I wanted a great venue and awesome staff for our big day. My wife and I toured Pinecrest with the…read morehelp of Danny. He gave us lovely tour of the chapel and reception hall. The location is great as we both have spent quite some time at Palmer Lake. beautiful views of the mountains as it is nestled close to them. Great outdoor venue area for when it's warm and an even more beautiful chapel and reception hall. I envision our big day at Pinecrest after the tour (we toured other places but the view was the best for us). Danny was also very informative of the packages and we chose the all inclusive. Well worth it, I have to say because when it came to our big day, everything was " absolutely spectacular " and the staff were amazing and worked hard to make our day over the top amazing. Jessica was our wedding coordinator, absolutely brilliant and amazing person to make our dream wedding ( and only wedding) come true. Danny, Jessica and the whole staff at Pinecrest: we cannot thank you enough for your kindness, patience and hard work you all did for our wedding. I am beyond words of how I'm so impressed with Pinecrest and it's staff. For those that are reading, definitely have your wedding here. Such a gorgeous place with trem staff. Best wishes, Anthony and Andrea C.

Let me start by saying the venue itself is very nice that is why I am giving 3 stars. The…read moreindividual tour guide we were provided however soured our experience of this potential wedding venue. The guide was not able to provide basic information about the venue itself, to include their catering prices, the tax and service fees, and other miscellaneous info. My fiancé and I then told the guide multiple times that we intended on being married at the outside ceremony site and wished to see the location, but we were told "not today it's snowing". Tough to sell a venue when you refuse to show the customer what they want. We were very excited for this venue however the guide we given was the specific reason we did not choose this venue.

The Hideaway was the perfect place to host our family reunion! Jason, Jodie and the entire staff…read morewere wonderful and so accommodating of our every need. I would highly recommend this peaceful retreat for your next event. Suzan Scruggs and family

We had a wonderful family reunion at The Hideaway in late June. First of all, it is a beautiful…read moresite! A great view both outside and inside. It is not far from Colorado Springs, yet feels so private. Jason really helped with all of the pre-planning and was quick to respond to all of my questions via email. Jodi was so helpful and accommodating during our reunion stay! The meeting room and guest rooms were so nice and set up perfectly! One guest room did not have a portable cooler, but Jodi worked with us to change the guest accommodations to take care of that. There are a limited number of rooms with no stairs, but it was fine for our family. The view from the dining room was amazing! The meals were delicious, and the serving staff was so friendly and quick. The specialty breads and desserts were outstanding! We appreciated the coffee, tea, and water being available throughout the day and evening. Our family enjoyed volleyball, gaga ball, ping pong, cornhole, horseshoes, and just wandering around the grounds. It was wonderful to have a family meeting room so that we could visit and play games throughout the weekend. Overall, our family loved the Hideaway!

You will not find a more beautiful venue with a more accommodating staff!! Unbelievable natural…read morebeauty run by awesome people!!

It's a beautiful venue , very convenient but noisy and echoing. The food was great but the service…read morewas lacking at a fundraiser we attended.

Such a beautiful venue the sights are amazing! Went to a book ball here and there was plenty of…read moreroom for so many vendors, q&a, dancing and dinner.

We LOVE Spruce! Spruce is such a gorgeous venue!! Nice people, easy to work with, and know what…read morethey are doing when it comes to weddings!

Spruce Mountain was the wedding venue of our dreams! A perfect blend of Colorado nature and…read moreelegance, it truly made our day so special. All of our guests kept asking how we found the place they were so in awe! The team dedicated to weddings were all so incredibly helpful and kind. Anyone would be lucky to get married here!

I rarely write reviews like this, but I feel it's important to share our experience with Villa…read moreParker so others can make an informed decision. Unfortunately, from start to finish, our experience was extremely disappointing and stressful. Communication was poor from the very beginning. Over the course of planning our wedding, we were assigned five different day-of coordinators due to constant staff changes. Then, just three weeks before our wedding, we received an email stating that the venue had changed ownership yet again. We were introduced to Keisha, the new manager and point of contact, who assured us that things would be handled differently and that we'd be well taken care of. Sadly, that couldn't have been further from the truth. Only two weeks before our wedding, we were told that they couldn't locate our signed contract. When we checked the digital link where our contract had been stored, it showed that it had been deleted. We were then asked to sign a new contract -- but this new version included multiple price increases, including higher rental fees. Despite having several emails proving our original agreement, the venue insisted we sign the new contract. Even during that renegotiation process, Keisha repeatedly forgot to include key details we had already agreed upon. If it hadn't been for our day-of coordinator carefully reviewing the revised contract, several important elements would have been missed entirely. That kind of carelessness just added to the stress and uncertainty we were already facing. When my husband (then fiancé) spoke with Keisha by phone to calmly address these issues, she raised her voice and continuously spoke over him like a child throwing a temper tantrum- behavior that was unprofessional and completely unacceptable, especially just two weeks before our wedding. The entire ordeal caused tremendous stress in what should have been one of the happiest times of our lives. To make matters worse, they wanted to charge us an additional $800 -- $400 per hour -- simply to arrive early enough to get ready at the venue. As a result, we were rushed on the day of the wedding. My hair and makeup team struggled to finish in time, and my husband ended up helping set up just hours before guests arrived -- something no couple should have to experience on their wedding day. To be fair, our day-of coordinator, Brooke from Grace & Co., was absolutely wonderful. She went above and beyond to make the day run smoothly and was the only reason things came together at all. However, she does not work for Villa Parker -- she was contracted separately, and her professionalism stood in stark contrast to the venue's management. As a Colorado native, I had always dreamed of having my wedding at Villa Parker. It was once owned by a couple who truly cared about making each event magical, but sadly, under the new ownership, that warmth, integrity, and attention to detail are completely gone. Even after our wedding, when we returned to pick up our items, the project manager saw us and didn't even acknowledge us -- not a word, not a smile, nothing. It breaks my heart to say this, but I would strongly discourage anyone from booking Villa Parker under its current ownership. The venue itself may be beautiful, but the management and treatment of clients are deeply disappointing. I hope in time they rediscover the excellence and care that once made this venue so special.

