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Hillside Gardens & Event Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 552 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Casual, eclectic place for weddings and other events, with a pavillion for concerts.
Plan your tour
- Climate a climate-controlled indoor space — comfortable for a July reception or a crisp autumn ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 719-520-9463
- Website hillsidecolorado.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–2 pm |
The setting
“From March 2025 to today, they continue to incorporate upgrades into the venue, including new artwork and a brand new creek/pond that adds to the ethereal ambiance.”
Amenities couples mention
“From March 2025 to today, they continue to incorporate upgrades into the venue, including new artwork and a brand new creek/pond that adds to the ethereal ambiance.”
What couples say again and again
“It's a lovely balance of classically beautiful and a little quirky with fun little details here and there as your explore the grounds.”
“Erika Weeks was our month-of coordinator and did fantastic the day of.”
“The lush gardens and rustic paths provide vibrant and diverse backdrops that make every photo pop with color and emotion.”
From the reviews
Hillside Gardens was one of the most beautiful places a wedding could ever be hosted. It was a great price and a really incredible experience. Erika Weeks was our month-of coordinator and did fantastic the day of. Thanks to Erika and the whole Hillside Gardens crew, our wedding day went seamlessly.
Of all the decisions we made planning our wedding, having it at Hillside was the best one! It was the most perfect venue for our 30-person microwedding. We felt so lucky we got to have our wedding there.
I’m in love with this place! I went for a Wednesday night concert and had so much fun roaming around, listening to multiple bands, checking out all the different spaces and vibes. It seems like THE place to go on Wednesdays in COS in the summer and it’s obvious why.
We had our fantastic, dream-like wedding at Hillside Gardens in May 2026 and could not have asked for a better day or experience. Beyond our fantastic vendor team and amazing wedding planner, Erika Weeks, we had a great experience working with Hillside and with the owners Donavan & Ashlee, and the events coordinator…
Getting married at Hillside Gardens & Event Center
Hillside Gardens & Event Center 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 Hillside Gardens & Event Center
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Hillside Gardens & Event Center — 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.
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