A private, exclusive ranch venue…
…set in a classic Colorado mountain town
and it can be yours for an entire weekend
At La Joya Dulce, we believe in creating a wedding celebration that is spacious, stress-free, and simply perfect. We believe as Warren Buffet does that it isn’t the price you pay, but the value you receive. With our versatile experiences, you have the option to book the ranch for one day or for a whole wedding weekend – there’s no rushing, no other events happening on the property, no looking back wishing you had more time to be with your loved ones. Please note while we want you to be relaxed and present on your day, there are no on-site accommodations at the ranch.
Feel good about your choice as LJD has a commitment to sustainability and the land that promotes stewardship of the environment.
Our Clients’ Favorite Features
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Exclusive Weekend Rentals
Courtney said, “For us, one of LJD’s major draws was that they only hold one wedding per weekend. Having access to the venue for three full days allowed for a more relaxed timeline and provided opportunity for us to more fully immerse ourselves in our wedding day and weekend!”
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Unmatched Customer Service
Lizzi said, “Kathie was so accommodating with our situation and you could tell that she not only cared about us as a couple, our vision as a couple, but also the magnitude of the event. On the day of the event, Kathie and her staff were incredibly supportive, professional, and VERY timely…It was absolutely perfect.”
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Jaw-dropping Views
Laura said, “The venue location itself is unparalleled with stunning views of the Elk River Valley nestled in hills surrounded by aspen. … This is the mountain/ranch location to beat!… The moment we set foot on the property, we knew this was where we would commit to one another.”
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Amazing Guest Experience
Ann said, “Our wedding was our dream wedding and I wouldn't change a thing about that day. We had many guests say that it was ‘the best wedding they have ever been to’. I would have to agree!”
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Ease of Planning
Sara said, “The venue offers not only multiple areas to host your events, but includes various and normally very costly event rentals such as tables, chairs, linens, bar tops, games, lots of wedding decor, and a very fancy trailer bathroom.”
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A Unique Entry
Shelby said, “On our wedding day, everything was absolutely perfect. They really were the BEST and I can't recommend them enough! Plus, my husband got to ride into our ceremony on a horse, so he will never forget the experience!”
Weekend Wedding Experiences
We don’t do “cookie cutter.” All of our experiences are a starting point, and may be customized. With multiple reception spaces from intimate to expansive, we can host any group size to 400 guests. Our experiences range from $12,000 to $40,000
(and can include full planning).
For elopements, see below.
For multi-day, cultural weddings, we can create an event to match your vision. Please inquire here.
silver saddle
This experience is our most in demand as it includes the vast majority of our most popular items as well as the labor involved. It is also perfect for couples who already have planners, or a solid idea for design. Pricing depends on the size of your group and starts at $18,500. For complete pricing information, click here.
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The Silver Saddle package includes:
Three full days of ranch enjoyment! We promise – you are the only event on the property during those three days.
Choice of ceremony sites - The Elk River Valley Ceremony Site or Pond Ceremony Site or anywhere else you might select!
Extended hours - Party under the stars - we have the latest shut off in Steamboat. For the day of your event, receptions may last until midnight. You also have plenty of time for set up the day before and after.
Choice of reception venues – our barn holds a maximum of 175. We recommend up to 125 seated in the main area. Our event pavilion is a blank canvas and easily accommodates up to 400 guests. The barn has Edison lighting, while the event pavilion has beautiful market lighting throughout highlighted with massive iron chandeliers. The event pavilion is considered “outdoors” and in case of a pandemic, follows outdoor event guidelines. If you truly want outdoors? Depending on the weather, you may also choose to dine al fresco on our expansive ceremony lawn (labor charges apply)
Separate prep areas for our couples and their wedding parties
Fully paved access and parking / Handicapped accessible (Shuttles required for guests)
Tables – Twenty-five 60” rounds (up to 200), 8 cocktail tables, 10 rectangular banquet tables, sweetheart table, and three different bars, with a converted horse trailer bar available as an upgrade
Ivory table linens - Linens for our round and banquet tables
Upgraded chair package - Regular padded chairs for ceremony plus cross back chairs for reception
Décor set up - We set up the decorations you choose from our Share the Love décor inventory
Hardwood dance floor - 400 sq ft dance floor (larger available)
Two gas fire pits - Keep your guests toasty in the cool Colorado evenings
Ample electrical and fully heated barn
Sound system - includes large / portable speakers, microphones, and ability to plug in iPod
Luxury toilet trailer (5 stations for the ladies, 3 for the gents) along with two interior ADA compliant restrooms reserved for the wedding party
Outdoor games (horseshoes, washers, corn hole, giant Jenga, croquet, bocce ball)
Planning software – includes guest list / guest list management / communication, seating, timeline and notes
Horses - Standing photos next to our award-winning horses
“Honeymoon” storage - We will store your items (decorations, etc.) one week before and one month after your wedding. You must supply labeled bins
Automobile - With the Silver Saddle package, choose between our 1939 Jaguar SS Convertible (Daisy) OR 1954 Ford Tractor (great photo opportunity!)
