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The Cattle Barn

4.6 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Cle Elum, Washington

Weddings Climate-controlled

Barn venue for weddings and other events featuring an outdoor courtyard and views of surrounding countryside and mountains.

Plan your tour

  • Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
  • Phone +1 509-304-9050
  • Website cleelumweddings.com — most venues book tours right on their site

The setting

The style of The Cattle Barn in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 6 mentions

“The venue combines rustic charm with a picturesque countryside setting, offering views that are truly unique.”

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🤠 Ranch Setting 2 mentions

“The Ranch on Swauk Creek - Cattle Barn was the perfect location for our wedding.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views 2 mentions

“The views were stunning, the venue was accessible and there were photos opportunities everywhere.”

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🌊 Waterside

“The Ranch on Swauk Creek - Cattle Barn was the perfect location for our wedding.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Cattle Barn — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🔥 Fire Pit

“It was nice to be somewhere that was not only a beautiful location but also gave our guests the option to play yard games, dance or just sit outside around the propane fire pit.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake

“The Ranch on Swauk Creek - Cattle Barn was the perfect location for our wedding.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views 2 mentions

“The views were stunning, the venue was accessible and there were photos opportunities everywhere.”

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🪑 Tables & Chairs Included

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 86 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 19 mentions

“This location was beautiful, had plenty of space for guests, and I know I’d go to another event here for sure!”

🧹 spotless & well-kept 4 mentions

“The main barn is stunning inside and out, nice clean bathrooms and camping spots.”

From the reviews

I've had the pleasure of both attending and being a part of several weddings at the Cattle Barn, each time a memorable experience. The venue combines rustic charm with a picturesque countryside setting, offering views that are truly unique.

★★★★★ — Dawnielle, Jul 2024

The Ranch on Swauk Creek - Cattle Barn was the perfect location for our wedding. They owners are very nice as well as accommodating. Out back where we held the ceremony had a beautiful back drop.

★★★★★ — Alexis, Jul 2017

It's a beautiful indoor spot for a wedding. Very rustic with a lot of charm. In the winter, the upstairs balcony can get very hot while the downstairs is cooler. Other than that, I loved it. Nice space and very intimate.

★★★★☆ — Rion, Dec 2019

This was an awesome venue for a wedding ! They have 10 or 12 camping spots on the property with power only. They charge $30 for each spot even though they only have power (no water & no sewer) and the fact that we paid about $6000 for the venue for the weekend. But that was just a small irritant.

★★★★★ — Robert, May 2023

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Getting married at The Cattle Barn

The Cattle Barn comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. 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.

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Where to find The Cattle Barn

980 Burke Rd, Cle Elum, WA98922

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.