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A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Emery, South Dakota
Plan your tour
- Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Phone (605) 501-5071
- Website a1als.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
Amenities couples mention
“Inside the great hall is a large open area with sturdy rough sawn beam work, a bar area with a pool table, and a collection of really unique and ornate taxidermy work.”
What couples say again and again
“Very clean beautiful building and grounds, but best of all are Heather, a real dynamo, such delightful host, and Todd, her husband, who were both very accommodating.”
From the reviews
It was my pleasure to be the first DJ to host a wedding here... and I was right back the following weekend to do the second event ever hosted there for wedding receptions. Both nights were a huge success. The management there knows exactly what they're doing and got it right from the very first day.
If your a hunter, or need a vacation, or have need for a family gathering or graduation or wedding or class reunion. Highly recommend the place! It is great! the owners are great! Sick of city noise come here. Highly recommended!!!
Just had a 50 and 50+1 year combined high school reunion and the facilities are awesome. Very clean beautiful building and grounds, but best of all are Heather, a real dynamo, such delightful host, and Todd, her husband, who were both very accommodating. Definitely check this fun venue out for your next event.
Awesome Outfit! Great Staff, awesome venue…. Brady / Todd and all the crew were just wonderful… Girls in the kitchen are 5 Star Hospitality and the dogs were quick. Will be back again next year.
Getting married at A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch
A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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