About
Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of Houston, Minnesota, Outback Ranch stands as a premier event destination that beckons couples from Southeast Minnesota, Northeast Iowa, and Southwest Wisconsin. Our 260 acre ranch offers a romantic escape for your special day, featuring both stunning outdoor spaces and a versatile indoor / outdoor venue, each providing a unique canvas for your dream wedding. Our inviting lodging accommodations ensure that you and your guests can revel in the full experience of the ranch without a moment lost. At Outback Ranch, the natural beauty of the landscape merges seamlessly with our well-appointed facilities to create an unforgettable backdrop for your celebration of love. Whether you're exchanging vows under the expansive skies, dancing the night away in our rustic-chic event hall, or capturing memories amidst our scenic vistas, your wedding at Outback Ranch will be as enchanting as the love you're celebrating.
Facilities and Capacities
The Outback Event Center is a beautiful indoor / outdoor country wedding venue in the bluffs of Southeast Minnesota. It sets across 260 acres of endless photo opportunities. It is perfect for any occasion and any time of the year. It comes complete with tables, chairs, ADA compatible restrooms, two bars, a portable stage for your head table, live band, or conference and is climate controlled.
The inside venue seats 450 people and has three big overhead doors that open up to a lighted patio with two gazebos equipped with fire tables and outdoor furniture. There is also plenty of green space for yard games, s'mores and bonfires. We have two beautiful ceremony spaces: one outdoor with the beautiful bluffs in the background and one indoor that is climate controlled.
Services Offered
Outback Ranch Inc. has plenty of services available to add ease to your wedding planning. They offer a number of event rentals so that you can customize the venue to your liking. Items such as lighting and a dance floor will personalize the night. Other services available include the following:
- Bridal suite with hair and make-up stations
- Outside vendors welcome
- Pet friendly
- Wireless Internet
- Audio equipment
- Chairs
- Decor
- Furniture
- Tables
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
- Linens
- AC / Heat
Accommodations
With lodging and campsites on the grounds, you and your guests don't have to travel far after your big day. They have three log cabins and two bunkhouses available. Accommodations available include:
- The Casa de Outback (up to 6 guests)
- The Morning Ridge Cabin (up to 8 guests)
- The Wrangler Room (up to 2 guests)
- The Hidden Springs Cabin (up to 2 guests)
- The Spring Side Cabin (up to 2 guests)
- 23 Electrical Sites
- Primitive Campsites
Other Services
Their sister company, Outback Entertainment, can provide DJ services for your wedding. From country to swing, they have a wide selection of music genres to choose from. Custom lighting, video projection, and karaoke are a few of the services they have available.
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'Highly recommend Outback Ranch for a wedding and/or reception venue. Their venue is great for a rustic barn wedding or you can dress it up for a more elegant look. Thee venue can be opened up if the weather is nice out and if the weather is bad it can be closed up and you can be protected from the elements. They have beautiful green spaces for weddings/receptions and yard games, electrical and primitive campsites, three beautiful fully furnished cabins and it is all tucked into a breath taking valley. Two great bonus are that they let you set up on Friday and you don't have to be out until Sunday afternoon. and two fully furnished rooms come with the rental of the venue at no extra charge. Another great bonus is that they also include all of the tables and chairs for the venue . A great bang for your buck. Highly recommend them! '
Highly recommend Outback Ranch for a wedding and/or reception venue. Their venue is great for a rustic barn wedding or you can dress it up for a more elegant look. Thee venue can be opened up if the weather is nice out and if the weather is bad it can be closed up and you can be protected from the elements. They have beautiful green spaces for weddings/receptions and yard games, electrical and primitive campsites, three beautiful fully furnished cabins and it is all tucked into a breath taking valley. Two great bonus are that they let you set up on Friday and you don't have to be out until Sunday afternoon. and two fully furnished rooms come with the rental of the venue at no extra charge. Another great bonus is that they also include all of the tables and chairs for the venue . A great bang for your buck. Highly recommend them!
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- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- Parking
- Tables
- Server(s)
- Open Bar
- Banquet Hall
- Barn
- Campsite/Cabin
- Farm/Ranch
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Accommodations
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Outside Vendors
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
- Altar/Arch
- Audio Equipment
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Tables