Bearcat Stables Wedding and Event Venue

Bearcat Stables is the Vail Valley's most exciting and newest event venue to come on to the scene. Operating as a horseback riding stable since 1998, the vision to grow the business has progressed over the years. In 2011 Bearcat Stables began operating Bearcat's Cabin as winter destination. Bearcat's Cabin offers the Vail Valley's best horse drawn sleigh ride and dinner experience. From a seasonal summer location to a year round destination the property is now available to rent for a wide variety of events and groups.

Groups can take advantage of Bearcat Stables summer operations and include a horseback ride or wagon ride to entertain guests before enjoying a home style cook-out on the ranch! We have hosted everything from family reunions to corporate outings and sports teams that come to the Vail Valley to compete in many summer tournaments offered. 

photo credit Charlie Townsend Photograpy

Getting hitched in the beautiful Vail Valley? Whether you are looking to host your rehearsal dinner with your friends and family or looking for a unique Colorado outdoor wedding venue look no further, Bearcat Stables homemstead is surrounded by nature.  Our location will touch all of your senses, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, our open valley has sweeping meadows, the soft sounds of Squaw Creek, quacking Aspen groves, and authentic Colorado charm.  Our summer venue can accommodate up to 250 guests, in our 3 manicured acres. For winter celebrations Bearcat's Cabin offers an intimate scene for about 40 guests.

Photo Credit Joe and Robin Photography

Complimentary quotes and site tours available
groupsales@bearcatstables.com
970.376.3591

Holiday Parties

HOLIDAY PARTIES AT

BEARCAT'S CABIN

A snowy sleigh ride through the woods, savory cuisine, and celebrating with your favorite people. Bearcat's Cabin, the Vail Valley's most authentic dining experience is available to you exclusively. 

Perfect for holiday parties, birthday celebrations, company parties, ski club outings, rehearsal dinners, and more! Private parties are available from December to March at Bearcat's Cabin. Come and see why this is the Vail Valley's most exciting and unique venue to host your next event. 

Space in the cabin is limited, groups under 40 guests will be best accommodated with us! 

Rehearsal Dinner

The traditional rehearsal dinner has followed the wedding rehearsal, and is typically hosted by the grooms family. During this time family would be able to meet and socialize prior to the main event. These days the traditional wedding party only rehearsal dinner is a thing of the past. Instead we are seeing our brides and grooms choosing to include everyone coming to the wedding.

When planning a wedding, especially a destination wedding, like so many weddings are here in the Vail Valley, you have to plan on giving your guests time to get to know each other. The bride and grooms friends get to meet each other, lets be honest these are the friends that are going help get your dance floor rolling on the big day, it helps when they have had a conversation beforehand.

Some tips on how to make your rehearsal dinner a great party:

Keep it casual people feel like they are on vacation at a destination wedding, let them enjoy a few days off work, and a weekend away from their ordinary. Strict timelines, and having everyone pose for 10 different group shots should be saved for the day of.


Be original- no better place than Bearcat Stables, this is the  'authentic Colorado' experience people dream of.  Your guests might not remember what exact flowers were in the bouquets, but they will remember the great time they had at your rehearsal dinner, getting to meet your fan club. And don't forget to bring in your own personalities- specialty drinks, party favors, decor...this will help tell your story.

A rehearsal dinner doesn't need to be an entire day affair, that's what the wedding day is for. Keep it short, 3-4 hours is perfect, and allows everyone to meet, greet and be merry. There are so many great activities to experience here in the Vail Valley make sure your guests have an opportunity to trail ride, go rafting, hiking or play golf during the day.

Don't booze too hard you and your groom have a whole weekend of drinks with family and friends. The last thing you need is bags under your eyes, and a headache like your 21st birthday, when that shot try comes around, dont be afraid to decline and let Uncle Ned take one for the team, again.

Guests of rehearsal dinners and weddings receive 10% off trail riding. Call us today for availability for your rehearsal dinner to be remembered Forever and Always.
                                    

Forever & Always

Your beau has just popped the question (FINALLY!!) and you said "YES!" Now the hard questions are getting asked- by everyone you have ever met! Where are you getting married? When? Who's in the wedding party? What style dress? How many guests?... Once you decide where the exchange of vows will be happening the rest will start to fall into place. For those of you seeking a Colorado mountain wedding Bearcat Stables offers one the Vail Valley's most unique and exciting settings. The snow-capped peaks and flowery meadows of summer surround us, the aspen forest in the autumn is beyond breathtaking, and our snow covered fields offer a magical winter white storybook wedding.

Bearcat Stables wedding venue 

We welcome you to connect with us and together we can explore how Bearcat Stables might be just the Vail wedding venue that you are looking for to host your special event in the Colorado mountains.

A wedding celebration at Bearcat Stables will be remembered Forever & Always!