- Why it works for AV
- Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
- Event spaces
- Ranch hall and outdoor amphitheater
- Capacity notes
- - Mountain Stream Lodge: seats 900 (490 inside, 410 on covered patios), 12x20 ft LED video wall, stage, full AV, rolling garage doors
- Mountain Stream Lodge: seats 900 (490 inside, 410 on covered patios), 12x20 ft LED video wall, stage, full AV, rolling garage doors
- Oxen Barn Hollow: seats 175 for dinner, up to 900 standing; AV with mics, music, speakers
- Upper Garden Falls: smaller private bar area, typically 40-100 people
- Spaces run simultaneously; partial or full buyouts available
- Parking for 1,000+ cars; buses accommodated
- No on-site lodging; recommends The Broadmoor and Hotel Polaris (~20 min away)
- Gray Line recommended for shuttle service
- Winter-capable: hosts Christmas shows for 1,000/day (two seatings) in Mountain Stream Lodge
- Outside AV / production
- - Outside production: welcome with certificate of insurance and signed contract - Preferred AV/production vendor on file; clients may bring their own photographer, DJ, etc. - Outside band fee applies (in-house band preferred) - Load-in is case-by-case; must stick to timelines and be ready before guests arrive - Drone policy: operator must provide license, name Flying W as additionally insured, and sign venue agreement - Restrictions due to livestock, wildlife, and proximity to Air Force Academy - Deposit required on signing; remaining 60% due closer to event
- Catering
- Catering: in-house exclusive (food, beverage, alcohol); specializes in smoked meats, also offers trout, steak, salmon - Chuck wagon dinner (public rate): $75/person; private events slightly higher (~$90-100/person depending on add-ons) - Pricing is case-by-case; food costs may not scale down proportionally with headcount reductions
- Lodging
- No on-site lodging. - No on-site lodging; recommends The Broadmoor and Hotel Polaris (~20 min away)
- Gray Line recommended for shuttle service
- Winter-capable: hosts Christmas shows for 1,000/day (two seatings) in Mountain Stream Lodge
- Production notes
- Live western show infrastructure already in place.
