We had our wedding here in September 2024. The restrooms did not work on our wedding day, so they…read moreprovided one porta potty for all of my guests. Every bride's dream! Andrea was absolutely wonderful and made the whole day run smoothly. This review is not a reflection on her. Since the day of the wedding, it has been impossible to reach any staff. I have sent emails, left voicemails, and have heard nothing. Our deposit has not been refunded to us even though it clearly states in the contract that the refund will be paid 6-8 weeks following the event date. We are currently at around 24 weeks. Please do not book your event here, as they will steal your money and not provide any sort of compensation for the inconveniences faced on the event date.

This review cost me $500. The venue is nice and so are some of the staff, but the office staff…read moreseems to be in complete disarray. We never received a contract in the first place after we paid our deposit. And, we never received a refund for a deposit that we were promised to receive -- even after following-up FIVE times. It almost feels like someone out there enjoyed a $500 bonus. TL;DR I waited and waited to write this, as I kept hoping that Megan in the accounting office would finally send us the refund check that was promised to us on three different occasions. We were never refunded our $500 deposit that we paid to Megan via Paypal on 1/24/24 for a birthday party we had wanted to have on 6/8/24. We hadn't even signed any paperwork or contract detailing their cancellation policy or deposit policy, but we assumed we'd receive that shortly after paying the deposit. Sadly, we had several deaths in the family as well as suddenly losing our beloved family dog all in the same month. The grief was too much for our entire family to deal with emotionally so we decided to cancel our party and reached out to them on 3/1. I spoke to Carl on the phone, and he was kind and understanding and said he would refund our deposit. I figured my cancellation was probably a good thing for them, as our party was a cheaper booking, but being able to book that date for a wedding would bring in so much more revenue for them. I realized I had never received the "check in the mail" as I was promised, so I reached out again on 3/11/24 and spoke to Andrea, who was going to reach out to Carl again. I waited and waited and then followed up again with Andrea on 8/4/24 when it occurred to me that again we had never heard back, but I didn't hear back. I wrote to the main office and Megan again on 8/22/24 and she responded on 8/27/24 saying she thought she had sent it already. On 10/10/24, I reached out AGAIN to Megan. I have never heard back. When I think about this, I get so upset, so I am finally posting the review I sincerely hoped I wouldn't need to write.

It was perfect for our small wedding of 24 guests! We had the ceremony outside and then ate lunch…read moreinside. We wanted to keep our wedding super simple and inexpensive and we were able to do that here. Katie was great to work with! We didn't meet with her beforehand to look at the venue. We drove by once and looked at the pictures online and booked it. It really is a beautiful estate. I'm glad we didn't get married in the middle of the summer though because there is no AC. It's definitely worth it if you're having a small wedding though!

First off, Katie is AMAZING. I can't thank her enough on being so flexible in these uncertain times…read moreof the COVID ups and downs. She really made things easy and helped me in ways that really were above and beyond. Second, The location was perfect for our super small snow wedding. We searched high and low for a venue that would work for both getting ready, an outdoor (snow) ceremony, and reception indoors. Because of Covid spikes, we ended up just having a ceremony- but it was perfect. If you need a location that will set the stage for an intimate, beautiful, and memorable event for a steal.. this is definitely your place.

It's very Colorado. Down to earth and very simple. With that first impression we walked in and out…read moreto the back where the wedding was going to be held. It's about a 20 minute drive from Lakewood. The view in the back is probably the reason why couples choose this location. But to have access to the view you have to actively look for it. It's mostly covered by the neighbors big trees. Parking is in front which is limited and the side of the road for about 10-12 cars. You can't park anywhere else or you will be towed. The inside of the venue is not that big although it's not tiny either. Two things to consider if you're thinking about using this venue. It's old. So they have a wall AC that blows arctic air in one direction. Mine. So someone will be me in your reception and she will not be able to take it. I felt like I was in a meat locker. Second thing to consider: the uneven floors. A few people almost fell flat on their faces. Dark wood floors that's uneven+Heels? Comedy or dark comedy? Your imagination will work an O.T on what could potentially happen here. It's dark inside as well. Although there's a bar that can fix that. I'm not impressed and not a fan at all.