Planning visits - Two two-hour visits to the ranch for planning
Rehearsal Dinner Availability - Hold your rehearsal dinner (up to 40 people max) the night before your ceremony
Inquire here to book the Silver Saddle package
diamond hitch
You are busy. We get it. And while you’ve planned parties for friends? Planning a wedding can be daunting. With this experience, sit back, relax, and leave the driving to us. We will further curate your vendors for you by researching availability and pricing and matching it to your wedding spending plan. We will create your timeline (with your input) and will design a wedding that matches your love story. When it comes to the event? We will be the ones doing the work along with any vendors selected for your team. Pricing depends on the size of your group and starts at $28,250. For complete pricing information, click here.
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The Diamond Hitch package includes everything in the Silver Saddle package, plus:
Full wedding planning - Sit back, relax, and let us do the planning for you. Includes full access to our wedding management software adding a full checklist, budgeting tool and design boards
Automobile - With the Diamond Hitch package, you can use both our 1939 Jaguar SS Convertible (Daisy) and 1954 Ford Tractor (great photo opportunity!)
Upgraded Honeymoon Storage - Ship your decorations and other items direct to the Ranch up to two months before your wedding, and store your items one month after your wedding.
500 Pounds of ice - A large freezer full of ice
Additional Planning Visit - Three two-hour visits to the ranch for planning
Choices of upgrades*:
• Riding Horses (additional insurance required)
• Stage (up to 12’ x 16’)
• Basic “wall” draping in pavilion
• Up to 8’ farm tables
• Marquee lit LOVE letters
• S’mores cart*Note: Groups of 201-400 receive all upgrades listed except horse riding. More details available in our pricing guide.
Inquire here to book the Diamond Hitch package
Single Day Wedding Experience
jewel
The Jewel is ideal for smaller, more intimate weddings where you still want to be pampered. By cutting out the additional days and adding a bit more structured, albeit high end, set up, we have crafted a jewel of an experience - just right for your wedding. Maximum 60 people. $12,250. For complete pricing information, click here.
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The Jewel Package includes:
Choice of Ceremony Sites - The Elk River Valley Overlook Ceremony Site or the Main House Lawns Ceremony Site. Should there be inclement weather, the pavilion will be available as a backup ceremony space. You will have one hour of rehearsal time prior.
Intimate Barn – you will be able to use our barn and a standard set up of a maximum of eight farmhouse tables. Cocktail hour is on the patio outside along with our patio heaters and pergola. The hours for your event are from 10 am to 10 pm, with an additional two hours (until midnight) allotted for cleanup only. All items must be brought on property the day of the event and must leave the day of the event. Rental delivery and pick-up will be coordinated with the venue. The barn has Edison lighting which is standard.
Available from 10 am to 10 pm
Fully paved access and parking for vendors and wedding party / Handicapped accessible. Shuttles are required for guests.
Ample electrical outlets and fully heated barn
White Padded Ceremony Chairs – single setup / breakdown is included
Crossback Reception Chairs – single setup / breakdown is included
Tables / Bars – 8 farmhouse tables, 8 cocktail tables, rectangular banquet tables, sweetheart table, and three different bars
Sound System – includes large / portable speakers, microphones, and Bluetooth capability
Additional Amenities included at no extra charge include our vintage car and tractor, our marquee LOVE letters and our s’mores cart – which can be used for so much s’more! You will also have limited access to our extensive Share the Love décor inventory to complement your own décor.
