Mountain Wedding Packages and Pricing
Heritage/Heart-J
Heritage/Heart-J Ceremony & Reception Site Fees Include:
- Custom Wedding Coordination & Hosting Service
- One Hour Rehearsal
- 1.5 hours for set and decorating
- 1 hour ceremony
- 5 hour reception
- 5’ Round tables with white linen tablecloths and napkins
- Padded chairs
- Tables for cake, gifts, guestbook, DJ etc. white linen & skirts
- China, flatware, and glassware
- Dance floor area
- Game room with billiards, ping-pong, and Foosball table
- Complimentary horseshoes, volleyball, tennis court, hot tub, & swimming pool
Ask about our additional outdoor activities - Complimentary Sweetheart Cabin for Bride and Groom
Peak Season: May 1st – October 31st
Off Peak Season: November 1st – April 30th
Heritage Capacity: 125
Ask about our larger group options
Morning/Afternoon — 7:30am – 3:00pm
Afternoon/Evening — 3:30pm – 11:00pm
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
Daddy-J Pavilion
Daddy-J Pavilion Ceremony & Reception Site Fees Include:
- Custom Wedding Coordination & Hosting Service
- One Hour Rehearsal
- 1.5 hours for set and decorating
- 1 hour ceremony
- 5 hour reception
- Picnic Tables for Guest Seating
- Head Table with white linen & skirt
- Tables for cake, gifts, guestbook, DJ etc. white linen & skirts
- Dishware, utensils & biodegradable beverage glasses
- Dance floor area
- Fire-pit area (additional fee)
- Complimentary horseshoes, volleyball, tennis court, hot tub, & swimming pool
Ask about our additional outdoor activities - Complimentary Sweetheart Cabin for Bride and Groom
Peak Season: May 1st – October 31th
Off Peak Season: November 1st – April 30th
Daddy-J Capacity: 92
Ask about our larger group options
Morning/Afternoon — 7:30am – 3:00pm
Afternoon/Evening — 4:30pm – Midnight
| Daddy-J | May 1 – Jun. 11 / Aug. 20 – Oct. 31 | Jun. 12 – Aug. 19 | Nov. 1 – Apr. 30 |
| * 30 person minimum / † 80 person minimum | |||
| Monday-Thursday AM & PM * | $1600 | Not available | $1300 all times (30 person min. on Saturdays) |
| Friday AM | $1600 | ||
| Friday PM * | $1800 | ||
| Saturday AM * | $1800 | $1800 | |
| Saturday PM † | $2400 | $2400 | |
| Sunday AM | $1600 | $1600 | |
| Sunday PM * | $1600 | Not available | |
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
Jessup Lodge
Jessup Lodge Ceremony & Reception Site Fees Include:
- Custom Wedding Coordination & Hosting Service
- One Hour Rehearsal
- 1.5 hours for set and decorating
- 1 hour ceremony
- 5 hour reception
- 5' Round tables with white linen tablecloths and napkins
- Padded chairs
- Tables for cake, gifts, guestbook, DJ etc. white linen & skirts
- China, flatware, and glassware
- Dance floor area
- Complimentary Sweetheart Cabin for Bride and Groom
Peak Season: May 1st – October 14th
Off Peak Season: October 15th – April 30th
Jessup Lodge Capacity: 50
Ask about our larger group options
Morning/Afternoon — 7:30am–3:00pm
Afternoon/Evening — 4:30pm–Midnight
| Jessup Lodge | May 1 – Jun. 11 / Aug. 20 – Oct. 31 | Jun 12 – Aug. 19 | Nov. 1 – Apr. 30 |
| * 30 person minimum / † 80 person minimum | |||
| Monday-Thursday AM & PM * | $1500 | Not available | $1100 all times |
| Friday AM | $1500 | ||
| Friday PM * | $1700 | ||
| Saturday AM * | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Saturday PM † | $2200 | $2200 | |
| Sunday AM | $1500 | $1500 | |
| Sunday PM * | $1500 | Not available | |
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
Sylvan Dale Buffet Packages
Buffets at Sylvan Dale are a delicious experience! Our exceptional culinary and service staff are dedicated to creating the celebration you've envisioned. Our great food is the icing on the wedding ceremony cake!
