THE STORY OF RIVERBEND

ABOUT US

THE VISION

We can host your event wherever your imagination takes you.

  • “The venue is STUNNING – from the beautiful grounds to the sheer rock face backdrop, every detail created such a magical setting for our day. Our guests are still raving about how gorgeous it was, thanks in large part to the atmosphere this venue provides.  We couldn’t have imagined a better place to celebrate our wedding. The venue managers were incredible to work with and the entire process ran smoothly and stress-free. Lyons RiverBend will always hold such a special place in our hearts, and we’d recommend it a THOUSAND TIMES over!”

    MIKEY & NATALIE

  • A bride and groom enjoying a moment by the river

  • “RiverBend was the most beautiful venue — our wedding was EVERYTHING we hoped for and more. The entire staff made us feel like family from day one and helped create a day we’ll never forget!”

    SAM & KYLE

  • Gay couple sharing a kiss on a rock in the river

  • “This venue is stunning and the town of Lyons is truly special, our guests RAVED. It is so clear to see the attention to detail and hard work that goes into this venue. They truly have thought of everything – with over the top flowers, beautiful backgrounds at every turn, room to socialize and mingle, and the ability to move the party inside to dance the night away. Sarah & Chris were so KIND and knowledgeable and it made the wedding planning process so smooth! We love RiverBend! ”

    KOLEY & JULIE

  • Bride and groom cutting their cake

  • “... there is nowhere more MAGICAL. It really felt like a fairytale and embraced all we love in Colorado into one – they care about each one of their clients and it’s their hearts that won us over. River Bend will forever be special to us and our guests.”

    BELA & TERRANDON

  • A bride and groom standing together outdoors on their wedding day, smiling, with a colorful bouquet and a dog lying on the grass. Rocky cliff and trees in the background.

  • “The venue is an absolute DREAM. Perfect location right outside of bustling Boulder, but with the small-town, intimate feel. The space allowed all of our guests to pick their EXPERIENCE: from an incredible dance party to a cozy Colorado campfire, inviting yard games to the stillness of the river. Fantastic combination of modern meets Mother Nature.  It is so evident that Sarah & Chris put their HEART and SOUL into the property. The landscaping was beautiful with no detail overlooked. Our guests still rave about how beautiful the venue was!”

    COURTNEY & ERIC

A woman smiling with sunglasses, hugging her brown dog, sitting on rocks beside a mountain lake with snow-capped peaks in the background.
A man jogging on a dirt trail in a hilly, dry landscape with shrubs and mountains in the background.
Four people, two women, one girl, and one man, standing outdoors on a sunny day with green grass and trees in the background, smiling at the camera.

ABOUT THE PEOPLE

Chris & Sarah came to the United States from Australia almost 30 years ago for Chris to pursue a career as a Professional Triathlete. What started as a childhood dream, turned into a 20 year career. Back and forth from Australia, Europe and North County San Diego, Lyons eventually became home in 2005 and we started our family. Our girls Jamieson and Camryn, now 20 and 16 are both sophomores at Dartmouth College and Niwot High School. We were at the cross roads of whether to move home to Australia when the opportunity to buy RiverBend popped up. We are so excited to be bringing this magnificent property into its next chapter.

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