Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Create your dream wedding whether it is to be casual or more formal, our flexible space both inside and outside can be transformed to meet your individual wishes. Established by John Hendricks, Founder and Chairman of the Board for the Discovery Network, Gateway Canyons in an exclusive retreat located in the stunning red canyons of Western Colorado. The Resort’s collective setting and thoughtful staff combine to create a lasting and memorable experience for each of our guests. With 72 luxurious guestrooms, suites and casitas, the resort is designed with the unique ability to provide 100% dedication to your group, without the distraction and interruption other resorts encounter.

Seated guest capacity

10-200

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

43200 Highway 141, Gateway, CO 81522

Our event spaces

Palisade Grand Hall

The Palisade Grand Hall is a beautiful back up for the amazing outdoor wedding receptions.

The Palisade Event Center, with Grand Hall and Sunset Atrium, offers seating for as many as 150 guests and plenty of room for a reception event. This is our largest venue and can be arranged for a variety of events.

Guest capacity

40-150 Seated

40-150 Standing

Square footage

3,906

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Mission Bell Amphitheater

The ideal outdoor venue to impress!

Mission Bell Amphitheater provides a stunning venue with a wide, covered tiered stage and outdoor seating, opening to our spectacular red rock canyon backdrop. It’s the ideal location for an outdoor event to impress.

Guest capacity

20-200 Seated

20-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Cottonwood Terrace

Beautiful views no matter where you look!

The shaded lawn of the Cottonwood Terrace is a wonderful, lush location for festivities for up to 200 guests. Featuring fountains and mountain flora, the Terrace is the perfect location for a dramatic event. This venue can accommodate an event tent.

Guest capacity

10-200 Seated

10-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Red Cliff Camp

Absolutely stunning red cliff walls surrounding the entire camp!

Conveniently located across the Dolores River from the resort, Red Cliff Camp offers the perfect location for an offsite event for up to 140 guests. This uniquely western setting provides a relaxed atmosphere for guests.

Guest capacity

10-140 Seated

10-140 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”