Taharaa Mountain Lodge Reviews

We cannot say enough about the Taharaa Mountain Lodge and Twin Owls Steakhouse. We hosted a welcome dinner for around 50 guests for our son's wedding on December 3, 2025. From planning this event up to the night of the gathering, the staff at Taharaa were wonderful. The servers for the event were amazing, and they attended to the needs of all of our guests. The views from the venue were stunning, with fresh snow and wildlife. The food was delicious, and it was indeed an event we will remember for the rest of our lives. Thank you for making our wedding week in Estes Park so wonderful!

We recently hosted our wedding reception at Taharaa Mountain Lodge, and words cannot express how perfect the evening was! From start to finish, the staff went above and beyond, ensuring every detail was executed flawlessly.

The views itself were breathtaking and the food was an absolute highlight! Our guests were very pleased with our buffet selection.

If you’re looking for a wedding reception venue that combines exceptional service, stunning views, and a team that truly cares, look no further than Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, CO.

We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Twin Owls Steakhouse. Our guests were amazed at how pretty the views were. The staff was incredible to work with, and was so helpful to make sure that our night was so special. We will be back as guests for dinner whenever we can because we love Twin Owls.

This is where we decided to have my daughter's wedding reception. since this was a destination wedding it was a small group of 28 people. The size of the room was more than adequate. The food was set up buffet style and was delicious. I would definitely recommend to anyone.

Very professional and great communication. Made planning the weeding dinner so easy from across the country. Such a beautiful place and the view was amazing! Loved this experience.

When we were looking for our wedding venue, we really wanted everything to be all in one place. People were able to stay there, ceremony and reception were all on site and the Taharaa Lodge exceeded our expectations. We were lucky enough to book out the lodge so the wedding party and family could stay in the lodge. All of the communication from the lodge, from event planner Beth to front office Tobi, were always on-time and friendly. The Lodge made everything flawless as we were all right on site! The salon they have in the basement for me the bride and people to get ready was so perfect!
Honestly, the reason our wedding was so successful was because of Taharaa Lodge. From the perfect Ceremony, to the wonderful cocktail hour, the amazingly prepared food at the reception, everything went so well. As the bride, I never felt overwhelmed with anything that had to do with the venue, and that was really nice. I didnt have to worry about rooms, where people were staying, food, drinks, organizing, ect. It was just the best day and most of that was due to Taharaa Lodge. Cannot recommend them enough.

I recently had the pleasure of getting married at Taharaa Mountain Lodge on September 7, and it was truly the wedding of our dreams. There are stunning mountain views that provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and reception.

The lodge itself has a cozy yet elegant vibe that made our celebration feel both intimate and special. We had our ceremony under the outdoor pergola and it was absolutely beautiful. The indoor space was equally charming, with rustic décor that added warmth to our reception.

I can’t say enough about the staff at Taharaa (especially Beth!). They were incredibly attentive, helping to ensure every detail was just right. Their support made the planning process smooth and stress-free, allowing us to focus on enjoying our big day.

The rooms were comfortable and each had a private balcony and included homemade breakfast each morning, which was a bonus for our guests. Plus, being close to Estes Park gave us the chance to explore some local attractions during our stay.

Overall, our wedding at Taharaa Mountain Lodge was everything we had hoped for and more. It was a perfect blend of natural beauty and exceptional service, and we couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our love.

I could not be more happy about Taharra Mountain Lodge/ Twin Owls Steakhouse hosting our wedding. For us, food was important and even though we didn't eat at Twins Owl prior to booking them, we knew having a kitchen would be better than just something catered. The views of this location was also made us say yes. Majority of our guests weren't from Colorado, so we wanted something enchanting and beautiful to help our friends and family fall in love with this state too. We're so fortunate to be surrounded by so much beauty. We knew we wanted to get married at St Catherine's Chapel on the Rock, so Taharra was certainly a convenient location for that. Although you might have to decide who'd be staying at the Lodge if you're planning a larger wedding, I'd 100% buy the lodge out.

I absolutely loved working with Beth. And Vikki was such great help, especially during the weekend and having guests locking themselves out of their rooms! The only thing I wish we did, was stay a night before the rehearsal so we could have actually use the sauna and Jacuzzi.

