Elopements

Deeply personal, a Ranch elopement is an adventurer’s dream set on 6,600 acres of wild beauty. Buck convention for a one-of-a-kind elopement or micro-wedding at the world’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star ranch. Intimate weddings are stress-free and fully tailored to your tastes.

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Elopements and Micro-Weddings

Our team executes customized elopement wedding services with groups of 3 to 20 people for a set fee in addition to our all-inclusive rates. Guests will book their accommodations and the following elopement packages are in addition to the nightly rates and room fee.

 

Additional elopement fees are dependent upon group size:

  • 3 people – $10,000 (wedding couple and witness)
  • 4-8 people –  $15,000 (site fees apply for private reception)
  • 9-12 people – $18,000 (site fees apply for private reception)
  • 13-20 people – $25,000 (includes private reception venue)

 

Your personal coordinator will also assist with arranging any additional cost services, including additional floral offerings, entertainers, salon services, groomsmen outings, wellness days or special spa lunches.

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All-Inclusive Elopements

Included in Nightly Rates:

  • Luxury accommodations and amenities
  • Daily coffee, tea and pastries, breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner
  • Unlimited premium beer, wine and spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks
  • Twice daily, on-property activities including guides and gear
  • Airport transfers

Included in Elopement Fee:

  • On-site wedding coordination
  • On-site officiant, marriage license, and filing
  • Bridal bouquet, groom’s boutonniere, and cake flowers
  • Cake baked by our pastry chef in your choice of flavor

Year-Round Elopements

Each season offers a unique and memorable setting.

Winter

Host a winter wedding with snow-capped mountain views, or an intimate ceremony held fireside.

Spring

Late spring brings the vistas into bloom as the hillsides are lush and green.

Summer

Rock Creek is at its finest to host a shaded ceremony in the Ranch’s creek-side aspen grove.

Fall

In early fall, the foliage is remarkable and sets the stage for perfect autumnal views from a hillside overlook ceremony.

Bride and groom in snowy field with horse trying to eat the bouquet
Floral arrangement in front of a natural arch in a meadow
Bride with their arms around each other at a cocktail table with friends
Bride on a horse with in a feild
Brides kissing in a snowy forest under a flower arch
Slate tray from above with appetizers
Black and white photo of bride and groom with cowboy hats on
Wooden box with pink floral arrangement on top
Bride and groom holding hands in a field
Close up of jar desserts
Brides holding hands in a snowy field
Close up of his and her vow books
Bride and groom in a snowy field under a wooden arch
People hold up cocktail glasses in a toast
Wide view of bride and groom in meadow with hills behind them
Two women seated on a couch in the snow
Bride and groom with tablet on stand in between them
Close up of oysters on ice
A bride and groom dancing outside
A bride and groom standing in the snow
A table set with plates and glassware
A bride and groom outside

Elopement Venues

Availability depends upon party size and seasonal availability.

A bride and groom seated on a bench

Trapper Arbor     

Meet your love under the arbor in a pasture near Camp Roosevelt. Surrounded by mountains, grasslands, this secluded ceremony site is one of the most picturesque on property.

 

Size: Expansive Pasture Acreage
Open: June-September

A small wedding ceremony outside

Piney Pond          

Travel by horse-drawn wagon with your wedding party, family or small group of wedding guests to enjoy a ceremony at Piney Pond against a pastoral mountain scene.

Size: Expansive Pasture Acreage
Open: June-September

A bride and groom standing in a field holding a book

Mountaintop Vistas

Reserved for the most intimate elopements, one of our six Ranch peaks can be reserved for your special day in the warmer months.

Size: Expansive Mountaintop

Open: May-October

A dining area decorated for a wedding

Blue Canteen

In concert with our custom glamping accommodations, The Blue Canteen is part ivory tent and part wooden cabin, featuring en plein air dining. Fire pits and a wood stove radiate ample heat during an evening celebration.

Size: 1,400 sq. ft.
Open: May-October

A long dining table

Buckle Barn

Bathed in natural light and built with reclaimed barn wood and stamped ceiling tiles, our event barn can host winter ceremonies and intimate receptions. Enjoy cocktails on the lawn and or an indoor reception.

Size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Open: Year-Round

Sample Elopement Itinerary

Sample itineraries provide an example. All couples will design a customized itinerary with their Group Coordinator.

