LePlatt's Pond

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

05/18/2026

05/01/2026

🎶 LOCALS NIGHT AT LEPLATT’S POND IS BACK 🎶

Mark your calendars!

Join us every Tuesday in June & July from 5–9 PM for evenings filled with live music, rotating food trucks, fishing, and time well spent with friends and family in a relaxed yet remarkable setting.

We’re bringing in an incredible mix of local favorites and traveling food trucks making the trip just for this series—plus a full lineup of live music all season long.

🌦 Rain or Shine | Covered Tent Seating Available

📍 LePlatt’s Pond | Bayfield, Colorado
🗓 Every Tuesday • June & July • 5–9 PM
🌐 Full lineup + details: https://leplattspond.com/events

A BIG thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: Lewis True Value Mercantile in Bayfield, CO and Durango Chamber of Commerce.
And our Community Sponsors: Farmers Fresh Grill, TBK Bank and Clearnetworx! 🤝

Save the date, share this post, and tag a friend you want to bring with you this summer!

03/15/2026

Wedding planning tip most couples learn too late: your guest list controls your entire budget.

Ten extra guests doesn’t sound like a big deal… until you see the bill. 👀

Your guest count affects everything — not just food.
Staffing. Rentals. Tables. Chairs. Sometimes even additional tents.

As a venue owner, I see this happen all the time. Couples start with a vision… and then the guest list quietly grows.

My best advice?
Set your realistic guest number early. It will save you stress, money, and some very hard conversations later.

Your guest list shapes your entire wedding day.
Choose it intentionally. 🤍

Planning a Colorado wedding?
We’d be honored to host you at LePlatt’s Pond.

02/17/2026

Wedding days don’t “run late” by accident. 🤍

It’s almost always the timeline.

Too many things stacked too tightly.
No buffer for hair & makeup.
No breathing room for photos.
No transition time between moments.

When one thing slips 15 minutes… everything starts domino-ing.

At LePlatt’s Pond, we build timelines with margin — because your day should feel calm, not rushed. ✨

Save this if you’re planning.

02/10/2026

Stop the stress before it starts. 💍✨
The order you book your vendors matters more than most couples realize — and getting this right can save you time, money, and so many headaches.

From venues to photographers to planners, a smart timeline = a smoother, more joyful wedding day. 🤍

This is exactly why every wedding at LePlatt’s Pond includes a dedicated day-of coordination team — so you’re free to enjoy your day, not manage it.

Save this for later + send it to your fiancé (you’ll thank me 😉).

02/07/2026

A beautiful wedding isn’t just about how it looks… it’s about how it feels. 🤍

Comfort, flow, and thoughtful planning are what turn a “pretty day” into an unforgettable experience.

If you’re in the middle of planning, save this for later — your future self will thank you. ✨

02/03/2026

✨ Pinterest is pretty… but peace is priceless.

At LePlatt’s Pond, our venue + coordination team protect one thing first: your joy.

Because real life happens — and you deserve to feel calm, present, and truly happy through it all 🤍

No scrambling. No stress. Just celebration.