A Grand Idea In Grand County.
Headwaters Center is Colorado’s first off-the-power-grid gathering place for celebration, recreation, and education. Multi-dimensional and multi-faceted, Headwaters Center offers Winter Park unique spaces to gather, grow, and grasp our greatest water issues.
Unions & Reunions.
Planning a special occasion for you and yours? Headwaters Center is the perfect match for weddings, family gatherings, and general celebrations. Any proceeds benefit the mission of the nonprofit.
Dialogue & Discovery.
With space for both large and smaller breakout groups, Headwaters Center is the ideal venue for corporate meetings and retreats as well as community events. Any proceeds benefit the mission of the nonprofit
River Journey Speaker Series.
We keep the conversation flowing with enriching speaker events on river preservation and water conservation. View videos of past discussions and mark your calendar for upcoming events.
Concerts & Public Events.
We’re pleased to host a wide variety of events – from concerts to educational community gatherings to culinary adventures to yoga. Any proceeds benefit the mission on the nonprofit.
Higher Education.
Located on the top floor of Headwaters Center, the Higher Minds Loft offers a variety of courses to take your learning and goals to the next level. Any proceeds benefit the mission of the nonprofit
Reviews of Events at Headwaters Center
Kaylee Wallesen7/21/2022 - TheKnotHeadwaters is a wonderful wedding venue! It is absolutely beautiful surrounded by mountains but convenient enough for guests to find... read moreHeadwaters is a wonderful wedding venue! It is absolutely beautiful surrounded by mountains but convenient enough for guests to find when traveling from out of town. The staff was wonderful and accommodating. As with any wedding, we had a few special requests and they were able to make it happen! Lisa, Brittany, and the bartenders made our day run very smoothly. read less
Sarah Tey7/21/2022 - TheKnotThe Headwaters Center is an awesome venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor space to host an incredible wedding. The views... read moreThe Headwaters Center is an awesome venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor space to host an incredible wedding. The views from the balcony are breathtaking and the indoor space is beautifully designed with rustic but modern wood, barn doors, and chandeliers.
Our event coordinator, Lisa Horton, was amazing to work with and made our reception flow perfectly without any issues. I would highly recommend working with her! Thank you so much, Lisa! read lessRylee McConnell7/12/2022 - TheKnotWhat an incredible experience working with Event Planner, Lisa at The Headwaters Center! We could not have asked for a... read moreWhat an incredible experience working with Event Planner, Lisa at The Headwaters Center! We could not have asked for a better wedding experience. The venue is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous inside and out, we didn't need any additional decor. Lisa and her staff were so easy to work with and made the night one to remember. They are super detailed oriented and very thorough when it comes to planning. They exceeded our expectations in every way and all of our guests had a wonderful time. Would recommend 10/10!!! read less
- Lauren Wierman7/12/2022 - TheKnot
Headwaters Center was the perfect place to host our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner and welcome party. The... read moreHeadwaters Center was the perfect place to host our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner and welcome party. The venue is beautiful and accommodating, with both indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining. It is convenient with plenty of parking for guests and had the capability to play our slideshow and Spotify playlist. We had a lovely evening with family and friends to kick off the wedding weekend. Many thanks to the very capable staff with a special shoutout to Lisa and Brittany who were extremely helpful in the planning process from out of town, as well as the set up on the day of the rehearsal dinner. A great option for a dinner or reception! read less
Erika Kreyger7/05/2022 - TheKnotThe Headwaters Center is a stunning venue and perfectly equipped to host the wedding or reception of your dreams. The... read moreThe Headwaters Center is a stunning venue and perfectly equipped to host the wedding or reception of your dreams. The staff – particularly Lisa Horton – were terrific to work with and flexible to our somewhat unique requests. Lisa is very organized, easy to communicate with, and truly went out of her way before, during, and after the event to ensure our big day ran smoothly and that every guest and vendor was taken care of. The interior of the Headwaters Center is the perfect blend of rustic warmth and modern functionality - and the mountain views are absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend the Headwaters Center if you are looking for a venue to host a mountain wedding at a more reasonable price than other CO options. read less
Mariah Lundgren6/23/2022 - TheKnotThe Headwaters Center was an absolute dream wedding venue. Lisa, the events manager was a gem to work with. She... read moreThe Headwaters Center was an absolute dream wedding venue. Lisa, the events manager was a gem to work with. She and her team, as well as my coordinator, Melanie, with Rocky Mountain Wed, made the day go off without a hitch.
