The Pinery at the Hill hosts weddings, company meetings, sales conferences, retreats, holiday parties and benefit dinners for up to 300 guests, with two ballrooms, a chapel and outdoor terraces across 22,000 sq ft of indoor space. The venue stands at 775 West Bijou Street on a hill west of downtown Colorado Springs, with views of the city skyline, the Front Range and Pikes Peak. It describes itself as the original all-inclusive wedding venue in southern Colorado.
Seminars and company events
The venue takes sales conferences, seminars, team building days, corporate galas and benefit dinners. The Sweet Water Chapel works as a 250-seat theater-style room for presentations, while the Cascade Ballroom takes a seated dinner of 200. Meeting planners on staff coordinate each event from the first meeting to the day itself. Outside AV equipment is not allowed, so presentations run on the venue's own setup.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are the core of the business. Packages are all-inclusive: food, non-alcoholic drinks, the cake from The Pinery Bakery Shop, flowers and the MC and DJ all come from the venue, and in-house planners follow each couple. A band may play as long as the venue's entertainment director stays on hand. Ceremonies take place in the Sweet Water Chapel, and the Evergreen Room and the Bowline Lounge serve as the bridal suite and the groom's suite. The FAQ notes that the venue comfortably holds about 200 wedding guests, with more possible after talking to a coordinator.
Rooms and capacities
The Cascade Ballroom is the largest hall, with a Tuscan-style full bar, an indoor fireplace, hand-forged iron chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the skyline. It seats 200 and takes 300 for a standing reception. The Sweet Water Chapel, on the main floor near the entrance, seats 90 at tables, 125 standing or 250 theater style, and opens onto a veranda with a wood-burning fireplace and mountain views. The Bella Vista Ballroom, on the second floor with elevator access, seats 90 or takes 125 standing and has a balcony over downtown. The Churchill Library, paneled in mahogany, can be added to it.
Catering
Catering is in-house and required: all food and soft drinks come from The Pinery's kitchen. The venue holds its own liquor license and runs the bar, so outside alcohol is not allowed. Hosted and cash bar options are both available, and the bar closes 30 minutes before the end of the event.
History and setting
The building follows Tuscan-inspired lines, with dark wood paneling, wide-plank hardwood floors and spiral staircases inside. From the windows, balconies and veranda, guests look over the Front Range, Pikes Peak and the downtown skyline.
Getting there
The venue is on West Bijou Street, a short drive west of downtown Colorado Springs, with parking on site. The Pinery publishes lists of preferred hotels and vendors for guests who travel.
