Mansion exterior: Permits/reservations are not required for any exterior photography for personal use or by professional portrait photographers (including family photos, senior photos, engagement photos or student projects). However, permits/reservations are required at least seven days in advance for commercial use, including but not limited to, catalog shoots, commercials, professional videos, and images intended for wholesale or resale use. Commercial photographers wishing to shoot photo or video on the Mansion property must contact staff first at 303-791-0177 or sappleby@highlandsranch.org.
Photography on the grounds cannot interfere with other park patrons, scheduled programs including open hours, or private events. Please note that during open hours photography sessions are not allowed on the front steps or verandas, as these can block general visitor access to the house. Photography is allowed from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. unless the grounds are closed for a private event. Please check our calendar for closures before planning your shoot. Photographers must comply with park rules and regulations.Mansion interior: All photography inside the Mansion requires a full rental and will be subject to fees. We do not offer discounted hourly rental packages or room rental packages. Please contact sappleby@highlandsranch.org or 303-791-0177 for more details and fee information.
News Media: Members of the media wishing to shoot photo or video on Mansion property must first contact Sherry Eppers, community relations manager, at seppers@highlandsranch.org or 303-791-0430.
Historic tours: The Mansion offers free self-guided and guided historic tours during daytime and evening open hours throughout the month. Learn about past owners of the Mansion, architectural details of the house and our community’s history.
Venue tours: The Mansion is the perfect place to host weddings, receptions, holiday parties, anniversaries and other life celebrations. Our sales and event coordinator can provide tours and answer any questions you have about renting the Mansion for an upcoming event.
Our sales and event coordinator can check any dates you are interested in and confirm availability. A date can be placed on hold for up to five business days with no obligation. This hold will be released without notice once it has expired. Please contact Courtney Smith at hrmansionevents@highlandsranch.org or call 303-791-0177.