Piney River Ranch

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $15,500

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Piney River Ranch is open and accessible from June 21st through the last Saturday in September, and is one of Colorado’s prime wedding destinations. Beneath the Gore Range, one of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain vistas, we can accommodate up to 200 people in our wedding and event space. With two custom log pavilions, and a ceremony deck that boasts mountain views guaranteed to take your breath away, it’s no wonder couples from all over the country come here to say “I do.” The ranch is complete with six guest cabins, three glamping tents and an on-site restaurant and bar as the perfect place to entertain your guests.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-200

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Lodges, Retreats

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
700 RED SANDSTONE ROAD, Vail, CO 81658

Our event spaces

Event Pavilion and Ceremony Deck

The most memorable mountain wedding!

Piney River Ranch is reserved exclusively for one event at a time. We offer a cocktail hour pavilion, a large pavilion for dinner and dancing, and a ceremony deck with unobstructed views of the Gore Mountain Range. We offer onsite catering and beverage services, as well as onsite lodging accommodations for up to 52 guests.

Guest capacity

50-200 Seated

50-197 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

Ten consecutive hours of rental (6 hours for your event, 3 hours for set-up, and 1 hour for clean-up), private use of the deck, wooden benches for the ceremony deck, event pavilion, adjoining cocktail pavilion, 8’ custom wood dinner tables, two getting-ready rooms, lounge furniture, 3 whiskey barrels with stools, corn hole, giant jenga and one-hour rehearsal. PRR does not provide linens, dinner napkins, plates or flatware. PRR does not offer elopements or micro-weddings.

Event Pavilion and Ceremony Deck

The most memorable mountain wedding!

Piney River Ranch is reserved exclusively for one event at a time. We offer a cocktail hour pavilion, a large pavilion for dinner and dancing, and a ceremony deck with unobstructed views of the Gore Mountain Range. We offer onsite catering and beverage services, as well as onsite lodging accommodations for up to 52 guests.

Guest capacity

50-200 Seated

50-197 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

Ten consecutive hours of rental (6 hours for your event, 3 hours for set-up, and 1 hour for clean-up), private use of the deck, wooden benches for the ceremony deck, event pavilion, adjoining cocktail pavilion, 8’ custom wood dinner tables, two getting-ready rooms, lounge furniture, 3 whiskey barrels with stools, corn hole, giant jenga and one-hour rehearsal. PRR does not provide linens, dinner napkins, plates or flatware. PRR does not offer elopements or micro-weddings.

Available services that can be provided by Piney River Ranch

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up

Reviews

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  • July Wedding at Piney River Ranch

    •Verified review
    •Richard M.•Dec 12

    I wanted to pass on to others our experience using Piney River Ranch as the venue for the marriage of our daughter this past July. Monique and her staff at Piney River Ranch bent over backwards from beginning to the end to help us plan and execute this once-in-a-lifetime event for our daughter. They were always available to answer our questions and to adjust their services to meet our needs. In other words, they provided the kind of personalized customer service that seems to be getting harder and harder to find these days. The result was a virtually perfect wedding day (and rehearsal the prior morning) from beginning to end. Piney River Ranch is located about 12 miles north of Vail at the end of a Forest Service dirt road. While that doesn't sound very far, the road is rough. It takes about 40 minutes to drive that 12 miles from Vail. That results in some logistical challenges but it is well worth the effort and in fact enhances the feeling of arriving at someplace special. It's not until actually arriving at the ranch that the spectacular mountain backdrop rising up behind Piney Lake suddenly reveals itself, and when it does, it virtually overwhelms the senses. I'm not aware of any other venue that combines the kind of jaw-dropping scenery Piney River Ranch possesses with the convenience of having all the facilities needed for a wedding ceremony and reception. I would describe the ranch as having a sort of rustic elegance which exactly fits with the nature of its location. Our wedding was sized at approximately 150 people and the facility was able to comfortably accommodate that number. While it is theoretically possible for the ranch to accommodate up to 200 for weddings, I suspect things will start feeling crowded and the layout will get more challenging if the number gets too much above 150. The ranch has a number of cabins and glam tents along the lake that can be booked. It worked out well for us to utilize one of the cabins as a base for the groom’s party and one of the glam tents for the bride’s party. For smaller weddings, there are a couple of small rooms off of the main reception area that can be utilized for that purpose. Because of the logistical challenge the road to the ranch presents, I would recommend using vendors with previous experience there as they will understand what adjustments they need to make to their operations in order for everything to proceed smoothly. The ranch maintains a list of recommended vendors which proved helpful. In our case, we used Timberline tours for transporting wedding guests from Vail to Piney River Ranch and back. Piney River Ranch works with a local catering company, Cowboy Catering out of Gypsum and the food and service they provided were outstanding. We also utilized Event Rents out of Gypsum for glass water goblets and cloth napkins. In summary, I would highly recommend Piney River Ranch for a wedding. It will provide a unique once-in-a-lifetime type experience for all of your guests, not to mention the bride and groom. I can’t tell you how many people came up to us afterwards to tell us how much they enjoyed it and what an amazing experience it was for them. While the location does present some logistical challenges, Monique and her staff are there to guide you through every step of the process to give you the end result you are looking for.

  • Stunning Mountain Venue with Amazing Team!

    •Verified review
    •Brittany T.•Oct 11, 2024

    As a wedding planner and florist, I have had the pleasure of working with many venues, but Piney Rive Ranch truly stands out as one of the most breathtaking and accommodating locations I’ve had the honor of working with. Nestled in the heart of the mountains, this one-of-a-kind venue offers the most spectacular view, creating a truly stunning backdrop for any couple’s special day. What makes this venue even more exceptional is the team behind it. They are consistently easy to communicate with, responsive, and always go above and beyond to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Their flexibility and professionalism make the process stress-free, which is such a gift for both vendors and clients alike. As a florist, I also appreciate how this venue allows my designs to come to life in such a beautiful space. The natural light and open atmosphere create the perfect canvas for flowers and décor, enhancing the romance and elegance of every event. If you're looking for a venue that offers both awe-inspiring views and a fantastic team to work with, Piney is an absolute dream. I cannot recommend it enough!

  • The most magical wedding at Piney

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    •Whitney H.•Sep 19, 2023

    We had the most amazing, magical, incredible wedding at Piney River Ranch this past July! I cannot recommend this venue enough. From touring, booking the venue, menu tasting, planning the details, to wedding day, everything was perfect! Brittany and Monique were awesome! Easy to work with, great communication and went above and beyond to make our day as special as it was. Our family and friends all had the best time as well and we even got so many compliments on how wonderful the bartenders and servers were as well. The views, lodge, cabins truly cannot be beat. We will be spending anniversaries here for the rest of our lives. Thank you Piney River Ranch!!!

  • Best venue in Vail

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    •Vanessa F.•Sep 28, 2022

    Piney is hands down the most spectacular wedding venue in Colorado. Everything from the amazing view to the marshmallow fire pit was perfect for our guests. They even set up a “canoe and cocktails” for our cocktail hour where our guests could take canoes out on the lake. It was an incredible experience. The coordinators, Brittany and Shoshana, are wonderful to work with. They were responsive and made the day stress free. Couldn’t recommend this venue more.

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