Weddings at Howe Ranch
A Montana Fairytale Wedding Village
Set on over 21 acres in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Howe Ranch feels wonderfully secluded just 20+ minutes from Glacier Park International Airport, and within easy reach of Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork, Flathead Lake, the best of the Flathead Valley, and Glacier National Park.
Surrounded by forest, valley views, and mountain peaks, with Brown Creek running through it, our storybook property offers multiple ceremony settings — from sweeping lawns and open views to intimate spaces framed by towering trees.
Beyond the scenery, couples enjoy exclusive use of our 60 ft × 80 ft dedicated all-weather event barn and thoughtfully curated wedding spaces, personalized for each celebration with our extensive collection of furnishings, banquet ware, décor, props, and styled pieces — creating a storybook setting that feels polished, cohesive, and entirely their own.
And then there are the animals — the heart of Howe Ranch. Our beloved micro miniature Highland cows and other gentle, trained animals invite guests to slow down, connect, laugh, and be fully present in a way that becomes one of the most memorable parts of the entire celebration.
In-person tours are about 40 minutes, $150, and applied to your wedding if you book with us. Virtual tours are free.
Two Beautiful Ways to Celebrate at Howe Ranch
Whether you envision a lavish wedding weekend surrounded by everyone you love or a smaller, intimate gathering, Howe Ranch offers thoughtfully curated private celebrations in our storybook Montana estate.
The Signature Wedding Experience
Our complete wedding celebration, featuring extended private estate access, beautifully styled ceremony and reception settings, full banquet dining, beloved ranch animal encounters, and overnight accommodations for your closest loved ones.
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The Intimate Wedding Experience
A charming, beautifully curated ceremony and/or reception for up to 50 people. Enjoy private estate access, coordinated styling, your choice of a hosted taco bar or grazing experience, refreshing beverages, and the magic of our miniature Highland cows and barn friends.
Select Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays (not Saturdays) · Six-hour celebration · Flat-rate pricing
Explore Our Intimate Weddings →How Our Storybook Packages Work
Our Storybook Wedding Packages apply to all wedding-related celebrations held at Howe Ranch, including elopements, ceremony-only weddings, micro weddings, vow renewals, reception-only celebrations, and full ceremony-and-reception weddings.
Our pricing is not based solely on the amount of time guests spend on the property or on which portions of the wedding take place here. Even a ceremony-only celebration requires extensive property and grounds preparation, venue setup, staffing, animal preparation and handling, guest logistics, cleanup, and the many operational expenses involved in preparing Howe Ranch for a private wedding celebration.
For this reason, we do not offer a separate “ceremony stop,” hourly venue rental, or reduced-rate option for couples who have arranged lodging, receptions, or other portions of their wedding elsewhere. Any wedding ceremony or wedding-related gathering held at Howe Ranch is reserved through one of our Storybook Wedding Packages.
Your Own Private Storybook World
No traffic. No neighboring banquet rooms. No public crowds passing through. Just your guests, the mountains, the animals, and an entire storybook property reserved around the experience you came here to create.
Old-World Hospitality — Proudly Inclusive
Howe Ranch is a veteran- and LGBT-owned and operated animal farm built around personal, heartfelt hospitality. What we are known for most is making every guest feel seen, welcomed, and genuinely cared for — while doing everything we can to make each celebration feel exceptionally special.
Welcome to the Fairytale Village
From the moment you arrive, your wedding unfolds as a fully hosted experience throughout Howe Ranch's Fairytale Village — home to the Stable Chalet and stables, Grand Hall Event Barn, Castle Chalet with the North Wing guest space, and the Sugar Plum Lounge.
While the wedding party prepares in their private spaces, arriving guests are welcomed by the Howe Ranch team into the Sugar Plum Lounge and surrounding village, where they can mingle, enjoy refreshments, explore beautiful photo spots, and spend time with our miniature Highland cattle and other ranch animals before the ceremony begins.
Throughout your stay, our family and event team remain on site to welcome, guide, and support your guests as the program moves naturally from one thoughtfully prepared space to the next.
Ceremony, Your Way
Choose the setting that feels most like you.
- Castle Chalet Ceremony — celebrate with the chalet and Fairytale Village creating a striking architectural backdrop.
- Mountain View Ceremony — exchange vows framed by Montana's mountains and changing skies.
- Valley View Ceremony — a romantic open landscape with sweeping valley views and spectacular sunsets.
Each setting can be thoughtfully styled using Howe Ranch furnishings, ceremony pieces, décor, and props.
