Bristlecone Inn

What a beautiful, intimate space this was for our wedding reception. We had ~50 people, and it was perfect! The staff was very thorough and attentive, and the space could not have been better for what we were looking for. The outdoor space for dancing was my favorite part! Highly recommend!!!

Our son and daughter-in-law chose Della Terra in Estes Park for their wedding venue for a Sept 13 wedding. Early this year we began our search for a venue for to host the rehearsal dinner. We toured a half-dozen locations in Estes Park. As soon as my son and his fiancé walked into The Bristlecone, they knew it was the one, full of charm and intimate! It was the perfect size for our gathering of 40 guests and we loved that it would be totally private and we would be the only event there. It has a beautiful view of downtown Estes Park and the Stanley Hotel, with a lovely outdoor deck and small grass area for playing corn hole. The deck is strung with market lights and has outdoor heaters and a firepit. For a fall wedding this made the evening perfect! Lucky for us that evening was almost a full moon and the night time view was spectacular. The Bristlecone has several options for centerpieces for a small fee, and linens were included. Working with the Bristlecone staff was a breeze – Izzie and her crew are wonderful and responsive to all questions and requests. They have their own caterer, Jubilations, and the menu choices left nothing out. We were able to design a buffet menu that would please all our guests – the food was incredible, EVERYONE commented on how wonderful everything was prepared, and how perfect the Bristlecone was. We used their preferred liquor vendor, Party Liquor, and they were also very good to work with and met all our needs. The Bristlecone accommodated our need to set up a slide show after dinner, and to play our music through the evening, and even allowed the couple to bring their dog to the dinner (the yard is completely fenced). It really was like having the rehearsal at home! I would highly recommend The Bristlecone for any special occasion, reunion, rehearsal or small wedding. It was just lovely!

We planned our wedding from Wisconsin, and Izzie was incredibly prompt at responding to all inquiries. She was very communicative and involved in the planning process. The space is very beautiful and perfect for 20-40 people in an intimate setting. The food was very good, and all of the staff were very sweet. It is a bit of a hands on venue, and you have to hire someone to set up your decor or get someone to help, but that was fine. We also did our own music and rented their speaker. Overall, the evening went very smoothly and I would recommend Bristlecone!