Rehearsal dinner in Nov 2022. Wonderful food and ambience. Great space for the cocktail hour overlooking the scenery. Tasting was wonderful and worked well with our wedding planner.

Everyone at Taharaa really made our wedding a dream come true. They took care of any matter that could have been considered stressful and worked well with my other vendors and wedding planner! I was the calmest I ever thought I would be on my wedding day! My husband and I will always treasure the memories and look forward to visiting taharaa again for our anniversary.

great staff, beautiful view! Highly recommend!

This venue was everything we could have dreamed of and more! First of all, it is such a stunning mountain venue. The view is absolutely incredible and the reception room is stunning. There is a lovely bridal suite to get ready in and my whole wedding party raved about how seamless everything was over the weekend. Kathy was so wonderful to work with and responded to all of our questions throughout the planning process so quickly. Everyone was so kind and easy to work with, and was extremely flexible with some last minute changes we had.

I truly could not have been happier with this venue. Our wedding day was everything we could have dreamed of and it was mostly thanks to this incredible venue and team!

After one week of being engaged, we were set on getting married in Estes Park. We toured two venues via Zoom, but Taharaa just blew us away. We really wanted a wedding that was all in one spot: reception, ceremony site, lodging, and more. We picked Taharaa for the beautiful views and their professionalism as a venue. Taharaa did all the heavy lifting for us and made our day magical. The food from Twin Owls was fantastic and Taharaa made our vision come to life! The staff was incredible to work with through the entire process! Kathy, Vickie, Sandra, Thad, Chef Rich, all wonderful! We rented out almost the whole lodge which made the lodging experience even more wonderful. The made to order breakfast and the honeymoon suite, all fantastic! I could go on and on! We definitely made the right decision with Taharaa for our wedding. We can’t wait to come back and visit soon!

My husband and I held our wedding at Taharaa Mountain Lodge, and I only have amazing things to say about the venue, the staff, and our overall experience!

The lodge itself is unbelievable - it is luxurious yet homey at the same time, and makes for a wonderful mountain getaway for you and your guests. Vicky, the lodge manager, was so helpful with everything from accommodating for off-hours check-ins, any and all room needs, and of course, cooking delicious handmade breakfast every morning!

Kathy, the event coordinator, was just awesome to work with. She truly made the wedding planning process easier and less stressful. She was communicative, detail oriented, and always willing to hop on a call or set up a meeting for wedding planning details. Her expertise in this field really came to light throughout our wedding planning process, and it was very much appreciated.

The Twin Owls Steakhouse staff was professional and helpful, and the food is amazing! We got so many compliments on our wedding food

Sandra, the owner, made my husband and I feel so comforted from the get go. It’s clear that she cares deeply about her guests’ experiences, and will do everything she can to make your stay, your event, or whatever it is exactly what you had imagined!

Thank you, Taharaa Mountain Lodge, for making our dream wedding come true!

We had such an incredible wedding, and it was in large part due to having Taharaa/Twin Owls as our venue. Kathy and the team were nothing short of amazing. The space was terrific, food was fantastic, and the views were...well...priceless. Thanks again!

Taharaa is all about hospitality, attention to your details, and excellence in service and food! Loved our beautiful event here. Chef Rich is exceptional at creating seasonal menus with your dietary needs in mind, and making the food beautiful and delicious. Sandra and her team appreciate all the details you provide and strive to execute your vision impeccably and joyfully.
You have no need of a wedding planner with the on point team serving here. They successfully coordinated 6 different vendors with our vision and timeline!

Highly recommend Taharaa for a one of a kind wedding experience!

Taharaa is a beautiful place for a wedding! Every spot, from the suite, to the ceremony site, to the reception hall was perfect for our desired rustic (but not too rustic) mountain aesthetic.

My daughter's wedding was November 16, 2019. It was a perfect day and this very special venue was wonderful. They were easy to work with, and very helpful. We rented the whole lodge for the wedding party, friends and family, so it was like a big house party! The views from the covered porch are fantastic, and a dusting of snow when they said their vows added to the magical feeling. I would certainly recommend this venue, and thank you to everyone at Tahara'a for helping to make a fantastic wedding weekend.

