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Blue Lake Ranch
4.7 ★★★★★ 212 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Hesperus, Colorado
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Climate a climate-controlled indoor space — comfortable for a July reception or a crisp autumn ceremony
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Phone +1 970-385-4537
- Website bluelakeranch.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“My flight was cancelled due to weather and the staff at Blue Lake Ranch did not hesitate to offer to let us stay an additional night for FREE.”
Amenities couples mention
“My flight was cancelled due to weather and the staff at Blue Lake Ranch did not hesitate to offer to let us stay an additional night for FREE.”
“The ranch cabin was absolutely wonderful: beautifully designed, luxurious, and incredibly cozy, making it the perfect retreat to enjoy the holiday with the love of my life,, Felix.”
“It was so peaceful to enjoy the birds singing and just relax as we watched the sunset and its reflection in the lake and afterwards to come in to warm by the fire.”
“at least as happy as our dog, who coveted crashing through the wild grasses and drinking from the free-flowing stream.”
What couples say again and again
“The property is beautiful, with a small lake, mountain views, and a peaceful atmosphere that made it easy to relax and unwind.”
“Not only are the rooms so cool and the views incredible but the hospitality is above and beyond.”
“The property is beautiful, with a small lake, mountain views, and a peaceful atmosphere that made it easy to relax and unwind.”
“We stayed in the Lake View room, it was clean and beautiful, the bed was comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious.”
From the reviews
A fantastic spot for a weekend getaway. Blue Lake Ranch was very accomodating for our need for an early breakfast our first day there. Our accomodation - The Cottage - was cozy, clean, and very comfortable.
I cannot recommend this place enough. Not only are the rooms so cool and the views incredible but the hospitality is above and beyond. I attended a wedding at the lodge for the weekend (which was incredible btw).
10/10 hospitality! We stayed here for the weekend for a wedding at the venue which was very dreamy. All of the homes / casitas were really unique and comfortable, some with amazing views.
Stayed here for a friend’s wedding and it was so lovely! The staff went ABOVE and beyond for us. A group of us had cancelled flights due to weather, and they let us stay an additional night and cooked breakfast for us at no cost. The staff is so welcoming and friendly, and the wedding weekend was so gorgeous.
Getting married at Blue Lake Ranch
Blue Lake Ranch comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Blue Lake Ranch
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Blue Lake Ranch — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.