NORTHERN COLORADO
VisitEstesPark.com; Visit Estes Park; @VisitEstesPark—For groups looking for amazing adventures, Estes Park makes an excellent base camp. Located at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, it is a favorite mountain getaway spot.
“Whether you’re looking for the elegance of a historic lodge, a mountain resort, a guest ranch, a camp setting, a conference center, a multi-use complex, or a corporate hotel, Estes Park has it all,” says Chris Bierdeman, sales & events manager for Visit Estes Park. “With customizable meeting spaces, easy access from Denver (approximately 90 minutes by car) and Rocky Mountain National Park next door, Estes Park is an extraordinary destination that can take your business gatherings to new heights all year round.”
Situated at 7,522 feet above sea level northwest of Denver, Estes Park sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
“With all its adventures and amenities, including the bench-lined Riverwalk and charming sculpture garden, it’s no wonder that Estes Park repeatedly earns recognition as a top destination,” Bierdeman says. “After all, it boasts a strong legacy of hosting visitors with an authentic ease that’s congruent with a dream getaway to Rocky Mountain paradise.”
Meetings get the added bonus of majestic views in every direction, along with scenes you expect from a Colorado mountain town: Gold-medal fishing rivers (as designated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife for high-quality cold-water habitats), iconic peaks, and fertile valleys dotted with wildlife—conveniently located near Rocky Mountain National Park.
With more than 4,000 rooms at more than 100 hotels, resorts, lodges, and cabins, Estes Park has accommodations to fit every size and type of gathering.
In addition, the city has more than 200,000 square feet of meeting space, including 100,000 square feet at the YMCA of the Rockies; the 45,000-square-foot Estes Park Events Complex; 41,000 square feet at The Stanley Hotel; and another 15,000 square feet at Holiday Inn Estes Park.
Estes Park Events Complex includes a multipurpose hall with more than 25,000 square feet of space for trade shows, expos, business meetings, and other events. The complex also has three breakout rooms for meetings of various sizes.
The iconic and historic Stanley Grand Heritage Hotel offers four distinct experiences: the 140-room primary hotel, The Lodge at The Stanley boutique hotel, Aspire at The Stanley apartments, and The Residences at The Stanley condominiums. The Stanley’s event space offers spectacular backdrops of Long’s Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park. Various spaces include a pavilion, the Lodge Library, and the elegant Manor Hall.
The 130-room Expedition Lodge Estes Park makes a wonderful setting for corporate retreats and family reunions, with beautiful outdoor spaces and a relaxed atmosphere.
The 55-room Estes Park Resort offers space for everything from small conferences to large corporate retreats. Venues include a lakeside pavilion, an outdoor gazebo, a ballroom, and the Tuscan Room. Onsite catering and planning assistance are available. The ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests, while the Tuscan Room makes a more intimate gathering spot, with space for up to 40 guests.
As for recreation, fun activities abound any time of the year—whether hiking or snowshoeing, flyfishing excursions, jeep tours of the national park, ghost tours at The Stanley, or a high ropes course, just to name a few.
“Estes Park is the perfect setting to blend business and leisure, where stunning scenery and exciting activities complement productive meetings,” Bierdeman says. “Rejuvenate your team with outdoor adventures, from hiking and fishing to whitewater rafting and jeep tours. Explore our charming downtown, with its unique shops and restaurants, or unwind with a scenic tour of Rocky Mountain National Park.”
