Fly into Missoula, drive south up the Bitterroot Valley for about two hours, and the ranch is waiting on the West Fork near Darby.
About two hours south. The ranch is at 9203 West Fork Road near Darby, at the upper end of the Bitterroot Valley. Most out-of-state couples and guests fly into Missoula and drive south through the valley, which is a pretty start to the weekend.
That distance is the point. You trade an in-town venue for 340 private acres on a river, with mountains on every side and no neighbors in your photos.
One trip out to walk the land is worth a lot: you'll see the ceremony sites, stand in the hangar and pick your cabins. After that, most planning happens by phone and email.
Because guests are traveling, a lot of couples choose the weekend packages, which put 14 people in the cabins on the ranch and give everyone a reason to make a trip of it.
Tell guests the drive time when you send save-the-dates, so nobody plans to head back to Missoula the same night. Point them to lodging up the valley early, or invite a few to camp on the ranch (fees apply, ask us).
Give people a reason to come a day early. The West Fork, the trails and the pond keep a weekend full without anyone planning it.
Extra hours and camping are priced on request. Outside caterers are welcome at every package.
| Package | The Meadow | Bitterroot Celebration | Mountain Escape | Montana Legacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,750 | $4,000 | $6,500 | $8,500 |
| Days on the ranch | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Overnight | None | None | 1 night, all 3 cabins | 2 nights, all 3 cabins |
| Event time | 8 hours | Full day | Full weekend | Full 3 days |
| Guest limit | 50 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Exclusive use of the ranch | No, cabins may be rented to other guests | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ceremony sites | 1 of your choice | All (meadow, river, trees) | All | All |
| Getting-ready cabin | Add-on | 1 cabin, daytime | Included | Included |
If yours isn't here, call (406) 349-2142 or send us a note.
About two hours south of Missoula, near Darby in the Bitterroot Valley, at 9203 West Fork Road, Darby, MT 59829.
Most out-of-state guests fly into Missoula and drive south up the Bitterroot Valley to the ranch.
Yes. Three log cabins sleep 14 on the ranch, and there is on-site camping for extra guests. Mountain Escape and Montana Legacy include all three cabins.
Yes, visits are encouraged. Tell us when you'd like to come out and we'll walk the land with you.
Packages run from $2,750 for The Meadow micro wedding to $8,500 for the three-day Montana Legacy. Bitterroot Celebration is $4,000 and Mountain Escape is $6,500.
We host a limited number of weddings each year. Tell us your date and a rough guest count and we'll tell you what's open.