Local Business Spotlight: Boomer House

Greeley Game Night

This month we held our board meeting at Boomer House. Named after its first resident, William M. Boomer, it is a new event center and the home of Greeley Game Night. Located in the heart of the Greeley Creative District the Boomer House was a great place to envision the work ahead as we continue to support the arts here in our community.

What is Greeley Game Night?

Boomer House owners Lane and Amy have been hosting board game events nearly every week since 2011.

“We love to connect people with each other through gaming! Our game nights are fun and friendly for first-timers and casual gamers, but also a great place for the heavy cardboard.”

Originally Lane and Amy hosted Greeley Game Night in their home inviting neighbors and friends. However in 2016 they decided to move the play to a public setting so that the gathering could be more accessible to a larger audience. They hosted Greeley Game Night on Saturdays, at local businesses like Crabtree Brewing, Cranford’s Tea Tavern and Broken Plow Brewery, making it easier for newcomers to join. After a short stint of socially distanced gaming on Zoom due to the pandemic, Amy decided to formally retire from her medical practice in order to further realize her vision for Greeley Game Night by giving it a permanent home at Boomer House.

How to Join The Game

Come with your friends or alone seeking to meet new friends–Greeley Game Night is all about fostering community. With a wide array of games, there is certainly something for everyone whether you want to drop in for a short social game or set up camp for multiple campaigns. 

  • Special Events, check the Event Calendar to see what’s coming up

  • First Friday Afternoon (of each month), Age 50+

  • First Friday Night (of the month), Age 13+

  • Saturdays (5-10pm), Age 18+

The price of admission is simply to buy food and drinks. There is a $10 minimum per person (except on Sunday when the Minimum is $5). Boomer House serves gourmet sandwiches, snacks, local beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea and more. Check out their menu.

Art Shows & Private Events

Boomer House is currently looking for artists to exhibit in their gorgeous space during the First Friday Art Walk. ​​With good lighting, wide tables that can accommodate sculpture, and 20 designated spaces to hang artwork, it is a great space for a pop-up shop or art show. Likewise, Boomer House is also available for private events.

Please reach out to Amy and Lane directly to set up a show or reserve the space for a private event: LaneandAmy@greeleygamenight.com

History of the Boomer House

Built in 1895, the house was originally owned by William M. Boomer, one of the pioneers of Greeley. Boomer worked as a barber on Main Street (now 8th Street), served on the City Council for several terms, organized Greeley’s first fire department and was elected mayor in the early 1890’s. More information on the history and architecture of the building can be found here.

by: Dana Buckingham

Greeley Creative District