A Place to Gather
Rooted in tradition and operated by our family, we open our ranch to special events that strengthen and serve our community.
LePlatt’s Pond hosts weddings, company gatherings, milestone celebrations, and community events each summer. From employee picnics and anniversary parties to our own Local’s Night and longstanding partnerships with organizations, every event is thoughtfully hosted.
Community Tradition
Local’s Night
Local’s Night brings together Bayfield, Durango, and the surrounding communities for a summer evening on the pond. Locals and visitors alike gather across the lawn to cool down by the water, listen to live music, cast a line, and catch up with friends. Fishing is included — offering rare access to a privately stocked ten-acre pond in a setting that feels both relaxed and remarkable. Neighbors reconnect in a place that continues a long-standing tradition of bringing people together and holds memories for generations of residents in our community.
Tuesdays, June–July | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$11 Ages 13+ | $6 Ages 12 & Under (includes tax)
Rain or shine — we gather regardless of the forecast.
2026 Band Schedule
Planning Your Visit
Annual Fundraiser
Annual Chuckwagon Dinner
An Evening Rooted in Western Heritage and American History.
Hosted by the La Plata–Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association — serving our agricultural community for over 75 years — the Annual Chuckwagon Dinner has been a treasured tradition since 2003. Each fall, chuckwagons from across Colorado gather at LePlatt’s Pond to prepare a traditional trail-style meal reminiscent of those cooked on cattle drives generations ago.
Wagon cooks, bosses, and crew camp beside their 100+ year-old wagons and cook through the night in cast iron Dutch ovens over open coals — beef, beans, bread, and cobbler prepared low and slow beneath the Colorado sky. By evening, the scent of wood smoke and supper drifts across the Pine River Valley.
Host a Private Event
From company picnics and team retreats to milestone birthdays, anniversary parties, family reunions, and celebrations of life—LePlatt’s Pond is a place for the gatherings that matter most. Reach out and we’ll help you plan something your guests will remember.
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Tell us what you're envisioning and we'll be in touch within 48 hours.
Prefer to talk? Call us at (970) 759-0748 or email info@leplattspond.com
Come See It For Yourself
Walk the ranch, stand by the water, and experience LePlatt’s Pond in person.
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