About The Venue
A Place Built for Real, Heartfelt Celebrations
Some venues come with rules, packages, and pressure.
The Benchmark comes with space—literal and creative.
Designed as a true blank canvas, our venue gives couples the freedom to build a celebration that feels personal, simple, and beautifully their own. No overly styled setups. No wedding-industrial-complex energy. Just a clean, welcoming space surrounded by the quiet magic of the San Juan Mountains.
Here, love takes center stage—and the mountains handle the rest.
Your Mountain Backdrop
Located just 20 minutes north of Durango and nestled at 9,000 feet, The Benchmark sits in the heart of Cascade Village. Surrounded by evergreens and alpine air, it offers sweeping mountain views and that feeling of calm you can only get in Colorado’s high country.
Close enough to be convenient.
Far enough to feel like an escape.
Our Philosophy
We believe weddings don’t need to be perfect, they need to be personal.
So we keep things simple:
A bright, open event space
A stunning outdoor meadow for ceremonies
Room to decorate however you like
Freedom to choose vendors
A vibe that’s relaxed, authentic, and unfussy
At The Benchmark, you bring the meaning.
We’ll supply the view.
