Colorado Chautauqua 900 Baseline Road • Boulder • CO 80302
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- It's a treasured example of the Chautauqua Movement of the early 20th Century, which encouraged communities to develop gathering spaces that introduced rural citizens to new ideas, education, and issues of public concern. Now a National Historic Landmark, this Boulder outpost features original buildings and beautiful grounds that offer breathtaking sights of the Flatiron Mountains.
- The Enchanted Mesa Garden hosts warm-weather ceremonies with a view of the Bluebell and McClintock Trails. For your reception, opt for the historic Community House, with its rustic-elegant vibes (we especially love the downstairs “Rocky Mountain Climbers Club” cocktail lounge!), or the Chautauqua Dining Hall. Operated separately, the Dining Hall provides fantastic catering for all on-site venues, and its capacity can be extended in May-October with the addition of a tent.
- There’s room for a crowd, with sixty charming cottages (choose from studio, one, two, and three-bedroom layouts) and two vintage lodges. The Galey Cottage and Missions House Lodge sleep 10 and 16 guests respectively, and are also fit to host intimate weddings and rehearsal dinners.
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Petite Weddings
Choose from two venues with lodging for a unique, all-in-one petite wedding experience. Catering is delivered and served in your private dining area without the need for an external location. Ideal for elopements or small gatherings, these venues provide a romantic atmosphere with personalized touches.
Missions House Lodge | sleeps 16, with dining capacity for up to 24
Mary H. Galey Cottage | sleeps 10, with dining capacity for up to 24
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,000–4,000/event
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $1,500–5,000/event
Meals (when priced separately)
- $45/person and up
Additional Info
Pricing varies depending on factors like the day of the week, time of day, time of year, space reserved, and type of event.
The Community House rental fee starts at $2,500 and includes:
- Exclusive use of the Community House
- Use of the Larkspur and Bellflower rooms for wedding party prep
- In-house menu planning, custom timeline and floorplans
- Custom cherrywood tabes and accompanying chairs
- AV options and dimmable track lighting
- Discounted group lodging for 6 cottages or more
The Chautauqua Dining Hall rental fee starts at $1,000, with a food & beverage minimum of $1,500–3,250. The tent may be added seasonally for an additional $2,250 rental fee and $2,000 F&B minimum.
The Enchanted Mesa Garden is available May–October, and may be added to a booked reception for $600–800.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 80 | 180 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 80 | 180 |
| Reception | Seated | 80 | 180 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 80. | ||
The Community House and Enchanted Mesa Garden each accommodate 80 guests. The Chautauqua Dining Hall accommodates 80 guests inside, and 180 guests when the tent is added.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Retreat
- Restaurant
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Inn / Lodge
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Meadow / Fields
- Mountains
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Alternate Info: Chautauqua Dining Hall