Idlewild is your rustic mountain getaway for an intimate wedding in Colorado. We provide an entire 21-acre private estate for your wedding & reception celebrations of up to 100 people & lodging for about 16 people for 2+ nights.

• PRICING: Booking a weekend wedding package begins at $5500 and includes use of ENTIRE ESTATE for all lodging, wedding, and reception purposes for 2 nights.  Each additional night is $1500. 
• WHAT'S INCLUDED: Entire estate for 2 nights includes lodging accommodations (max 16 people) + wedding & reception accommodations for up to 100 people (ceremony site, barn, 50 chairs for barn and ceremony, 10 long tables, cake table) + outdoor accommodations (parking for 50, firepits, hammocks, seating areas, amenities cabin, outhouse, etc.)
• DEPOSIT: Deposit is $1500 to book your dates of choice ($1000 is non-refundable down payment and applied to balance, $500 is refundable security deposit.)
• EXTRA SUPPLIES: For a list of rental supplies and prices, ask the host during the phone consultation.  Rental supplies include: decoration packages, signage, lanterns/candles, tour guide for nature experience, yard game package, etc.
• ACCESS: Access times: check-in for barn and land 10 am, check-in for lodging 3 pm, check out 11 am. 
• Set up a free consult to discuss more details and to see the written agreement by filling out the form here

We are booking now for 2024! Wedding season is from mid-May through mid-October. We may have last minute openings for 2023 on a weekend, or during the week so please inquire.

Denver International Airport is 2 to 2.5 hours to Idlewild, depending on traffic.

Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour to Idlewild, depending on traffic. This airport is small and has limited flight options.

285 Highway is a scenic route to try! 

We are conveniently located off of Highway 24 but are backed by the Pike National Forest! Towns with markets, convenient stores, restaurants are within a few miles. Woodland Park is 20 minutes away, Colorado Springs about 45 minutes away.

Yes, we provide a lower rate for weekday weddings: Monday-Thursdays only. Please book early as we rent our lodging for Airbnb during the week.

No, we do not provide food, alcohol, or vendors. You are welcome to bring your own alcohol and food.

It is a requirement for our clients to obtain and show evidence of liability insurance to fully cover the event. Also, we strongly encourage using certified bartenders and licensed caterers to ensure safety and legal compliance for hosts and their guests.

We do have tables, some food/beverage serving supplies as extra rental, bar area, cake table for your use to help accommodate your event, however your vendors may provide what is needed.

As late as you'd like! However we do recommend outdoor amplified music off by 11 pm.

We keep our price lower so that you can fully customize your special day for you and your guests!

All wedding vendors and vendor fees are NOT included.  Vendors include photographer, bartender, caterer, florist, planner, videographer, music, sound system etc. You must have separate agreements with your vendors. 

We do not provide outdoor event tents. 

If you book with us, we have a list of vetted recommended vendors in the area as a part of your wedding packet.  

Of course! Also, the ranch is close enough to towns that offer options for small gatherings or parties. We can recommend some great places and will be in the wedding packet.

We recommend looking at Airbnb or VRBO for lodging close by. Woodland Park has hotels and is 40 minutes away. Only 50 parking spaces in the parking lot at the ranch, so please consider carpooling.

Yes, we charge $25 total per pet if they are staying overnight.

Yes, you can use your own decorations for the ceremony site, the barn, and outdoors. 

We ask that all the decor that belong with the lodging accommodations remains the same.

We offer a few different themed decor packages for ceremony and barn for an extra fee.

At the bottom of this website page, you'll find a form to fill out! We will respond within 24 hours and will set up a time to talk on the phone for a free consult.

When you fill out the form below, we will reply back to schedule a phone consultation with you. On that call, we will book your tour.  

For booked events, included is 1 tour with venue so please coordinate vendors accordingly. Extra tours will be an additional fee. 

Examples of add-ons are: 

• Yard game package including horseshoes, volleyball net, balls, frisbees, archery set, and more! 
• Horse-carriage ride 
• Guided hike in the forest behind the ranch!
• Haybales to use for decor or seating
• 4 themed decor packages: (Native American, Western/Cowboy, Nature/mountain or Farmhouse
• Non-alcoholic Beverage service supplies (jugs, cooler, coffeemaker etc)
• Signs/Chalkboard
• Lanterns with oil
• Electronic tea light collection
• Inner tubes for floating on nearby Platte River
• Burlap for decor
• More (you'll get a complete list and fees once you book!)

Yes. 5 tents can be put up within property lines. The fee is $10 per person, per night. Campers use the port-a-potty, outhouse or indoor bathroom, and do not leave any food or trash out inside or outside of the tent.

A detailed site map will be available in the package you will receive upon booking and there will be a sign for parking.

Of course! We are 100% inclusive and welcoming to love in all its expressions. 

Of course! Let's talk to see if it's a fit! Please fill out the form below to set up a phone consultation. The rules, regulations and pricing will most likely be the same.