Idyllic Ranch Rental for Weddings and Events in Westcliffe, Colorado

Barn in Westcliffe, CO

35 guests

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2 reviews

This historic ranch was originally built in 1882 on 187 acres of lush mountain land near the town of Westcliffe, Colorado, and has been lovingly restored while maintaining its rustic charm to offer guests a phenomenal location for weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats. Lying at the foot of the towering Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the ranch comes with several types of lodging on its secluded property including cabins and cottages for up to 38 guests.

The two-story cottage is nestled among tall trees and surrounded by green fields with picket fences making for a picturesque image. It can sleep up to 12 guests in its four bedrooms that include two master bedrooms that feature queen-size beds and two rooms that come with two double beds each. There is an open concept living room and dining area as well as a kitchenette that has a two-burner stove, ideal for preparing snacks and meals. The cottage offers guests superb mountain and valley views throughout the cottage and easy access to hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails.

The hand-hewn cabin is sheltered by aspen trees and overlooks the green pastures of the ranch. It sleeps up to 14 guests in its four bedrooms with the master bedroom featuring a queen-size bed and the three other rooms each coming with double beds. There are two full bathrooms with showers, hand basins, and toilets, as well as towels and toiletries. Guests also have access to a kitchenette that comes complete with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot, and an array of utensils and cutlery. The porch outside is the ideal spot to hang out with a few cold ones and admire the late afternoon with the group.

The second cabin has a rustic, country cabin exterior mixed with a stylish and modern interior complete with carpeted flooring and upscale furnishings. There are three bedrooms in total with one room having been fitted with a queen-size, a second room with two double beds, and a third with a queen-size and a twin bed. Guests have access to two full bathrooms complete with showers, hand basins, and toilets as well as a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a coffee pot. Guests can catch some rays with a few drinks from the wraparound deck or take the short walk to the grill and share a barbecue meal with the other guests for the perfect end to the evening.

The ranch for rent Colorado property offers three stunning ceremony locations on lush mountain and field terrain as well as a dance hall that includes seating for 150 guests. There is an old-time saloon, a western-style dining area, and a commercial sized kitchen for top class venue facilities while the lodging includes cabins and cottages with rooms available a group of up to 38. After a day trekking in the mountains, guests can soothe aches and pains in the main lodge’s hot tub and sauna or prepare a barbecue meal from the grills provided and enjoy sociable meals at the picnic tables.

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Most popular features

  • Pets allowed

  • Shared Jacuzzi/Hot tub

  • Wi-Fi/Internet

  • Private Kitchen

  • National Park

  • Bathtub

  • Heating

  • Swimming

  • Fishing

  • Microwave

  • Fridge

  • Wildlife watching

  • stove

    Stove

  • Spa

  • Horseback riding

  • Restaurant

  • Supermarket

  • Medical services

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Westcliffe, Colorado

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Scenic views
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
    15 miles straight-line distance
    24 kilometers straight-line distance

Located eight miles from the town of Westcliffe at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Custer County, Colorado, this historic ranch was built in 1882 on 187 acres of secluded, private land that borders the San Isabel National Forest. With Gibbs Peak and Spread Eagle mountains towering above, the property makes for an unforgettable and spectacular wedding venue, fun and adventure filled family reunion destination or lovely, private corporate retreat resort while providing guests with comfortable and rustic ranch cabins and cottages. The ranch is just a 15-minute drive to downtown Westcliffe and only three hours to Denver. Colorado Springs is the nearest airport and local airport pick up - transportation is available.
Activities near Westcliffe
  • Swimming

  • Horseback riding

  • Biking

  • kayak

    Whitewater rafting

  • Climbing

  • Fishing

  • Boating/Sailing

  • Wildlife watching

The property directly accesses the Rainbow Trail through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains where guests can explore miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The hosts offer trail ride packages and guided hunting for deer and elk packages while there are two ponds on site for catch-and-release fishing. Many guests take part in the treasure hunting where they can bring their metal detectors to search the area for old cavalry bullets, cannon balls, and Indian artifacts.

In summer, Westcliffe is home to the High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival, which takes places between July 6th and July 9th in 2017 and attracts thousands of visitors while raising money for numerous charities. In winter, groomed trails are laid out for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and guests can travel by car to find skiing and snowboarding at Monarch Ski Slope.
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Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: Flexible

  • Check-out: Flexible

House rules

  • Pets allowed

  • No smoking

  • No parties

  • No events

  • Some spaces are shared

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Pets allowed, up to two dogs.
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