Outdoor games – horseshoes, washers, corn hole, giant Jenga, croquet, bocce ball
Planning software – includes a curated list of vendors selected just for you, checklist for entire wedding process, guest list / guest list management / communication, layout, timeline and notes.
Inquire here to book the Jewel Package
Elopement Package
steamboat springs elopement
Just you two? Maybe a few more? No problem. We ran away to get married, and it was perfect for us – let us make your elopement perfect here at La Joya Dulce! $1,500.
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Perfect for photos - Three hours of time on the ranch
Ceremony Sites - The Elk River Valley Overlook Ceremony Site, the Main House Lawns Ceremony Site, the Barn or the Pond. Should there be inclement weather, the pavilion will be available as a backup ceremony space. And yes, we have a mobile arch to go where you want!
Barn - You may use our intimate barn space for quick touch ups. Toilet facilities are located here.
Attendance - Maximum 15, including your officiant and photographer
Fully paved access and parking / handicapped accessible
Upgraded amenities - Ask us about any of our amenities to add your own unique flare. Car, tractor, horses, love letters, or anything else on our list!
Inquire here to book the Elopement Package
Each of our experiences has been carefully curated to guarantee an unforgettable, flawlessly executed, and fully immersive wedding experience.
Click here to contact our team about booking your wedding day →
Our facilities include
Click below to view full galleries of each area of our spacious and versatile venue
“La Joya Dulce seriously has the best ceremony site I have ever been to.
It’s large, with plenty of space to move around on. It has good flow for the processional. The aisle is wide and the site is facing the perfect direction. Plus, the door opening for the bride, or the car entry is a special touch. Didn’t realize it until I started editing the most recent video and remembered how much better the ceremony videos look at LJD. Nobody else has what you have.
LJD is the only venue with actual infrastructure and people have the space to be able to do things. It’s so much larger than a tent. The HUGE benefit of LJD is space and accommodation. You don’t get that at the other venues. LJD has the perfect set up for the wedding parties to get ready at. Tons of natural light and with the separation between the spaces? It’s great for both parties.
No other venue I have worked at has worked as hard as LJD to increase the pros and eliminate the cons. Not putting other venues down - they are great, but just passing along how much I love LJD and why I think it makes it really good for couples AND vendors. You just treat everyone like royalty.”
– Ben Saheb, photographer and videographer
A destination wedding with a convenient location
La Joya Dulce offers beautiful views of the Elk River Valley just nine miles from Steamboat Springs, and only 30 minutes from our regional airport with daily jet service.
As our bride Courtney shared,
“I’d recommend LJD to anyone searching for a venue in a CO mountain town (and we’re biased, but Steamboat Springs is a magical place and our guests went on lots of local adventures). Our friends and family traveled from all over the US and we received so many compliments from them about our wedding and their experiences at La Joya Dulce! We have no regrets!”
Frequently Asked Questions
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La Joya Dulce only hosts one event per week, and we only host a limited number of events per year. This means we can book a year to two years in advance. We sometimes have last-minute dates available. Please inquire here to find out what dates we have currently.
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While cars are allowed to stay overnight, we do not have guest accommodations on site. We are ten miles from the center of Steamboat Springs. Steamboat Springs has over 20,000 beds available in all price points.
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Depending on your package, we include different types of chairs and tables. We have multiple bars available for use along with patio heaters, benches, indoor toilets, and a luxury guest toilet trailer. We also have an extensive inventory of décor that we call “Share the Love” as our prior couples have left it behind. While this changes regularly, we have had couples who have used only that for their décor and couples who have brought in all their décor.
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Did you know that most venues with preferred vendor lists charge vendors to be on the list? We don’t believe in that. We do have an extensive list of over 300 “Vendors we Love,” who have successfully teamed with us to create amazing events. For our couples under contract, we create a client portal and then carefully curate vendor recommendations tailored to your vision and wedding spending plan. That said? If you want to bring in professional, insured vendors who are not part of our “Vendors we Love,” just ask us – it’s how our Love List grows!
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While we can host up to 400, our typical wedding size is approximately 150. We do have the ability to host small, intimate groups in the barn for a single day. Check out our packages above or download our pricing guide for more information.