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Sunderland Ranch
4.9 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Palmer, Alaska
Relaxed, family-friendly ranch on a mountain featuring horseback riding, trail hikes and a zipline course.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 150 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 907-982-7268
- Website sunderlandranch.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The setting
“" They have a bed and breakfast to which was so cute very rustic and Alaskan.”
“The guide was very friendly, answering and asking many questions for all riders, the horses were all well tempered so nothing to fear riding at Sunderland Ranch!”
“The guide was very friendly, answering and asking many questions for all riders, the horses were all well tempered so nothing to fear riding at Sunderland Ranch!”
“Beautiful countryside views, creek crossing, and breathtaking mountain views.”
“The trail includes picturesque mountainous views, elk, cattle, creek w/young salmon.”
Amenities couples mention
“I would love to visit in the future and book their lodging packages.”
“The trail includes picturesque mountainous views, elk, cattle, creek w/young salmon.”
“Beautiful countryside views, creek crossing, and breathtaking mountain views.”
What couples say again and again
“We started the day with Christian leading us on a beautiful 2 hour trail ride on Boz and Ms Angel.”
From the reviews
Katie was easy to work with, a great host to me and my class. We made a custom overnight trip to the ranch and included horse riding and goldpanning, activities available at the ranch. We were doing a survival theme and they found a patch of woods on the property for the kids to build shelters.
This get away is for a true Alaskan experience! If your looking to unwind and relax this is an amazing place to do so. As soon as we arrived I was in heaven with the great views of the mountains. This is a beautiful ranch with lots of fun.
My guide, Kristian was so professional and patient and made me feel very comfortable on our trail ride. Beautiful scenery. Had a fantastic time!
If your looking for a great alaska adventure, well im here to tell you this is the one! Ive not once but twice have come back to Sunderland Ranch for the all amazing/ captivating trail ride experience of a life time. Stepping foot out on this ranch will leave you feeling at home nice and warm where your wanted!
Getting married at Sunderland Ranch
Sunderland 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 Sunderland Ranch
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Sunderland 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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