Guests will remember the delicious cuisine they enjoyed while sharing impressions of the wedding and stories of the bride and groom. Our culinary staff will prepare the perfect plate to match your unforgettable wedding.
Excellence starts with loving preparation of our own tried and true recipes. We start by using fresh local products whenever possible, handled with safety, prepared with care, and served with pride. Sylvan Dale’s own Heart-J ranch-raised grass-finished beef is often featured.
We consider our food a personal gift from us to you, a delicious highlight of the Sylvan Dale Ranch Experience.
All Wedding Buffet Packages include:
Professional and friendly staff dedicated to your event Bar set-up and attendant. Alcohol additional – see our beverage selections.
Wedding buffet menu selections (plated service available)
–Iced tea, lemonade, iced water
–Hot beverages including coffee, tea, cider, hot chocolate
–Champagne or sparkling juice toast for all guests
Special young people prices
Applies to all buffet packages.
- 7–12 years — $15 ea
- 4–6 years — $10 ea
- 3 and under — complimentary
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
"Sylvan Dale Select"
$53/person
Available anytime
Includes: Complimentary hors d’oeuvres including a montage of fresh seasonal fruit, imported and domestic cheese display, and assorted crackers. Ask your coordinator about additional hors d’oeuvres options.
Fresh Salad Greens with a variety of salad dressings and toppings.
Chef’s medley of delicious seasonal vegetables.
Tillie’s soft and buttery home made Sylvan Dale Rolls.
Choose one of the following:
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Served with aujus and horseradish sauces.
Carved at the buffet.
Bison Strip Loin
Served with a burgundy demi-glaze.
Carved at the buffet.
Centercut Medallions of Pork Loin
Served with dijon cream sauce.
Smoked Beef Brisket
Served with a bourbon barbeque sauce.
Carved at the buffet.
Choose one of the following:
Sage Chicken
Lightly floured, pan fried.
Finished with a supreme sauce.
Pan Seared Salmon
Finished with a piccata sauce.
Campfire Trout
Lightly breaded with a maple corn crusting, then grilled.
Finished with a smoked corn tomato relish.
Chicken Marsala
Lightly floured and grilled.
Finished with a mushroom marsala sauce.
Choose one of the following:
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Garlic Mashed Yukon Potatoes
- Wild Rice Pilaf
- Ranch Potato Wedges
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Au Gratin Potatoes
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
"The Buffets"
$43/person
Available anytime except Saturday nights May 1 — Oct. 14 Heritage/Daddy-J.
Available Year round — Jessup Lodge.
Your choice of one of the following:
Sicilian Buffet
Tortellini with Alfredo sauce, Ziti pasta with tomato basil Sauce, Italian sausage with Fresh Sautéed Peppers, Onions and Squash. Includes crisp tossed salad with a variety of dressings and toppings.
Smoked House Buffet
Sliced Beef, Roasted Chicken Pieces, Ranch Style Beans, Marinated Five Bean Salad, Fresh Tossed Salad with Choice of Dressings and Toppings, Sylvan Dale Rolls.
Southwestern Buffet
Steak or Chicken Fajitas, Cheese Enchiladas, Beef Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad. Tortilla Chips with Black Bean Dip, Salsa and Queso Dip
On the Range Buffet
Bison Meatloaf, Oven Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Beef Gravy, Vegetable Medley, Fresh Tossed Salad with Choice of Dressings and Toppings, Sylvan Dale Rolls.
