Grounds Rentals

Romance, lore, and spirited affairs

Your event steeped in the character of historical sites and the stories of Aspen. AHS offers three unique properties available for venue rentals for your next special event.

To book, email travis@aspenhistory.org or call 970.925.3721 x 107

Whether your tastes are formal and elegant or Colorado casual, this one-of-a-kind setting delivers an eclectic blend of Victorian charm and Aspen hospitality. Nestled in the heart of Aspen’s historic and hip West End neighborhood, the Wheeler/Stallard Museum is housed in a Queen Anne-style Victorian home built in 1888. The grounds – the only complete city block in the neighborhood – are pristinely manicured with views of Shadow Mountain that provide a unique ambiance for a remarkable Aspen event.

Access to the Museum is not permitted during events unless arranged separately at an additional cost.

• Maximum capacity: approximately 200 people (more than 100 requires additional bathroom rental)
• Fees Rates are dependent on event type, size, and other considerations; non-profit and locals’ rates are available; please inquire for details. Security deposits are required.
• Tent rental* is recommended (rain storms are common during the summer months)
• Noise restrictions are in place in the residential neighborhood
• Music & catering vendors must be approved by AHS*

*AHS can provide a list of recommended local vendors

Once a silver mill then a working family ranch, the Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum grounds are one of Aspen’s prized locations, revealing a slice of history no other site delivers. Located at western entrance to Aspen and surrounded by beautiful views, these grounds offer a causal, pastoral ranch settings for special occasions.

Access to the Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum, housed in a barn on the property, is not permitted during events unless arranged separately at an additional cost.

• Maximum capacity approximately 150 people (more than 100 requires bathroom rental)
• Fees Rates are dependent on event type, size, and other considerations; non-profit and locals’ rates are available; please inquire for details. Security deposits are required.
• Tent rental* is recommended (rain storms are common during the summer months)
• Guest shuttle required* (no parking onsite for guests or vendors; limited ADA parking available)
• Noise restrictions are in place in the residential neighborhood
• Music & catering vendors* must be approved by AHS*

*AHS can provide a list of recommended local vendors

Experience the magic of an historic ghost town located at the headwaters of the pristine Castle Creek Valley. This extraordinary site is available for ceremonies only* and features stunning high alpine scenery in an unmatched historic setting.

Ashcroft is located on public land on the USFS White River National Forest. The site is open to the public and privacy is not guaranteed.

*ceremonies only; receptions, tents, tables, chairs, and food are not permitted

• Maximum capacity 70 guests
• Fee Rates are dependent on event type, size, and other considerations; non-profit and locals’ rates are available; please inquire for details. Security deposits are required.