a wedding brochure

One Stop Past Ordinary
Wedding Site Packages
Granby Ranch is the ideal setting for an intimate
and memorable Rocky Mountain wedding. Host
your ceremony, reception, and rehearsal dinner
all on-site. Choose from three unique venues
at Granby Ranch to create an unforgettable
experience for you and your guests.
Mountain Lodge and Vista Ridge Summer Package
Available late May through end of September
Nestled in a secluded mountain valley, Mountain Lodge offers stunning 180-degree views of the Rocky Mountains.
Your guests will be welcomed there before taking a memorable chairlift ride to your ceremony site at Vista Ridge.
Mountain Lodge and Vista Ridge can accommodate up to 200 of your friends and family.
CEREMONY SITE
Vista Ridge is known for its extraordinary views of towering peaks and lush valleys. The ceremony site is framed by
wildflowers in the summer, and golden aspens in the fall.
MOUNTAIN YURT
Just a short walk from the ceremony site, a mountain yurt awaits you and your party for pre-ceremony staging. Have
champagne and snacks delivered to the yurt while relaxing in the company of your wedding party.
RECEPTION
Mountain Lodge offers a large private deck for an outdoor cocktail hour, use of the green space for your favorite yard
games, and use of the fire pit for late-night s’mores. Indoors, a striking stone fireplace adds a cozy feeling to plated or
buffet dinners.
SITE FEES
Wednesday or Thursday: $3000
Friday or Sunday: $4200
Saturday or holidays: $4900 plus a $6000 food and beverage minimum
INCLUSIONS
The Vista Ridge ceremony site includes up to 200 guest chairs, a platform for the couple, PA for ceremony music, a
microphone, and lift tickets for all walking guests. We also provide a shuttle for 12 people to Vista Ridge and use of
the Mountain Yurt for staging of the bride and her entourage. Ceremonies are most commonly hosted at 3:00 pm to
provide ample time for your guests to return to Mountain Lodge before the lifts close at 5:00 pm.
In addition to day-of setup time, Mountain Lodge receptions include five hours from the start of cocktail hour.
Additional hours can be added for $450 per hour, until 11:00 pm. The reception spaces also include use of the
existing tables and chairs, bar setup and barware, catering setup, cake table, plates, as well as silverware and water
glasses at place settings. For an additional fee, table linens and napkins, a dance floor, tent for our exterior deck,
round or high-top tables can be provided.
8350 and Vista Ridge Winter Package
Available January through March
8350 is a warm, inviting reception space featuring a built-in bar, lounge or table seating, and an inviting stone
fireplace. This private club on the third floor of Mountain Lodge can accommodate up to 36 of your friends and family.
CEREMONY SITE
Vista Ridge is known for its extraordinary views of towering peaks and lush valleys. Snowy peaks frame the ceremony
site in the winter.
SITE FEE
$2,500 plus a $2,500 food and beverage minimum.
INCLUSIONS
In the winter, Vista Ridge ceremony site includes a PA for ceremony music, a microphone, foot passenger lift tickets,
and use of the yurt for warming and last minute touches. Chairs and a shuttle to the top are not included due to snowy
conditions. Weekend ceremonies are most commonly hosted at 4:00 pm with guests returning to the Lodge at 5:00
pm. Receptions in 8350 include five hours from the start of cocktail hour. The reception space also includes use of
existing tables and chairs, bar setup and barware, catering setup, cake table, plates, as well as silverware and water
glasses at place settings. For an additional fee, table linens and napkins, and round or high top tables can be provided.
Customize Your Experience
HOST YOUR WELCOME PARTY, REHEARSAL DINNER, OR BRUNCH AT GRANBY RANCH
The Grill at Granby Ranch is a classic mountain dining experience—casual, cozy, and elegant. It is perfect for
rehearsal dinners of 14 or fewer guests. The Grill can also be booked privately for brunches hosting up to 120 guests.
Ask your wedding sales associate about availability and pricing for this space.