The furnishings are *very* dated. The chairs are old, stained and ugly. If you are going for…read moreclean/updated look, you will need to rent chair covers. We did, and the chairs looked amazing. One of the staffers commented that they had never seen the chairs look so good for a wedding. The linens and place settings are also older, but you do pay for an all-inclusive wedding, so you get what you get, I suppose. During conversation with Bob regarding details for the wedding, we asked that appetizers and drinks be ready for our daughter and son in law in the "bridal room" immediately following the ceremony. They wanted to have about 30 minutes to connect and reflect on the ceremony as a newly married couple. There was nothing. When I asked Bob about it, he said they would be there at 4:30p (it was 4:40p at the time). Disconcertingly, he also did not seem too worried about it. We heard that several of the CR staff members had called out sick on that day. The fact that not every scheduled staff member was there is unfortunate, but not our problem. I do want to say that the owners are very nice people. Bob was very friendly and respectful. However, he also is somewhat of a control freak and was a bit befuddled at times that we wanted to do things differently than his "plan." Example - he wanted our officiant to walk down the aisle prior to the mothers being seated - the direct opposite of how we do weddings in our faith community. The ceremony itself was perfect in every way, after we got that detail worked out. The music was on-point, and he worked easily with me to have the ceremony special music be perfect. For an indoor wedding, the guests face a rudimentary "stage," where they also place an arch that the couple is meant to be married under. I would recommend that future brides think about renting a curtain to cover this entire area, especially if you are like me and require a clean/simple aesthetic. You face an old-timey fireplace (not lit), and a stage of sorts, covered in old/dated grey carpet, at the back is where the DJ sits for the reception. On the far-right hand side of the stage, about an hour before the ceremony, 3 stacking chairs had still not been removed - my dad mentioned this to me - so my husband and wedding coordinator moved them. Additionally. When we booked the venue, we were told that the chairs would extend back towards the bar area, but, they put guests that would not "fit" on the floor to the upper area, behind a half wall - not even close to what had been discussed. Speaking of the upper area, one of the reserved tables in that area that was meant to be up front/center, was moved a row back, so one of the tables of honor was far in the back of the venue. Very, very disappointing, as it was full of my good friends who have been supporting our daughter for years and years. The reception. The bar opened immediately the ceremony, and I want to give those guys 5 stars ABSOLUTELY for their stellar service. The drinks were delicious, strong and were made quickly. I want to say that our entire party of about 80-ish people had drinks in hand within 15 minutes. No issues whatsoever with the bar service. The appetizers (meant to be ready at 4:30p) were not served until after 5p, which should really not be that big of a deal, but we had some hungry young adults (including bride/groom), so it was a thing. An odd twist came when the dinner was in full swing. We had discussed speeches during the dinner. However, we found that Bob was determined that speeches should take place during the cake cutting ceremony, after the kids finished eating. Again, he has an idea in his head of how a wedding should run. He finally relented and allowed us to have our speeches during dinner to honor the couple. When it was time to cut the cake, our kids were not permitted to have a wedding toast (with champagne that we had purchased) because we already did our speeches? How does one have anything to do with another? No speeches required - just able to quietly toast one another. Speaking of time dragging. I hate to mention this, but I do believe that one reason that the dinner was dragged way out was because we had purchased an open bar for 3 hours. Outside of the initial rush to the bar after the ceremony, the bar was not super busy. It seemed suspicious to me that the bar was targeted to be closed once dinner had finished (3 HOURS LATER?). People are going to drink more once dancing begins, and by that time, the open bar had closed, and had become a paid bar. TLDR: A lot of quirks, and if you choose to go with this venue, you will need to stay on top of expectations at all times. All in, we paid around $10k for 100 people. About 75 showed up, so be *very certain* of your final headcount, or you will be overcharged. If you are not incredibly attuned to detail, certain things will likely not bother you. If details are your thing, you may want to consider one of the other "all-inclusive" venues in the Denver area

BOO! It turns out this place isn't open to the public to see in any capacity, even on days when…read morethere aren't any events going on, and the gate that blocks the road to this place is heavily surveilled. Such a bummer.

What an amazing wedding venue!! It is absolutely gorgeous! The property is kept up so extremely…read morewell. I am a wedding photographer and there is not one bad view on this property. The staff are amazing and very kind. I highly recommend this to any couples looking for a wedding venue!

The views were pretty, and the manor house was historic and fun to explore. I just wish they had…read moreaccommodated everyone into the same room. Those of us on the patio couldn't hear any of the speeches inside. Not a great setup for bigger weddings. The food was delicious though! Especially the fancy charcuterie appetizer prior to attending the reception. I'm still dreaming of that garlic sauce!

