Taharaa Mountain Lodge

10/15/2026

Late October and early November in Estes Park are something special. Golden aspens meet the first dusting of snow, the mountains begin their transition into winter, and the town settles into a slower, quieter rhythm. 📷: McShan Walker

There’s something magical about this little window between seasons, and we think it’s one of the most beautiful times to experience Estes Park.

Come see for yourself. Your mountain getaway awaits at Taharaa Mountain Lodge.

10/13/2026

Five years later, right back where their story began. 🤍

There is something so special about welcoming couples back to Taharaa Mountain Lodge, especially when they return to the very same suite where they spent their first days as newlyweds.

From wedding days to anniversaries and all the memories in between, we love being a small part of your love stories.

Thank you, Ali Holderby and Ben Holderby, for sharing this beautiful full-circle moment with us. Happy five years!

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Meet Our First Peoples Festival Dinner Chairs

We are pleased to introduce Sandra Huerta and Thad Eggen, owners of Twin Owls Steakhouse and Taharaa Mountain Lodge, and Chairs of the 2027 First Peoples Festival Dinner.

Sandra and Thad have supported the First Peoples Festival since its first year. Over the years, they have become valued partners and wonderful friends, generously sharing their hospitality and helping make our festival a welcoming experience for our guests.

Sandra, a Colorado native and Estes Park resident since 1999, has played an important role in establishing Twin Owls as a premier destination for fine dining, weddings, and special events. She is also actively involved in the Estes Park community and supports numerous local organizations and charitable efforts.

Thad has lived and worked in Estes Park since 1997. Since becoming General Manager of Twin Owls in 2009, he has helped build its reputation as one of the Estes Valley’s most respected fine-dining destinations while being actively involved in the local community.

Together, Sandra and Thad have created a hospitality experience at Twin Owls Steakhouse and Taharaa Mountain Lodge that reflects their love for Estes Park and the Rocky Mountains.

For the First Peoples Festival, they generously provide lodging for our VIP guests at Taharaa Mountain Lodge and host the First Peoples Festival Dinner at Twin Owls Steakhouse. This special gathering brings together filmmakers, artists, guests, and community members to share a meal, connect, and celebrate the beginning of the First Peoples Festival.

We are deeply grateful for Sandra and Thad’s continued support, generosity, and friendship. Their commitment has been an important part of the First Peoples Festival from the very beginning.

Please join us in welcoming Sandra Huerta and Thad Eggen as our 2027 First Peoples Festival Dinner Chairs.

First Peoples Festival
January 15–17, 2027
Estes Park, Colorado

Thank you, Sandra and Thad, for being part of our festival family from Day One.

10/09/2026

There’s something about coming home to a warm, cozy lodge after a day spent exploring Estes Park.

Mountain views outside. A fireplace waiting inside. Exactly where we want to be.

10/07/2026

Come for the mountains. Stay for the quiet mornings, cozy corners, and views that make it hard to leave.

Your Estes Park escape awaits at Taharaa Mountain Lodge.

10/05/2026

A quiet place to land in the mountains.

Wake up surrounded by the beauty of Estes Park, settle into the slower pace of mountain life, and make yourself at home at Taharaa Mountain Lodge.

09/29/2026

Still not over Juliana + Josh’s beautiful day at Taharaa. 🤍

From the celebration here at the lodge to those absolutely unreal adventure session portraits in the mountains, every part of this day was so beautifully captured. We love seeing our couples make the most of their time in Estes Park — and these two certainly did.

Congratulations again, Juliana + Josh! We were so honored to be a part of it.

Photography:
Coordination: Wedding & Event Planner & Designer ✨Northern Colorado
Venue, Catering + Bar: Taharaa Mountain Lodge
Florals: Brigitte Ohler
Videography: Veiled Rose Films
Beauty: Stephanie McFarland
Cake: wildflowerbakerycafe

09/23/2026

One beautiful setting. So many reasons to stay. ⛰️

A mountain lodge.
A wedding venue.
An Estes Park getaway.
An award-winning steakhouse.
In-house catering.
A place to gather, celebrate, dine, stay, and take in the view.

Taharaa Mountain Lodge and Twin Owls Steakhouse bring it all together under one roof—because sometimes the best Colorado experiences are the ones where you never have to leave.

ColoradoMountainWedding

09/21/2026

Rachel & Ryan’s perfect day at Taharaa Mountain Lodge. 🤍⛰️

Their wedding day began beneath sun-drenched skies and slowly unfolded into rainbows, mountain mist, and the softest dusty sunset over Estes Park. The kind of Colorado day that gives you a little bit of everything—and somehow makes every moment feel even more magical.

It was an honor to be the setting for such a beautiful celebration. Congratulations, Rachel & Ryan! 🥹

An incredible vendor team:
Planning & Florals: Fanciful Weddings
Photography: Ohio Wedding & Elopement Photographer | Hailey Petersen
Venue: Taharaa Mountain Lodge
Catering: Twin Owls Steakhouse
HMUA: Bella Capelli Weddings Beth Headley