Due to a mixup at our previously-scheduled venue, we were stuck less than two months out from our wedding in Estes Park without a reception venue. Without the super friendly and accomodating staff at Taharaa Mountain Lodge (and a lot of luck), we wouldn't have had the perfect wedding day that we did. Sandra and Thad were very responsive during our frantic process of re-planning, and couldn't have been more helpful on the big day. The views from the event room were breathtaking, the staff was great, and the local beer options added a really nice touch since we both love Colorado breweries. Taharaa was better than we could have imagined, and looking back we are so glad that everything worked out the way that it did!

Oh my goodness, I’m not sure where to even start with all the amazing things to say about Taharaa. Metta and Josh are some of the sweetest people we’ve ever met, and truly went above and beyond every step of the way for our wedding. We signed our contract with them 1.5 years before our wedding and were filled with questions throughout that time; they answered every one thoughtfully and thoroughly. We stayed at the lodge as did many of our guests and every single one raved about how phenomenal their customer service (and breakfast!) were. Metta walked us through every step of the wedding ensuring that we were comfortable and informed, and she handled coordination with all our vendors that day so my husband and I were never interrupted from the festivities. We are so grateful we had our wedding at Taharaa; it truly was a magical day and wouldn’t have been the same without Metta and Joshs’ help! If you’re looking for a beautiful mountain venue, look no further. No matter which of the ceremony options you choose (the Pergola, the deck, or the Great Hall), you won’t be disappointed!

We absolutely love Taharaa ! We just got married there at the end of June and everyone was so wonderful who we worked with ! Metta and Terisa helped us with everything from the get go and have lots of experience :) In the end, our day was absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking; the venue has the best view of the mountains! Thank you Taharaa for making our day perfect!

Beautiful venue! We had our reception here as our ceremony was earlier in the day, and our wedding venue couldn't accommodate an earlier reception. The Great Room has absolutely stunning views! Terisa was very communicative and accommodating.

We had a small wedding reception at Taharaa and absolutely loved it!!! The owners and manager are wonderful and very accommodating. I am so glad we had the reception there and I can hardly wait to go back and stay there. Beautiful hall and beautiful views. It couldn't have been any better. Thank you Taharaa!!! And thank you Gourmet Kitchen for catering it. The food was absolutely delicious.

We had our daughter's wedding at Taharaa Mountain Lodge last week and we couldn't have been happier! The staff there are just the best! Metta and Terisa were amazing. From start to finish, they were helpful and professional, yet easily accessible. The wedding and reception went so smoothly and I honestly didn't have to worry about a thing! From the first time I saw Taharaa, after my daughter and her fiance had chosen it for their venue, I was in love. What a beautiful venue and you can tell they take pride in ownership and making your stay as wonderful as it can be. I will not be surprised if the happy couple return for a more relaxing visit. Thank you Taharaa for making their day so memorable!

highly responsive and on top of everything. They were always courteous and extremely accommodating. I highly recommend looking at renting the entire venue out. The views are AMAZING

We could not have asked for a more stunning venue or more delightful staff to work with for our wedding! Terisa was the point person for our wedding and she handled all of the details seamlessly. I could always tell that she and the Tracy family were on top of things. We and our guests also loved staying at the Taharaa for several nights. The rooms are all stunningly beautiful (fireplaces, lovely decor, balconies with views, etc.) and the breakfast is divine! The staff here goes above and beyond. We will definitely be coming back for a future anniversary!

Renting out the entire lodge for our friends and family was one of the best wedding decisions we made! Being surrounded by our friends and family the day before and after our wedding was so great. The venue itself is gorgeous and the staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

This place is unbelievably amazing! Not only is the view the best in Estes Park, the venue is absolutely beautiful and the people are incredible! I am so happy with this place, and I do not believe there is any other place that I would have my wedding at. I wouldn't change my choice for the world and all of our family and friends loved it and thought it was the best as well! I know that if I am back in Estes Park, I will be staying there again! I can't say enough great things about this place, but I know you will not be disappointed!!

