HomeColoradoSteamboat Springs › La Joya Dulce

La Joya Dulce

4.9 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Weddings All-inclusive On-site lodging Elopements

Rustic wedding venue featuring a barn and outdoor ceremony options.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 42–42-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 970-879-7021
  • Website lajoyadulce.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of La Joya Dulce in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

Elegant & Modern 2 mentions

“So if you're looking for a luxurious yet mountain feel venue, you've found the perfect venue for your Big day!”

All elegant & modern venues →

🐄 Working Farm 7 mentions

“Our guests had fun hanging with him and the horses during cocktail hour :) Thank you Kathie and Wayne for giving us our dream day.”

All working farm venues →

🤠 Ranch Setting 12 mentions

“My husband and I envisioned a wedding celebration with our family and friends at a ranch in the Yampa Valley and La Joya Dulce (LJD) was the perfect venue!”

All ranch setting venues →

⛰️ Scenic Views 2 mentions

“It snowed on our wedding day and continued throughout our outdoor ceremony, which we chose specifically for the mountain views.”

All scenic views venues →

🌊 Waterside

All waterside venues →

Outdoor Ceremony 2 mentions

“It snowed on our wedding day and continued throughout our outdoor ceremony, which we chose specifically for the mountain views.”

All outdoor ceremony venues →

Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of La Joya Dulce — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🛏️ On-Site Lodging 2 mentions

“We had never been to Steamboat Springs so we called Lajoya Dulce for suggestions for lodging and area activities.”

More venues with on-site lodging →

Outdoor Ceremony Site 2 mentions

“It snowed on our wedding day and continued throughout our outdoor ceremony, which we chose specifically for the mountain views.”

More venues with outdoor ceremony site →

⛰️ Scenic Views 3 mentions

“Our guests were blown away by the venue and the beautiful view (and we were able to enjoy an amazing post dinner sunset before we kicked off the dance party!”

More venues with scenic views →

💃 Dance Floor

“The walls were covered in beautiful fabric, there was a huge dance floor on top of the dirt that the horses ride on, a big stage with a great band and beautiful chandaliers.”

More venues with dance floor →

🍸 Bar Service

“The bartenders were so friendly and new alot about drinks.”

More venues with bar service →

Covered Pavilion

“We enjoyed a gorgeous ceremony outside, with cocktail hour up at the barn and a reception at the pavilion.”

More venues with covered pavilion →

Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 66 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 31 mentions

“Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was and how it was the best, most unique wedding they have ever been to, and one they will never forget.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 6 mentions

“Kathie, Mandy and the rest of the team at Lajoya Dulce really go above and beyond to give every guest a real genuine Colorado experience.”

😌 stress-free planning 12 mentions

“Tommi met with us virtually multiple times to walk through our vision, layout, and logistics, which made planning from another state feel seamless.”

📋 day-of coordination 13 mentions

“As our wedding manager and day of coordinator, Croix, paid extra attention to our requests and made sure every detail was flawless which made our wedding day extra special.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“They gave us a tour around the property when we arrived, showing us all the amazing photo opportunity spots, and the setup is just so fun to work with.”

From the reviews

We were so honored to be invited guests at an amazing wedding this past weekend on September 3rd 2023 at Lajoya Dulce Ranch. We had never been to Steamboat Springs so we called Lajoya Dulce for suggestions for lodging and area activities. We spoke with Kathie the owner and boy did she come through for us.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Sep 2023

Updated review after our “we do, part two!”: After having our larger ceremony and reception at LJD a couple weeks ago, I wanted to provide an update on our full experience. Our second wedding and ceremony went absolutely perfectly.

★★★★★ — Brittany, Feb 2026

We live here locally in Steamboat and it meant the world to us to be able to get married in a place we love so much. Everything about this venue is amazing! We had the best experience and all our guests had THE BEST time.

★★★★★ — Hayley, Sep 2024

I decided to plan my elopement in Steamboat Springs-my dream destination for my winter wedding-a place I hadn’t visited since I was a child. As a full-time prosecutor and step-mom to three kids under the age of 12, I had precious little time between the hours of midnight and 6 am to plan this elopement (and ski…

★★★★★ — Christian, Jan 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 66 reviews →

Getting married at La Joya Dulce

La Joya Dulce 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.

Check wedding info on their site

Where to find La Joya Dulce

47050 Co Rd 129, Steamboat Springs, CO80487

Get directions Instagram · Facebook

More barn venues near Steamboat Springs

SouthSide Venue

39400 Co Rd 33, Steamboat Springs, CO

Weddings On-site lodging

7.8 miles away

Priest Creek Chapel at The Orton Ranch

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

32787 Co Rd 24, Steamboat Springs, CO

13.4 miles away

Lucky 8 Ranch Events Venue

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

29625 Co Rd 179, Oak Creek, CO

Up to 400 guests

Weddings All-inclusive Outside catering OK Elopements stunning venue & groundsowners who go above & beyondstress-free planning

17.6 miles away

All barn venues near Steamboat Springs, CO →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.