I rarely write reviews like this, but I feel it's important to share our experience with Villa…read moreParker so others can make an informed decision. Unfortunately, from start to finish, our experience was a nightmare. It was extremely disappointing and stressful. Communication was poor from the very beginning but Dawn was kind and professional. Over the course of planning our wedding, we were assigned five different day-of coordinators due to constant staff changes. Then, just three weeks before our wedding, we received an email stating that the venue had changed ownership yet again. We were introduced to Keisha, the new manager and point of contact, who assured us that things would be handled differently and that we'd be well taken care of. Sadly, that couldn't have been further from the truth. Only two weeks before our wedding, we were told that they couldn't locate our signed contract. When we checked the digital link where our contract had been stored, it showed that it had been deleted. We were then asked to sign a new contract -- but this new version included multiple price increases, including higher rental fees. Despite having several emails proving we had in fact signed an agreement, the venue insisted we sign a new contract. Even during that renegotiation process, Keisha repeatedly forgot to include key details we had already agreed upon. If it hadn't been for our day-of coordinator carefully reviewing the revised contract, several important elements would have been missed entirely. That kind of carelessness just added to the stress and uncertainty we were already facing. When my husband (then fiancé) spoke with Keisha by phone to calmly address these issues, she raised her voice and continuously spoke over him like a child-- behavior that was unprofessional and completely unacceptable, especially just two weeks before our wedding. She was so rude and disorganized. I truly have never seen such a lack of professionalism from a venue. The entire ordeal caused tremendous stress in what should have been one of the happiest times of our lives. To make matters worse, they wanted to charge us an additional $800 -- $400 per hour -- simply to arrive early enough to get ready at the venue, when we had origionally been told by Dawn that we had the day. We certaining didn't anticipate having to pay $400 an hour just to get ready. As a result, we were rushed on the day of the wedding. My hair and makeup team struggled to finish in time, and my husband ended up helping set up just hours before guests arrived -- something no couple should have to experience on their wedding day. To be fair, our day-of coordinator, Brooke from Grace & Co., was absolutely wonderful. She went above and beyond to make the day run smoothly and was the only reason things came together at all. However, she does not work for Villa Parker -- she was contracted separately, and her professionalism stood in stark contrast to the venue's management. As a Colorado native, I had always dreamed of having my wedding at Villa Parker. It was once owned by a couple who truly cared about making each event magical, but sadly, under the new ownership, that warmth, integrity, and attention to detail are completely gone. Even after our wedding, when we returned to pick up our items, the project manager Anne saw us and didn't even acknowledge us -- not a word, not a smile, nothing. It breaks my heart to say this, but I would strongly discourage anyone from booking Villa Parker under its current ownership. The venue itself may be beautiful, but the management and treatment of clients are deeply disappointing. I hope in time they rediscover the excellence and care that once made this venue so special.

Wedding August 28th, 2021…read more Wow! Where do I begin? Mike and Lisa, owners truly are the nicest people I have ever dealt with at a wedding venue. Personable, accommodating, and went WAY above and beyond to make my granddaughter's wedding everything she and her fiancé wanted.From the first tour, to the day after for loading and clean up, they made everything flow effortlessly. Very responsive to all questions, very flexible on our wishes, very well liked by everyone involved. I honestly can't say enough good things about these people! The venue itself was absolutely gorgeous, spotlessly clean and very organized. Lots of extra bells and whistles come with the wedding package. You won't find a deal like this anywhere else. Trust me we looked lol! We all felt truly lucky to have had such an amazing venue for our big day! Thanks Mike and Lisa

I just want to say that all of the staff with Forest Reverie Farm were sweet, peaceful,…read moreunderstanding, friendly and calming. This was my daughter's and my first time here and we didn't really know what to expect. I have a small amount of experience with horses and my daughter has zero experience. They made us feel very comfortable. They were very knowledgeable and taught us so much. There were four horses to see, pet and spend some time with. We did yoga at the beginning, then had time with the horses, then more yoga. The yoga was right in the pen area with the horses and the trees and fresh air were so peaceful and a lovely experience. The communication was through email and was very clear and timely. I did not bring cash to donate, but I will do that. I would love to come back. Thank you to all of you. *Just another note, I have had a recent passing of my Dad and the horses brought out emotions in me that I needed to release, then the feeling inside was so peaceful and understood. I am not sure how to explain it, but it was a lovely feeling that the horses gave me what I needed. Again, thank you with all of my heart!! My daughter absolutely loved it and said that the horses felt very different than what she thought they would feel like. Big hugs and love!!!