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Elopements and Micro-Weddings

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary events. 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.

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.

Elopement Size:

  • 3 people – $2,000 (wedding couple and witness)
  • 4-8 people –  $6,000 (Site fees apply for private reception)
  • 9-12 people – $8,000 (Site fees apply for private reception)
  • 13-20 people – $15,000 (Includes private reception venue)

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All-Inclusive Elopements

  • On-site wedding coordination with bridal bouquet, groom’s boutonniere, cake and mobile speaker unit for music
  • On-site officiant, license, filing and ceremony site breakdown (see below for details)
  • 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

What's Included in a Ranch at Rock Creek Elopement?

On-site wedding coordination with bridal bouquet, groom’s boutonniere and mobile speaker unit for music

Ceremony inspired by the Montana’s breathtaking landscape with on-site officiant, license, filing and ceremony site breakdown

Wedding cake and Relais & Chateaux farm-to-table cuisine, along with our always all-inclusive amenities

Elopement Venues

Scroll right to view options for intimate ceremonies and private receptions.

Availability depends upon party size and seasonal availability. Additional costs are associated with some private events.

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

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

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

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

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

Sample Elopement Itinerary

Scroll to the right to see a sample of a curated elopement itinerary at The Ranch at Rock Creek.

*Indicates services that are available at additional cost

Thursday | Bride/Groom Arrival Day

Afternoon Arrival & Intro to Ranch Activities

2:00PM
 Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Hiking

5:00PM
 Social Hour

7:00PM
 Chef’s Tasting Menu

Friday

8:00AM
 Coffee & Pastries

9:00AM
 Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10:00AM
 Cross-Country Bike Riding

12:00PM
 Lunch in the Buckle Barn

2:00PM
 Respite on Rock Creek

Guests arrive at The Ranch

4:00PM
 Ceremony Walk Through with Event Coordinator

5:30PM
 Happy Hour on the Aspen Deck

7:30PM
 Black Pine Dinner

9:00PM
 Evening Entertainment and Pool Tournament

Saturday | Wedding Day

8:00AM
 Coffee & Pastries

9:00AM
 Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10:00AM
 Private Meditation Session

Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Session in Accommodation*

12:30PM
 Lunch in the Buckle Barn

2:30PM
 First Look Photography*

3:30PM
 Ceremony at Piney Pond

5:00PM
 Cocktail Hour and Hors d'oeuvres

7:00PM
 Farm Table Dinner in the Blue Canteen*

9:00PM
 Dancing in the Blue Canteen

Day Four | Honeymoon

8:00AM
 Coffee & Pastries

9:00AM
 Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Guests Depart

10:30AM
 Trail Ride

1:00PM
 Lunch at the Buckle Barn

2:00PM
 Photography Workshop or iPhone Scavenger Hunt

6:00PM
 Wine Tasting on the Aspen Deck

8:00PM
 Overland Route Tasting Menu

10:00PM
 Shuffleboard in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Day Five

8:00AM
 Coffee & Pastries

9:00AM
 Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10:30AM
 Archery

12:30PM
 Lunch at the Buckle Barn

2:00PM
 Fly Fishing on Rock Creek

5:00PM
 Social Hour

7:00PM
 Northwest Barbeque

9:00PM
 Stargazing and S'mores

Day Six | Departure Day or Extend Honeymoon

8:00AM
 Coffee & Pastries

9:00AM
 Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10:00AM
 Art in Nature Class with Artist in Residence John Piacquadio

12:30PM
 Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Departure

A bride and groom hold hands during an intimate elopement dinner at The Ranch at Rock Creek
A bride and groom smile at each other as flower petals fall during an outdoor elopement ceremony at The Ranch at Rock Creek
A bride and groom kiss by a sleigh outside of The Ranch at Rock Creek's Buckle Barn
A bride sips a cocktail and hugs a guest at her outdoor elopement
A groom leads a bride on a walk across a mountaintop at The Ranch at Rock Creek
An archway of of crimson and green sits against a snowy winter landscape during a Montana elopement
A stationery set for a bespoke elopement at The Ranch at Rock Creek
Saddle blankets and lanterns fill the tablescape during a private dinner at the Blue Canteen
a custom entree of steak and potatoes is plated for a private elopement dinner
A bride and groom kiss under a mountaintop alter as their horse grazes during an elopement
A cocktail hour set up at a mountaintop Montana elopement
Oysters and farm fresh vegetables are served to a private dinner during a summer elopement at the world's first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star ranch
A bride rests her head against her groom's shoulder after a ranch elopement
A birch arbor sits atop a mountain at The Ranch at Rock Creek
A couple kiss on a mountainside after their ranch elopement
Couple enjoys a private wine tasting on the porch
Custom vow books for a tailored elopement at The Ranch at Rock Creek
A bride rides her horse to her elopement wedding ceremony
A horse wears a custom wreath during an equestrian elopement at The Ranch at Rock Creek
A wedding couple pose with white horses during a winter wedding photo shoot
A couple hikes down a path during their elopement and honeymoon vacation in Montana
A bride and groom kiss after their scenic mountain elopement
A small group enjoys a private elopement dinner at Sweet Grass Canvas Cabin on the banks of Rock Creek
Elopement guests toast to the happy couple outside Sweetgrass Cabin at The Ranch at Rock Creek
A bride sits amongst a grove of Aspen trees during a first look photo session before her elopement
A bride fixes her hair in front of a luxe mirror in The Ranch at Rock Creek's Bluebird Cabin
A bridal gown hangs in the rustic doorway of Bluebird Cabin at The Ranch at Rock Creek
A couple cuddles in a Pendleton blanket against a wintry mountain landscape
A bride and groom exchange vows during a mountaintop elopement at The Ranch at Rock Creek

