About
Ponderosa Retreat and Conference Center offers versatile meeting spaces and comfortable cabins for groups of various sizes. Hosts can expect well-maintained hiking trails, a ropes course, disc golf, and fully accessible facilities complemented by onsite catering and a welcoming staff.
What To Expect:
- 🌲 Indoor meeting rooms and cabins
- 🏞 Extensive outdoor activity options
- 🍽 Onsite dining with varied menus
- ♿ Fully wheelchair accessible spaces
Important Information:
- – Payment: accepts credit, debit, NFC mobile payments
- – Parking: ample onsite parking available
📍 Local Insights
🌄 Scenic Trails: Guests recommend exploring the surrounding hiking trails for a refreshing nature experience.
🧗♀️ Activity Variety: The ropes course and disc golf are highlights that add adventure beyond standard conference activities.
🍽️ Plan Dining Ahead: While onsite dining is available, visitors suggest confirming meal times due to occasional delays and to consider dietary needs in advance.
🎮 Great for Youth Groups: Game rooms with air hockey, ping pong, and foosball keep younger attendees entertained during breaks.
⏰ Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
👉 Best For
- •Retreats
- •Conferences
- •Large groups
- •Youth camps
Location
15235 S Furrow Rd, Larkspur, CO 80118Review Sentiment
Based on 183 Google reviews
"Ponderosa Retreat and Conference Center is celebrated for its beautiful scenery, variety of outdoor activities, and friendly, helpful staff. Guests especially appreciate the spacious cabins, game rooms, and meeting facilities. Some note occasional shortcomings in food quality and facility maintenance but overall regard it as an excellent retreat location."
What You'll Find
- •Hiking Trails
- •Ropes Course
- •Disc Golf
- •Cabins
- •Playground
- •Game Room
- •Volleyball Court
- •Mini Golf
- •Horseshoe Pits
- •Meeting Rooms
- •Onsite Dining
- •Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
- •Wheelchair Accessible Parking
- •Wheelchair Accessible Restrooms
- •Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- •On-Site Parking
- •Restrooms
📆 Best Times to Visit
Ideal visiting hours are weekdays 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Saturday mornings for limited hours. Plan ahead for meals and activities as dining service may be slow on busy days.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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