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The historic Bristlecone is the perfect place to hold your small private event. With accommodations for up to 50 guests, it is the perfect venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, family reunions and corporate gatherings. The Inn's charming atmosphere is sure to make your event a memorable one.

With panoramic vistas from Prospect Mountain to Longs Peak, your gathering will be long on views and short on hassles. We can assist in all your planning including menu selection, vendor referrals, room layout and event timelines. With over 20 years of event planning and catering experience we will insure every detail has been discussed and executed.

The inside of the inn features a beautiful room which seats 50 guests. The outside of the Bristlecone Inn features three beautifully landscaped areas including a large patio which can be used for ceremonies, cocktail hours, dancing and meals.

Catering for your event is provided by Jubilations Catering. Jubilations has been proudly serving Estes Park for over 20 years and is committed to fine cuisine, superb service and outstanding attention to detail. Menus can be tailored to suit almost any taste and budget.

You are welcome to bring in your own vendors for photography, desserts, music, floral and decor. Our list of professional preferred vendors can assist in your planning.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$750

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,750

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December

Reviews of Bristlecone Inn

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The Bristlecone Inn is highly praised by reviewers for its warm and attentive staff, delicious food, and beautiful setting. The venue is described as perfect for smaller, intimate gatherings, accommodating up to 50 guests. Reviewers appreciated the ease of planning from a distance, with helpful and responsive staff assisting in every detail. The venue's picturesque surroundings, in-house catering, and overall cozy mountain vibe were highlights for guests, making it an underrated gem for weddings and special events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Bristlecone Inn is highly praised by reviewers for its warm and attentive staff, delicious food, and beautiful setting. The venue is described as perfect for smaller, intimate gatherings, accommodating up to 50 guests. Reviewers appreciated the ease of planning from a distance, with helpful and responsive staff assisting in every detail. The venue's picturesque surroundings, in-house catering, and overall cozy mountain vibe were highlights for guests, making it an underrated gem for weddings and special events.

Lucinda
Lucinda Sent on 04/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal Dinner

A giant thank you to “The Bristlecone Inn” and their cater “The Jubilations” for this quant private venue, delicious food, and professional service. It was a friendly atmosphere with the staff, who served us hors d’oeuvres on trays while everyone socialised during cocktail hour. The local bartender was able to help our out-of-state guest with their questions about Colorado and Estes Park. We had to plan our son’s rehearsal dinner from across the miles, sight unseen and unfamiliar just how to host our special event. Dawn Bodin made the planning easy every step of the way with great communication, pictures and great menu samples to choose from. What a special memory “The Bristlecone” was for all.
Lucinda & John from CT
Xx
Xx Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue!

We had our wedding reception at the Bristlecone Inn and could not have been more pleased. Izzie was a joy to work with as we planned our destination wedding and answered all of my questions. I especially appreciated that the venue, catering, lines, and tableware, were all under one roof! The only things I really needed to find for the meal were a cake and a bar service. The staff that were present during our reception were so helpful, kind, and all around wonderful. I couldn’t have asked for better. We received so many compliments on the food and on the venue, overall. We had about 43 guests total, including us as the bride and groom, and it was the perfect, intimate size. We are so happy with our decision to have our reception at the Bristlecone Inn!
Renee
Renee Sent on 10/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Cozy, Intimate Mountain Venue - a true GEM

We had a micro wedding with 12 guests at RMNP, and hosted an intimate reception afterwards at Bristlecone Inn. I can't say enough good things about this venue, and in my opinion its an under rated gem. The space itself is PERFECT for smaller groups (I'd say 50 or less). The staff was so friendly and highly responsive to my every little request. Planning a destination event isn't easy, and they talked me through every detail and gave suggestions along the way. They have their own in-house catering, which was delicious! The event space itself is beautiful and has a wrap around balcony with mountain views. After dinner we sat outside around a fire next to a lighted tree drinking mulled hot apple cider. It was the quintessential cozy, mountain vibe we dreamed of having for our intimate wedding. Thank you to Izzy and the rest of the staff for being so wonderful every step of the way!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Jubilations Catering
5.0 out of 5 rating , 123 reviews
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Bristlecone Inn frequently asked questions

Bristlecone Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Bristlecone Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bristlecone Inn includes:
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Bristlecone Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Bristlecone Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bristlecone Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bristlecone Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Bristlecone Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
Bristlecone Inn is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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