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High Country Guest Ranch
4.4 ★★★★☆ 187 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Hill City, South Dakota
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 300 guests, per the venue's own info
- 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 +1 605-574-9003
- Website highcountryranch.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“We used the ranch as our "Base" to go out and see the historical sites and attractions in the Black Hills.”
“It was nice to not have to just keep horses tail to bottom the whole way, as they let us spread out a bit and enjoy the beautiful scenery in mountains.”
“The "Ranch House" we stayed in was spacious, clean, and perfect for our large family along with a few friends (total of 11 people).”
Amenities couples mention
“From the cabins to the grounds to the atmosphere they created, everything carried that rare feeling of peace and hospitality that you can’t fake.”
“Lawn chairs, grills and picnic tables in front of every cabin and a few local fire pits.”
What couples say again and again
“It was nice to not have to just keep horses tail to bottom the whole way, as they let us spread out a bit and enjoy the beautiful scenery in mountains.”
“All staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and went out of their way to make sure our trip was the best, from the lodge, to the trail rides, to the UTV rentals!”
“The "Ranch House" we stayed in was spacious, clean, and perfect for our large family along with a few friends (total of 11 people).”
From the reviews
We just had our wedding here at High Country Guest Ranch on October 12th, 2025 and it was absolutely amazing!! We 100% recommend having your wedding here or family reunion or whatever the occasion may be!! Tina and Bob who manage the ranch and the other employees are so friendly and they went above and beyond for us!!
The stay at High Country Guest Ranch was truly beautiful! The rustic and peaceful ambiance of the ranch were charming upon arrival. The home was clean and inviting, with comfortable furnishings and thoughtful details throughout.
A beautiful venue for a perfect wedding! Our wedding was the last weekend in August. Jenn was truly great to work with throughout our planning process, and the staff was so helpful throughout our entire wedding weekend. Someone was always available to help if necessary!
Stayed at the Red Barn Cabin, 3 couples altogether. Cleanliness ok, no hand towels for kitchen or bathrooms, no nightstands in upstairs bedrooms with limited space around beds. No bath rug/mat. Brand new swimming pool with chair lift.
Getting married at High Country Guest Ranch
High Country Guest 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 High Country Guest Ranch
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at High Country Guest 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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