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Vista View Events is a mountain wedding venue situated in Rifle, Colorado. Located just three hours outside of Denver, this secluded sanctuary provides celebrations of all styles and sizes with a vibrant and versatile celebration setting. The property is owned and operated by Kinsey Roberts who loves bringing dream weddings to life.

Team VVE has meticulously designed its venue to combine a minimalist and comfortable aesthetic with the outdoor natural splendor that Colorado is famous for. The space seamlessly blends modern convenience and comfort with stunning views of the surrounding countryside to host stunning unforgettable celebrations full of love and life.

Facilities and Capacity

Vista View Events is available seasonally from May through October to host gatherings of up to 200 guests. The centerpiece of the property is the stunning white wedding barn, which is perfect for both ceremonies and receptions alike. Spread out over 5,000 square feet, the custom-built wedding venue has a pristine white interior that radiates a contemporary yet timeless atmosphere. It has a spacious open-plan layout that allows every one-of-a-kind couple to bring their unique vision to life. Outdoor gatherings can take place on the waterfront patio, which offers a stunning backdrop with rolling hills, vibrant greenery, and irresistible sunsets.

Services Offered

As well as picturesque surroundings, Vista View Events features an in-house wedding management team ready to bring dream occasions to life. The team at Vista View Events understands how important your day is, and they will dedicate themselves to providing you with above-and-beyond service from consultation to cleanup. Their main goal is for you and your guests to feel at home throughout your celebration, and they offer a range of invaluable coordination services.

They will craft a personalized planning package to fit your specific needs so you can enjoy your wedding to the absolute fullest. Vista View Events' included planner will:

  • Create, manage and execute your wedding day timeline
  • Provide setup and breakdown of all your decor
  • Be the main point of contact for vendor communication and management
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

$15,300

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

$15,300

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

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

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Waterfront

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
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
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
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

Reviews of Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch

Emerson
Emerson Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A hidden gem!

Not enough words can describe how absolutely STUNNING this venue is. We had searched everywhere to find the perfect venue and nothing compared to Vista View. From the scenery to the incredible pricing, we couldn’t turn this venue down. Not only was the venue everything we had dreamed of, the VVE team was incredible to work with. At our tour, they made us feel like we were the only couple they were working with. They were all so friendly and down to earth and made our wedding planning process seamless. Their communication and attention to detail was top tier. I have never been so impressed by a group of women. We are so thankful we stumbled across this hidden gem and are forever grateful to the VVE team for making our wedding day so memorable and seamless!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 06/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful place!

When I was looking for Colorado wedding venues, it was overwhelming. I wanted somewhere with a beautiful view, affordable, and inclusive. When I came across the photos of Vista View Events my jaw dropped!!!! I was OBSESSED with the waterfront ceremony view!! I quickly looked at their website and it was very easy to read and follow! All the necessary information was on the website, tons of photos, and offered many things included in your booking! Having tables, chairs, decor, and many other things included was SUCH a relief!! I didn't need to book those things through a rental company. Their available dates were also on the website which was helpful in knowing/planning for what date we wanted. I was hooked and needed more details! I emailed them and got a very quick response back from the owner, Kinsey! LET. ME. TELL. YOU. ABOUT. KINSEY!!!! Wow, she was SO INCREDIBLY helpful throughout the whole process, answering questions, quick communication, and was SO KIND!!! She is very involved and is there to help YOU and help make your wedding perfect! She is 100% on your team!!

My fiance and I live in Wyoming, so we had never been to the venue in person. Kinsey booked us an in-person tour on a date we were able to travel up there. The photos you see do not do this venue justice. It is STUNNING!!!!!!! I was in awe the whole time being there! It made me SO excited! Kinsey was warm and welcoming! She instantly felt like a friend and cared about me as a human. I had a million questions and ideas, and she answered every single one for me. In the fall, she hosted a decor faire event, where couples could go to the venue and see different decor set up and options. There I met her in-house coordinator, Chelsea Cholas, and they showed me so many beautiful ways you can decorate the space! That was helpful because we were able to nail down my table settings in person! Then, one month out from our wedding, we had our final decor/timeline walkthrough with Kinsey, and my two coordinators. They were so helpful, organized, and really got every piece of information needed for our big day! I was thankful for every meeting and was so excited every time I walked onto the property.

Finally, this May was our wedding day!!!! I felt so at ease with everything, I was not stressed one bit! The venue was set up exactly how I wanted it, Kinsey and her staff were there working hard making sure my day was perfect! The venue and property are so gorgeous it makes for unreal wedding photos!!! Booking Vista View Events was THE best decision we made for our wedding. And, I couldn't be more appreciative for Kinsey! You should ONE MILLION PERCENT book your wedding here!!!
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Shelby Sent on 08/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of our dreams!

