Venue at the Cove

Venue at the Cove is a lakeside wedding and event venue located in Rio Verde, Arizona, situated on Bartlett Lake approximately 45 minutes from Phoenix. The venue features an on-site from-scratch kitchen led by Executive Chef Brad Kircher, with cuisine prepared from fresh, seasonal ingredients, plus on-site tiny-home suites for getting ready and lake activities including paddleboarding, kayaking, and a party boat. Established in 2023, Venue at the Cove is described as the newest lakeside wedding and event venue in Arizona. Located at 20808 Bartlett Dam Rd, Rio Verde, AZ, about 45 minutes from Phoenix. Couples consistently praise Chef Brad's food, the lake and national forest scenery, and the attentiveness of coordinator Mallory and the broader staff; multiple reviewers note that guests who had never visited Arizona were impressed by the venue's setting.