Romantic Accommodations

Scroll right to view our most romantic accommodations, perfect for eloping couples and an extended honeymoon stay.

Bluebird Cabin

Bluebird is a whimsical and well-appointed one-bedroom cabin with king canopy bed that offers privacy, space and some truly remarkable amenities. It’s a favorite for honeymoons, elopements, anniversaries. Bathing options include a rain shower, clawfoot bathtub and cedar sauna. A heated, screened porch opens the cabin to the sounds of Rock Creek all year long.

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Loft

Once the hayloft of the original homestead’s barn, the 700 sq. ft. Loft contrasts the original exposed-rafter ceilings with luxurious amenities. The combined bedroom and sitting area offers a king bed. 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.

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Trapper Cabin

Tucked away on the banks of Rock Creek is Trapper, an idyllic honeymooners cabin. This accommodation boasts innovative design, comprised of canvas, wood and stone with in-floor hydronic heat to keep it cozy all-year round. Its off-set location and excellent stargazing from the custom outdoor soaking tub. Rest well after a day of ranch adventures in your king bed, adjacent to a gas stove and comfortable sitting area. It is the ultimate accommodation for those wanting to experience nature in comfort and privacy.

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Rainbow and Apache Canvas Cabins

Seasoned travelers will delight in bespoke glamping tents, created to provide guests comfort and inspiration from Montana’s natural surroundings. With spacious bedrooms, additional living space and private bathroom these canvas cabins are well-suited to couples. Rainbow and Apache cabins include a king bed, a gas stove, screened porch and a deck facing Rock Creek.

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Sharps

The Granite Lodge’s nine ranch accommodations weave luxury, style and authenticity into your Montana adventure. Appointed with custom-made furniture, woven textiles, frontier antiques and lavish linens. Sharps has a king bed and a private balcony overlooking the courtyard of the Granite Lodge and the Rock Creek grasslands.

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Sweet Grass Canvas Cabin

Named after the aromatic mountain plant, Sweet Grass is our most spacious and lavish glamping tent. It can host two couples in two master suites connected by a main living area. Each master suite is appointed with a king bed, a claw foot bathtub, a private full bath and a gas stove. The main living space has a large seating 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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Winchester

Our Granite Lodge rooms find design inspiration in iconic western themes, such as the great turn of the century railroad hotels and the classic guns that helped win the West. Winchester features a king bed as well as a full-size pull-out love seat. Located on the lower level, Winchester also has high ceilings and private access from the courtyard.

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Honeymoons

The Ranch’s vast lands and secluded lodge and glamping accommodations provide an idyllic start for your next chapter. Learn more about our honeymoon possibilities. Incorporate a bucket list honeymoon into your elopement plans. Set out on your first adventures as a married couple with a curated itinerary featuring included private adventures, The Spa at Rock Creek treatments and plenty of respite in your romantic accommodation.

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The Ranch includes 32 activities in our daily rates, so no additional costs are associated with a Five-Star honeymoon. Private activities include horseback riding, fly fishing, shooting sports (5 ranges), Respite on Rock Creek, hiking, geotagging, photography classes, archery, disc golf, frontier skills, sapphire mining, e-bikes, Ride Along with a Rancher, Silver Dollar Saloon and 12+ winter activities.

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FAQ

  • Do honeymoons cost extra at The Ranch?
  • Are airport transfers included?
  • What is the climate like in Montana?
  • What is the environment like in Southwest Montana?
  • How are you ensuring ranch spaces, dining and activities are safe in response to COVID-19?
  • Are private meals available?
  • What type of clothing should we pack?

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. Masks will be worn by our staff members during transportation. 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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