High Country Guest Ranch is a wedding venue located in Hill City, South Dakota. Only 14 miles from Mount Rushmore, this event space is conveniently located in the heart of the Black Hills. Couples and their guests can enjoy the unforgettable setting provided by the ranch’s serene mountain meadow, guaranteeing memories they’ll treasure for a lifetime.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue’s newly remodeled dining hall, Dakota Hall, features decorative string lighting and can accommodate up to 285 guests. Another option available to host your event is the High Country Theater, which includes a picturesque backdrop comprised of ponderosa pines and lovely aspens. This space can also seat up to 285 guests. If you’d prefer an outdoor celebration, you can utilize the venue’s expansive grassy area, on which a white wedding tent can be placed.

Services Offered

The High Country Guest Ranch provides space for a wide range of wedding-related events, including engagement parties, showers, elopements, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. This venue’s dedicated wedding coordinator strives to help you create the wedding of your dreams, one that you’ll remember for years to come. To help ensure that your big day is seamless as possible, the event space also offers the following wedding items and services:

• Altar/arch
• Dance floor
• Getting ready cabins
• Outside vendors
• Parking
• Pet-friendly areas
• Tables and chairs
• Tents
• Catering

Cuisine

Depending on the date of your event, the High Country Ranch may be able to provide catering services for your rehearsal or reception dinner. Couples can choose from many dining options, including buffets, cocktail receptions, hors d’oeuvres, servers, and tastings. . You may opt for a cash or an open bar and also have access to several bar services:

• Bartender(s)
• Champagne toast
• House beer and wine
• Specialty beer and wine

Accommodation

Couples booking their celebration here will receive a one night stay in the venue’s romantic log honeymoon cabin the weekend of their wedding. Your guests will appreciate that the High Country Ranch also has various spacious log vacation homes and smaller cabins available for nightly rentals.