We chose this venue because of the location, but also because they allowed us to choose our caterer. We wanted Tajik food because my husband is from Tajikistan, so it was important to us to find our own catering company.
Also, we loved that it is a non-profit water education center. Both my fiance and I work in the natural resources sector so being able to have our wedding at a venue that was natural resources minded and sustainable was important to us.
I highly recommend this venue! Such a great experience. The weather was great, the big barn doors were a nice touch, and the rustic vibe is perfect for any mountain wedding.
Thank you for everything! –Mariah and Mirzo read less - Jakub K.6/08/2022 - WeddingWire
We selected Headwater Journey Center as our wedding for the ceremony & reception. It was truly a the perfect venue... read moreWe selected Headwater Journey Center as our wedding for the ceremony & reception. It was truly a the perfect venue for our dream wedding and it was all thanks to Lisa & her amazing staff at Headwaters.
The process leading up to the big day could not be smoother especially working with Lisa. Any questions we had, she responded almost immediately and was a joy to work with.
The day of the wedding, Lisa and her staff were on top of everything and knew exactly what we wanted and where. They were able to adjust quickly on a couple last minute changes without hesitancy.
During the wedding was the same story. Lisa & her team were around for anything we needed or any changes that needed to be done. Lisa even went out of her way to bring me water 2 minutes before the ceremony started!
And the end of the night the teardown could not have gone any better.
Headwater Center was the perfect venue for our wedding and the staff made it that much better! I would 100% recommend this venue for anything looking to have a gorgeous mountain wedding! read less
Jakub Koziuk6/08/2022 - TheKnotWe selected Headwater Journey Center as our wedding for the ceremony & reception. It was truly a the perfect venue... read moreWe selected Headwater Journey Center as our wedding for the ceremony & reception. It was truly a the perfect venue for our dream wedding and it was all thanks to Lisa & her amazing staff at Headwaters.
The process leading up to the big day could not be smoother especially working with Lisa. Any questions we had, she responded almost immediately and was a joy to work with.
The day of the wedding, Lisa and her staff were on top of everything and knew exactly what we wanted and where. They were able to adjust quickly on a couple last minute changes without hesitancy.
During the wedding was the same story. Lisa & her team were around for anything we needed or any changes that needed to be done. Lisa even went out of her way to bring me water 2 minutes before the ceremony started!
And the end of the night the teardown could not have gone any better.
Headwater Center was the perfect venue for our wedding and the staff made it that much better! I would 100% recommend this venue for anyone looking to have a gorgeous mountain wedding! read lessAmy Yeomans4/02/2022 - TheKnotMy husband and I were planning our wedding from AZ and needed a venue is CO. When I first started... read moreMy husband and I were planning our wedding from AZ and needed a venue is CO. When I first started looking I was working with Ellen, she was amazing and answered all my questions very clearly!! Ellen left a few months after I started working with her and Marissa was the new event manager. I was really starting to get worried when I started working with her because she came off rude and when I asked for information she would push it off and say we will figure that out closer to the wedding. I started to think about possibly looking for another venue but then Marissa left and Lisa came in. Lisa was perfect!!! She jumped in and ran with everything I wanted and the wedding turned out perfect!! read less
Anne Martin10/30/2021 - GoogleWe had our wedding at the Headwaters Center in August 2021 and we truly can’t say enough wonderful things about... read moreWe had our wedding at the Headwaters Center in August 2021 and we truly can’t say enough wonderful things about this venue! Not only are the building and surroundings absolutely stunning (reclaimed barn, amazing patio, mountains, rivers, pine trees, amphitheater), but the staff are all so incredible as well. Our wedding was one of the first to be affected by the COVID pandemic, with our original date in April 2020, initially postponed to August 2020, and finally happening in August 2021. We worked with Samantha, Ellen, and Marissa, and throughout all the uncertainty, stress and panic of postponing multiple times, they were all so kind, accommodating, professional, and patient. Once our day (finally) arrived, Ellen and Marissa were fantastic support, jumping in to help with set up, bartending, and anything else you could imagine. We also really loved that the Headwaters Center completely handled the bar/bartenders (less stress on us, and the bartenders were awesome!), provided/set up/tore down all chairs/tables/linens (both for the ceremony and reception), and allowed us to have our rehearsal on site the day before. Having lodging options nearby for our guests was also important to us and being right in downtown Winter Park, the Headwaters Center certainly met that mark, as well. Again, we could not more highly recommend this amazing venue! read less
