A bride and groom stand with their wedding party and officiant outdoors at a Gold Mountain Ranch wedding, exchanging vows on a grassy area with mountain views and guests seated on wooden benches.

Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding Venue in Ouray, Colorado

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Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding in Ouray

If you’re looking for an intimate wedding venue in Ouray, Colorado that hosts up to 40 guests and provides lodging for up to 18 people, Gold Mountain Ranch is arguably the very best option! The home at Gold Mountain Ranch is known as The Wilmont, and it is one of the most scenic places to stay anywhere in Colorado. Located at 9,308 feet above sea level, the 360 degree views of the San Juan Mountains will make you feel like you’re on top of the world! This guide has everything you need to know about getting married here including pricing, availability, activities, accessibility, and photos of the spaces around the home.

A bride and groom sit on a wooden ledge, facing each other and smiling, with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background at their Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding.
A two-story stone house with a wooden roof and balcony, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky, sets the scene for a Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding; a bride and groom stand between two stories separated by the balcony.
A bride and groom walk outdoors holding hands at their Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding, the bride raising a bouquet, with guests and mountains in the background.
A bride and groom in wedding attire embrace outdoors on grass, with mountains and a valley visible in the background during their Gold Mountain Ranch Elopement.
A couple in getting married stands on a hill at Gold Mountain Ranch, overlooking a brightly lit town of Ouray at night, with mountains and a starry sky illuminated by the moon in the background.
A small Gold Mountain Ranch wedding ceremony takes place on a grassy area overlooking mountains and a valley, with guests seated on wooden benches.

Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding Venue Details

Sleeps 18

Up to 40 guests
Wooden benches provided
Open seasonally spring – fall
Hot tub, horseback riding, + Via Ferrata
Starting Price $5,500

Colorado Micro-Wedding Venue with Lodging

If you embrace a more experience-oriented wedding day immersed in Nature with a smaller number of guests, then The Wimont at Gold Mountain Ranch is your perfect home base! Level up your Colorado micro wedding with breathtaking views, unique activities, + onsite lodging! Hosting you and your guests under one roof is the perfect way to spend quality time with your most beloved. Moreover, it reduces the stress and logistics of traveling during your wedding day. You can wake up rested & relaxed, knowing that your altar is just a few steps away. Gold Mountain Ranch just might be the spacious, cozy, and enchanting venue you are looking for your Colorado elopement or micro wedding.

A bride and groom kiss as the groom dips the bride outdoors, surrounded by guests with mountains and blue sky in the background. Rose petals are scattered on the grass.

How many Guests can I have at Gold Mountain Ranch?  

The Wilmont at Gold Mountain Ranch can host up to 18 guests for overnight stays. For your wedding ceremony, you can have up to 40 total people for your event and celebration. A shuttle service is required for all guests not staying on the property. 

How much does a Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding Cost? 

Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding cost start at $5,500. This includes one night stay at the Wilmont, as well as the ability to host your wedding on the property. Weekend weddings require a two night minimum. We highly suggest for staying at least two nights at the lodge – the night before your wedding and the night of. The property also has a great wedding coordinator and on-call property manager to assist you with anything you might need during your stay. 

Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding Packages for Photography

With nearly 10 years of experience, we’ve scouted all of the nooks and crannies in and around Ouray, Colorado. This is truly one of the most inspiring and wild places in all of Colorado. Our Gold Mountain Ranch wedding packages for photography start at $5,000.

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A Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding unfolds outdoors on a mountain overlook, with a town and forested peaks in the background. The bridal party stands gracefully on either side of the couple, adding elegance to the scenic ceremony.
A bride and groom embrace outdoors on a rocky ledge, with forested mountains and blue sky in the background.

When Can I Get Married at Gold Mountain Ranch?

Due to the high elevation, The Wilmont at Gold Mountain Ranch is generally available from late May – October. Depending on the weather during any given year, the specific dates of availability are subject to change from year to year. For the warmest weather and most colorful landscapes, we recommend getting married in July.

