Idaho Springs doesn't have many lodging options for our guests. We thought Golden would be a better "home base" for our guests as it's easier to find lodging and offers a lot of charm. We think you'll love it. That said, please know that our pre-wedding events will all be located in Golden and this is also where our shuttles for the wedding will pick up and drop off. You are welcome to stay in Idaho Springs, however, will need to figure out your own transportation!
Do not count on it. We've heard from previous couples who hosted their wedding at North Star that Uber and Lyft are highly unreliable picking up or dropping off guests at this location.
Short answer, yes. But please reach out to Allison or Dave. There is parking available at the venue, but it's limited and cannot accommodate all of our guests. Just let us know if you'd prefer to drive yourself and we'll help you figure it out. Please know that the venue is situated up a dirt, mountain road, so keep that in mind.
Shuttles will depart for the venue from the Eddy Hotel and Taproom at 3:00 and Red Rocks Origins Hotel at 3:15. Please only plan to take the shuttle from the Red Rocks Origins Hotel if you are a guest at that hotel. There is not enough shuttle space at that pick-up location for non-guests. Any non-Red Rocks Origins guests must meet the shuttle at The Eddy Hotel and Taproom in downtown Golden. Plan to find a parking spot at a nearby parking garage or street parking (not the hotel lot). There will be one 14-passenger shuttle departing from North Star Gatherings at 9pm. All others will pick up at the end of the reception (11:00pm) and transport you either back to Red Rocks Origin (again, only if you are a guest there), The Eddy Hotel and Taproom, or the Rock Rest Lodge (for the after party).
Each of these hotels are only about 5 blocks from the Eddy Hotel and Taproom. It's about a 10 minute walk or 2 minute Uber/Lyft ride.