The Grand Hall
A beautiful four-season reception venue with a 60 × 80 ft footprint. Our dedicated event barn, the “Grand Hall,” gives your celebration a comfortable indoor home in every season. The space can be curated for dinner, dancing, speeches, cake, entertainment, and other elements, with:
- Reception tables and chairs
- Styled furnishings and décor
- DJ and entertainment area
- Sound capabilities
- Catering and service areas
- Dance floor configuration (concrete footing)
- Café lighting and event lighting
- Custom reception layouts
Rather than asking couples to source and assemble an entire venue from scratch, we curate the property around the celebration.
Furnishings, Décor & Styling Included
One of the biggest differences at Howe Ranch is how much is already here and the love we put into making every detail of your celebration truly special. Your package includes access to our extensive collection of:
Wedding furniture • tables • chairs • ceremony pieces • props • lounge furnishings • signage • linens • serving pieces • decorative accents • styled displays • photo backdrops
Our team uses those resources to create a cohesive celebration around your chosen look and the spaces you will be using.
Your Wedding at a Glance — Base Wedding Structure
- Private wedding-day access10 hours total
Example: 1:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. for wedding party, approved vendors and overnight guests.
- General guest hostingMaximum 7 hours
Example: 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. for ceremony, dinner and reception.
- Quiet wind-down10:00–11:00 p.m.
Muted / non-amplified atmosphere only. Best reserved for wedding party and overnight guests rather than extending general guest hosting.
- Overnight lodgingIncluded after the wedding
North Wing + Stable Chalet together; working cap of up to 15 overnight guests. Lodging for additional guests may be added – paid enhancement based on availability.
- Checkout10:00 a.m. next morning
Or 11:00 a.m. if paired with an optional farewell brunch / late-checkout enhancement.
What Every Base Wedding Includes
- Private use of ceremony and reception spaces during the contracted wedding-day window.
- Choice of ceremony settings (Castle Chalet, Mountain View or Valley View).
- Fairytale Village & Sugar Plum Lounge for arrival, welcome and gathering.
- Four-season Event Barn (Grand Hall) reception.
- Tables, chairs, ceremony seating, standard linens, serving pieces and event furnishings.
- Curated décor & styling resources (included décor for banquet and service tables and arch), from available inventory.
- Setup & breakdown by the Howe Ranch team.
- Dinner catering for the contracted guest count: Smoked BBQ OR Festive Taco Bar.
- Non-alcoholic drinks: up to three house selections for the event (for example, water + lemonade + iced tea, or water + coffee + lemonade depending on season).
- Curated animal encounters & photography opportunities.
- On-site wedding / event staff and animal / facility support.
- Guest parking.
- Overnight use after the wedding of the North Wing + Stable Chalet for up to 15 people, with checkout at 10:00 a.m. the following morning.
- Access to approved specialty wedding vendors.
- Access to high-value add-ons and top regional vendors.
Catering Is Included
Your wedding package includes dinner for your guests through our premier catering partner, Smoked Delights, or local alternative. Choose from options such as:
- Smoked BBQ — a generous Montana-style barbecue dinner with selected meats, sides, and accompaniments.
- Festive Taco Bar — a plentiful taco-bar experience with multiple meats, sides, toppings, and fixings.
Other menus from our approved catering partners may also be available.
No Outside Catering
To maintain food quality, service standards, property logistics, and a seamless guest experience, outside caterers and food trucks are not permitted.
Select specialty wedding professionals — such as your photographer, videographer, photo booth provider, officiant, or similar services — may be welcomed with prior approval.
Dinner is included — view our catering flyer.
Two options included with every base wedding package.
Recommended Day-of Sequence
- 1:00–3:00 p.m.Wedding party, approved vendors, overnight guests
Getting ready in the North Wing / Stable Chalet; final styling; pre-ceremony photos; vendor load-in.
- 3:00–4:00 p.m.All guests
Arrival, welcome beverages, Fairytale Village / Sugar Plum Lounge, mingling and animal / photo moments.
- 4:00–4:30 p.m.All guests
Ceremony in selected setting.
- 4:30–6:00 p.m.All guests
Photos, social hour, animal encounters, transition into Grand Hall / Event Barn.
- 6:00–7:30 p.m.All guests
Dinner service, speeches and cake.
- 7:30–10:00 p.m.All guests
Dancing, celebration and final guest experience.
- 10:00–11:00 p.m.Wedding party + overnight guests
Quiet wind-down only; music muted / non-amplified; general guests depart.
- 11:00 p.m.–10:00 a.m.Up to 15 overnight guests
Private overnight use of North Wing + Stable Chalet.
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For years, Howe Ranch has taken pride in creating beautifully curated celebrations that include far more than simply the use of a venue. Our wedding experiences are intentionally designed as complete, private celebrations — bringing together the magical animal experiences, setting, hospitality, dining, furnishings, lodging and thoughtful details that would often need to be sourced separately elsewhere.