THE VENUE OF OUR DREAMS!!! I’m not sure where to even start because I had such an amazing experience!!! The moment we saw this place, it had our hearts. My favorite part about this place isn’t the view, but the people. From our walk throughs with Katie, to our talks with Kinsey, to our days with Charley, we had a wonderful staff experience. Katie and Kinsey have made this place their heart and soul and you can definitely tell. They were amazing from start to finish. They have planners through Kosi Events who work with them and this was an AMAZING experience. We did not run into another venue who had planners so easily available. So I loved it!!! We were so thankful to be paired with Charley from Kosi and she was the real star of our day. We could not have done this without the staff being there for us so much through this entire process. We felt truly lucky and blessed. This venue team did literally everything for us. By the end, I truly felt like I was speaking with friends. We will truly remember them forever and our experience was heightened because of these amazing and hardworking people. As for the venue itself & the view: unbeatable!!!! From the field to the deck, this place is magical!!! The new decor faire option is also AMAZING! Definitely take advantage!!! We really had the greatest wedding of all time and all our guests are still raving about how beautiful it was. THANK YOU VISTA VIEW!!! Words can never describe what you guys mean to us and what you’ve done for us. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without you. Amazing experience. RUN and book them right now!!! WE LOVE Y’ALL! -The new Gage’s!!!
K
Keisha Sent on 01/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond my wildest dreams

No words can describe how incredible our experience was with Vista Views. It was such a beautiful and perfect day my husband and I have been saying we wish we could do it all over again. Working with Kinsley was such a pleasure. She made me feel so comfortable and helped ease all of worries especially since my wedding was a destination wedding. The venue is even more stunning than the pictures, my guests and family still talk about our wedding. The day of all I had to do was get ready and they handled everything else! Thank you so much Vista View Team for making my mountain wedding dreams come true.
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Annie Sent on 06/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue, wonderful to work with, perfect mountain location. Very rustic chic. Accessible for guests but a little hard for other vendors to travel to.
E
Erin Sent on 07/29/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

A hidden gem!

Vista View Events is honestly magical. We loved what we saw of the venue online, and visiting it in person (after visiting 10+ other venues in two different states) only validated our choice even more. My now husband and I planned our Colorado wedding all the way from Virginia, and Kinsey, Katie, and their team could not have made the process any smoother. We are still reliving our perfect day through all the beautiful photos and so our are guests! Thank you VVE!
K
Kamryn Sent on 04/06/2021
2.8 out of 5 rating

Limited Flexibility

Kinsey was always and will likely always be very responsive, detailed and exciting. Besides the venue being drop dead gorgeous, Kinsey was a major reason why we chose Vista View Events. We felt this was a place run by people we could trust to ensure our big day was everything we could ever dream of. Kinsey was very communicative during the early months of COVID - helping us understand how and why our wedding was being affected by our states regulations. When the time came to make the decision on how to move forward with our wedding, we were ready to cancel completely and chalk this up to a very unfortunate experience. Because my own business basically closed over night, we knew at this point it more important to save our money and work on rebuilding our lives. When we made this decision, we were told if we canceled we would receive none of our payment back. We were enticed to pay in full for a 5% discount, totaling a mere $285 in savings. Vista View has a clause in their contract stating “Vista View Events is not liable for and does not provide refunds for events not held due to uncontrollable circumstances. Uncontrollable circumstances included but are not limited to family issues or obligations, an act of God or war or weather”. Because of this clause and COVID, we made the decision to postpone our wedding until 2021 instead of walking away loosing $5,865. During this time of postponement, Vista View received their liquor license which meant we had to cancel our already paid for contract with our preselected beverage vendor. Luckily our beverage vendor was completely understanding and gave us our money back in full, breaching their own contract to do so. Because of drug out frustrations and our life as newly weds taking off, we decided it was best for us to move forward in life and cancel our wedding. We understood what our contract stated and that Vista View would likely provide no flexibility in even a partial refund, but we moved forward with our decision. All of our vendors worked with us on refunds and were understanding that COVID was something worth being flexible about. I even had a vendor offer our deposit back - but he needed time to make the money to give back to us. We are not greedy or facetious people. We understand more than most that COVID has taken a huge toll on people financially as we ourselves were affected in our professional industries. We hoped Vista View would find some understanding in the last year and be willing to work with us on even a partial refund, but that has not been the case. We were thankful to receive our security deposit back, even though we would have if our event had taken place as planned. We understand what our contract states, but we have also learned how to be flexible and understanding while suffering through a pandemic. Though we wish no ill wishes to Vista View, we feel obligated to share our story as their actions have contributed to our heart break of the last year. We encourage anyone who plans to have a wedding with Vista View or any venue, to read your contract (every line - fine print), weigh the benefits of a 5% discount if paid in full, hope their are no “acts of God” that affect your wedding and be flexible when your venue breaches their own contract obtaining their liquor license.
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Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch frequently asked questions

Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Waterfront
Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Vista View Events at Open Heart Ranch is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in value and 4.3 in flexibility.
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