A broad pathway leads you to a front door framed by trees. When you enter, you are greeted by a grand staircase rising to a massive double door. Even from the foot of the stairs, you can catch a glimpse of the stunning room beyond.  As you climb them, more of the space that had once served as the county courtroom comes into view. When it was constructed, it was designed to awe visitors by demonstrating the sophistication of Buena Vista. While those might have been some lofty goals regarding the occupants of a little railroad town at the end of the 19th century, the Courthouse itself evokes that feeling even today. Entering the courtroom, ceilings soar twenty feet above your head, decorated with a simple but elegant crown molding.  Five vintage chandeliers add to the room’s beauty, but you are also reminded of the history of this building and that it didn’t always have electricity. Instead, massive windows line the walls, originally to light the space, but today provide you with stunning views of the town and the mountains beyond.