Anne Martin10/27/2021 - TheKnotWe had our wedding at the Headwaters Center in August 2021 and we truly can’t say enough wonderful things about... read moreWe had our wedding at the Headwaters Center in August 2021 and we truly can’t say enough wonderful things about this venue! Not only are the building and surroundings absolutely stunning (reclaimed barn, amazing patio, mountains, rivers, pine trees, amphitheater), but the staff are all so incredible as well. Our wedding was one of the first to be affected by the COVID pandemic, with our original date in April 2020, initially postponed to August 2020, and finally happening in August 2021. We worked with Samantha, Ellen, and Marissa, and throughout all the uncertainty, stress and panic of postponing multiple times, they were all so kind, accommodating, professional, and patient. Once our day (finally) arrived, Ellen and Marissa were fantastic support, jumping in to help with set up, bartending, and anything else you could imagine. We also really loved that the Headwaters Center completely handled the bar/bartenders (less stress on us, and the bartenders were awesome!), provided/set up/tore down all chairs/tables/linens (both for the ceremony and reception), and allowed us to have our rehearsal on site the day before. Having lodging options nearby for our guests was also important to us and being right in downtown Winter Park, the Headwaters Center certainly met that mark, as well. Again, we could not more highly recommend this amazing venue! read less
Anne10/27/2021 - WeddingWireWe had our wedding at the Headwaters Center in August 2021 and we truly can’t say enough wonderful things about... read moreWe had our wedding at the Headwaters Center in August 2021 and we truly can’t say enough wonderful things about this venue! Not only are the building and surroundings absolutely stunning (reclaimed barn, amazing patio, mountains, rivers, pine trees, amphitheater), but the staff are all so incredible as well. Our wedding was one of the first to be affected by the COVID pandemic, with our original date in April 2020, initially postponed to August 2020, and finally happening in August 2021. We worked with Samantha, Ellen, and Marissa, and throughout all the uncertainty, stress and panic of postponing multiple times, they were all so kind, accommodating, professional, and patient. Once our day (finally) arrived, Ellen and Marissa were fantastic support, jumping in to help with set up, bartending, and anything else you could imagine. We also really loved that the Headwaters Center completely handled the bar/bartenders (less stress on us, and the bartenders were awesome!), provided/set up/tore down all chairs/tables/linens (both for the ceremony and reception), and allowed us to have our rehearsal on site the day before. Having lodging options nearby for our guests was also important to us and being right in downtown Winter Park, the Headwaters Center certainly met that mark, as well. Again, we could not more highly recommend this amazing venue! read less
- Emma Bovill10/06/2021 - TheKnot
We had our rehearsal dinner on a Friday evening at Headwaters. Overall, they were great to work with. They were... read moreWe had our rehearsal dinner on a Friday evening at Headwaters. Overall, they were great to work with. They were super responsive and extremely organized which was much appreciated. Only thing I’d note is that street traffic of cars driving by can be heard inside the venue when the barn doors are open. We played a video during our rehearsal dinner and the street noise made it a little hard to hear the video - but could’ve been easily avoided by us using our own audio system (we had used their speakers turned to the loudest setting but still wasn’t very loud) or closing the barn doors. Overall, highly recommend this venue. Gorgeous, spacious, friendly staff, and very well kept. read less
Jon Willen9/20/2021 - GoogleI was a patient in headwaters for 90 days from January through April 2020. Although the cost is quite... read moreI was a patient in headwaters for 90 days from January through April 2020. Although the cost is quite high, it is worth every penny, in my opinion. The staff is caring and knowledgeable, and the facilities by and large are excellent. I spent a good deal of my time at the facilities large house on Singer Island which is quite luxurious, and has a great view of the intercoastal waterway. I gained great insight into alcoholism, and the AA program.. I should also mention that the food is excellent under the supervision of Chef Nick. I would also recommend staying as long as possible, up to 90 days, if it is within your budget. read less