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
"The Picnic"
$40/person
Available anytime except Saturday nights May 1 – Oct. 14 Heritage/Daddy-J
Available Year round — Jessup Lodge
Your choice of two of the following:
Burgers/Bratwurst/Hotdogs
Grilled at your event location (weather dependent) Burgers, Brats and Dogs accompanied with sliced cheeses, buns, all the fixins’, and watermelon.
BBQ Pork Ribs or BBQ Chicken Pieces
Choose from St. Louis style pork ribs, or bone in seasoned and oven baked chicken. Both are served with our in-house BBQ sauce, rolls and watermelon.
Fried Chicken
Bone in chicken that is hand breaded and honey sweetened… Sylvan Dale style.
Served with rolls and watermelon.
Sliced Beef Brisket or Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
Tender roasted beef or shredded chicken mixed with our in-house BBQ sauce, accompanied with sliced cheeses, buns, all the fixins’, and watermelon.
Choose two of the following sides:
- Baked Beans
- Coleslaw
- Pasta Salad
- Corn on the Cob (Aug-Sept)
- Potato Salad
- Fruit Salad
- Country Potatoes
- Garden Salad
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
"The Lunch"
$30/person
Available anytime except Saturday nights May 1 – Oct. 14 Heritage/Daddy-J
Available Year round — Jessup Lodge
Your choice of one of the following:
Deli Platter
Thinly sliced deli meats that you can pile high! Breads, sliced cheeses, lettuce, tomato, sweet onions, and condiments. A variety of fresh home-made salads are included.
Taco Bar
This south of the border favorite includes beef or chicken taco, Spanish rice, black beans and all the fixin’s.
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
"The Brunch"
$46/person
Available anytime except Saturday nights May 1 – Oct. 14 Heritage/Daddy-J
Available Year round — Jessup Lodge
Includes:
Apple pancake bake, honey cured bacon, large sausage links, home style potatoes, fresh fruit display and Sylvan Dale home-made pastries.
Choose one of the following:
- Herb-basted turkey
- Pineapple-glazed pitt ham
- Slow roasted sirloin beef
- Slow roasted Prime Rib
(add $8/person for this item)
Choose one of the following:
- Peel-n-eat shrimp
- Smoked Salmon
Choose one of the following:
- Waldorf salad
- Tomato-cucumber salad
- Carrot raisin salad
- Vegetable pasta salad
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
"Ranch Choice Breakfast"
$30/person
Available anytime except Saturday nights May 1 – Oct. 14 Heritage/Daddy-J
Available Year round — Jessup Lodge
“Ranch Choice”
Includes a chef determined variety of breakfast items, such as fresh fruits, pastries, breads, cereals, pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, eggs and more. Includes an assortment of juices.
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
"Just Hors d'Oeuvres"
$42/person (2) Hot – (2) Cold
$46/person (3) Hot – (3) Cold
Available anytime except Saturday nights May 1 – Oct. 14 Heritage/Daddy-J
Available Year round — Jessup Lodge
Hot Selections:
Artichoke Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
A creamy, tangy blend of artichoke hearts, spinach, white wine, and cream and Parmesan cheeses, served in a bread boule, and accompanied by celery sticks, baby carrots, and sliced baguette.
— Platters $225
Brie En Croute
We split a whole wheel of brie, stuff it with a seasonal fruit filling, then wrap it in puff pastry and bake to perfection. Served with sliced baguette and an assortment of crackers.
— Platters $200
Heart J Meatballs
Our own natural beef raised right here on our ranch, seasoned, rolled and slowly baked. Tossed in your choice of BBQ, Italian tomato, or Swedish style stroganoff sauce.
— Platters $225
Jumbo Crab filled Mushroom Caps
Jumbo mushroom caps filled with delectable crab stuffing and quickly flashed in the oven.
— Platters $195
Sesame Chicken Satay
Chicken tenders, teriyaki marinated and roasted to perfection. Served with a Vietnamese style peanut sauce.