Lovely location, historically a very nice event space. (Attended 3 weddings yrs ago and recently a…read morecelebration of life) WR really needs a good deep cleaning, updating. (Maybe there are plans?) The ladies room is functional, but that's about it. It can use at least another stall. There's only one! Sorta reminds me of an old church basement area. (Dirt in corners, etc)

We got married at Boettcher Mansion last summer and it was perfect. 90% of our wedding was out of…read moretowners looking for a chance to escape the heat so we were trying to find something mountainous without the drive. I loved how unique the venue was, easy to access from the highway for out of town folk, and tucked away it felt once you were inside. We got some gorgeous mountain photos! Shea was so lovely and answered any questions we had. Our guests absolutely raved and I am still getting compliments on how unique it was. I think the important thing to know with the Mansion - it is not a typical style venue and is not a good fit for certain groups. For context, we had a 120 person afternoon wedding in July (2-7pm). I did a tremendous amount of research and painstakingly picked each vendor, who all ended up working together and are incredible. If you are a bride looking for a more inclusive-everything-included style venue, this is not it. IF you are willing to do work on researching vendors, you can make the Mansion work for you at your price point and are rewarded in something more custom. It can really rack up cost wise if you use all the recommended vendors and do all the add-ons. We rented the entire space (highly recommend) so our wedding moved throughout the venue and guests got different experiences. I loved the outside ceremony and they have nice white chairs that look great in photos. Cocktail hour was outside in the gardens - so pretty still in July! The reception was inside. I loved the stone walls, very little decor is needed which is awesome. If you have over 80ish people and want a dance floor, we did have to flip some tables to make room, but our catering team did it so fast and we did the first dance outside - then conga lined the party back inside. Honestly I think more people started dancing since they already were up and moving, so it worked better than I hoped. I would pick this 10 out of 10, but like I said, I think it's good to know this is not the spot for a bride without a planner or who is willing to do her homework. Because it is a historical site, if you have a lot of custom built out decor or a large wedding or want to get ready at the venue, this is not for you. If you have under 120, want something special, and are organized (or have a good friend who is) you have found the perfect spot. Photography credit: Melina Massengill (melinamassephoto)

Where do I start? We chose Boettcher Mansion as the venue for my son's wedding on May 4th, 2024…read more What an incredible result. We had family and friends converge from all over the world to experience the best of Colorado. The weather behaved itself as well as can be expected in early May and the venue and its recommended vendors were the best that they could be! Boettcher Mansion is in a beautiful setting, allowing for an outdoor wedding with the woods as a backdrop, and cocktail hour and pictures with the sunset emerging behind the mountains. While we had just a sprinkle or two, the clouds made for a perfect vista, and if a downpour had occurred, the wedding could be quickly moved inside. We visited many potential wedding venues across the front range, including some beautiful options in Estes Park. We visited Boettcher Mansion first, and it inevitably remained our top choice as it offered several perquisites while also checking off the Bride and Groom's event venue expectations for the wedding. Ultimately, Boettcher Mansion's facility with its iconic outdoor colorado beauty, ample preparation accommodations for both the bride and groom and attendants, beautiful outdoor patio and reception space, and the ability to fully customize the event won us over. This venue provided a remote location with proximity to the Denver for out-of-town/country visitors to stay, and ease of access for all involved. As an added bonus, their fee supports Jefferson County Parks. The ability to customize every aspect of the day at first seemed daunting, but ended up being important to the special day. Boettcher Mansion hosts an annual wedding show where you can talk to all their recommended vendors. If you veer from these vendors and go your own way, you can do so for an extra fee. But by sticking with the recommended options for the major items, you will find they are very familiar with Boettcher policies, allowing you to have an efficient event on the day and secure the return of 100% of your $500 damage deposit! We chose Roots for our catering, which deserves its own special review, but for now I will say that the food and service were spectacular. The food was prepared, plated, and presented beautifully, with delicious options for everyone. The caterer also handled the sparkling toast and cocktail and wine service with their trained and certified servers, but the offerings were provided by us. We could have hired Applejack (or whomever) to deliver what we wanted, which is a huge cost savings over other venues who require the customer to use in-house service, and permits customization to personal tastes. In this case, Applejack will accept returns for any unopened bottle at the end of the night. In our case, however, the Bride and Groom selected the unique dinner wines and champagne toast from their parents' cellared wine libraries, adding a nice touch to the experience of their special day and helping to control costs even further. The Grand Piano in Boettcher Mansion's reception hall offered a special moment, when, at the Bride's request, the brother-of-the-groom played Debussy's Claire de Lune as the processional. Boettcher Mansion offers a D.J. You can provide your own music, but we found the D.J to be helpful in announcing what was to happen next, etc. He also offered a Photo Booth, which provided the Bride and Groom with a thumb drive of all their guest's funny pictures throughout the evening. Other exceptional vendors for whom I should write a separate review include Jessica Shipman, the "Day of" planner. Can't have a wedding without her! She, incredibly, planned and coordinated everything throughout the entire day, allowing all the guests and family to enjoy the event and focus on the Bride and Groom without having to be worried about actually doing any decorating or coordinating leading up to, and on the day. TeeLee Florist put together a one-of-a-kind Tower of Flowers for the alter, while we secured a beautiful and cost-effective flower package from Costco for the bulk of the floral decorations and the bouquet/corsages. We hired a shuttle service to offer for people to go up and down Lookout Mountain, for those who found the drive daunting, or out-of-towners without a car. Berg Berg Photography captured special moments throughout the event, including the sunset, and even provided special lighting for effect. Special candles handcrafted by the mother-and father-of the bride, and table number placards artfully drawn by the sister-in-law of the bride represent additional custom touches permitted by Boettcher Mansion that made the day incredibly special. In the end, our happy couple was forever touched by the gifts family and friends provided in memories we carry away from the wedding, indelibly amplified by the ambiance, staff, vendors, and personalization afforded by this incredible gem in Golden, Colorado.

