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The Lodge at Cathedral Pines · Black Forest, Colorado
Holiday & Christmas Party Venue in Colorado Springs
The Lodge at Cathedral Pines hosts holiday parties, Christmas celebrations, and New Year’s Eve events for up to 125 guests indoors (175 with patio seating) in the Black Forest area of Colorado Springs. Snow-dusted ponderosa pines, a stone fireplace, exposed wood beams, and outdoor lighting along the stone pathways give the venue a built-in holiday atmosphere most event spaces spend thousands trying to fake. Weekday rentals start at $1,250, and 12-hour December rentals run $4,500 to $6,000.
One Venue for Every Winter Celebration
Company Christmas Parties
Give your team a party that does not feel like the office with garland. The main hall seats everyone for dinner and awards, the sound system and two 75-inch TVs handle slideshows and recognition moments, and the fireplace becomes the photo backdrop. Add team activities, interactive food stations, or a gift exchange; our preferred vendors can handle catering, rentals, and entertainment.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Ring in the new year with a midnight toast under a sky full of stars. The Lodge suits both a sophisticated soiree and a cozy gathering of close friends, with room for a dance floor, a champagne station, and quiet corners by the fire. Because the property is private and fully yours for the night, the party runs on your schedule.
How to Plan a Holiday Party People Remember
A few lessons from the December events we host every year.
Lock the date first
Venues, caterers, and bands book out for December well before fall. Companies that plan in the first half of the year get their first-choice date and vendors.
Pick a theme and let the setting carry it
Winter lodge, mountain Christmas, black-tie New Year’s: the pines, fireplace, and string lighting already set the scene, so decor budgets go further here.
Build in recognition and connection
The best corporate parties mix celebration with appreciation: awards, a year-in-review slideshow, a toast from leadership, and unstructured time for people to actually talk. A photo booth by the fireplace gives everyone something to take home.
Feed people well and often
Interactive stations, a hot cocoa or cider bar, and a dessert table outperform a single buffet line. With no mandatory vendor list, you choose the caterer that fits your budget.
Holiday Party FAQs
How far in advance should we book a December date?
Book as early as you can, ideally in the first half of the year. December is peak season and Friday through Sunday dates go first. Weekday holiday parties are easier to secure and cost less.
What does a holiday party rental cost?
December is peak season: a 12-hour rental runs $4,500 Monday through Thursday and $6,000 Friday through Sunday. Shorter weekday blocks are available at $1,250 for 4 hours and $2,000 for 8 hours, which fits most company parties.
How many guests can you host for a holiday party?
The climate-controlled main hall seats up to 125 guests, expandable to 175 with patio tables. The stone fireplace, wood beams, and outdoor lighting under the pines do most of the decorating for you.
Can we serve alcohol at our party?
Yes. You provide the alcohol and a TIPS-certified bartender serves it, with event insurance in place. There is no mandatory vendor or catering list, so your team can bring in the food and drinks you want.
Plan Your Event at The Lodge
Come see the pines, the ponds, and the hall in person. Tours take about 30 minutes.