Joe Hartman9/20/2021 - GoogleI attended Headwaters Hanley program for alcohol rehab in March/April 2017 and found the experience to be a life changing... read moreI attended Headwaters Hanley program for alcohol rehab in March/April 2017 and found the experience to be a life changing and life saving time. The staff at Hanley were very dedicated to helping the inpatient clients, and the programs were designed on an individual basis. A daily schedule was provided to me which included individual therapy, group therapy, exercise time, normal meal times, free time and elective activities such as yoga or massage therapy as examples. The rooms were very well appointed, spacious and private. the common facilities such as lounge areas and patios were also comfortable, and included plenty of snacks, drinks and reading materials, as well as tv area! in an attempt to keep this review short, I will conclude by saying that the Headwaters program is well designed for the professional who wants to focus on rehab with the flexibility to continue to maintain contact with the outside world. Additionally the program attempts to encompass the full spectrum of health and welfare objectives, while still specializing in dealing with the primary goal of sobriety. Joe H read less
- Kristine Gavin8/30/2021 - TheKnot
This venue was perfect! The staff was professional and friendly. Everything went as planning and it could not have gone... read moreThis venue was perfect! The staff was professional and friendly. Everything went as planning and it could not have gone more smoothly. The staff from the venue coordinated with our vendors without us having to worry about details. We received so many compliments from our guests on our choice of venue! One dramatic moment was when they opened the huge barn doors for dinner to invite everyone in. Our guests were so impressed by the sweeping views of the mountains and fresh air both during the lawn for the ceremony and inside for the reception. We even had a double rainbow over the mountains after dinner! (although I don't think Headwaters staff had much to do with that :) ) read less
Ronise Parks8/08/2021 - GoogleFirst time, on a Saturday around 430pm for wedding. Gorgeous 😍 , beautiful 😍, there is indoor, outdoor space.... read moreFirst time, on a Saturday around 430pm for wedding. Gorgeous 😍 , beautiful 😍, there is indoor, outdoor space. A trail and other places in walking distance. I highly recommend for all occasions. That is the real background looks like a picture very beautiful scenery. read less
Brookelyn Kraft7/12/2021 - TheKnotEllen and the rest of the Headwaters crew made our entire wedding experience so seamless and helped us to create... read moreEllen and the rest of the Headwaters crew made our entire wedding experience so seamless and helped us to create a BEAUTIFUL wedding. We would not have changed a single thing! Such a beautiful wedding and all of our guests had an incredible time enjoying the views both outside and in the reception area. Don't question it...just go with Headwaters!!!! read less
Catherine Schimming7/09/2021 - Googleinformative and accessible center to learn about the local watershed. beautiful setting with a low-impact hiking trail around a lake.... read moreinformative and accessible center to learn about the local watershed. beautiful setting with a low-impact hiking trail around a lake. highly recommend, especially if you have little ones whose attention span might not last very long! read less
Sue Raffa6/30/2021 - TheKnotThe Headwaters Center is an absolutely beautiful venue in a beautiful setting! What a find! The guests were wowed by... read moreThe Headwaters Center is an absolutely beautiful venue in a beautiful setting! What a find! The guests were wowed by the barn itself and the views of the mountain range when the barn doors were opened were stunning. The only thing more amazing than the venue, was Ellen and her staff. From the very beginning, Ellen was responsive, flexible and accommodating to every need that came up. She was present the entire evening and several wedding guests commented on how much she seemed to enjoy her job. This was my 3rd daughter to get married, and I have never experienced a venue coordinator who work so hard to create the perfect evening. It couldn't have been better! Thank you! read less