Literally the best wedding venue in Estes Park. We loved every minute at Taharaa. The views are incredible. The service is personal and outstanding. The breakfast was amazing. Everyone at Taharaa worked hard to make our wedding day spectacular. They were wonderful at communicating with us. We worked with other venues for the rehearsal, and Taharaa stood out among the rest when it came to customer service. We can't wait to return for our anniversary weekend!

My husband and I were married at the Taharaa Mountain Lodge in March of 2015. We are from Texas and knew we wanted to get married in the mountains of Colorado, and the Taharaa was the place for us to do that. The venue is beautifully placed in the mountains just outside of Estes Park offering a breathtaking view of the Estes Park Valley. Our photos are absolutely beautiful, and everything that we pictured our wedding to be. We love the staff at the Taharaa, being a destination wedding it was important for us to feel like we could 'make ourselves at home' so to speak, and the Taharaa staff did just that! They were professional, organized, creative, and they made us feel like family. We are so blessed and thankful for how our wedding turned out, and we can, most certainly, thank the Taharaa staff for that!

WOW! Taharaa Mountain Lodge was absolutely stunning and Trissa and team were outstanding. Our daughter chose Taharaa Mountain Lodge for her destination wedding in March 2015. Planning was all done long distance. They looked after every detail and put us at ease. The whole experience was a truly memorable and wonderful one. Breakfasts were especially fantastic!

You deserve each and every reward!

Thank you very much!

We had our wedding at the Taharaa Mountain Lodge this past September and it was absolutely incredible. From our very first meeting with them to the day we left they went above and beyond for us to help us create the wedding of our dreams. We were really looking to have a laid back mountain wedding with our friends and family and that is exactly what we got. The venue is incredible with gorgeous views and with the option to book the rooms for our family and friends it just made it feel like one big home. We had a really low key wedding and actually did not do a lot of the "traditional" stuff that weddings and receptions often have and their staff embraced that with us, which I really appreciated. Also, they did so many things to make us feel relaxed and really special leading up to and especially on the big day. Breakfast is delicious every morning and the happy hours were great as well. The rooms are also very nice and I loved that each one had its own character. Everything is so clean and inviting. It was everything we were hoping for and so much more! We are already talking about going back to visit soon! Thank you Metta, Josh, Terisa, and Thom- you guys are amazing!!

This was an amazing setting for our wedding weekend. I say weekend because we were the only event there for those three days. We ended up booking the whole lodge for our family and friends. They are a bed and breakfast and the breakfasts were amazing all three days we were there. The rooms were comfortable with amazing views and a real lodge feel. The great hall is bright, spacious, clean, and has a nice lodge feel with the antler chandeliers and fireplace, which served as the perfect place for our reception. The staff, especially wedding coordinators Metta and Terisa, were amazing. They went above and beyond to make the day of the wedding run smoothly according to our vision. From letting us come in early to decorate, to taking care of moving the gifts, and even running the bar. They worried about the details so we didn’t have to. They coordinated with all the vendors so everyone knew where to go and what to do. They made the wedding weekend very personal and stress free. We would highly recommend the Taharaa Mountain Lodge as a beautiful setting for any special event. It will be a weekend that we and our guests will cherish for a long time.

Come For the Views, Stay For the Staff

Once you walk out onto the covered porch that joins the Great Hall, you will understand why you should have your wedding reception at Taharaa Mountain Lodge. What you will come to appreciate only during the planning and execution of your event is that, in addition to those views, you get a management team that is truly great to work with and committed to making your day as special as it possibly can be. The staff are involved from the beginning, and are able to help navigate issues and decisions, a lot of which you wouldn’t have thought of on your own! On the day of the event, set-up was flawless and neither the bride nor the groom were bothered once with any questions. Same with the execution of the event and the interaction with our other vendors – caterer, band, dessert, etc. We can’t thank the people at Taharaa for their help in planning and holding our event. And as for the space itself, our guests were in awe at the jaw-dropping beauty of Estes Park that is on display from Taharaa. We chose to put bistro lights on the porch, which made for a great “indoor-outdoor” space throughout the reception. And, we were lucky enough to have some elk join us outside for a brief time during our reception which was fun to watch. Finally, being able to rent out the entire lodge so every room was filled with friends and family was really special and made for a very “homey” feel the entire weekend. We couldn’t be happier we held our wedding reception at Taharaa Mountain Lodge and look forward to returning many times in the years to come.

