Weddings and Rentals
You are invited…
Buena
Vista Heritage wants the opportunity to host you and your loved ones on a day
that will be one of the most memorable of your life. We know that choosing the right location can
be a challenge, but we hope that you will fall in love with our properties as
much as we have and that you’ll get to remember them fondly as a distinctive
part of your special day.
Before
we show you the possibilities we offer, let’s get introductions on our end out
of the way. Buena Vista Heritage is a
Colorado Non-profit 501(c)(3). Our mission is to preserve and share Buena Vista and Chaffee
County's rich history with our visitors. By
choosing to have your wedding with us, you not only create an unforgettable day
for yourself, but you help us continue to preserve these beautiful locations
and the history of the area for generations to come.
The Venues
We are proud to invite you to visit two properties
that have been integral parts of this community for almost 150 years: the Historic
Chaffee County Courthouse and Turner Farm and Apple Orchard.
Historic Chaffee County Courthouse
The historic
Chaffee County Courthouse was built in 1882 and has sat at the heart of Buena
Vista ever since. This building currently houses The Buena Vista Heritage
Museum. Topped with an old-fashioned Cupola, this beautiful brick building overlooks
our small mountain town and offers unrivaled views of a mountain backdrop from
every window.
A broad pathway leads you to a front door
framed by trees. When you enter, you are greeted by a grand staircase rising to
a massive double door. Even from the foot of the stairs, you can catch a
glimpse of the stunning room beyond. As
you climb them, more of the space that had once served as the county courtroom
comes into view. When it was constructed, it was designed to awe visitors by
demonstrating the sophistication of Buena Vista. While those might have been
some lofty goals regarding the occupants of a little railroad town at the end
of the 19th century, the Courthouse itself evokes that feeling even
today. Entering the courtroom, ceilings soar twenty feet above your head,
decorated with a simple but elegant crown molding. Five vintage chandeliers add to the room’s
beauty, but you are also reminded of the history of this building and that it
didn’t always have electricity. Instead, massive windows line the walls, originally
to light the space, but today provide you with stunning views of the town and
the mountains beyond.
Filled with the laughter, stories, and congratulations
of your loved ones, our historic, picturesque location is the perfect place to honor
your special day. It has stood for almost a century and a half, serving as a
courthouse, then a school, and now a museum. The memories of every person,
event, and celebration that has ever happened here live on forever in these
walls. Let your special day join in that history, and know those memories will
never fade.
Turner Farm and Apple Orchard

If spending your special day inside feels too
confining, and instead you dream of celebrating in the clean mountain air,
surrounded by trees, maybe with your feet in the soft grass, we invite you to explore
Turner Farm.
You enter the property through a gate in a
historic log fence. A small community garden to the right frequently boasts a
beautiful array of flowers. To the left, you see a swath of grass leading up to
a two-story, white and green farmhouse with a wrap-around porch. To the left of
the farmhouse, another log fence delineates the orchard. Fifty apple trees fill
the space, and a few occupy the lawn in front of the house. If you are here in
the spring, these trees are covered in delicate, white flowers. Those give way
to luscious, green foliage as summer rises, which shades the grass underneath
and creates a gathering space surrounded by natural decorations. If you stay on
the driveway as it passes the house, you come across several other buildings: a
mother-in-law cabin and a garage, and further back, a large barn and a tiny
cabin. That cabin was built in 1890, and the farmhouse in 1910. The
mother-in-law cabin was part of a 1950’s motel before being moved to the farm to
serve as a guest house. Now, you might choose to use that small space as a
dressing room or a retreat for a quiet moment during the bustle of a special
day. The two acres of Turner Farm are surrounded by towering cottonwood trees,
giving you a sense of privacy and seclusion, despite being near the heart of
Buena Vista.
Turner Farm was an active homestead for
almost a century. It brings us joy to see new life brought to the old porch or under
the ancient apple trees as families and friends come together and celebrate a momentous
occasion.
We
are confident that either of our venues will provide a stunning backdrop to
your celebration. At the end of the day, we know that the location isn’t the
important part: the people and the reason for gathering are. Even so, bringing
these beautiful, historic venues into the mix adds an element that can’t be
found elsewhere. Be it the drive of the people of Buena Vista that echoes
through the brick walls and towering ceilings of the Historic Courthouse or the
strength and determination it took to create a beautiful home at Turner Farm, the
meaning and memories of our properties run deep. Now it’s your chance to create
your own story here, at one or both of our locations.
We offer a special rate for renting both on the same day.
Email buenavistaheritage@msn.com for info or to schedule a tour!
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