A table set with food and drink

Thursday | Arrival

Check-In, Room Orientation, Relax

12 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

2 PM

Hiking Activity

5 PM

Social Hour

7PM

Homestead Supper Club

9 PM

Entertainment in the  Silver Dollar Saloon

Two people biking down a path

Friday

7:30 AM – 10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10 AM

Cross-Country Bike Riding

12PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

2 PM

Respite on Rock Creek

3PM

Guests arrive at The Ranch

4 PM

Ceremony Walk through With Event Coordinator

5 PM

Happy Hour in the Great Room

7 PM

Chef’s Tasting Menu

9 PM 

Entertainment in the Silver Dollar Saloon

A bride and groom

Saturday | Wedding Day

7:30 AM – 10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10 AM

Morning Activity for Guests

10AM

Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Session in Accommodation (Additional Cost)

12 Noon

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

2PM

First Look Photography

3:30 PM

Ceremony

5PM

Cocktail Hour and Hors d’ouevres

7PM 

Farm Table Dinner in the Blue Canteen

9PM

Dancing in the Blue Canteen

A woman in a hot tub outdoors

Sunday | Honeymoon Begins

7:30 AM – 10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10 AM

Trail Ride

12 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Guests Depart

2PM

Master Naturalist Class

6 PM

Wine Tasting in the Great Room

8PM

Alpenglow Dinner

Two people fly-fishing in a river

Monday | Honeymoon

7:30 AM – 10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

9:30 AM

Archery

12 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

1:30 PM

Fly Fishing on Rock Creek

5 PM

Social Hour in the Great Room

7PM

Overland Route Tasting Menu

A woman aiming a gun

Tuesday | Departure

7:30 AM – 10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

9:30 AM

Sporting Clays

12 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Departure

Romantic Accommodations

These ranch accommodations are perfect for eloping and honeymooning couples.

Bluebird Cabin Loft Trapper Cabin Classic Canvas Cabins Sweet Grass Cabin Premium Granite Lodge Rooms
Cabin porch with snow covering the ground
Enclosed patio of a cabin
Looking through trees towards a wooden door with a heart on it
Cabin bedroom with several french doors that lead to a patio
Patio with a view of trees, grass and blue sky with clouds
A white bathtub with a towel hanging over the side, facing an open window with white curtains
A cabin porch with chairs and tall grass
A double sink with mirror vanity above, on tile flooring
A bed with four tall corner posts and 3 red floral pillows
A bed with a four post frame and canopy inside a cabin bedroom

Bluebird Cabin

3 Guests Max, 950 Sq Feet

Bluebird is a whimsical and well-appointed one-bedroom cabin, ideal for a couple or small family. Whether you’re looking for a romantic vacation or unforgettable honeymoon in Montana, this accommodation offers privacy, space and some truly remarkable amenities.
The primary living space has a king canopy bed and twin pull-out. Its appealing Audubon décor is enhanced by an audiophile-quality sound system and hidden flat screen television. Relax in the quiet sitting area and enjoy the convenience of a small kitchenette. Bathing options include a rain shower, clawfoot bathtub and eight-person cedar sauna.
A heated, screened porch opens the cabin to the sounds of Rock Creek all year long, or go a few steps further and delight in a morning fly fishing session.
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At a Glance

  • Bluebird is one of our most romantic vacation spots, frequently booked as a Bridal Suite.

  • Standard occupancy is two guests, with a maximum of three.

  • Enjoy a king canopy bed, state-of-the-art electronics, a large bathroom featuring a cedar sauna and a heated screened porch.

  • Each accommodation is equipped with personal cruisers or mountain bikes for on-Ranch transportation.

  • Pet-friendly accommodation.

  • No. 21 on the Ranch map below.

Cabin bedroom with sliding wooden door leading to the bathroom
A woman relaxing in a bathtub while looking out the window
Cabin bedroom
A barn house with green grass out front
Looking out a window from the second floor
A log cabin living room with four chairs around a table
Bathroom with a bathtub next to a window
Cabin bedroom with sliding wooden door leading to the bathroom
Two bicycles parked outside a barn house

Loft

4 Guests Max, 700 Sq Feet

Once the hayloft of the original homestead barn, the Loft contrasts the original exposed-rafter ceilings with luxurious amenities. The combined bedroom and sitting area offers a king bed and queen pull-out sofa. The bathroom features a marble-tiled shower with a built-in bench, and an elegant two-person slipper tub overlooking the wildflower lawn and Pintler mountain range.
A large television, DVD player, indoor gaming table and outdoor porch make it an ideal place to socialize with friends and family. Enjoy pastoral elegance with chandeliers, leather upholstered furniture and woven textiles set against rough-hewn wood and natural light. A favorite for couples and return guests due to its rustic elegance and unmistakable character.
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At a Glance

  • Standard occupancy is two guests, with a maximum of four.

  • Loft can be reserved in conjunction with Wrangler and Stables for groups and family reunions of up to 13 guests.

  • Each accommodation is equipped with personal mountain bikes for on-Ranch transportation.

  • Pet-friendly accommodation.

  • No. 18 on the Ranch map below.