— Platters $235
Margherita Pizza
Roasted garlic and olive oil spread over a classic crispy crust and topped with Mozzarella, Provolone, Asiago, and Pecorino-Ramono cheeses, fresh sliced roma tomatoes, and fresh basil.
— Platters $225
Cold Selections:
Vegetable Crudite’
An array of raw fresh vegetable and pickled peppers served with a French Onion dip.
— Platters $175
Fresh Fruit Montage
A delectable display of fresh seasonal melons and berries.
— Platters $235
Imported and Domestic Cheeses & Crackers
A wide selection of soft and semi-soft cheeses served with sliced baguette and assorted crackers.
— Platters $235
Wagon Wheels
Choose one or both! Chicken and scallion rolled up in a spinach wrap or ham and roasted red pepper filling rolled up in a sundried tomato wrap. Wraps are sliced and presented over fresh sprouts.
— Platters $275
The Vaquero Platter
An assortment of southwest style dips, including black bean dip, chili con queso, pico de gallo, and Tex-Mex relish; a blend of black-eyed peas, tomatoes and avocado. Guacamole may be substituted for any one of the above selections. Served with crisp multi-colored tortilla chips.
— Platters $250
Antipasto
Shaved Italian deli meats (to include 2 of the following: proccuto, capicolla ham, salami and pepperoni) served with sliced provolone cheese, caprisie (fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and roma tomatoes) and sliced baguette.
— Platters $275
Lox and Bagels
Cold-smoked salmon served with cream cheese, chopped egg, minced red onion, lemon, capers and mini bagels.
— Platters $265
Shrimp Cocktail
Cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and served ice cold with a tomato and horseradish sauce and lemons.
— Platters $295
Site Fees are in addition to Buffet selections. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill. Gratuities are gratefully accepted and are at your discretion.
Platters
Serve 50 guests – approximately (2) appetizers each. Add on to existing buffet selections only.
Beverages
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch is committed to the sustainability of the ranch and our community. We strive to support our local suppliers whenever possible.
We are happy to assist with all the arrangements for your event. Bar set-up and attendants are included in your package. Alcohol is additional.
If you don’t see what you want, please ask.
At Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch we can assist with all the arrangements for your event. Please order beverages at least 14 days before your event to assure delivery.
State of Colorado law requires we provide all alcoholic beverages & services in public areas of the ranch. Of course you are welcome to enjoy your own beverages in the comfort of your person lodging quarters or the Wagon Wheel Gathering Room.
Alcohol selections are in addition to site and buffet fees. An administrative fee and taxes will be added to the final bill.
Types of Service:
1. Host Bar
Host will be invoiced for all charges.
All bottles of wine opened will be charged to the invoice.
2. Cash Bar
Drinks individually paid by the guest.
3. Combination Host and Cash Bar
Established upon request.
Please inquire with your coordinator for details
Beer Selections:
National Colorado Brews
$3.00/bottle
Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors, Coors Light
Colorado Micro Brews
$4.00/bottle
1554, Fat Tire, Sunshine Wheat, 90 Shilling, 5 Barrel, Easy Street Wheat and seasonal brews, when available
Beer Kegs
Available for Host Events Only
National Colorado Brews ~ 1/2 Barrel $250.00 ~ 1/4 Barrel $150.00
Colorado Micro Brews ~ 1/2 Barrel $300.00 ~ 1/4 Barrel $175.00
Note:
1/2 barrel averages 120 16 ounce glasses
1/4 barrel averages 60 16 ounce glasses
Mixed drinks:
There are two price ranges for liquors that can be served to your guests. If the bar is host pay, please choose from the following levels of service you prefer.
If the bar is cash pay, we will set up the bar with the Prairie level of service. If you prefer both levels of service, there is an additional charge of $25.00 for set up.
