Hillside Events


Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $10,800 for off-peak dates, and $12,800 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests


About this venue

Hillside sits where the Wet Mountain Valley meets the magnificent Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado. The tiny town of Hillside provides a rural mountain feel while still accessible to the front range, close to the quaint town of Westcliffe, and easy access off Hwy 50 and 69. Our five on-site cottages can accommodate up to 18 guests, perfect for the wedding party and or family, additional lodging is close by. We host one wedding per weekend allowing you to access the property the day prior so you can unload, set-up, relax, enjoy and celebrate. Use our outdoor patio for a casual BBQ rehearsal dinner or bring a wood fired pizza truck or caterer, the options are endless. Step into your special day under the largest willow grove in Colorado. Let the party begin with dancing on the 100-year-old fun dance floor. We pride ourselves on exceptional service.


Our event spaces

Meadow

Experience the magic of the meadow.

The lush green meadow is draped by the branches of a huge black willow grove. The babbling brook that runs through it, sooths and enhances the atmosphere where you can create a unique experience for your guests.

Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Elopement, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Set up for ceremony: chairs or benches. Set up for cocktails: high tops. Set up for a full dinner under the willow- extra charge

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Back Meadow

Sunsets and rainbows.

This space offers a different mountain view from the property. Ceremony in the back meadow, cocktails under the willows, dinner and dancing inside the hall creates a wow event.

Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Benches or chairs set Walk through the aspen lined path to this special vista

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Cottages

Sleep 18 onsite in five cottages as part of your full property reservation in luxurious cottages providing a memorable experience!

View cottages at townofhillside.com

Guest capacity

Up to 18 Seated

Up to 18 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Outdoor Garden & Grilling Area

Casual and comfortable

Inviting outdoor area perfect for casual summer bbq’s

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Ideal for

After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Hillside Hall

One of the loveliest wedding venues near Westcliffe, Colorado.

For over 100 years, beginning in the glory mining days of the Wet Mountain Valley, the Hillside Hall has provided the setting for dancing, music, community meetings and other social events. We carry on this tradition today. The recently restored hall welcomes every event with vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers, vintage clapboard walls, classic stage, and antique oaken floors. The Hall is an intimate boutique venue- we can’t wait to host you!

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 130 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, After party, Other, Luxurious and chic, Warm and cozy

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Meadow

Experience the magic of the meadow.

The lush green meadow is draped by the branches of a huge black willow grove. The babbling brook that runs through it, sooths and enhances the atmosphere where you can create a unique experience for your guests.

Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Elopement, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Set up for ceremony: chairs or benches. Set up for cocktails: high tops. Set up for a full dinner under the willow- extra charge

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing


Available services that can be provided by Hillside Events

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single queen rooms

Reviews

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  • A hidden gem!

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    Maggie and J.Jan 15, 2023

    Willow Vale is an incredible venue if you are looking for something personal, versatile and picturesque! A quaint little spot under large willow trees and surrounded by mountains- It could not have been a more perfect setting for our wedding! Lori was wonderful to work with and easy to communicate with all of my questions. We loved that we could stay on site on all weekend in the cute cabins and the flexibility within the venue for locations of the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception. She also had a lot of decor, tables and cutlery to utilize as well which was an amazing plus (one less thing to worry about). Our guests (who are frequent wedding go-ers at this point) couldn't stop raving about the unpredicted beauty of Willow Vale and the Westcliffe area and plan to return. We truly can't recommend Lori and her team at Willow Vale enough! Ps- the stars at night are incredible, I only wish I could place a picture with this review!

  • Everything we dreamed of

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    Linsey and A.Dec 15, 2022

    Our experience with Lori and Willow Vale were incredible. She was easy to communicate and connect with. We loved her. She was able to coordinate the whole day for us from our schedule and this took a massive amount of stress away from us - especially doing a destination wedding! The venue is incredibly beautiful. Having the wedding party stay in the cottages was so fun and made this more of an experience than just one day that flew by. The cottages were so clean and comfortable as well. It did rain at the time we were supposed to get married but Lori did all she could to still make everything happen in the grove. 30 minutes later - Lori was soaking wet and running all around and she made our dream come true of getting married in the grove. We loved every second of our wedding here!


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