The Butterfly Pavilion is always a hit for our family…read more My toddler loves going and staring at all the bugs in the front room. I think we are in there for about 30 minutes. Then we make our way to the tropical butterfly room. Where we spend 10 minutes at most because when we get there. He wants a snack but I know he knows the play area is next. It keeps my toddler busy for hours. And he leaves happy. Surprisingly a fun place for a toddler. I never knew he would be so interested in the bugs but he loves it. And asks to go back fairly often. I recommend it for sure. Especially for young children. You can end your time in the play area. They do close for about 15 minutes each day for a deep clean. I forget the time. Overall, a great place to go.

Best $15 I've ever spent! If you're a newbie like me and want to up your photography game, you have…read moreto check out this hidden gem at the Butterfly Pavilion. I used my iPhone and the tips I learned were such a game changer! Atmosphere & Service: Early birds get the best shots! Since it starts at 8:30 AM, it was a small, quiet group of three. The instructor is one of the official Pavilion photographers his knowledge of bugs and cameras is next level. Pro-Tip: If you aren't a morning person, grab a coffee on the way! You'll want that caffeine kick to stay sharp for the classroom portion. The Experience: The first hour is a classroom deep dive into tips. Everything from high end Canons to iPhone hacks. Then, you head into the Pavilion to put it all into practice! Bonus: They have a dedicated Photo Hour so you can keep shooting after class ends. Price: $15 Parking: Free and easy. Overall: A 10/10 budget-friendly experience for hobbyists or beginner photographers. It's fun and educational.

Depressing. Cold and stark. Hopefully, i will never come here again…read more Uncomfortable chairs.

In planning and executing a wedding, we assumed that some things may not go as expected. This is…read moreinevitable. My husband and I are giving this five-star review not because our experience with Church Ranch Event Center was without complication, but rather because their staff handled a challenging situation concerning our wedding with grace, compassion, understanding, and follow-through. My husband and I are a same sex couple, that were seeking a rustic-chic event space and Church Ranch's space was absolutely perfect. The outdoor area was a beautiful and unique space for our fall wedding, of 100 guests. After we paid the initial deposit to Church Ranch, we received their planning packet and were surprised that all of the language in the packet was customized for an opposite sex wedding, without options to make selections that would apply for a same-sex couples (the language referenced "brides", "maid of honor," "bridesmaids", and traditions that would not apply or be relevant to same-sex couples). This concerned us and we edited the form, as much as we could, to reflect our intentions for a same-sex wedding with persons of different genders in both wedding parties. We then went to our first wedding planning session and they had chairs setup for us, with a wrapped "bride" ribbon on one, and "groom" on the other. On the day of the rehearsal, the event planner came in and asked for the "bridal party" to stand on one side of the room. I interrupted her, stating that there was no bride and that there were two grooms. After this third incident, we called Church Ranch, less than 24 hours before our wedding was to occur, and spoke with Lillian about our concerns. Lillian handled this difficult conversation with grace, understanding, and regret for our experience. She was not defensive for one moment and took immediate responsibility, stating that Church Ranch should and would do more training with event staff on handling same-sex weddings. That night, she contacted all of the people who would be helping at our wedding to remind them of our same-sex wedding the next day and to discuss the appropriate language to use/steps to take to ensure that the event was executed appropriately. She also indicated that Church Ranch had changed their planning forms to be inclusive for same-sex weddings, based on some comments that we previously included on our wedding planning form. The next day, on the day of our wedding, the event planner apologized to me, in person, for the mishap during the rehearsal. Her apology was genuine and she was committed to ensuring that we had the memorable, magical, and special day that we had been planning. The event planner was very understanding, expressed remorse, was not defensive, and did everything in her power to make our special day what we had hoped for. Ultimately, on the day of our wedding, everything was executed perfectly. The venue was beautiful, our guests were so impressed, and we felt that Church Ranch created an event that honored our love and commitment, as a same-sex male couple. We all make mistakes. Including Church Ranch. Their willingness to recognize when they make a mistake, not be defensive, and take actual steps to make the situation right, is uniquely admirable. It is refreshing to see a buisness, like Church Ranch, listening to feedback, being open to how weddings are evolving, and being willing to make changes in their operations to make sure that their customers have an amazing experience on their special day.

Sydney, the adorable bartender saved me with her hot toddy and kindness when I wasn't feeling well…read more Thank you!!!

Drinks on here are nothing they can make. Not friendly staff either. Annoyed more than anything.read more

Very nice atmosphere Good food…read moreGreat service Priced right Very festive at this time

Aiden was the best and very attentive to all our needs. All the personnel are very good.read more

Thanks to Morningside Manor who hosted our wedding on September 10, 2022. I worked with Hillary…read morewho helped me coordinate everything, she was so easy to work with and quick to respond to every question I had. I cannot thank her enough for helping to make our wedding ceremony and reception a perfect and memorable event. Our wedding was beautiful, enchanting and everything I dreamed it would be, it was stunning! Hillary helped make my dream wedding come true! Their venue is the most perfect place to have a wedding. The prices were affordable, but the quality was priceless. We have gotten so many compliments from friends and family that this was the best wedding they've ever attended. Thank you for an incredible day! We couldn't be more pleased with our experience. I am so glad I chose Morningside Manor as the place for my wedding and reception. It was PERFECT!! Thank You to Hillary and your Das Meyer family!!!

I was in a wedding here last weekend, and it's a pretty cute little place. The gardens around it…read moreare perfect for wedding ceremonies, and there are 3 or 4 gazebos to choose from. The inside is definitely very victorian, and though it's not quite my style, it's pretty and nice. There are two rooms upstairs for the bride and groom to get ready in, downstairs has a kitchen for caterers, a buffet hall area, several sitting areas, and a large room for dancing and setting up tables in. There's also a small deck off of the large room where several more tables can be set up. It made a great spot for the wedding, and I think it would be good for any smaller sized gathering (I wouldn't put more than 100 people in it probably). It's located right next to Das Meyer Bakery as well (same owners I think).

Who knew the nature center had art classes? No experience required. Twas fun and relaxing!read more

Everyone I know that's been to Majestic View Park has RAVED about it. Probably one of the best,…read moremost notable features of Arvada. I didn't spend much time there this past summer like I should have, but it was a blast in the short time I got to experience the epic trees and expansive green fields. Plenty of parking. Lots more amenities in the Nature Center that I haven't explored. Definitely one to bookmark again for the future!

Fun and great music Had great tips to be my best using…read moredifferent weighted axes Great date experience

Michael was a delight ! Showed us how to throw the axe & safety measures ! Get ready to have fun !read more

I attended my niece's graduation party here and even as you drive up, you are impressed by the…read morefacade of the building. This is a standalone, purpose built venue (mainly for weddings) that provides a one-stop shop for the ceremony (indoors or outdoors), cocktail hour (separate room downstairs), beautiful backdrops for wedding photography, and the reception. For my niece's party, it was just the main reception room that we were in. I was really impressed that they also had separate rooms for the bride's party and the groom's party upstairs (elevator if you need it) but the staircase down from those rooms help to make a grand entrance for the entire party to kick off the reception. This is such a beautiful venue and we had a great time with family and friends. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a location for your wedding or other special occasion requiring a large space.

Pam & her staff are amazing!! We had my sister's celebration of life on August 18th - we ended up…read morehaving more people than expected & Pam sprung into action and quickly added another 40 more place settings...thank you again for making it so special especially on the hardest day of my life