Taharaa Mountain Lodge was the perfect setting for our winter wedding. Terisa, the innkeeper, had great communication as this was a destination wedding for us. The room and scenery made it all the more enjoyable. An extra perk was the gourmet breakfast in the mornings with Josh. Everyone was friendly and courteous and had a great atmosphere. Our wedding was perfect and Taharaa went the extra mile to ensure our wedding was exactly how we envisioned it. Would highly recommend both Taharaa Mountain Lodge and our wedding photographer, Darcy Kiefel. Awesome for our intimate wedding!

We had our wedding at Taharaa a few weeks ago and it was AWESOME. The staff is so friendly and easy to work with, I had very few day-of-wedding concerns. All the wedding guests had a great time, and the people who stayed at the lodge were VERY glad that they did. The breakfast is awesome! Restaurant quality for sure - and different options every day! The views from Taharaa are amazing, and it's nice that it's a few miles from downtown Estes. The staff strives to create your wedding that suits your personalities and your needs. They made improvements on the ceremony site which worked out really well. A great vendor; I would definitely recommend them to other engaged couples.

This weekend my husband and I got married-- it was absolutely amazing and a lot of the credit goes to Taharaa and their fabulous staff. Metta and Terisa are the best duo. Their attention to detail, great listening skills, calmness and professionalism blew us away. On top of that, their location is the most gorgeous of all the venues we toured. It was seriously the most picture perfect weekend. Thank you Taharaa team--we loved every minute and appreciate all of the work you guys did for us!

I think every bride says this, but I had the best wedding EVER and Taharaa was such a big part of the day's perfection! From the day that I expressed interest in the lodge the staff was professional, helpful and downright AWESOME! Our party spent the entire weekend at the lodge. Friday night started off with a warm welcome followed by an intimate happy hour. The day of the wedding, we woke up to a restaurant style breakfast that was delicious and started the day off perfectly. One of the most amazing parts of the day was the lack of stress I felt. Taharaa took care of everything from communicating with the vendors to setting up the reception. I was so impressed by their organization and accountability that I did not feel that I needed to micro manage the set up of anything and neither did my parents or the bridal party. The night was simply perfect and everything I had hoped for.

My husband and I could not have asked for a better reception venue and staff for our wedding. Taharaa's staff went ABOVE and BEYOND to ensure that our wedding reception was everything we dreamed it would be.

Leading up to the wedding, they were always friendly and willing to answer our questions. They made payments simple and they were very flexible with how we wanted the hall set up for the reception. They allowed us to decorate the reception hall a day in advance so we didn't have to worry about it the morning of the wedding. They took copious notes and worked very closely with our caterer so when we entered the room for the first time as husband and wife, it was exactly how we pictured it.

The day of the wedding, they brought my bridesmaids and I breakfast in our room and checked in throughout the day to make sure everything was running smoothly. We were supposed to have a grand sparkler exit but it started pouring rain at the end of the night. So Taharaa's staff worked quickly and brought out bubbles they had left over for all of our guests and had them line up on their beautiful deck so we could "exit" through a sea of bubbles. It was nothing short of magical.

What we paid for the venue was well worth it when we look at the beauty of the venue, the responsiveness and professionalism of the staff and the flexibility they showed throughout the wedding planning process. I would recommend Taharaa to anyone who wants a beautiful and fun mountain wedding. Taharaa's staff WILL make it happen!

I couldn't have asked for a better venue and team for our July 5th wedding. The Tracy Family and Terisa listened to everything my husband and I wanted and were very flexible and accomodating. The rehearsal and wedding day went off without a hitch and everything went perfectly. I didn't have to worry about anything on the day of the wedding because I knew that it was being taken care of by the Taharaa staff. They set up all of my decorations for me exactly how I specified, coordinated all of the vendors, and knew exactly what they were doing. I initially was worried since we had signed our contract with the previous owners, but I was not disappointed. In fact, I think the owner change turned out even better for us. Thank you so much for everything! We will definitely be coming back to stay many years to come to relive the many unforgettable memories made there!

