Fly into Missoula and drive south up the Bitterroot Valley for about two hours, watching the mountains close in around you, until the ranch appears waiting for you 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 exactly what makes it special. You trade a busy in-town venue for 340 private acres along a river, with mountains on every side and nothing in your photos but the land and the people you love.
One trip out to walk the land is worth so much, because you'll stand where your aisle could be, feel the hangar under its lights, and choose the cabins your people will sleep in. After that visit, most of the planning happens easily 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 your guests a reason to arrive a day early, because once they're here, the West Fork, the trails and the pond turn your wedding into a weekend they'll talk about for years.
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.