Rustic luxury in the mountains!! This place has been amazing to stay at and the staff is absolutely…read morefantastic. Each of their floor plans are just a little bit different depending upon what you're looking for. I'm staying in Blue Spruce 1 and it's a lovely and spacious retreat for a honeymoon or getaway from the city. Very cozy and beautiful. Look at my photos and you'll understand why. I will note that almost every surface above 6' high is thickly coated with dust and cobwebs. Loss of a star.

I feel conflicted about giving this place a 5 star review because I want it to be available…read morewhenever I want to go to there. One problem with this place is we only stayed one night. The other problem is that we failed to bring snacks and then realized we were hungry at 11 pm. They didn't even have an olive bar, I could not believe it. Ridiculous. You see that mini fridge? If I were smarter, I could have had so many snacks in there. Instead, I insisted we try to walk and find something down the street, because this is Colorado and at the very least there is some bar food nearby within walking distance. Not at 11 pm. Nothing open, no one on the streets maybe some mountain lions, at least the bears were hibernating. We ate lunch at the restaurant down the street recommended by the front desk. Murphys closes at 9 pm. Delicious, I owe them a five star review. Ordered conservatively for some reason, but should have had leftovers on the mind. There is a happy hour at 530 pm with beer and maybe even some food, but we were enjoying the amenities of our room too much. So, this is a public service announcement, I suggest you bring food if your dietary needs involve late night snacking. Otherwise when you realize everything is closed, you'll wish you said you wanted breakfast at 8 am instead of 10 am and then your boyfriend will be unable to wait, has to go down the street and then you have four breakfasts by then. I'm not a high maintenance princess type so I do not expect a robe. I definitely don't expect it to be that soft. Since it had to be that soft, I got the idea there were supposed to be matching slippers hiding somewhere. I never found them. We plan to return in the near future, and bring some snacks and slippers. I'll tell you how that goes.

It's hard to understand why anyone would give this place less than 5 stars. It had the vibes, the…read moreambiance, and a great staff who knew what they were doing. Kerri and Frank, the owners, were my favorite parts. They were kind, reassuring and responsive! All guests had a great time and there were no issues. The best thing about this is when I was in private getting bustled, I became light headed because, like all brides, I hadn't eaten much throughout the day. They were very quick to act. They got me some food and orange juice and I was back on my feet in a few minutes feeling a lot better.

From the moment we walked into Christies of Genesee, we just KNEW this was the perfect venue to…read morehave our wedding!! There's wood and corrugated metal accents and is super cozy. No, not the realtor term cozy as it was more than enough space for all our guests, but everyone said that it is an intimate venue. When you're outside for a ceremony, the view is perfectly backdropped with the mountains. Inside, you have a dance floor on the lower level, then you walk up 6 steps to the bar. To the right of the bar is the dining room and to the left is where they serve the buffet. The dining room has a 270 degree view of the mountains and I70. Can we talk about food because we all know that makes or breaks any event?? Well, we had salmon and prime rib as our proteins with garlic mashed potatoes, green bean almandine, strawberry spinach salad, and fresh fruit. It was difficult to make this menu choice because all the tastings were so delicious! Kerri and Frank, the owners are so AWESOME! They answered every single one of our questions and were always so patient and sweet about everything. It's not too far from Denver, but it feels like a getaway. There's plenty of parking for all your guests and Genesee Park is on the backside for magnificent photos! I would come back and have a milestone birthday party here!!