UNIQUE & HISTORIC VENUES

Take in the views on the terrace at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.

VERY UNIQUE VENUES

From a downtown water park to working farms and a riverside dance hall, Colorado is bustling with out-of-the-box spaces to host your next event.

C Lazy U Ranch

C Lazy U Ranch is known for being one of Colorado’s most iconic properties with an unmatched legacy for celebrating and cherishing the American West. The ranch is an original homesteaded property dating back to the early 1900s and is proud to be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019. The ranch is situated in a secluded location but offers the convenience of only being two hours from Denver.

C Lazy U embraces genuine downhome hospitality combined with a sophisticated service mentality. It is the foundation for why so many people come back year after year. The ranch prides itself on delivering an outstanding experience that is far from the cookie-cutter experiences you more commonly see at its five-star competitors, making it an ideal destination for one of a kind retreats or team-building adventures.

There is truly something for everyone, and the property features a collection of luxury cabin accommodations, fine dining, a full-service “Lazy You” spa, and 8,500 acres of adventure. The ranch can also host a wide array of meetings and events on property.

Children’s Museum of Denver

Don’t just throw a party, inspire your guests with whimsy and imagination at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, where giant dragons greet those arriving, the views of downtown are stunning and there are opportunities to embrace your inner child around every corner.

The Skyline Gallery, a customizable indoor space with a wraparound terrace, boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with captivating views of downtown and Elitch Gardens. Skyline Gallery rentals also come with exclusive use of The Teaching

Kitchen for your caterers.

For outdoor soirées, you can’t beat the Museum’s plaza, ideal for hosting everything from a daytime BBQ to a formal affair illuminated by the lights of the city. Joy Park, the Museum’s 32,000-squarefoot outdoor experience, can be added on to any plaza rental, and features sand dunes and zip lines—plus the highly anticipated Adventure Forest, a 500-footlong aerial adventure course and exploratory sculpture, coming soon.

Amenities include free parking, stateof-the-art A/V, complimentary tables and chairs, and preferred vendors who know how to incorporate the unique setup of the Museum to elevate your event.

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park

Located in the heart of Denver, Elitch Gardens is Colorado’s only theme and water park. The park is a family-friendly meeting space open April through October and is perfect for groups of 10 to 10,000.

With indoor and outdoor meeting space, thrilling rides, live entertainment, and breathtaking city and mountain views, yours will be an event to remember. Choose from four separate private areas in the Mountain Grove Pavilions, the elegant Trocadero Theatre, the expansive Elitch Arena with capacity for 8,600 people, or a partial or full park buyout.

Elitch Gardens will tailor your event exactly to your needs and create a truly one-of-a-kind experience. The park brings people together beyond the usual venue. There’s something for everyone, with 54 rides and attractions, including 14 pint-sized adventures, thrilling roller coasters, an entire water park, exciting family shows, Dive-In Movies, a free summer concert series and three stunning fireworks extravaganzas that will light up the Denver skyline, plus Fright Fest in October.

Elitch Gardens

Elitch Theme & Water Park

Picturesque riverside restaurant and a beautiful setting for your: Weddings / Birthdays Work Retreats / Company Parties Family Reunions And More

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Denver Place

Denver Place is a unique mix of event venues featuring the Grand Stair that will elevate any corporate seminar or symposium. The Great Hall encompasses Denver Place’s spacious lobby and includes the Grand Stair with lounge, media wall and a variety of collaborative seating areas. The Park is a vibrant outdoor courtyard surrounded by curated landscape and lounge seating that is ideal for any corporate or social mixer. The Conference Center is a private room equipped with state-of-the art audio-visual equipment and classroom-style seating perfect for your next corporate meeting. Denver Place is proud to partner with onsite restaurants, Mila, Zocalito, Syrup and 5280 Provisions along with an extensive preferred catering list all offering exceptional cuisine and impeccable service for any event.

Denver Botanic Gardens

Nature itself is the most dramatic and memorable setting. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, located in Littleton, is a unique venue with a variety of outdoor and indoor spaces that can accommodate any kind of event during any season.