8350 is a great rehearsal dinner setting for parties of 15 to 36 people, featuring a built-in bar, lounge or table seating,
and an inviting stone fireplace. Ask your wedding sales associate about availability and pricing for this space.
granbyranch.com 970-887-5143 facebook.com/GranbyRanch
A Complete Mountain Adventure
With championship golfing, world-class mountain biking
and hiking, more than three miles of gold-medal trout
fishing, thousands of acres of wildlife habitat, family-friendly
skiing and terrain parks, and close proximity to the
famous Rocky Mountain National Park, Granby Ranch is
the perfect place for you and your guests to enjoy what
the Colorado mountains have to offer. After a long day of
exploring, you can wind down at Granby Ranch Grill and
take in the view by the fire.
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Hike miles of trails to valleys
and breathtaking views. Along
the way you’ll discover forests
of aspen and pine, hidden
riverside picnic spots, and an
abundance of wildlife. Summer
chairlift access ensures the
beauty of Granby Ranch is
accessible to all of your guests.
Fish
A day of biking at Granby
Ranch will thrill the most
experienced adrenaline
junkie, while beginners and
families can build their skills
on progressively challenging
downhill trails and crosscountry singletrack.
Ski and Ride
Sport and adventure is just
around the bend when you fish
at Granby Ranch. Filled with
brown, rainbow, and cutthroat
trout, this private three-mile
stretch of gold-medal Fraser
River has four sections that
feature deep holes, curves,
riffles, and runs. Guided and
unguided options are available.
All runs lead to the base at
Ski Granby Ranch, making
a day on the slopes ideal for
groups and beginners. Our
terrain varies from advanced
and gladed skiing to gentle
slopes for beginners.
Golf
Located in the heart of
Grand County’s Rocky
Mountains, Granby
Ranch’s Championship
Golf is pure Colorado
high country, with soaring
views, rolling meadows,
and pristine stretches of
the Fraser River.
Nordic
Strap on your snowshoes or
cross-country skis for a winter
adventure along miles of trails.
Chairlift access is available
during ski season, so you and
your guests can explore more
of Granby Ranch’s 5,000 acres
of pristine mountain habitat.
Dine
Seasonal menus feature pastas,
fresh fish, steak, and brick-fired
pizza. Dine by the fireplace or
soak up the Colorado sun on the
outdoor patio with live music and
happy hours.
granbyranch.com 970-887-5143 facebook.com/GranbyRanch
Activities are 20% off for groups. Contact your sales team for booking details.
Granby Ranch Wedding FAQs
Do you provide a wedding coordinator?
Granby Ranch will help you put together your timeline for the day, coordinate the rehearsal and the ceremony, as well as
pick the perfect layout, linen color, and napkin fold. On the day of your wedding, we will provide setup and breakdown for
the ceremony and reception site (excluding décor), as well as lay the linens, flatware, and glassware. Granby Ranch does
not coordinate flowers, decorations, music, or other vendors. Some of our wedding parties choose to hire a wedding
coordinator for these details.
How much is the deposit, when is it due, and is it refundable?
The deposit is 50% of the site fee and is due along with a signed contract to book your day. The site fee is not refundable or
transferable. The remainder of your site fee is due 2 months before the ceremony, and the final guest count is due 3 weeks
before ceremony date, and balance of your invoice must be paid.
Can I bring outside catering or bar service?
Granby Ranch exclusively provides all food and beverages for our property. We have a wide range of menu options for a
buffet up to 200, or plated dinner up to 144 along with delicious appetizers and desserts. We are happy to provide you with
a catering menu to help you create a vision for your perfect day.
Can I bring a cake from an outside vendor?
Yes! We do not have an in-house pastry chef, but we can provide you a list of preferred vendors who make beautiful,
delicious cakes. There is a cake cutting fee if you choose to have our staff expertly cut and serve your cake. We do prefer
you have a licensed vendor.
How much should I expect to pay for catering?