Bedroom view inside a trapper cabin
Trapper cabin lit up at night
Bedroom view inside a trapper cabin
Bedroom view inside a trapper cabin
Trapper cabin porch
Hot tub outside a cabin
A tiled shower with a frosted window in the side of the wall
Bedroom view inside a trapper cabin
Two mountain bicycles leaning against a tree

Trapper Cabin

2 Guests Max, 750 Sq Feet

Tucked away on the banks of Rock Creek is Trapper, an idyllic and innovative glamping cabin. This accommodation is comprised of canvas, wood and stone with in-floor hydronic heat to keep it cozy all year round. Trapper is our most secluded accommodation, making it a popular anniversary and honeymoon cabin, as well as a favorite for anglers, nature lovers and return guests.
Rest well after a day of ranch adventures in your king bed, adjacent to a gas stove and comfortable sitting area.This peaceful getaway features a spacious bathroom with a stone-tiled shower and a kitchenette with a refrigerated wine cooler. Relax on the natural stone patio, snow shoe on adjacent trails or fly fish on Rock Creek from your front door. Stargaze from your cedar soaking tub beneath a glistening nightscape.
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At a Glance

  • Trapper is our most secluded accommodation.

  • This glamping cabin is open year-round.

  • Standard occupancy is two guests.

  • Guests staying in Trapper are provided with their own vehicle or Ez-Go, as well as mountain bikes, to use on property.

  • Pet-friendly accommodation.

  • No. 14 on the Ranch map below.

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Canvas cabin bedroom
Bathroom shower and hanging bath robe
Canvas cabin bedroom
Snow covered trees and ground with a cabin visible between the trees
Bathroom sink and mirror
Canvas cabin porch
A woman in a red jacket and brown hat walking through tall grass while looking towards a building

Classic Canvas Cabins

4 Guests Max, 790 Sq Feet

Seasoned travelers will delight in bespoke glamping tents, created to provide guests comfort and inspiration from Montana’s natural surroundings. With spacious bedrooms and additional living space, each cabin is individually furnished in a rustic camp style, featuring luxurious bedding, Western textiles and antique furniture.
Our four Classic Canvas Cabins are inspired by the murmuring creek that runs outside their front doors. Well-suited to couples, the Rainbow and Apache cabins include a king bed. The Gila and Bull cabins feature two queen beds and a love seat. All four cabins are equipped with a gas stove, screened porch and a deck facing the creek. In addition to an attached bathroom, each cabin has a private bathroom in the bathhouse, accessible via a short, lighted walkway.
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At a Glance

  • Classic Canvas Cabins are open in the spring, summer and fall.

  • Standard occupancy is two guests, with a maximum of four in Gila and Bull.

  • Cabins are equipped with personal cruisers or mountain bikes for on-Ranch transportation.

  • No. 23, 24, 29 & 30 on the Ranch map below.

Three cabins next to each other covered in snow in the winter
Cabin tent
A woman relaxing while holding a glass of red wine sitting inside a wooden hot tub on a porch next to a fire pit and lounge chairs
A snow filled forest space with a cabin in the distance
Bedroom inside a tented cabin space with a ceiling fan and portable fireplace
A woman sitting in a wooden chair holding a beer while a man tends to a fire pit
Cabin living room
Kitchen sink with shelving above it, with lanterns, water kettles and a small framed photo
A couple holding drinks sitting in front of a wood burning fireplace
A bathtub inside a tent cabin, animal rug on the wooden floor

Sweet Grass Cabin

7 Guests Max, 1300 Sq Feet

Named after the aromatic mountain plant, Sweet Grass is our most spacious and lavish glamping tent. It is ideal for families or two couples, with two suites, connected by a main living area. Each suite is appointed with a king bed, a claw foot bathtub, a private full bath and a gas stove. The suites can accommodate additional guests, one with a day bed and the other with a queen pull-out. Sweet Grass is our only three-room canvas cabin, with a layout of 1,300 sq. ft.
Its lavish floor plan and amenities make it a favorite for groups seeking the ultimate glamping getaway or a family wilderness adventure. In addition to two spacious suites, Sweet Grass has a sizable living area, kitchenette, dining table and wood-burning stove. It opens onto an outdoor patio, where you can relax to the sounds of nearby Rock Creek in a private cedar soaking tub.
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At a Glance

  • Sweet Grass is our only three-room canvas cabin. It has two bedrooms and a common area.

  • Standard occupancy is two to four guests, with a maximum of seven.

  • This glamping cabin is open year-round.

  • Each accommodation is equipped with personal cruisers or mountain bikes for on-Ranch transportation.

  • No. 22 on the Ranch map below.

