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Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
Create your dream wedding whether it is to be casual or more formal, our flexible space both inside and outside can be transformed to meet your individual wishes. Established by John Hendricks, Founder and Chairman of the Board for the Discovery Network, Gateway Canyons in an exclusive retreat located in the stunning red canyons of Western Colorado. The Resort’s collective setting and thoughtful staff combine to create a lasting and memorable experience for each of our guests. With 72 luxurious guestrooms, suites and casitas, the resort is designed with the unique ability to provide 100% dedication to your group, without the distraction and interruption other resorts encounter.
Our event spaces
Palisade Grand Hall
The Palisade Grand Hall is a beautiful back up for the amazing outdoor wedding receptions.
The Palisade Event Center, with Grand Hall and Sunset Atrium, offers seating for as many as 150 guests and plenty of room for a reception event. This is our largest venue and can be arranged for a variety of events.
Guest capacity
40-150 Seated
40-150 Standing
Square footage
3,906
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Mission Bell Amphitheater
The ideal outdoor venue to impress!
Mission Bell Amphitheater provides a stunning venue with a wide, covered tiered stage and outdoor seating, opening to our spectacular red rock canyon backdrop. It’s the ideal location for an outdoor event to impress.
Guest capacity
20-200 Seated
20-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Cottonwood Terrace
Beautiful views no matter where you look!
The shaded lawn of the Cottonwood Terrace is a wonderful, lush location for festivities for up to 200 guests. Featuring fountains and mountain flora, the Terrace is the perfect location for a dramatic event. This venue can accommodate an event tent.
Guest capacity
10-200 Seated
10-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Red Cliff Camp
Absolutely stunning red cliff walls surrounding the entire camp!
Conveniently located across the Dolores River from the resort, Red Cliff Camp offers the perfect location for an offsite event for up to 140 guests. This uniquely western setting provides a relaxed atmosphere for guests.
Guest capacity
10-140 Seated
10-140 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Palisade Grand Hall
The Palisade Grand Hall is a beautiful back up for the amazing outdoor wedding receptions.
The Palisade Event Center, with Grand Hall and Sunset Atrium, offers seating for as many as 150 guests and plenty of room for a reception event. This is our largest venue and can be arranged for a variety of events.
Guest capacity
40-150 Seated
40-150 Standing
Square footage
3,906
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Mission Bell Amphitheater
The ideal outdoor venue to impress!
Mission Bell Amphitheater provides a stunning venue with a wide, covered tiered stage and outdoor seating, opening to our spectacular red rock canyon backdrop. It’s the ideal location for an outdoor event to impress.
Guest capacity
20-200 Seated
20-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Cottonwood Terrace
Beautiful views no matter where you look!
The shaded lawn of the Cottonwood Terrace is a wonderful, lush location for festivities for up to 200 guests. Featuring fountains and mountain flora, the Terrace is the perfect location for a dramatic event. This venue can accommodate an event tent.
Guest capacity
10-200 Seated
10-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Red Cliff Camp
Absolutely stunning red cliff walls surrounding the entire camp!
Conveniently located across the Dolores River from the resort, Red Cliff Camp offers the perfect location for an offsite event for up to 140 guests. This uniquely western setting provides a relaxed atmosphere for guests.
Guest capacity
10-140 Seated
10-140 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Available services that can be provided by Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Shuttle
- Wheelchair accessible
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
The Most Magical Wedding
From the moment we first reached out to the team at Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa, their communication was quick, thorough, friendly, personalized and incredibly helpful. The quality of their work was truly stunning, captivating and enchanting - they helped gather all our ceremony and wedding party flowers to incorporate into our ballroom decor, and set up our Casita with champagne and snacks during our family photo shoot. Holly was so great to work with and has an incredible vendor list, and we were so fortunate to have a buyout for the weekend which created the perfect setting to spend quality time with all our guests and enjoy our magical wedding weekend. We highly recommend booking Amanda Matilda as your wedding photographer - her work is simply breathtaking. And you must do your welcome reception at their breathtaking Red Cliffs venue.
Response from vendor•Dec 10, 2025Hello John & James, We absolutely loved having you and your friends & families here! What a fabulous weekend it was. The pictures are amazing! Thank you for sharing with us. I am so happy your special day was memorable in an amazing way. Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We wish you a very happy marriage & hope to see you back for your 1st Anniversary! Holly
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