Granby Ranch wants to make every part of your wedding day exactly how you dreamed, including your food! In 2015
Granby Ranch averaged catering costs were $75 per guest. Our pricing is comparable to market catering rates,
but our quality is absolutely above average. Take a look at our wedding catering menu and ask your wedding sales
associate to help you find the right meal for your budget.
Is there a service charge on top of the food and beverage fee?
A 7.9% sales tax, 2.7% resort fee, and 20% service charge will be added to all food and beverages. This industry standard
service charge helps cover the costs of doing business: office staff, utilities, office supplies, day-to-day operations, and so on.
While our contract shows a breakdown of the event elements and food costs, the service charge helps cover the cost of the
hours needed to plan and prepare your event and is paid to the servers of your event as gratuity.
Do you do tastings?
We offer complimentary tasting for the bridal couple and the parents (up to six guests), featuring select items from your
preferred menu. Our chefs can expertly prepare appetizer, entrée and side dish samples paired with a selection of wines or
beers to ensure you make the best choice for your you and your guests. Tastings are scheduled after you book your date,
at least 30 days in advance of your wedding. Our menu is a guideline and is based on availability of product and market
price. Some items or ingredients may be substituted to accommodate budget or dietary restrictions. Your wedding sales
coordinator will communicate tasting availability based on our chef’s schedule.
It rains a lot in the summer. What is your weather plan for the outdoor ceremony?
Colorado weather is variable. Your guests are our first priority, so if there is lightning outside we will have a weather delay. We
work about an hour of delay time into the day just in case, called Plan B. If the inclement weather continues, then we can move
the ceremony to the reception space (with minimal moving of tables), called Plan C.
Can I change the layout of the dining room and bring in my own decorations?
We help you create a layout that works best for you on your big day. We do allow you to bring in your own decorations, flowers,
and so on, but you are solely responsible for setup and breakdown. Decorations must be removed that night after the
reception. Any decorations left at the end of the night will be thrown away. The summer reception area will be ready at 10
a.m. the day of your wedding and the winter reception area at 3 p.m. for you to come in and start decorating.
Can I use open-flame candles?
You can use open-flame candles, but they must be in glass and we ask that whoever is in charge of cleaning them up at night
is super careful. If wax gets on the floor, then you will be charged a $100 per hour cleaning fee to remove the wax. LED lights
are a great alternative to candles.
Overnight Lodging
Stay in a beautiful slope-side condo, townhome,
cabin, or luxury home at Granby Ranch and you’ll feel
truly at home during your Colorado mountain getaway.
All properties are privately owned and rented, so every
unit has its own unique touches and comforts.
Base Camp One Condominiums
Built in 2009 and located at the base of Granby Ranch, these high-end homes
are upgraded with granite countertops in the full kitchen, flat-screen TVs in the
living room and master bedroom, and a gas fireplace in the living room. Other
perks include heated covered parking with elevator access and a beautiful
common area for family game night or a quiet morning coffee with free wireless
Internet.
Kicking Horse Lodge Townhomes
Just a short distance from the base area at Granby Ranch, these one- and
two-story townhomes offer full kitchens, stone gas fireplaces, and use of the
common area hot tub.
Mountainside Condominiums
Located just up the road from the base area at Granby Ranch, these
condominiums offer free wireless Internet, fully equipped kitchens, gas-burning
fireplaces, and private decks.
Vacation Homes and Cabins
Private homes and cabins are available on property at Granby Ranch. Distance
and amenities vary, but most are within two miles of the base area. Some
homes are also pet friendly.
The Inn at Silvercreek
Hotel rooms and suites are available for individual or group bookings. They are
just two miles from the base area at Granby Ranch and include hotel amenities
(pool, game room, restaurant, and more) and pet-friendly spaces.
Reservations
Choose from a range of lodging options and reserve the perfect setting for you
and your guests.
• Call our friendly reservations department at 1.888.850.4615 or book online at
granbyranch.com.
• Reserve privately managed homes at vrbo.com and search “Granby Ranch.”
granbyranch.com 970-887-5143 facebook.com/GranbyRanch