The Taharaa Mountain Lodge was absolutely gorgeous. We could not have asked for a more beautiful setting or a more helpful staff. We knew that we wanted to get married in Estes Park and the Taharaa was the first of at least 6 venues that we looked at, but none of the others were as perfect. We had many of our guests stay at the lodge and they all loved it. They were so pleased with their rooms, the service, the views, and the atmosphere.
Metta, Terisa, and Josh were so incredibly helpful- not only the day of the wedding, but the months leading up to it. They even welcomed myself and a bridesmaid to go and look through past wedding books to get decoration ideas. Metta and Terisa were amazing with emailing and communicating. They both did such an incredible job with the decorations. The reception hall looked so beautiful- they did a perfect job. If you choose Taharaa as your venue, there is no way you will regret it.

Metta and Terisa were so wonderful to work with. This is an an absolutely beautiful venue (as everyone commented) and we were so lucky to have our wedding here.

Taharaa is the perfect blend of rustic elegance in a mountain setting.
There are many highlights of working with the team at Taharaa, including how communicative they were and how transparent they were about costs and timelines. The thing that stood out the most to me was how absolutely cool as a cucumber the staff always were. That's not to say that they weren't on top of any issue that arose, but it was so nice having someone who was confident and collected about the wedding day, along with accommodations and breakfasts and just everything!
Taharaa was absolutely the right choice for us. I highly highly recommend Taharaa if you are looking for somewhere special in the mountains, with amazing, unobstructed views. We even had a deer join us for our rehearsal!

We had a small ceremony on New Year's Eve. We were thrilled with everything! The lodge was beautiful, the staff was attentive and very helpful, and the day went off without a hitch. Although we didn't use the Great Hall room for our ceremony (we got married on the deck), I think it would be a fantastic location for a bigger wedding. It overlooks the mountains and has a beautiful mantle in front of which we took photos. Overall, we are extremely happy with our choice, which we admit was a bit risky since we were out-of-towners and could not visit any of the venues. Metta, Josh, Terisa, and the rest of the staff put us at ease and were very helpful.

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Taharaa Mountain Lodge and couldn't have been happier. Not only is the venue gorgeous, the owner Diane was so helpful and wonderful to us. It was such a pleasure to work with Diane throughout the wedding planning process. She was just an angel and we can't thank her enough.

I absoluetly loved working with Taharaa Mountain Lodge for my wedding. I was a long-distance bride and Diane, the owner, worked with me for a year planning the wedding. She was always helpful and prompt in her responses to my questions and concerns. The Lodge is beautiful and unique and your guests will love the ambiance. I stayed in the Cattle Baron Suite and it was a fantastic place to relax prior to the wedding. If you are wanting to get married in the Estes Park area, be sure to check this venue out. Their breakfasts are something you won't want to miss and their friendly and personal service won't disappoint! I can't wait for my husband and I to go back.

It was wonderful!!! Diane and Pam were so helpful! I knew that by having my wedding at Taharaa my guests would be impressed with the beauty of it! Diane is so professional and full of great advice. I believe the day would not have gone as well as it did if not for her.

Taharaa Mountain Lodge was the perfect location for our National Park/Winter Woodland theme wedding reception. The beautiful views out the huge glass windows were what really attracted us to the site. The location felt like a get-away but was still convenient for friends and family. The food was fantastic, staff was great to work with, accommodations were excellent.

We had such an amazing experience at Taharaa Mountain Lodge. We were blown away by the views from the reception site, which was our ultimate decision to choose them - plus they had so many services offered in their packages. They changed management a couple months before our wedding date but the transition was very smooth. Rachel was so friendly to everyone on the wedding day while coordinating our group and answered all my questions leading up the big day. We could not say anything better about this quaint, rustic, and beautiful wedding venue.

