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Joy Ranch
4.9 ★★★★★ 160 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Florence, South Dakota
Plan your tour
- Phone +1 605-886-4622
- Website joyranchofsd.org — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“Morgan and mallory were super fun and awesome to talk to throughout the trail ride, the horses are well behaved and there’s lots to see!”
“Joy ranch welcomed us with open arms and we are so grateful for them allowing us to live there for a short time.”
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“The setting is beautiful, good food, great views, and plenty of cozy and unique spots to spend time with friends, family, or colleagues.”
“The food is excellent and the rooms are very, very comfortable.”
From the reviews
Amazing staff! We had our wedding here last July and it was perfect! They let us have the entire place a day early to set up. Our entire family was able to stay in campers or the hotel rooms for the entire weekend. I am so glad we decided to have it here.
There are so many things I love about Joy Ranch! What a beautiful place it is. I couldn't stop looking out the window of our room...the view is gorgeous and gives you a peaceful feeling.
A lovely Old West themed resort for which I attended for a wedding there. Good sized rooms, conference rooms, games room, and dining area. Every thing was clean, the staff were friendly and efficient. Good place to book for weddings, large family reunions (they have camping facilities as well) and conferences.
My wife and I stayed here for about 2 weeks when I was in town for work and the other campground we were at was shutting down for the winter. Joy ranch welcomed us with open arms and we are so grateful for them allowing us to live there for a short time.
Getting married at Joy Ranch
Joy 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 Joy Ranch
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Joy 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.