Due to noise, we do not offer blended drinks with the bar set up, if you would like blended drinks available there is an additional set up fee of $25.00
Prairie Level
Jackaloupe Gin, Goat Vodka, Smirnoff Vodka, Captain Morgan Rum, Bacardi Gold Rum, Bacardi Light Rum, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Chivas Regal Scotch Whiskey, Bushmill Irish Whiskey, Black Velvet Canadian Whiskey, Johnnie Walker Red Scotch, Bailey’s Irish Cream, , Cuervo Gold Tequila, Hennessy VS Cognac, Gozio Amaretto, Dr. McGillicuddy’s Schnapps, Kapali Coffee Liqueur, Triple Sec plus vermouths and mixers.
- Host ~ $5.00/drink
- Cash ~ $6.00/drink
Mountain Level
Includes all liquors in the Prairie Level Plus:
Tanqueray Gin, Blue Ice Vodka, Malibu and Myer’s Rum, Colorado Whiskey, Glenlivet Scotch, Crown Royal, Rare Eagle Single Barrel Bourbon, Famous Grouse Malt Whiskey, Cuervo Reserve Tequila, Meukow VS Cognac, Tuaca, Ice 101 Schnapps
- Host ~ $6.00/drink
- Cash ~ $7.00/drink
Sylvan Dale’s Colorado House Wines:
Stoney Mesa Winery
One of Colorado's oldest wineries, Stoney Mesa Winery was established in 1990 by the Neal family. At Stoney Mesa Winery, wine is the product of passion and love for farming. Each bottle is hand crafted by a family who believes in the beauty of Colorado Wine as much as the beauty of the landscape, because the making of a fine wine is something to admire.
- Cabernet Sauvignon — $20.00
- Merlot — $20.00
- Pinot Gris — $20.00
- Riesling — $20.00
- Sunset Blush — $20.00
Select Colorado Wines:
Grand River Winery
The winery and vineyard are nestled beneath the Book Cliffs, which tower 2,000 feet above the vineyard. The buttes & mesas radiate warmth down to our vines to ripen the crop to perfection. Colorado's premium wine-growing estate since 1987.
- Chardonnay — $26.00
- Merlot — $28.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon — $28.00
Plum Creek Winery
“Colorado is where our heart is,” say owners Doug and Sue Phillips. “We invite you to discover Colorado’s true distinction of place in Plum Creek wines.”
- Palisade Red — $22.00
- Palisade Rose — $22.00
- Chardonnay — $26.00
- Riesling — $26.00
- Syrah — $28.00
- Merlot — $28.00
- Sauvignon Blanc — $28.00
Two Rivers Winery
Nestled between the gateways of the Colorado National Monument is the family-operated Two Rivers Winery. Located in the Redlands area of Grand Junction, they offer wines of the noble varieties.
- Riesling — $26.00
- Chardonnay — $26.00
- Merlot — $28.00
- Syrah — $28.00
- Port — $24.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon — $28.00
Garfield Estates Winery
Over the last 10 years, we transformed the historic farm we purchased in early 2000 into a state-of-the-art winery and estate vineyard. Our single-minded goal of producing premium wines from Colorado’s Grand Valley has become a reality.
- Fume Blanc — $24.00
- S² – Semillon/Viognier — $24.00
- Syrah — $28.00
- Cabernet Franc — $28.00
Canyon Winds Winery
Vineyards and wineries are generally pretty eco-friendly places, but here at Canyon Wind we go the extra mile. The foundation of Canyon Wind Cellars is a bench filled with loose cobblestones, sand, and mineral rich soil. This provides the vineyards with ideal growing conditions for award-winning grape production.
- Merlot — $28.00
- Syrah — $28.00
- Pinot Grigio — $24.00
- Sauvignon Blanc — $24.00
- Chardonnay — $26.00
Sparkling Wines
- Non Alcoholic Sparkling Wine for toasts — $12.50
- Verdi Spumante — $15.00
- Korbel Blanc De Noir — $31.00
- Korbel Brut — $31.00
Soft drinks
- $1.00 each
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