We loved our experience at a Taharaa Mountain Lodge. We planned our wedding in just 3 months and Metta, Terisa and the rest of Tracy family helped make that possible. We loved that Taharaa was a family-run operation and didn't feel like a "wedding factory" . They were so responsive with our questions and handled all the details with our vendors. I never felt like we were being hit with hidden fees and all costs were transparent and easy to understand. Day of Metta and Terisa handled all the little details so that I could spend time with my guests. Working with the Tracy family was a truly wonderful experience. The venue is stunning with beautiful mountain views from literally every room. The bridal suite is just what you'd imagine a bridal suite to be...large, 2 fireplaces, jetted tub etc; with plenty of room for all the folks/vendors coming and going that day. The guest rooms are beautiful and we had the whole place to ourselves. The afternoon happy hour and morning breakfast offer even more time to spend with guests staying on site. They also let us buy breakfast for guests staying at other locations so we could all be together the next without having to absorb yet another expense of a formal brunch.....it was perfect. I highly recommend Taharaa for a warm, rustic-yet-cozy Colorado wedding!

It's been almost a year since my husband and I were married at Taharaa. What a beautiful place!! The views are breath-taking and the atmosphere is so rustic and so Rocky Mountain-ish! Everyone there was wonderful to work with. We had an outdoor ceremony and then our reception in their Great Hall. It was PERFECT!

I struggle writing this review because Beth and her events team were amazing!! She was great to work with and very flexible. I am a strict vegetarian and Chef was very accommodating (stating he would dump his fryer, clean it, and use new oil that didn’t cook meat). The flow of events was perfect and the views were amazing. The whole lodge was bought out by our guests, so it was so fun to be around our loved ones! The issue was, on Sunday after the wedding and check-out, we heard our guest’s experiences with lodging. First, it appears that the plumbing did not work (looking at past reviews, this seems to be an ongoing issue with the property). Two room’s did not have water from the shower. These guests had to use other people’s shower’s (which ended up being 4 people to a shower). My sister-in-law’s toilet would not flush at all. These issues would have been frustrating enough, but what really was tough was how it was handled by management. When my father-in-law approached the manager, she told him to use a plunger, and when he told her that was not working, she told him there was nothing they could do about it and walked away. Also, when guests were checking in, she seemed flustered and made them wait until there was a larger group to do a check-in. If she was kinder about it, it wouldn’t have been an issue, but for my uncles, she made them stand outside, not giving water or the code to go inside, which at 85-90 degree sunny weather was unnecessary. Lastly, when my husband and I checked in, she told me I could have my breakfast in the bridal suite. I told my bridesmaids staying at the property that I would have a scrummy breakfast for them, but if they wanted to eat their breakfast from Taharaa they could eat it in the bridal suite. One of my bridesmaids tried to do this, was yelled at, and so my bridesmaids had to eat in the dining hall area, which separated the group and pushed back my hair and makeup artist’s schedule. It just seemed unnecessary for so many of my guests to be treated rudely. To be clear, I had none of these issues (I was treated very respectfully), but almost everyone approached Matt and I with a story they experienced. This reflects poorly on my husband and I. We had the most perfect wedding in such a beautiful area, so I would strongly recommend getting married at Taharaa and working with Beth (she was very professional and everyone loved the food–not always the case with weddings; 5/5 recommendation), but until they fix some of the plumbing and hospitality aspects, I would not recommend having guests stay in their lodging (Except for their honeymoon suite, this was a very lovely room; we would give them a 2.5/5 review for lodging). As an aside, we were told we could not hear cars at the ceremony site. Our ceremony was so lovely and beautiful, but if future couples are wondering the same question, you can very clearly hear the passing cars. Nothing we could do about it, but just wanted to let y’all know!

We looked at many places to have a mountain-themed wedding that would feel like a destinationto our many out of town guests. When we found Taharaa, we knew it was the perfect place. The great room is beautiful and rustic and the outdoor ceremony site was exactly what we were looking for. We even changed our wedding date so that we could have it at Taharaa and are so glad that we did. We couldn't imagine it anywhere else, and many of our guests complimented us on the location and the beauty of the surroundings. Diane and all of her staff were very helpful during the planning process with vendor recommendations and suggestions for the timeline for the day. They were also accomodating of some special requests we had before the event. They exceeded our expectations on the day of the wedding, and helped to keep everything running smoothly and on-time as well as making sure that we (bride and groom) always had everything we needed and that we felt good about how things were progressing. Diane (the proprietor) was also very helpful on the night of our rehearsal, helping us with last minute details and suggestions. She made us feel very special during the entire weekend. There was no need to hire a day of wedding coordinator because Diane and her staff were fantastic. Taharaa is a bed-and-breakfast which has a 2-3 night minimum stay, and there were not enough rooms for all 125 guests. The great room fit all of the guests comfortably for the reception, but there were not enough rooms in the lodge for all guests to stay in the same place. Fortunately Mary's Lake Lodge is only about 1 mile away and most of our guests were able to stay there. We would definitely recommend Taharaa for a beautiful mountain wedding! Diane and her team will ensure the day goes as perfect as possible! We look forward to returning to Taharaa to celebrate an anniversary.

