If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels like a getaway — complete with hot springs, mountain air, and riverfront sunsets — The Springs Resort & Spa in Pagosa Springs delivers a uniquely Colorado experience. It’s a venue where your wedding doesn’t have to last just a day. You can soak, connect, and celebrate across an entire weekend surrounded by beauty and ease.
A Destination Wedding That’s Actually Relaxing
The Springs Resort offers more than a venue. It’s a wellness-centered resort on the banks of the San Juan River, known for having the deepest geothermal hot spring in the world. Couples and guests can enjoy soaking pools, spa services, and full resort amenities alongside the ceremony and reception — making the whole celebration feel spacious and rejuvenating.
Visit The Springs Resort website
Address: 323 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone: (800) 225-0934
Why Couples Love The Springs Resort
Couples choose The Springs for its combination of natural setting, wellness amenities, and ease of planning. Standout features include:
- Outdoor ceremony spaces by the river or soaking pools
- Indoor and covered reception spaces with mountain views
- Access to 25+ soaking pools for you and your guests
- On-site spa, lodging, yoga deck, and in-house catering
- Full-service wedding coordination
- A true weekend wedding experience where everyone can relax and stay
It’s a venue that offers space — not just physically, but emotionally.
Ceremony and Reception Flow
Outdoor Riverfront Ceremony
Exchange vows with the sound of the river nearby and mountain peaks in the distance. The natural setting requires very little decoration — just presence.
Indoor/Outdoor Reception
Options range from poolside patios with built-in ambiance to elegant indoor rooms with panoramic windows. It’s flexible and feels personal at every turn.
On-Site Lodging & Soaking
Guests can stay on property and enjoy hot springs access throughout the weekend — from the welcome party to a post-wedding soak.
Photo Opportunities
Riverbanks, pine trees, steamy soaking pools, twinkle lights, and a warm, glowing backdrop at golden hour — this venue photographs beautifully in all seasons.
Best Seasons for a Springs Resort Wedding
The venue is open year-round, with each season offering a unique experience:
- Spring: River running full, fresh blooms, and crisp mornings
- Summer: Long evenings, warm air, and vibrant outdoor energy
- Fall: Brilliant colors and cozy fireside reception vibes
- Winter: Steaming pools, snow-dusted rooftops, and glowing windows
Why I Love Photographing at The Springs Resort
I’m Ben — photographer at Boxcar. The Springs is one of those venues that brings people closer. Everyone is more relaxed, more present, and more grounded. That energy makes for the best photos — ones that are unforced, soft, and honest.
What I bring:
- A flow-based, documentary style that complements the setting
- Experience balancing light across steam, reflections, and golden hour
- Clean edits that preserve warmth, connection, and natural tone
- An easy presence that helps you fully experience your celebration
For more grounded support as you plan your wedding weekend, check out our wedding planning guides and resources.
Similar Wellness-Focused & Mountain Venues
If you love the feel of The Springs Resort, consider exploring:
- Mount Princeton Hot Springs Wedding
- Mountain Lodge at Telluride Wedding
- Piney River Ranch
- More Colorado mountain venues
Let’s Photograph Your Springs Resort Wedding
If you’re planning a wedding at The Springs and want to capture the emotion, ease, and atmosphere of the weekend, contact me here. I’d love to document it all.
In Pagosa Springs, Colorado — nestled along the San Juan River with mountain views in every direction.
Albert’s Lodge Up to 150 guests depending on ceremony site and reception layout.
fits up to 200 guests. Ponderosa Room can host 300+.
Yes — but peakYes — ideal for all seasons, including winter weddings with hot springs access.
season is May through October.
Yes — riverside ceremony sites, soaking pool patios, and multiple indoor reception spaces.
Refined ranchRelaxed, natural luxury — perfect for couples who want a full weekend wellness and wedding experience. meets mountain luxury. Spacious, warm, and customizable.









































































