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    River Bend is the perfect outdoor mountain venue!

    River Bend is the most beautiful venue ever! Our family and friends could not stop talking about how beautiful and perfect the venue is, and dance under the stars for our wedding in September! They are amazing to work with, and you will not regret having your wedding here!
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    Amazing Venue

    On our tour of the property, we knew immediately we wanted to get married here. The venue feels like something out of a fairytale. We felt that the property was very reflective of our time together in Colorado and would be an amazing experience for all of our out of state guests. It was only a quick 15 minute drive from our home and we love the town of Lyons. Our guests stayed in Boulder & Estes Park, as the venue is in the middle of the two. There are also adorable tiny homes on the property which was great for our guests with kiddos. The venue manager, Lauren, was wonderful to work with. We had a 75 degree sunny day, so we didn’t have to worry about rain but if we did the tent walls come down and you can order tent heaters. Our wedding was in early fall, so having a bonfire was wonderful and our guests enjoyed every minute of it. In addition, the year before they had an “open house” where you could go and meet with lots of vendors they work closely with. So many of our guests commented that it was the most beautiful wedding venue they had ever seen. We were so grateful that we found such a great venue and all of the vendors they work with are amazing!
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    Errin Sent on 09/17/2018
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    We had our wedding at The Farmette at the beginning of September and it was AMAZING! We received so many compliments from people saying it was the best wedding that have been to. The Farmette gives you the ability to customize and decorate as you please and hire your own vendors and they were super great to work with. The best part of the Farmette was using their in house coordinator, Dahlia Events and Designs, specifically, GEORGIA!! She was amazing and I do know how anything that day would have happened without her. All of the guests were even raving about her. She was on point with coordinating but also so laid back, she made me feel great the entire days and months leading up to it as well. Last but not least, we used Farmette Flowers (Kim and Helen) and they were phenomenal! I have never seen prettier flowers in my life and everything was perfection. I almost cried seeing my bouquet and the arrangements throughout the ceremony were just amazing. I couldnt have asked for a better day, place or vendors. Five stars is not enough
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    Farmette Flowers

    We had so much fun working with Kim and the folks at the Farmette! Our wedding was wildflower themed, in place of traditional colors, so the flowers were especially important to pulling the whole thing together. We couldn’t have chosen better people to work with. Kim and the team were so wonderful, flexible, creative, and receptive to our ideas, while also taking the reins when necessary. Not only was our wedding day beautifully adorned by flowers, but we came to really adore our new Farmette friends.

    Thanks y’all!!
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    Alima Sent on 07/15/2018
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    The Lyons Farmette is BEAUTIFUL! We are so so happy that we got married there! We were looking for a somewhat laid-back, but still beautiful and well-maintained venue for our wedding. We had actually already sort-of-decided on a different venue, but still had our tour booked at Lyons Farmette, and figured we might as well check it out. Within 5 minutes on being on the property, my husband and I both turned to each other and went "this is where we have to get married!" It is such an intimate venue, but there's enough space for a fairly large wedding to not feel crowded or cramped at all. We are so glad that we chose to have our wedding here, and all of our guests raved about it as well!

    We also used Farmette Flowers (the on-property florists) for our flowers, and they were absolutely stunning. Helen and her team did such an amazing job and really listened to our vision for our wedding. Everything was beautiful, and during dinner my husband and I couldn't stop talking about how much we loved all of the florals!
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    Just do it! Do it, do it do it! This place is seriously magical. It has everything for a bride and groom who want to feel rustic, glam, romantic, shabby chic, environmental happy. Every corner you turn, there is another magical element. A romantic fallen tree, a peaceful creek, an awesome airstream, a gorgeous garden, an amazing greenhouse. Is it llama or alpacas you want at your wedding? How about a vintage truck? Then it's the place for you! Betsy and Mike are incredibly kind and real people. Our coordinator Tracey was also top notch.