We believe that kind of experience should still represent an extraordinary value, which is why our pricing is structured around the overall size and needs of your celebration rather than a long list of individual, per-person charges.
Make It Yours – High-Value Add-Ons
Every Howe Ranch wedding already includes a thoughtfully curated celebration. For couples who would like to linger a little longer, gather a little more, or add something especially memorable, we offer a collection of optional experiences and enhancements.
Wedding Eve
Begin the celebration the night before. Enjoy both the North Wing and Stable Chalet, with 3:00 PM check-in, a personal property orientation, scheduled ceremony and facility rehearsal, use of the Sugar Plum Lounge for a relaxed welcome or rehearsal gathering, and light arrival refreshments.
An Extra Night at Howe Ranch
Not ready to leave just yet? Extend your time at Howe Ranch with an additional overnight stay following your wedding celebration. Includes both the North Wing and Stable Chalet for up to 15 overnight guests, giving you and your closest people a little more time to relax, enjoy the property and ease into the next day without rushing off after the celebration.
Early Day of Access
Need anyone on property before your scheduled access begins? This option provides up to three additional hours of early access beginning at 10:00 AM. It applies whenever the couple, wedding party, family, vendors, photographers, planners, florists, decorators, or other members of your wedding team need to be on site early — whether for 30 minutes or the full three hours.
Morning-After Brunch
Linger a little longer over a relaxed private brunch for your overnight group.
Enjoy a generous spread of pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats, fresh fruit, cereals, yogurt, breads and preserves, fresh rolls from town, along with champagne, orange juice, coffee and tea.
Private brunch for up to 12 guests — flat rate. The rate applies to the full brunch experience whether enjoyed by two guests or all twelve.
Welcome Gathering / Rehearsal Dinner
Host an informal gathering for your closest guests before the wedding celebration begins, with light refreshments in one of Howe Ranch's gathering spaces.
Charcuterie & Grazing Experience
Add a beautifully arranged grazing display featuring a generous assortment of smoked meats, fish when available, artisan cheeses, crackers, breads, antipasti, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, olives and savory accompaniments. Designed for relaxed grazing and sharing, the presentation is styled as part of the celebration and is perfect for cocktail hour, a welcome gathering, or while the wedding party prepares.
Crafted Zero-Proof Drinks
Upgrade your beverage experience with a curated selection of handcrafted non-alcoholic specialty drinks, seasonal refreshers and signature wedding mocktails.
Specialty Coffee & Cocoa Bar
Create a cozy self-serve or hosted beverage station featuring coffee, cocoa and seasonal accompaniments.
Signature Couple's Drink
Choose a custom zero-proof drink created especially for your celebration and personalized with your names or wedding theme.
Include any beverage interests in your inquiry below and we'll build them into your quote.
Private Animal Experience
Schedule dedicated time for you and your guests with Howe Ranch's beloved miniature Highland cows and barn friends.
Golden-Hour Photo Experience
Reserve dedicated time around the property for portraits during the most beautiful evening light.
Storybook Photo Moments
Add specially styled photo areas or seasonal backdrops around the property for guests to enjoy throughout your celebration. Our set designers will bring it to life.
Creekside Experience
Incorporate the creek and surrounding property into portraits, a private couple's moment, or a relaxed experience for your wedding party.
These experiences are priced based on your vision — describe what you're imagining in the inquiry below.
Enhanced Décor & Styling
Go beyond the included wedding styling with additional floral elements, specialty décor, upgraded tablescapes or custom installations.
Specialty Ceremony Details
Personalize your ceremony setting with additional décor, florals, signage or other custom touches.
Custom Lounge & Gathering Spaces
Create additional styled seating or conversation areas throughout the property for your guests.
Personalized Guest Welcome
Add welcome gifts, favor displays, personalized place settings or other thoughtful arrival touches.
All styling and décor enhancements are priced based on your vision — share the details in your inquiry below.
Hosted Bar Service + Required Security
Add a professionally staffed bar to your celebration with licensed bartending and required security service.
Up to 50 guests
Includes up to 4 hours of bar service and up to 3 drinks poured per guest, including champagne service.
Up to 100 guests
Includes the same service structure for up to 100 guests.
Additional drink service — per additional drink selection/service round. Pricing included in your personalized quote.
Includes:
- Licensed bartender service
- Licensed security service
- Bar setup and breakdown
- Themed bar décor
- Bar napkins
- Champagne service within the included drink allowance
Alcohol, mixers, garnishes / fixings, ice and beverage cups / glassware are not included unless specifically added to your package. All alcohol must be provided and handled in accordance with Howe Ranch venue policies and applicable Montana laws.
Limited dates available each season.
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