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Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,351 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Littleton, Colorado
Working farm offering trails & bird-watching spots amid wildflowers, plus seasonal butterfly house.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (720) 865-3500
- Website botanicgardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
The setting
“The entirety of Chatfield Farms is just fun to explore as a working farm with lots of historic touches.”
“The entirety of Chatfield Farms is just fun to explore as a working farm with lots of historic touches.”
“The cowboys who toured us around on the tractors showed us bear tracks, beaver markings & we saw a deer!”
“In the Monet exhibit there was a family of ducklings waddling around and the children were all watching and chasing them into the pond.”
“The gardens were fully in Bloom with tons of flowers and bushes and trees and the place was filled with people looking at all of the flowers and children running around.”
Amenities couples mention
“In the Monet exhibit there was a family of ducklings waddling around and the children were all watching and chasing them into the pond.”
“The stables (white open barn) was the perfect amount of rustic that we wanted.”
“It has a small butterfly pavilion was very enjoyable and the walk through the gardens very relaxing.”
What couples say again and again
“The folks that work here are very helpful and couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day easy to find and tons of parking that is organized by folks directing you.”
“As a wedding coordinator, I absolutely loved getting to work a wedding at this beautiful botanic garden.”
“They made full use of the entire property; around every bend you'll find a unique backdrop for photos with different kinds of plants and wildlife.”
“The gardens were well maintained, including rows of veggies with staff everywhere.”
“The folks that work here are very helpful and couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day easy to find and tons of parking that is organized by folks directing you.”
From the reviews
I attended the Lavender Festival earlier this year and loved it! Lovely lavender fields and awesome vendors. The entirety of Chatfield Farms is just fun to explore as a working farm with lots of historic touches.
We used Chatfield Farms as a wedding venue and it was so perfect! The gardens, in full bloom at the end of August, were the most gorgeous, natural backdrop for photos and just an incredible venue. We kept our decor simple, so as to not distract from all of the natural beauty.
We spent a Saturday afternoon in early November exploring this beautiful farmland! We made our way through the huge corn maze (and found all the birds!) then enjoyed 2 FREE tractor rides and ordered some snacks from the food truck vendors.
Beautiful place to walk through the lights, check the weather, best to do on an above freezing night. Although they have a neat warming yurt halfway through the trail with goodies inside, that kept the feeling in the fingers for the rest of our walk.
Getting married at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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