact weekend we were hoping to get married. I can tell you first hand how lucky we were to book Blackstone Rivers Ranch for our wedding. The ambiance is perfect. It's outdoorsy with a very Colorado mountain feel while also retaining a sense of contemporary class. The weather was perfect for our ceremony but had started to rain during the reception and we barely noticed. The massive tent held our 150 guests with room to spare. The staff at Blackstone Rivers Ranch were a joy to work with and we couldn't be happier with the results. I would gladly recommend Blackstone Rivers Ranch to anyone looking for wedding in nature. read more

INCREDIBLE is the understatement of the year. This venue was absolutely amazing. Cheryl and Nadine were immensely helpful in my planning as I was an out-of-state bride. They were so prompt with responses as well! The day of the wedding I had the opportunity to meet more of their staff (bartenders, security, etc.) and all were fabulous, kind, and professional. On multiple occasions staff came up to my husband and I to ensure we were happy and our drinks were full. The Blackstone staff go above and beyond! The venue itself is beyond words. It's where elegance meets nature. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to say "I do!" There are so many cool pockets in this space for you and your group to take photos at as well. The restrooms, grooms suite, and bridal suite are comfortable and so well decorated. Guests loved the ceremony space and all felt like they had a great view. ​ Blackstone Rivers Ranch is reliable, convenient, and unforgettable. I cannot recommend this venue enough! read more

Blackstone Rivers Ranch is an amazing wedding venue! We had a petite (40 people) wedding at the end of April. It was the perfect venue to be able to have ceremony and reception in one beautiful location. They make it so easy with the pricing that includes everything you need and the ability to add on some additional features. We chose to add the use of the fire pit for a s'mores send off at the end of the evening. It was definitely worth it to add the beautiful bridal dressing room and groom's dressing room. The staff is responsive during the process and were attentive the day of. The scenery around the property is beautiful for the wedding photos. We got many comments from our wedding guests saying how amazing everything was. It was so great having a mountain wedding about an hour from Denver! Would definitely recommend Blackstone Rivers Ranch. read more

I have worked here as a floral vender multiple times this year (2023) and it is so far my favorite venue to work at! Everyone is SO kind and they take great care of the facility; its always clean and set up for success by the time the vendors arrive. Wendy, who is one of the event managers on site, is the sweetest. I love walking on-site and seeing her because I know all my questions will be answered and she is always keen on providing assistance to whomever needs it. I always know what to expect on event days because they're timing and staff is consistently organized which is a big relief!! Besides talking about how amazing the staff and venue is - it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Such a perfect cozy, intimate place to host a wedding... it's not too far from the city yet still provides the classic 'Colorado Mountain' vibe. read more

I just had my wedding at BRR this past July. To say it was magical would be an understatement. The venue itself is stunning and picturesque for a mountain wedding. My favorite parts were that it was all outdoor, but inclusive for everyone to be close together. I did the petite wedding package and it was perfect for us. Cheryl Ann is absolutely amazing and will make everything so simple and easy, especially the day of the wedding. She was so attentive, kind, helpful, creative, and honestly made my wedding look so beautiful and run so smoothly - even with the slight rainstorm we had :) Nadine was so helpful in planning and making sure we had everything we needed :) Overall this wedding venue and staff is wonderful and will make your day the best day you can imagine. If I could do it all over again, I would. read more

My husband and I got married here in August of 2025. We could not recommend this venue more. We were looking for a venue that felt intimate, surrounded by nature, and felt like us. Immediately upon visiting the grounds we fell in love with the creek, beauty of the towering trees, and the idea of having our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all outdoors. We really appreciated the responsiveness of the Blackstone team and their work to make every couple feel special while ensuring that every detail is taken care of. Our guests loved the venue and we had many people coming from out of state who had the chance to stay in local cabins along the road of the venue which made it super convenient for everybody. Our wedding day was beautiful and could not have been more perfect. Highly recommend BRR! read more

Absolutely perfect!! Blackstone Rivers Ranch is nothing short of breathtaking with beautiful aspens surrounding the property and river running behind the ceremony and cocktail hour location. The proximity to Denver was a huge hit for us with lots of out of town guests. Their staff was exceptional from day one - they were attentive, accommodating and genuinely invested in making our wedding day perfect. Their professionalism and attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the joy of our celebration. The facilities are impeccable, blending rustic elegance with modern amenities seamlessly. Our overall experience at Blackstone Rivers Ranch exceeded our expectations in every way. We would recommend this venue to anyone! read more

The moment we discovered Blackstone Rivers Ranch, we knew that it had all of the elements we had dreamed of for our wedding day. It felt unique, intimate and like a mountain getaway for my California family. They worked with us on every single detail and went above and beyond to make sure that our day ran smoothly. We even got to attend a wine tasting event to pick our wines! Our guests kept coming up to tell us how nice all of the staff were. It happened to be a pretty rainy day, and they were flexible and helped keep us and our guests so happy! The property is stunning--my favorite part was the string lights that run the entire length. We were able to stay in the cabin right up the hill, and loved being able to stay so close to our event. Thank you for EVERYTHING!! read more

My husband and I LOVED everything about our Blackstone Wedding! It was the perfect outdoor venue with beautiful trees, a lovely lit tent, and- the selling point for us- a creek running through it! When we toured the venue in the snowy months of winter, we thought it was gorgeous, but it was even greater than we could have hoped by the time our July wedding rolled around! All of our guests (especially the ones from out of town) RAVED about the location. The Blackstone staff is caring, responsive, and helped us create the wedding of our dreams. They paid attention to details that I didn't even know existed when planning a wedding! Perfect location for an outdoor wedding in the (not-to-far-from-the-city) mountains. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Blackstone is the best hidden gem you will find when it comes to mountain wedding venues! It is a secluded, romantic, forresty venue that is the perfect place for a magical wedding. The pictures truly don't do it justice. And when you see Blackstone in the summer, when all the flowers have bloomed, it is breathtaking! The asthetic of the river running behind the ceremony site is so special. The venue is so well taken care of and maintained. The team there is such a knowledgeable and well oiled machine - they made our wedding day smooth and stress-free. It is very clear that they truly care about their couples and their experience. Our guests could not stop talking about how incredible Blackstone was and we could not have loved it more! read more