Aerial shot above several trees and cabins
Bedroom with large curtains next to the windows
Bed with striped duvet and pillows with six cowboy hats mounted on the wall above the headboard
Bathroom with two sinks and mirrors, shower space behind the wall
Cabin bedroom with white four post bed
Bedroom with a couch and tv mounted on the wall across the bed
Bathroom with two sinks and mirrors, hand and bath towels hanging on the walls
Cabin bedroom with two leather chairs by a reading table
Cabin bedroom with four post bed, horse wood carved lamp
A small open pantry cabinet with snacks in a basket, a bottle of wine and upside down wine glasses
Water bottles with Ranch at Rock Creek logos printed on them
Cabin bedroom with two double beds

Premium Granite Lodge Rooms

4 Guests Max, 396 Sq Feet

Premium Granite Lodge Rooms are spacious and provide exceptional access to the hub of The Ranch. Located on the lower level, Winchester and Remington have high ceilings, king beds and pull-out sofas, to accommodate three guests comfortably. Both offer private access from the lodge courtyard. Remington is ADA-compliant.
Located on the upper level, Appaloosa and Palomino are appointed with custom king canopy beds and offer views of the sapphire mountains behind the Granite Lodge. Mustang is the only lodge room featuring two queen beds, and it is located across from Palomino.
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At a Glance

  • Winchester and Remington are Premium Granite Lodge Rooms located on the ground level.

  • Remington is ADA compliant.

  • Appaloosa, Palomino, and Mustang are Premium Granite Lodge Rooms located on the upper level.

  • Mustang is the only lodge room with two queen beds.

  • Each accommodation is equipped with personal mountain bikes for on-Ranch transportation.

  • No. 1 on the Ranch map below.

Ranch Elopement

Testimonials

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“My family and I were at this property for a wedding recently. What a spectacular setting! The staff went out of their way to do everything possible to ensure we were attended to in every aspect of our stay. The food was delicious, too!”
Janet K

Tripadvisor, June 2018

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“The Ranch was an amazing place to have our elopement! Coordination between the day we decided to have it there until the day of was well communicated and went off smoothly. We couldn't have asked for a better place or experience to celebrate our marriage.”
dshehulk

Tripadvisor, April 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Due to low availability, summer elopements may not be possible, unless you’re booking well into the future. Spring and fall elopements are the most common times to elope. Winter is an exceptional time to have an elopement and honeymoon, due to the idyllic wintry landscape, stunning contrasts with wedding colors, lower rates and more availability. Some activities, like downhill skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice skating and cross-country skiing are only available during the winter months – making them a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for you and your guests.

No. Everything above, with the exception of The Spa at Rock Creek treatments, are part of our all-inclusive rates. Choosing your favorite style of accommodation, private activities and dining locations allows us to craft the honeymoon itinerary of your dreams without adding additional cost.

 

Including activities, farm-to-table dining and all Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star luxury amenities means that you relax fully into your stay without extra hassle.

Airport transfers are available and included from Missoula, Butte and Anaconda airports. A Ranch employee will greet guests at the airport and drive them to The Ranch. Water and snacks are available for the drive.

Located at 5,200 feet, The Ranch has a typical mountain climate. We recommend layers and boots for all seasons.
Spring
April – H: 52° | L: 26°
May – H: 61° | L: 24°
June – H: 70° | L: 41°
Summer
July – H: 81° | L: 46°
Aug – H: 80° | L: 44°
Autumn
Sept – H: 68° | L: 36°
Oct – H: 55° | L: 27°
Nov – H: 43° | L: 16°
Winter
Dec – H: 32° | L: 5°
Jan – H: 32° | L: 7°
Feb – H: 35° | L: 9°
Mar – H: 44° | L: 19

The Ranch property is comprised of mountains, soft hills, meadows, pasture, forest, a mountain-fed creek and gravel roads. It is a short distance from the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest and the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area, as well as Discovery Ski Area. Nestled at the base of the John Long Mountains, our 6,600 acres of ranch land also encompasses four miles of frontage along Rock Creek, a Blue Ribbon designated fishery that flows into the Clark Fork River. To the far south, soft rolling hills give way to snow-capped peaks of the Pintler Mountains. Northward, cottonwood trees stretch along the valley floor following the creek flowing deep into the Sapphire Mountains.

The Ranch is committed to ensuring the safety of our guests. Please visit our dedicated page to see our response to COVID-19 during activities and during your entire stay.

Yes! A couple can choose to dine in their accommodation for any or all of their meals.
For a small fee, or included in the elopement package, couples can dine on one of The Ranch’s vistas or secluded outdoor location (weather permitting). Please see our event venues for more information about these spaces.

As evidenced from the wide range of weather (see above) in the Montana Rockies, we highly suggest packing layers. Mornings and evenings in Montana are chilly, afternoons have warmer temperatures.
All equipment needed for activities is provided through Rod & Gun Club. However, we do suggest that you pack your own hiking boots, hats, sunglasses, gloves and other commonly used items to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Riding boots with a one inch heel are recommended.

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