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Allan and Emily Leibow
Woman-owned
7 years in business
We speak English
10 team members
Rist Canyon Inn is a rustic 120-year-old farmhouse wedding venue in Laporte, Colorado. Situated approximately 15 minutes from Fort Collins and an hour from Denver, Boulder, Longmont, and Cheyenne, this venue offers privacy with easy access to nearby amenities. This quaint, historic facility includes a new large event hall suitable for 100 guests. It is tucked away in the rugged Northern Colorado landscape, surrounded by rolling pastures.
Facilities and Capacity
Rist Canyon Inn is set against a backdrop of 20 lush acres, and a flowing creek runs through it. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces, with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. You and your partner can exchange vows in the eight-acre ceremony pasture, sure to inspire romance. Trees encircle the pasture, and the Rocky Mountains are visible in the distance. This outdoor space includes rustic handmade benches, your choice of ceremony arch, and a sound system. The property's spacious, light-filled reception area, Bellvue Event Hall, is ideal for dining and dancing for up to 100 guests. Featuring many large windows, this room overlooks an expansive courtyard. Its elegant white oak flooring, built-in dance floor, and trellised patios provide additional space for guests to mingle. You and your wedding party can use the 1896 Farmhouse Suite and Historic Cabin to get ready before the ceremony. They include large bedrooms, marble and Italian tiled bathrooms, a full kitchen, a salon, a quartz wood-burning fireplace, and a generous light-filled living room.
Services Offered
This venue provides a planning service to help ease potential wedding stress. Bellvue Event Hall is furnished with audiovisual equipment to accommodate event entertainment. It features custom lighting with unique pendant rings and a disco ball that adds to the ambiance for receptions. The venue provides tables, chairs, a fourteen-foot projection screen, and other items. In addition, on-site accommodations, including the Farmhouse and White Pine Cabin, are available for those who wish to stay the night.
Location
Rist Canyon Inn is close to some of Northern Colorado's most famous attractions. Lori State Park, Horseshoe Reservoir, Watson Lake, and the Poudre River offer exciting opportunities for memorable outdoor activities. Denver International Airport is just over an hour from the venue, ideal for guests traveling for the event.
What You'll Love About Rist Canyon Inn
Couples who celebrate their wedding at this venue are blown away by the stunning surroundings, which allow for gorgeous, bespoke photoshoots. Additionally, they rave about the event team, who work tirelessly to ensure every celebration is the occasion of a lifetime. Check out the Reviews section to learn more about this beautiful property.
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With stunning mountain, creek, and pasture views, Rist Canyon Inn is a serene and breathtaking venue for weddings. The owners, Allan and Emily, are highly praised for their kindness, professionalism, and hands-on involvement in every aspect of the event planning process. Guests admire the beautiful reception hall, outdoor ceremony spaces, and thoughtful amenities like vintage furniture, preferred vendor lists, and rainy day supplies. The venue's proximity to Fort Collins and beautiful natural surroundings add to its charm, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a rustic mountain wedding with a touch of elegance.




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