    If you want to WOW your guests, then just book this place. Don't even think twice about it.
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    Tristan Sent on 08/01/2016
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    We were married at the Farmette this past July and it was absolutely perfect. The venue itself is gorgeous and has plenty of options for various layouts for ceremony, dinner, and reception/dancing. They have an awesome "built in" covered bar area, and great sailcloth tent that works great for either dancing or a backup in case it rains, and a bunch of great places for pictures. They also have their sh*t together - when you express interest, they have plenty of materials for recommended vendors of all types. They also have a pretty set way of doing things in terms of timeline (walkthrough, rehearsal, etc.). They DO have a few rules set in terms of certain vendors (such as DJs that they prefer, etc.), but they were still somewhat flexible.

    We also had the flowers fulfilled at the Farmette, as we wanted to keep as much local as possible (can't get much more local than 100 feet away). The flowers were AWESOME - Helen did such a great job. I highly recommend this spot, and use them for flowers too!
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    Leslie Sent on 07/20/2016
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    The Lyons Farmette was our perfect wedding venue. Communication with the venue, through Tracey, was extremely easy and she was wonderful at answering all of our questions in a timely manner. On the day of we loved having our ceremony by the fallen tree, taking pictures in the garden, having dinner in the lawn, and dancing in the dance floor. Wish we could do it all over again!
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    Venue was AMAZING!!! All outside, tent if it rains, animals, garden, grass, fire pit, lights above tables, what more do you need? The staff was friendly, and all my guest loved the atmosphere only this venue could provide!
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    Kelli Sent on 07/21/2015
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    This was such a great venue! Betsy and her staff were easy to work with, and the wedding was a dream. All the little touches in décor and ambiance really make Lyons Farmette a beautiful place for a wedding.
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    Our wedding at Riverbend (not the Farmette, but owned by the same people) was absolutely fantastic. It was the first and only venue we looked at, and it couldn't have been any better. Riverbend's location is absolutely stunning, from the trees and big, green lawn, to the peaceful river. We had our ceremony on a stone patio by the river, which was perfect (well, aside from the sun being in everyone's eyes, but that couldn't be helped.) Our reception was also held on the grounds. Our guests loved everything about the venue. I mean, we had a bon fire and lawn games at our WEDDING. It was just too fabulous. Betsy and her team are so, so kind and helpful. Everything went off without issue. I'm so glad we got in during Riverbend's inaugural season, too. I imagine that the price will rise for this beautiful location!
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    This is the place for an outdoor, casual, yet elegant wedding venue. We had an intimate party of 50 people and it couldn't have been better. Our wedding was folksy, whimsical, and fun. The staff were so helpful and kind, as well.
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    Kala Sent on 09/12/2014
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    The Lyons Farmette was the perfect choice for our July wedding. Everything is quaint and magical about this place. It has a special, sweet charm and that is exactly what we were looking for when selecting our Colorado wedding venue. The owners, Betsy and Mike are the kind of people that you just want to be friends with. They are warm and friendly, and honestly inspiring! Because they have been hosting weddings for so long, they really make the process feel comfortable. They offer a wonderful wedding planner named Georgia English, come with an incredible suggested vendor list, and provide you with fresh farm flowers if you want for your wedding ( although we went with Fiori Flowers on their vendor list who was amazing!). We feel so honored to have had our wedding at such a perfect location. Our wedding was by far the best day of our lives, and there so many moments during it where I'd pause, look around at the guests and the charming venue with the perfect summer light, and just feel grateful and overwhelmed with happiness. If you want an outdoor, beautiful, charming, quaint location with soul, pick the Lyons Farmette!