How far in Advance can I reserve Gold Mountain Ranch?

You can book your Gold Mountain Ranch wedding up to one year in advance. The Wilmont opens reservations for the following year in June. We suggest reserving as far out in advance as possible, especially if you’d like to get married on a weekend. This gem of a micro-wedding venue is becoming more and more popular and dates fill up fast. 

How to get to Gold Mountain Ranch?

Gold Mountain Ranch is located on a mountain side overlooking the small town of Ouray, Colorado. Accessing the ranch involves driving up a steep hill, which is best done in a 4WD vehicle. Rain or snow can make the road more difficult to navigate. Keep in mind that Gold Mountain Ranch requires you to reserve a shuttle service to transport guests not staying with you to and from the venue.

A bride and groom embrace on grass with mountains and a sunset sky in the background.

Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding Spaces

The jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring ceremony sites of Gold Mountain Ranch are unparalleled by any other micro-wedding venue in Colorado. The Wilmont home is luxurious and perfectly designed with multiple spaces to host your Gold Mountain Ranch wedding. Below is a closer look at some of the main areas of the home.

A bride in a white dress holding a bouquet walks arm-in-arm with a man in a light blue suit down stone steps, with rocky, forested mountains in the background.
A wedding ceremony takes place outdoors with mountains in the background; the bride and groom stand facing each other, surrounded by their wedding party and seated guests.
A couple stands at an outdoor altar exchanging vows with a mountain backdrop, surrounded by their wedding party and seated guests on wooden benches.

The Lawn Overlook

The main ceremony site at Gold Mountain Ranch is the Lawn Overlook, which has dazzling views overlooking downtown Ouray and the majestic San Juan mountains. This site is located directly to the side of the lodge on a grassy lawn bordered by golden stones. Gold Mountain Ranch has 6 wooden benches in this area that will comfortably seat up to 18 guests. There is a stone stairway that leads down from the house to the aisle onto the lawn, which makes for a nice extended aisle to walk to your altar.

A wedding ceremony takes place outdoors on a grassy lawn with wooden benches, overlooking mountains and forested landscape in the background.
A Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding unfolds outdoors on a mountain overlook, with the couple and wedding party standing before a scenic view of the town of Ouray and surrounding San Juan mountains.
A small outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on a grassy cliffside with log benches, surrounded by mountains and trees. Guests are seated as the couple stands with the officiant and wedding party.

Pro-tip: The Lawn ceremony site faces South. With the sun setting in the West, it is very important to plan your ceremony during the right time of day. We suggest consulting a local photographer who has experience photographing at Gold Mountain Ranch (like us) to help with your timeline as it relates to the best lighting.

A bride in a white wedding dress and veil stands on a stone terrace at Gold Mountain Ranch, overlooking majestic mountains, while a man in a suit faces away in the background.
A bride and groom hold hands on a stone terrace at their Gold Mountain Ranch Elopement, with mountains, valleys, and a cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom embrace on a stone platform overlooking a forested mountain landscape, capturing the romance of a Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding.

The Patio

The Patio is located just above the lawn and can also be used as a ceremony site. This space features a classy, golden rock deck that has staggering mountain peaks and views of Ouray just behind. Moreover, the Patio can be seen from the balcony of the house, making it a great area for first dances, cocktail hour, portraits, and dance parties! 

A bride and groom dance together on a stone terrace at dusk during their Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding, surrounded by mountains and overlooking a valley with a small town below.
A bride in a wedding dress stands on stone steps outside a rustic building at dusk, as her groom in a suit faces her under string lights during their Gold Mountain Ranch Elopement.
Three adults, a mother, daughter and father dressed in formal wedding attire, dance together on a stone patio at night during a Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding, with majestic mountains visible in the background.
A bride in a white gown stands with open arms facing a man in a suit, while guests watch from behind a stone wall at this enchanting Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding during an outdoor evening event.
A bride and groom dance on a stone terrace at dusk, surrounded by mountains and overlooking a distant valley in this unforgettable Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding.

