Weddings and Special Events Planning Guide the ultimate Vail culinary experience
Introduction
There is no place more beautiful year-round than the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Situated at the base of Vail Mountain, Larkspur Events & Dining offers the perfect setting for your special occasion. The options at Larkspur are limitless, and our tenured team continually strives to exceed guests’ expectations. Whether your upcoming event is large and formal or small and intimate, we have the professional experience and architectural flexibility to fit your exact needs and create a truly memorable and joyous affair. Thomas Salamunovich, owner and chef, founded Larkspur in 1999 with a simple vision: exquisitely prepared food, representing the freshest ingredients of the season, served with warm hospitality in one of the world’s most naturally beautiful destinations. Every day since, the Larkspur team has worked with passion and focus to make that vision a reality for each of our guests. We take our role in your wedding very seriously, from preparing your first meal as a married couple to serving each and every one of your loved ones as honored guests.
Larkspur Lawn
Steps from our slope-side patio, the lush Larkspur garden lawn, bordered by shimmering aspen trees, offers not only gorgeous views of Vail’s famous ski area, but also the breathtaking backdrop of the Gore Range Mountains for your ceremony or celebration.
Mountainside Bar & Patio Our flagstone patio is located off the main dining room, offering panoramic views of the Gore Range and ski slopes at Golden Peak. You won’t find a better place to soak up the Colorado sunshine, enjoy a before-dinner cocktail in the alpenglow, or watch the fireworks display over Vail Village.
Dining & Reception With its contemporary and elegant ambiance, our recently renovated Dining Room is the perfect setting for small- and medium-size weddings wanting a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. Our modern open kitchen adds a touch of professional culinary theater, and tables easily can be configured to suit your exact specifications. The adjoining 43-seat Private Dining Room creates an intimate setting for rehearsal dinners or smaller wedding receptions and can be used in combination with our Main Dining Room to accommodate up to 200 guests.
The Great Room Centrally located in Golden Peak Lodge and adjacent to our Main Dining Room, the Great Room is spacious and grand, with vaulted ceilings and a towering stone fireplace along one wall. For larger weddings, the Great Room can serve as an extension of our dining room, increasing our accommodations. For smaller weddings, it’s the perfect indoor space for guests to meet and mix pre-ceremony — complete with passed wines, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres. The Great Room also lends itself wonderfully as a reception hall, where your wedding cake and other delicacies can be showcased on beautifully designed dessert tables and guests can dance the night away to live or recorded music.
Sparkler Send-Off Golden Peak was named for the brilliant hue of the aspen leaves in the fall. What more fitting and memorable finish to your celebration in the Golden Peak Lodge than a joyful exit under a glowing bridge of golden sparklers? Larkspur will provide all of the accommodations to create this magical experience for you and your guests.
Winter Wedding At Larkspur Events and Dining, your winter wedding can capture the best of what winter in the Rocky Mountains has to offer — majestic scenery beckoning for outdoor adventure, complemented by the warmth and coziness of intimate indoor settings. Our elegant bar offers unparalleled views of Vail Mountain, which your guests can enjoy while mingling in front of one of our stone fireplaces. Just outside our comfortable dining room, our slope-side patio provides a perfect setting for gorgeous, snowy outdoor photos without taking off your dress shoes.
Rehearsal
At Larkspur Events and Dining, your winter wedding can capture the best of what winter in the Rocky Mountains has to offer — majestic scenery beckoning for outdoor adventure, complemented by the warmth and coziness of intimate indoor settings. Our elegant bar offers unparalleled views of Vail Mountain, which your guests can enjoy while mingling in front of one of our stone fireplaces. Just outside our comfortable dining room, our slope-side patio provides a perfect setting for gorgeous, snowy outdoor photos without taking off your dress shoes.
The Gallery
At Larkspur Events and Dining, your winter wedding can capture the best of what winter in the Rocky Mountains has to offer — majestic scenery beckoning for outdoor adventure, complemented by the warmth and coziness of intimate indoor settings.
Venue Overview golden peak gondola
SOUTH ENTRANCE
LARKSPUR ENTRANCE
BOOTHS
CHEF’S ROOM NORTH ENTRANCE
STAIRS
WINE ROOM
WINE CELLAR
GREAT FIREPLACE ROOM
MARKET
PRIVATE ROOM
KITCHEN
west lawn ELEV.
golden peak building
BAR AREA
valet underground pa
all even t space restarurant + great room
5252 sq ft
in terior
seats
reception
516
800
seats
reception
full indoor venue
1,984 sq ft
266
500
private dining room
524 sq ft
40
60
chef ’s room
760 sq ft
48
80
wine room
1,224 sq ft
98
120
great room seating
1,900 sq ft
250
350
bar
868 sq ft
62
100
seats
reception
e xterior west lawn
9000 sq ft
500
500
patio
800 sq ft
80
250
valet parking Larkspur is happy to provide valet parking for your event. This service available upon request for an additional fee.
accessibility Located in Vail Village, Larkspur Restaurant is within a short walk to a number of excellent lodging options, from hotels to condominiums. We also offer on-site valet parking, and our entire facility is handicap accessible.
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Larkspur Restaurant and Golden Peak Lodge are ADA accessible. Our staff would be happy to assist anyone with special needs. Please alert the event coordinator of any guests with special needs in advance. Flexible F & B Minimums
thomas salamunovich owner • chef Thomas Salamunovich has been an executive chef and restaurateur for over 35 years. He has a passion for creativity, whether finding the perfect mix of ingredients for that special dish or putting together a memorable event for couples and groups. Both in the kitchen and on the diningroom floor, Thomas works collaboratively with his team and clients to create an atmosphere and menu that is unique to each event. Over the years, Thomas has developed, managed, and operated dozens of successful restaurants in Colorado and beyond. After attending and instructing at the California Culinary Academy in the early 1980s, Salamunovich had the unique opportunity to work with renowned chefs Jeremiah Towers at Stars and Wolfgang Puck at Postrio. On a year-long tour in France, he worked and studied in the kitchens of Michelin threestar rated restaurants l’Auberge du Pont de Collonges under Paul Bocuse and Lucas Carton in Paris, two-star restaurant Elysee Lenôtre in Paris, and the world-renowned bakery Poilane Boulangerie. Thomas is the founder and CEO of Savory Group, which has created two of the Vail Valley’s most highly acclaimed restaurants: Larkspur and Larkburger.
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