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Nestled in the mountains, just 30-40 minutes from downtown Denver, sits North Star Gatherings. We are a 100% solar-powered wedding venue, located on the old North Star mining claim in Arapaho National Forest. These mountains are full of natural beauty, and undisturbed, 360 degree mountain views. We love celebrating the beauty of the mountains alongside your stories of romance. Come celebrate with us!

An aerial view of North Star Gatherings, a wedding venue in Idaho Springs, Colorado overlooking the Rocky Mountains.

The North Star

Situated just below 9,000 ft. in elevation, North Star Gatherings is located on 35 pristine acres of forest service land in Idaho Springs, Colorado, and runs completely on solar power. You’ll have the whole mountain to yourself to dance the night away among majestic Colorado Rockies.

Our venue gets its name from the the former “North Star Mining claim” where the venue is located.

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Imagine your ceremony right here.

Say “I do” with your friends and family on our ceremony deck while overlooking the Continental Divide.

Folding ceremony chairs for up to 170 guests are included in venue rental, as well as a triangle arch and tree stumps.

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The Great Hall

The bright and modern Great Hall is fully lined with windows and view-through doors to bring those beloved mountain views inside from every direction.

The Great Hall features a built-in bar, chandeliers, and gas fireplace, and can accommodate up to 170 people for a seated dinner, including the wedding party.

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The Cocktail Deck

Enjoy cocktail hour in style: overlooking the Rockies with a drink in hand, procured at our built-in bar.

The cocktail deck has its own stunning mountain views, and spans the entire length of the building, meeting up with the ceremony deck in the West. Views are unobstructed, and the drinks can be sipped slowly.

Cocktail tables and propane-powered deck heaters are included in every venue rental.

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The Wedding Loft

Relax and kick back in our loft overlooking the Great Hall. This lofted getting ready area has a personal powder room, tons of natural light, ample seating, a clothes rack and vanity space with outlets for heating elements.

It is the ultimate hang out spot while you prep for the ceremony with your wedding party, and a perfect retreat for post-ceremony drinks, and signing of your marriage license.

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The Aspen House

Our beautiful second getting ready space is tucked in the venue’s aspen grove and overlooks the Eastern ridge. This tiny home turned wedding prep space is equipped with electricity, racks for hanging clothes, fans, heat, and comfortable tables and chairs for pre-ceremony lounging, as well as a large glass door to welcome the outside in.

To deter wildlife, the geodome is closed after ceremonies.

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