The Balcony

The Wilmont at Gold Mountain Ranch has a wrap around balcony extending around the front of the home. This space, like the lawn and patio, has panoramic views of the mountains. This is a great place to enjoy an evening meal with guests. The balcony is conveniently located off the main living space & kitchen area making it easy to transport food and extend more seating into the house if needed. The Balcony is also covered, making it viable even if rains.

A bride stands on an upper balcony and a man in a suit stands below outside a stone building with wood accents.
A wooden table decorated with green garland and a vibrant floral centerpiece, set outdoors at night against the dark mountains—perfect for a romantic Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding backdrop.
A man in a blue suit gives a speech to a seated couple at an outdoor nighttime Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding, surrounded by decorated wooden tables and elegant floral arrangements.
A bride in a white lace wedding dress stands in front of a large mirror while her mother in a robe adjusts her gown in a rustic room at her Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding.
A mother in a robe stands smiling in front of a large mirror, reflecting her daughter seated on a bed in the background, capturing a quiet moment before her Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding.
Four women in matching red robes and one in a white robe sit on a bed, smiling and holding glasses, celebrating at a Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding.
A bride brushes the tears from her mothers face in robes before the bride's Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding in Ouray Colorado

Honeymoon Suite

The Honeymoon Suite at Gold Mountain Ranch is a bright, open, & spacious room with a luxurious connecting bathroom. The elegant furniture and great natural lighting make it the perfect place for photos of all of the getting ready fun! With the Honeymoon Suite is conveniently located just above the patio + lawn, it’s easy to access those areas for your first look & ceremony.

Insider tip: if you are not a fan of taxidermy, be aware that this home very much embraces the trophies of the hunt. There are many animals and animal skins displayed throughout the home. 

A bride in a white dress and a groom in a suit stand holding hands on a stone ledge with a forested mountain landscape in the background.

Activities + Experiences at Gold Mountain Ranch

Your Gold Mountain Ranch wedding is sure to be an adventure beyond the ordinary. With featured activities near the property such as exploring the Via Ferrata, which is a guided experience on an iron path of rungs, steps, cables, and bridges through the mountains of Ouray. This heart pumping activity is for those adrenaline lovers who want to make their wedding one for the books. 

Moreover, Gold Mountain Ranch offers horseback riding on their family ranch where all the horses are bred and trained on site. These trail rides will lead you through mining country high above the towns of Ridgway and Ouray. Just imagine riding on horseback with your partner through the rocky curves of the mountains together!

Is Gold Mountain Ranch Dog Friendly?

Yes, the Wilmont at Gold Mountain Ranch is dog friendly. However, only one dog is allowed for your ceremony and pictures, and dogs are not allowed to stay overnight. You can try to find a local pet sitter or have someone not staying on the property look after your pup for the night. Just be sure to remember your best friend’s poop bags 😉

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Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding Videography

As a Colorado elopement videographer and photographer team, we love the vintage aesthetic of film video. Film is inherently nostalgic and is a great contrast to your sharp digital photos. You can watch a Gold Mountain Ranch wedding video below that was filmed on Super 8:

Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding Photos 

A unique wedding at such a stunning location will leave you with some of the very best memories you will ever have! These memories deserve to be documented with heart and passion. With over a decade of experience and first hand experience photographing at The Wilmont, your Gold Mountain Ranch wedding photos will shine alongside your unique love story.