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    The staff at the Lyons Farmette were so great to work with. If you are looking for a relaxed outdoor wedding venue I don't think you can find anything better than this location. Not only is it beautiful, with it's green lawns surrounded by gardens, it was easy to get to and the staff was great to work with. They were very accomodating and made fantastic recommendations for other vendors. They had a person on staff to answer questions or help with anything we needed all day and the owner came over before our ceremony and wished up well. All in all it was an amazing experience in a fantastic venue!!!!
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    Sarah Sent on 09/28/2014
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    This venue is a dream. I cannot believe we got so lucky to secure this as our wedding venue. Betsy and her team are the BEST to work with and we had such a wonderful time. The most important aspect of our venue was to feel like it was "us" and that gave us a feeling of authenticity. The contract was so straight forward and easy to understand. The team was available for any and all questions throughout the year of planning. We felt so lucky to be married on such a gorgeous property. Betsy and her husband take such nice care of their property and visually it is just absolutely stunning. My favorite is the lush green lawn, the trees, the animals, and the beautiful bridge and rock patio near the river. We cannot wait to return to a farm dinner for our 1st anniversary. Our guests really could not stop talking about the beauty of the farmette.
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    Betsy and The Farmette are amazing! My husband and I were married on the farm 9/1/2013 and received so many compliments from our guests on our venue choice. A huge thank you to the Farmette for being so helpful and generous and for providing just the perfect venue for couples like us. The care that you take shines through. This place is gorgeous in September!!
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    Amanda Sent on 11/05/2013
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    We love the Lyons Farmette! It was THE perfect place for our wedding! Betsy and Mike are wonderful people, and their farm is so charming and lovely. My husband and I are huge animal lovers, and even got to take wedding photos with the goats at the farmette - it really doesn't get any better than that! Even with the weather at our wedding - we had intense thunderstorms and HAIL (after the ceremony, thank goodness!) - I wouldn't have wanted to have it anywhere else. Heck, the guests even enjoyed the storms! The farmette is such a fun, comfortable and inviting place for a wedding. The airstream they turned into a bridal trailer is a wonderful addition; it was a great place for all the girls to get ready, and came in handy for ducking into when the weather turned! If you are looking for a unique, rustic place for your Colorado wedding, this is it! The only thing that is a small bummer is that you have to stop the party and the music at 10pm, but we just planned an after-party at Oskar Blues down the street - no biggie! The farmette also frequently hosts various classes and dinners, so I am hoping to go back soon with my husband and/or my friends. I'm just so in love with this place!
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    Vanessa Sent on 10/22/2017
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    We have attended and really enjoyed a few different farm dinners at the Farmette, and wanted to capture that feel for our wedding. We hosted our ceremony and reception at River Bend (Farmette's sister venue) and couldn't be happier! It was wonderful working with Darcy, Betsy, and Tracey through the whole process. The property is absolutely gorgoeus and our family and friends were blown away! So much is included in terms of facilities, furniture, and decor (especially for an ourdoor venue) that we barely had to add anything else, and everything is so well maintained and managed. Some unexpected weather moved our ceremony from under the trees into the tent, but it was beautiful and intimate and felt like it was always meant to be that way. Afterward we still enjoyed the outdoor scenery and s'mores by the fire. Darcy partnered seamlessly with our day-of coordinators; as a team they took care of everything and we are so grateful!

