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Allan and Emily Leibow
Allan and Emily Leibow
Owner

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.

Pricing information

$7,950 starting price $7,950 starting price
$8,900 average price
Reception
$7,950 starting price
Bar service
$300 per person

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FAQ

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?

$7,950

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

$7,950

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$300

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Inn/B&B

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?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

November
December

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Reviews of Rist Canyon Inn

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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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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.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 35 reviews
Google
4.9/5 117 reviews
Torrey
Torrey Sent on 06/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Venue!

If you are looking for a perfect venue for an outdoor wedding that has a mountain/country feel but is close to town then this is the place! Rist Canyon is a breathtaking wedding venue that has all the space for getting ready, cocktail hour, reception, dancing, etc. The owners, Allan and Emily, are wonderful to work with. They are professional, and responsive, and helped make the process easy and seamless.
Kara
Kara Sent on 06/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue and wonderful experience!

We hosted my daughter's wedding at Rist Canyon Inn and we couldn't be more pleased with the venue. The spaces at the venue are gorgeous, and there are enough spaces on the property that our guests could move though and relax in that everyone was very comfortable through the day (from seniors who needed seats to kids who wanted to play catch on the lawn). The property is beautifully maintained by the owners Allan and Emily, and they were very kind and helpful in our planning process. We received so many compliments from our guests on the beautiful venue and the way the day unfolded. Many thanks to Rist Canyon Inn for our wonderful experience!
Gillian
Gillian Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue

Rist Canyon Inn was the first venue tour we took after getting engaged, and nothing else compared from that very moment! RCI is truly such an serene oasis with mountain, creek, and pasture views, yet is only about 15 minutes from Old Town Fort Collins, which was exactly the combination we wanted to show our guests. Allan and Emily were the absolute best at all stages of the wedding planning process—not only in coordinating the venue but also in so many other aspects—they drove the shuttle buses, set up the greenery and lighting, prepped the ceremony field and arch, and so much more, all while making us feel incredibly supported. Our guests were in absolute awe at the care taken in all aspects of the venue, from the state-of-the-art reception hall, to the getting-ready houses, to the large planters filled with fresh flowers, to the airstream that functioned as a photobooth all night long. Allan and Emily provided us with so many resources to consider, such as a recommended vendor list, many of whom we used and also loved. They also have an entire vintage furniture selection for couples who may want to choose from those offerings, along with a bunch of rainy day supplies (e.g., clear umbrellas) to make wedding days as stress-free as possible, and stress-free it was. Rist Canyon was and remained the best initial decision we could have ever made for our wedding experience, and we would recommend it to all other couples. Allan and Emily are so kind and yet the epitome of efficiency and professionalism, and we’ll so miss working with them!
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