Home › Kansas › Lawrence › Circle S Ranch & Country Inn
Circle S Ranch & Country Inn
4.5 ★★★★★ 143 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Lawrence, Kansas
Remote retreat offering western/prairie-themed rooms plus a hot tub, event space & free breakfast.
Plan your tour
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Phone (785) 843-4124
- Website circlesranch.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“It prides itself on being rustic and offering a glimpse of what it was like in the prairie back when the buffalo roamed the plains.”
“Outside there's horses, a jacuzzi, swings, trails, ponds, campfire s'mores, a covered porch with rocking chairs, a labyrinth, even a sweet pig named Wilbur!”
“My wife and I took a mini romantic getaway at Circle S Ranch and couldn’t have been more impressed with both the facilities and the staff.”
“Outside there's horses, a jacuzzi, swings, trails, ponds, campfire s'mores, a covered porch with rocking chairs, a labyrinth, even a sweet pig named Wilbur!”
“The grounds are very nice (classy, rustic, flowery) what you would expect at a ranch; very nice veggie gardens too.”
Amenities couples mention
“Outside there's horses, a jacuzzi, swings, trails, ponds, campfire s'mores, a covered porch with rocking chairs, a labyrinth, even a sweet pig named Wilbur!”
“The bar service was also great and all attendants seemed very responsive and friendly.”
“Outside there's horses, a jacuzzi, swings, trails, ponds, campfire s'mores, a covered porch with rocking chairs, a labyrinth, even a sweet pig named Wilbur!”
What couples say again and again
“You'll take in the vast ceilings and attentively decorated dining room with its high ceilings, beautiful windows and fireplace.”
“Everyone was kind, the food was amazing.”
From the reviews
This is an amazing and beautiful ranch. My husband and I attended a wedding there and it couldn't have been more perfect. Everyone was kind, the food was amazing. There were so many places for beautiful pictures.
We booked the entire ranch for our daughters wedding in March. They wanted to get married quickly and on the anniversary of the date they met. With only 3 months to plan a wedding we were a bit worried about getting everything done. Mary took care of everything, food, decor, Diane did the spectacular flowers.
My wife and I took a mini romantic getaway at Circle S Ranch and couldn’t have been more impressed with both the facilities and the staff. While this place seems like a big operation we mainly talked with the owner and her daughter while we were there.
Circle S Ranch was a great and relaxing retreat for my wedding. My husband and I rented the entire Ranch out for the weekend. Multiple meals were served (breakfast, lunch, rehearsal dinner, and breakfast Sunday), and all the food was very good and served on time.
Getting married at Circle S Ranch & Country Inn
Circle S Ranch & Country Inn 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 Circle S Ranch & Country Inn
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Circle S Ranch & Country Inn — 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.
More barn venues near Lawrence
Veranda Venue
4.7 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Victorian-style inn & wedding venue offering traditional rooms & free breakfast.
Chrisman Manor
4.7 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Down-to-earth location for weddings and other events, offering a 2-day rental option, a chapel, a reception hall and a banquet hall.
Kane Family Farm
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Special event venue known for hosting weddings and live music, with on-site parking.