The venue was beautiful and the staff was so helpful! It was almost like having a wedding planner. On the day of the wedding I did not have to worry about much because the venue took care of everything! Diane, the owner was so kind and I highly recommend Taharaa.

My wedding was August 1st, 2021 at Taharaa Mountain Lodge. I had a great experience with the event manager, Kathy, and owner, Sandra. They were very helpful and answered all of my MANY emails in a timely manner, which is HUGE for a crazy bride! Kathy listened to all of my requests/questions and helped with all of the details! She also helped with the rehearsal and set up our dessert table so nicely for the reception! Kathy had the reception room ready to go right when we were allowed to set up, which was so nice and kept us on schedule! The venue was gorgeous! The new bridal suite was also really nice to get ready in! However, it was warm in there, so turn the AC on ASAP. Great views inside and out! The food was also really good, and the bartender was amazing! Wedding itself: no complaints! I would give them 5/5!

However, the hotel staff there was just rude and impacted my experience. They did not make my family and guests feel welcomed and made them feel like they did something wrong when they just got there. This was embarrassing and such a disappointment for me, as I wanted my guests to enjoy their time after traveling from around the country.

Warning: the hotel will NOT let you check in early and takes their time when checking you in. So, make sure you schedule your rehearsal time accordingly because this was a big frustration for me.

Overall, great place to have a wedding, but not a welcoming place to have your guests stay.

This was my reception venue and was absolutely beautiful! I loved that there were no other events going on the same day as my wedding, so it felt very exclusive. It was, however, very expensive and I didn't like that secret fees kept appearing through other vendors, like the caterer. They were also not very accommodating toward some of my guests. Definitely a beautiful setting, though!

Taharaa is a beautiful bed and breakfast in Estes Park with amazing views at the ceremony site as well as the reception hall. Planning was a breeze with great email communication, 30 day walk through, etc. That said... during the wedding weekend the staff was less than accommodating and almost rude on occasion to my family that was staying there. They also made it clear they were not going to extend the slightest bit of service to our wedding guests who were not staying at Taharaa and not let them even wait in the lobby area before the ceremony even though we rented the entire place.

Pros:
-Views and Location are spectacular
-Included in the price are the tables, chairs, set up and tear down (plus borrow from their centerpiece/ decoration closet)
-Ability to rent the entire place making a nice private wedding weekend.

Cons:
-Strict Liquor license- You can only use their (less than impressive) beer and wine selection, and limited to certain areas of the venue. Even though we rented the whole place it was weird where you could and couldn't take their alcohol vs your own and they were keeping a watchful eye and enforcing this rule all weekend. Plus no alcohol allowed up at the ceremony site.
-Linen rental is not included but they will order for you, however our price came in more than twice what was originally projected.
-Will start to tear down and kick your guests out at the exact time the event is scheduled to end and not in the nicest way.

The views are magnificent and the place is gorgeous. I know it was hard for us to find a place that would accommodate the number of people we wanted.

That's about where I would stop with the good review. Looking back on our experience, I have fond memories of our wedding and reception. I think part of the problem was that we were the first big wedding in the Great Hall at Taharaa. I have been told by a few different people that the people who run Taharaa made some unforgivable comments (ie at 8:30 the music was "too loud" when we were allowed to have music going until 10, or that my step-dad wasn't allowed to have a Taharaa mug from his room in the Great Hall with him.) Luckily our guests had no idea of the frustrations we had, and all had a great time.

I'm not sure if it was the fact that we were the first ones having our wedding reception at their site, of if they are still that uptight, but I was disappointed. So, like I said, the views and site itself are beautiful, but the service was less than stellar.