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A bride and groom stand facing each other on a stone patio at Gold Mountain Ranch, with mountains and trees creating the perfect elopement backdrop.
A bride and groom stand on opposite sides of a stone pillar, holding hands but facing away from each other. The bride wears a white lace dress; the groom is in a dark suit.
A bride and groom stand together on grass, smiling, with mountains, a valley, and a town visible in the background at dusk during their Gold Mountain Ranch Elopement.
A bride and groom hold hands and smile at each other on a stone ledge during their Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding, with mountains and a town in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A man in a suit aims a cue stick at a cue ball on a pool table, with a framed nature photograph on the wall behind him at his Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding.
A bride and groom hold hands and stand back to back outdoors at their Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding, with majestic mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A couple in wedding attire stands on a rocky ledge, sharing a kiss under a clear, star-filled night sky with mountains and trees in the background—a magical Gold Mountain Ranch Elopement.
A couple exchanges vows outdoors with a mountain backdrop, surrounded by their wedding party and guests seated in the foreground during their Gold Mountain Ranch Elopement
A Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding unfolds outdoors on a stone patio with a breathtaking mountain backdrop; the wedding party gathers around the bride and groom amidst natural beauty.
A pair of brown dress shoes, a closed notebook, and a bottle of cologne are placed on a colorful patterned rug.
Gold jewelry, a perfume bottle shaped like a high heel, and a wedding invitation card displayed on a patterned beige fabric.
A hummingbird drinks nectar from a feeder with red flower decorations, viewed through teal-colored railings.
A man in a suit stands outdoors at a Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding, drinking from a glass while admiring the scenic mountain landscape with trees and distant peaks.
A man in a navy suit and red tie smiles while arranging two dressed-up taxidermy squirrels on a table at a Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding; another man in a gray suit stands in the background.
A bride and groom dance outdoors at their Gold Mountain Ranch wedding, with majestic mountains in the background. The groom twirls the bride, her dress and veil flowing gracefully with every spin.
A bride and groom embrace and smile outdoors during their Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding, with rocky cliffs and green pine trees beneath a cloudy sky.

Getting Married in Ouray, Colorado

Nicknamed the “Switzerland of America,” Ouray is one of the most spectacular mountain towns you will in the United States. Similar to Banff, Canada, the undeniable charm, shops, unique restaurants, and rooftops bars are warm memories just waiting to happen! Just beyond the town in all directions, there are plenty of hiking trails, lakes, and off-roading adventures just waiting for you to explore!

If you’re having a Gold Mountain Ranch wedding, we recommend embracing the full adventure and spending around 5-7 days in the area. With adorable hotels and Airbnbs right in Ouray, you can extend your stay from Gold Mountain Ranch to downtown for the grand finale of your elopement-moon. One of the most common adventures that has attracted our past couples who live on other states is off-roading on Yankee Boy Basin! 

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The small town of Ouray, Colorado lies in a valley surrounded by tall, forested mountains under a cloudy sky.
A bride and groom stand on rocks near a small waterfall surrounded by trees, with a mountain in the background under a sunny blue sky—enjoying the magic of their Ouray Elopement.
A bride and groom enjoy a picnic on a blanket in front of sunlit mountains at Yankee Boy Basin, with food, drinks, and flowers beautifully arranged beside them during their Ouray elopement.
A bride and groom stand embracing on a mountain ledge at their Gold Mountain Ranch wedding, the bride’s veil flowing as a dramatic rocky peak rises in the background.
A bride and groom stand on rocky terrain with mountains and blue sky in the background, surrounded by wildflowers.
A bride and groom walk along a narrow mountain trail surrounded by green hills and rocky peaks in bright sunlight, embracing the wild beauty of their Ouray Elopement.
A couple sits outdoors at a picnic, surrounded by wildflowers and mountains in the background at during their picturesque Gold Mountain Ranch Wedding.

Gold Mountain Ranch Elopement Packages

Ready to enjoy your own Gold Mountain Ranch wedding? We’ve got you covered! With nearly a decade of experience, our elopement photography packages include exceptional photography as well as planning support throughout. Included in all of our packages is easy step-by-step planning, multi-day options, vendor suggestions, timeline creation, & more. Let’s turn your dreams into reality!

A bride and groom stand with their Colorado Elopement Photographer team on a dirt trail with a mountain in the background

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