Just off the highway, this slice of countryside is a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Chatfield Farms is a historical homestead and working farm set against the stunning foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Indoor venues include the Green Farm Barn, with rustic wooden beams and twinkling lights, and the Polly Steele Center, a charming furnished house perfect for small gatherings. Deer Creek Stables, which features canvas sides that can be raised or lowered, offers a flexible indoor/outdoor event space.

Tickets to the many events at Chatfield Farms can be added on to rentals, so guests can celebrate fall with the Pumpkin Festival and in December enjoy the festivities of Santa’s Village. This spring, artist Patrick Dougherty completed an immersive sculpture made of sustainably sourced chokecherry and willow that guests can explore.

Mishawaka Amphitheatre

102 years ago, Walter S. Thompson was riding through the Poudre Canyon on his motorcycle and came to a spot, as the legend goes, where the land and the river sang to him. He couldn’t ignore the sweet music, homesteaded the property and built a dance hall. The dance hall still stands today, along with a restaurant, bar and iconic outside music venue in the beautiful Roosevelt National Forest.

The Mishawaka is also the perfect spot for a company picnic, retreat or team building event with mountain vistas, riverfront views, and wildlife roaming the mountainside. Let the staff help organize activities (rafting with Rocky Mountain Adventures or guided fly fishing with Liarflies) or sit back and relax by the river. Meeting spaces are also available with plenty of space for large groups and A/V equipment on sight. Shuttle busses are available during the season (MaySeptember) to get everyone to and from the Mishawaka from Fort Collins. In the off-season the Mishawaka can help you book a shuttle.

Pueblo Convention Center

The newly remodeled and expanded Pueblo Convention Center has over 47,000 square feet of premium event space. Welltraveled visitors will experience signature dishes and an exquisite menu created by executive chefs that utilize high quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients and flavors from a dynamic network of top-shelf vendors. Discover unique moments at the Pueblo Convention Center through diverse capabilities ranging from intimate gatherings to lavish ceremonies. The elegant atmosphere, upscale amenities and experienced staff, coupled with its idyllic location along Pueblo’s historic Riverwalk, make for an unprecedented event experience.

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Estes Park

Experience the authenticity of a real Rocky Mountain Meeting Destination in Estes Park, Colorado, adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park. What makes Estes Park a top pick for meetings and groups? The many outdoor adventures and indoor activities, the relaxing sounds of the local rivers, the friendly townsfolk and some of the most unique and breathtaking meeting venues in Colorado. Check out the Dao House, your basecamp for mountain adventure, with tour guides on-site and a variety of activities and training available, or visit the famous Stanley Hotel, the location for Stephen King’s inspiration of “The Shining” and venue for the Stanley Concert Series for year-round night life.

Stroll along the Downtown Riverwalk to enjoy shopping and dining options that offer an authentic mom and pop experience. Meetings are often held at The Ridgeline Hotel and Conference Center and the Estes Park Events Complex is home to many of Estes Park’s signature events. Some of the more popular activities include wildlife viewing, shopping in a walkable downtown community, highquality food and beverage, local distilleries, breweries and a mountain winery.

GET CONNECTED

C LAZY U RANCH 970.887.5926 info@clazyu.com

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER 303.561.0116 rentals@cmdenver.org mychildsmuseum.org

ELITCH GARDENS THEME AND WATER PARK 303.595.4386 elitchgardens.com

DENVER PLACE 303.243.3823 denverplace.com

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS 720.865.3639 botanicgardens.org

MISHAWAKA AMPHITHEATRE 970.237.2814 gary@themishawaka.com

PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER 719.542.1100 puebloconventioncenter.com

VISIT ESTES PARK 970.577.9900 visitestespark.com

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With sophisticated indoor and outdoor spaces and beautiful views, we can help make your event unforgettably fabulous! Take a tour today! Contact rentals@cmdenver.org or 303-561-0116.

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