Schedule
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Thursday Night Hang
7:00 PM
For anyone getting into town on Thursday, we're planning to post up at the Eddyline Brewery. Stop by and say hello!
Super casual!
Friday, August 2, 2024
Welcome Party
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us for heavy apps and drinks. Welcome to Buena Vista!
Casual
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Shuttles to the Ceremony
3:20 PM
We will have shuttles starting at 3:20 PM from 3 pickup locations in town.
3:20 PM: Pickup Location 1 - Surf Hotel & Chateau, 1012 Front Loop 1 POB 5246, Buena Vista, CO 81211
3:30 PM: Pickup Location 2 - Railroad Street Parking, 203 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
3:30 PM: Pickup Location 3 - Best Western Vista Inn, 733 US Hwy 24 N, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Ceremony and Reception
4:00 PM
Please arrive no later than 4 PM if you are driving yourself.
Cocktail Attire
Shuttles after the Reception
9:00 PM to 11:30 PM
We will have shuttles leaving from the Barn starting at 9:00 PM and running throughout the night.
After Party
11:00 PM
We never want this day to end... keep partying with us! Shuttles will drop those that are interested to the Lariat in the middle of town.
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Send Off Brunch
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
Is there transportation being provided between reception and hotels?
We will have shuttles starting at 3:20 PM from 3 pickup locations in town.
3:20 PM: Pickup Location 1 - Surf Hotel & Chateau, 1012 Front Loop 1 POB 5246, Buena Vista, CO 81211
3:30 PM: Pickup Location 2 - Railroad Street Parking, 203 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
3:30 PM: Pickup Location 3 - Best Western Vista Inn, 733 US Hwy 24 N, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Are kids welcome?
As much as we love your little ones, given capacity constraints, we ask that only family bring kids to the ceremony and reception on Saturday.
However, we recognize that some of you will be traveling with your kids, so please know they are welcome at the Friday Welcome Party and Sunday Brunch! Please let us know if we can help find a sitter or other accommodations.
What will the weather be like?
In August, Buena Vista is generally 70 - 80 degrees during the day, dropping into the 50 - 60s at night. Colorado also frequently has brief afternoon showers during the summer. The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside with ample opportunity to continue to enjoy the outdoors during the reception for those that are interested. We recommend people bring a jacket to stay comfortable as it gets later at night.
What should I wear?
Please see our Schedule for the dress code.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour are outdoors, but our reception will be inside.
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
There will be a pebble path to get to the ceremony site, so it may be easier / more comfortable to wear block heels / flats vs stilettos.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes, we would love for you to take photos and share them!
Will last names be changing after the wedding?
No
What time should I arrive?
If you are driving yourself, please arrive no later than 4:00 PM. The venue has parking.
We will have shuttles starting at 3:20 PM from 3 pickup locations in town.
3:20 PM: Pickup Location 1 - Surf Hotel & Chateau, 1012 Front Loop 1 POB 5246, Buena Vista, CO 81211
3:30 PM: Pickup Location 2 - Railroad Street Parking, 203 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
3:30 PM: Pickup Location 3 - Best Western Vista Inn, 733 US Hwy 24 N, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Where should we eat outside of the wedding events?
A few restaurants in downtown Buena Vista we have enjoyed are:
Eddyline Restaurant @ South Main -
Cool River Care - Buena Vista -
Jan’s Restaurant -
Wesley & Rose Lobby Bar -
What should we do while visiting?
Buena Vista is known for its laid-back mountain town vibe with great access to hiking, hot springs, the Arkansas River and more.
Walk downtown Buena Vista (very cute!)
Visit Mount Princeton Hot Springs:
Explore the nearby town of Salida (art galleries, cute town):
Go for a hike: The most convenient nearby trails start at the Barbara Whipple Trailhead (maps.app.goo.gl/JtRq8pUwFRQuJ9HA7).
From there, you have a number of options, including:
Easy: Bridge to Bridge Loop (1.8 miles, 91 ft gain)
www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/colorado/bridge-to-bridge-loop--2
Moderate: Midland and North Broken Boyfriend loop (3.3 miles, 488 ft gain)
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/barbara-whipple-trail-loop
Moderate Plus: Midland Hill Trail (5.3 miles, 1,627 ft gain)
www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/colorado/midland-hill-trail
And there are many others once you start walking…
Registry
We're so excited that you are joining us and your presence is the greatest gift! But we've also pulled together a wish list of items for those who prefer to gift!
Note - many of the gift ideas are from Crate and Barrel (see below). Please follow the link to purchase directly on their website and then simply mark as purchased on the registry.
Please mail any gifts to:
Kristin Stenerson
715 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Travel
Welcome to Colorado!
Our wedding "destination" is the beautiful town of Buena Vista, in the Sawatch mountain range outside of Denver.
Buena Vista is a small mountain town with limited and rustic lodging, so we HIGHLY encourage you to book lodging ASAP to ensure your preferred option is available. The town is a popular adventure destination in the summer and lodging books up quickly.
Feel free to contact us with questions as we have spent a lot of time looking into lodging options. Please let us know when you book!
Denver International Airport is the closest major airport (2 hr. 30 min. drive), Colorado Springs Airport is 1.5 hour drive
Best Western Vista Inn
We have a hotel block at the Best Western hotel in the center of town and close to local amenities. Please note there are no rooms listed on the website and YOU HAVE TO CALL THE HOTEL TO GET A ROOM IN OUR BLOCK (just tell them you're in the Stenerson Filippell Block!)
Airbnbs
Buena Vista has a bunch of cute short-term rentals. We encourage you to explore all options while available.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
15 minutes away from the town of Buena Vista by car. Most of our events will be in the town of Buena Vista, though we will have shuttles available for nearby lodging, such as the Princeton Hot Springs. This resort is next to natural geothermal hot spring pools.
Buffalo Peaks Lodge, Fairway Drive, Buena Vista, CO, USA
A Bed and Breakfast with rustic charm that has both lodge rooms and cabins available. Buffalo Peaks Lodge is a 4 minute drive from Buena Vista Main Street.
A Riverhouse Lodge, US Highway 24/285, Buena Vista, CO, USA
Located a 5 minute drive south of Main Street, A Riverhouse Lodge is a cute 6 bedroom lodge on the bank of the Arkansas River.
Slackwater Inn, US Highway 24/285, Buena Vista, CO, USA
Located a 5 minute drive south of Main Street, the Slackwater Inn is a 10 room outdoorsy property with access to the Arkansas River.