    As another perk, it was great being steps away from the tiny houses--a fun and convenient option for our guests and a great way to spend more time with them after the wedding.

    We loved working with Farmette Flowers as well! It is clear Helen pours her heart into what she does, and it is so special to us that our florals were grown just down the street. All of the arrangements were stunning and really elevated the look and feel of the occasion.

    Thank you to the whole River Bend/Farmette team!
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    Farmette was a wonderful venue for our wedding. The airstream was a lovely place for bridal readying photos, and the space is nice and comfortable, while still having little touches that make it a real venue, rather than just an outdoor space. Betsy was accommodating and also did my flowers, which were beautiful. Everyone loved the location, and the creek was a definite plus.
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    Molly Sent on 09/04/2016
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    This will be a long one as I used Farmette for several things : 1) venue, 2) wedding planning, 3) flowers
    It was a relief to have such a one stop shop but still not feel at all like I was compromising on the quality just for convenience. They all coordinated and took a lot of burden off of me.

    Venue - Farmette was so impressive! Their online pics are 100% accurate which is certainly not true for all the venues that I researched. I got endless compliments on the charm and beauty of the venue from my guests and it was just right for us. They are very up front about all limitations/requirements which I appreciated (even if I wished that the music/dancing could have gone later (forever)!) :)

    Flowers - Helen - What a great feeling to have met the person who grew, cared for and arranged my flowers from day one! I saw the catalog of Helen's work and was honestly so impressed that, once we discussed color scheme and my general look/preferences (I shared my pinterest with her), I just let her have full rein. The outcome actually brought me to tears when I saw them. The bouquets, boutonniers arrangements/centerpieces etc were so unique and gorgeous, far better than I could have ever dreamed up myself. There was a small confusion about the succulents that i ordered as favors but she was so quick to make it right that it was not even an issue.

    Planning - Darcy - what an actual peach I had for my wedding planner! As someone planning my wedding from long distance (and with no event experience) I was so so relieved by the level of organization and professionalism that I was given. It was um, humbling, the amount of things you don't know to think about but she was so helpful and made the last details just fall into place.
    Bottom line - My # biggest priority was fulfilled - on the day of I had absolutely no worries whatsoever, everything went so smoothly I just got to spend all my time and energy with the people I love and savor the event as a whole.

    Thank you all.
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    Lisalundgren Sent on 10/31/2017
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    We got married at River Bend, which is a sister site to the Farmette. It was gorgeous! The river, the giant tree where the bar is set up, and the lovely dance patio was perfect for our wedding. They don't allow amplified music, so if you're looking for a loud, raucous dance sesh during your reception, River Bend won't do for ya. For a beautiful, outdoorsy and cozy wedding, River Bend was incredible.
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    This venue is absolutely gorgeous. Betsy has put so much thought and time into every single detail which makes this place amazing. The airstream trailer which acts as the bridal suite is so adorable and decorated beautifully. The gardens all around are lush and beautiful and there are hens, goats and alpacas on site as well! My day of manager, Tracey, was great as was the rest of the staff I hired directly from the Farmette to help with various tasks throughout the day. Everything went seamlessly and I could not have imagined a better setting to get married at. If you are looking for an outdoor venue and have a guest list of 125 max, this is the place for you!!
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    Tashina Sent on 08/09/2016
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    I absolutely love this venue. I think it's a beautiful place to get married. I wish we would have selected a different one only because music has to end at 10:00pm. I didn't think this would be a problem but my wedding felt SO incomplete and I'm extremely saddened by it. We were able to play about 5 songs with that amount of time.
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    We had our wedding at River Bend, another venue owned by the Farmette. River Bend is incredibly beautiful, with a dance floor down by the river, a beautiful tent, and string lights all over the property that make it feel absolutely magical at night. However, it turns out there was vague wording in the contract that said "at no time during your event should your music be too loud", and it's partly our fault for not sorting that out when we signed the contract, but almost a year after signing they started setting strict noise level restrictions. They ended up heavily monitoring our noise level throughout the evening so it wasn't as loud as we would have liked. The staff also spoke about the noise level issue to a number of our family members, and even to the groom as he was getting ready, instead of just speaking with the day of coordinator and DJ. Overall we loved the venue, it is one of the most beautiful places I could ever have imagined getting married, but we feel that it was inappropriate of them to impose stricter noise level restrictions when it was too late for us to find a new venue and to talk to the groom about it as he was trying to get ready for the wedding.
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    First, River Bend (the second venue location to the Farmette) is stunning, beautiful, and perfect based on the natural beauty and set-up of the venue. Second, Betsy and Mike (the owners) seemed like easy going and lovely people when we met them when we first toured the venue. Third, the value of the venue was excellent and we felt like the price was well worth the gorgeous venue. We felt like booking this venue was a no-brainer. However, throughout the planning process and especially the last few weeks prior to our wedding, things didn't go quite as great. They changed their policies between when we signed a contract and when our wedding day rolled around. They were less responsive and helpful in the last few weeks, and then the day of our wedding the River Bend representative at the venue was absent, disinterested, and did not fulfill the things she was supposed to do (very basic stuff like keeping TP in the bathrooms). Our day was excellent and I'm grateful to have had a wedding in such a beautiful spot, but I was not impressed with the day-of staff. I'm wondering if they go too big, too fast and lost some of the personalized vibe I got from Betsy in the beginning.
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