This site is a stunning location for an intimate wedding. There are a variety of alpine garden backdrops that they offer for ceremonies. Choose among rock gardens, waterfalls, perennials, wildflowers and evergreens. And of course, there are stunning mountain views.
What we love about this site:
Easily accessible. Vail as a whole is a good town for walking around
It's a four-season venue.
Centrally located allowing for pictures to be taken in other locations for different backdrops.
Accessible for most.
Potential drawbacks of this site
Does require a permit.
The site itself doesn't have its own parking area.
Accessibility
Parking: can be had at any of the public parking lots nearby.
Vehicle type: for winter, make sure your vehicle has good ground clearance to get over snow, as well as 4-wheel drive for potential ice. For weddings held between September 1st and May 31st, note that Colorado has strict traction laws in place that affect what type of vehicle you are allowed to drive in the mountains. If you are planning a Colorado mountain wedding between these dates, please thoroughly read this blog post so you'll be driving the right type of vehicle. (Don't rely on the car rental companies to fill you in on this; our experience is that they don't.)
Access from parking: short walk from parking on paved sidewalks and walkways.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: no.
Bathrooms: yes.
Suitable for children: yes.
Max number of guests at this site: 15.
Dates of Availability: year-round.
Type of Site: Private/Reservable.
Elevation: 8,200ft (2,500m) above sea level.
We can roll the permit fee for this site into your package with us and reserve the gardens for you. Pricing is as follows:
Up to 6 guests $350
More than 6 guests (Mon - Thurs, 3-hour time slot) $1,050 (includes chairs)
More than 6 guests (Fri - Sun, 3-hour time slot) $1,550 (includes chairs)
The site also allows professional photo shoots for $200. You might think about getting married nearby and then going to the site for photos.
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Location
Note: place marker is approximate; the actual location will be provided upon booking.
Vail Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT: be sure to check the calendar of events for the dates you're considering before you submit your date to us. Local events can impact traffic and the accessibility of your site.
Vail Average Temps and Precipitation