Kelly McCarter6/22/2021 - TheKnotHeadwaters is an incredible hidden gem, although I doubt it will stay hidden for much longer! The facility is centrally... read moreHeadwaters is an incredible hidden gem, although I doubt it will stay hidden for much longer! The facility is centrally located in Winter Park, making it extremely easy for guests to stay close by, and also cuts out the need for a shuttle after the wedding. The building itself is gorgeous on the inside, with grand chandeliers and beautiful ambiance. The view with the barn doors open was spectacular, our guests could not stop talking about the wow factor of the view. They can easily host a ceremony and reception in the barn, or outside. The staff is well versed in how to accomodate events, and they were easy to work with. Not to mention Headwaters is providing their venue at services at such a reasonable rate compared to many other wedding venues in CO. I cannot recommend this place enough! read less
Eric Hansen6/16/2021 - GoogleGreat place for a wedding. Excellent space for a social event. The building is historically rich. The wedding we attended... read moreGreat place for a wedding. Excellent space for a social event. The building is historically rich. The wedding we attended was great at this location.Eric read less
Alan Welty5/15/2021 - GoogleVery nice. Gonna host my daughters wedding
Kelli Norris (kreenorris)5/12/2021 - GoogleI'm a wedding planner and this place is great from my pov. 👌
Gavin Ehlert5/12/2021 - GoogleHad my senior prom here incredibly fun, loved the interior; wooden barn-ish design, the beautiful view, the nice stream at... read moreHad my senior prom here incredibly fun, loved the interior; wooden barn-ish design, the beautiful view, the nice stream at the back, and the lighting it was all amazing. Parking and leaving very easy a nice sized parking lot and easy to navigate. Overall loved the Headwaters Center. read less
Kelli Norris4/17/2021 - GoogleI'm a wedding planner and this place is great from my pov. 👌
Earl Z.4/13/2021 - WeddingWireHeadwaters Center in Winter Park, CO is the perfect place for your wedding.
Just stop looking for other sites. Book this... read moreHeadwaters Center in Winter Park, CO is the perfect place for your wedding.
Just stop looking for other sites. Book this one.
The stunning facility is a dream come true.
The staff is amazing to work with and they solve any and all issues that come up during planning. We had my daughters wedding there in Feb 2021 and it was breathtaking.
You should see the pictures of the reception and how the main room was transformed.
You should go there to see this location for yourself.
The pictures are great but being there will take your breath away.
We have our wedding receipton on a Saturday and then on Sunday has a going away brunch. Both events were what brides dream of.
The Staff what worked during the event were highly professional.
Samantha is the GM and we worked with her for over a year.
She was always available and super prompt on everything.
Highly recommend this facility for any event, especially your wedding.
Thank you Headwaters! read less- Earl Ziebarth4/13/2021 - TheKnot
Headwaters Center in Winter Park, CO is the perfect place for your wedding.
Just stop looking for other sites. Book this... read moreHeadwaters Center in Winter Park, CO is the perfect place for your wedding.
Just stop looking for other sites. Book this one.
The stunning facility is a dream come true.
The staff is amazing to work with and they solve any and all issues that come up during planning. We had my daughters wedding there in Feb 2021 and it was breathtaking.
You should see the pictures of the reception and how the main room was transformed.
You should go there to see this location for yourself.
The pictures are great but being there will take your breath away.
We have our wedding receipton on a Saturday and then on Sunday has a going away brunch. Both events were what brides dream of.
The Staff what worked during the event were highly professional.
Samantha is the GM and we worked with her for over a year.
She was always available and super prompt on everything.
Highly recommend this facility for any event, especially your wedding.
Thank you Headwaters! read less
FM_ WP11/02/2020 - GoogleGreat venue, many cultural and social events.
Patty Flick-Hill9/01/2020 - GoogleGreat little museum that is very informative about ecology and conservation of rivers in CO. Lots of hands-on, high-tech interactive... read moreGreat little museum that is very informative about ecology and conservation of rivers in CO. Lots of hands-on, high-tech interactive exhibits that my 12, 8 and 5 yr olds loved! It looks like it would be a classy venue as well. We took a quick little walk on the Fraser River Trail afterwards. Recommended! read less
Sustainability Focused.
Headwaters Center was designed with reclaimed materials from the past incorporating the energy of the future. An “off-the-power-grid” facility, the building derives the majority of its energy from the sun, which is stored in and used from batteries onsite. Committed to the conservation of all resources, Headwaters Center utilizes the cleanest alternative energy resources available today.
Get Your Feet Wet.
Interested in volunteer work? We’re always looking for a helping hand!