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The Ranch of Lonesome Dove
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Southlake, Texas
Event venue offering open spaces, a lake, and activities for kids.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 100–100-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 817-329-1100
- Website theranchoflonesomedove.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“The team at the Ranch was INCREDIBLE and truly went above and beyond to make this day memorable for both the adults and the children.”
“Perfect views and tucked away from the hustle of the bigger parts of the lake!”
“The grounds are beautiful with tons of trees providing shade, a stunning gazebo overlooking the water, and plenty of space to roam and explore.”
Amenities couples mention
“Perfect views and tucked away from the hustle of the bigger parts of the lake!”
What couples say again and again
“The grounds are beautiful with tons of trees providing shade, a stunning gazebo overlooking the water, and plenty of space to roam and explore.”
“Mike allowed for early set up the day of the event and he and another gentleman offered their assistance with hanging our large photo backdrop banner.”
“The place was really clean, the outside accommodations were excellent for our games and activities!”
From the reviews
Excellent place for a wedding or wedding party!! Beautiful place spacious and children friendly! Perfect views and tucked away from the hustle of the bigger parts of the lake!
Nice venue for an event, team-building, or reunion. I am not sure what was offered by the ranch and what our company provided, but they had a nice mix for kids as well as adults. The backyard was setup with an inflatable water slide, and a zip-line. Both more oriented for kids, but adults can take part as well.
This venue is so lovely. The grounds are beautiful with tons of trees providing shade, a stunning gazebo overlooking the water, and plenty of space to roam and explore. The team at the Ranch was INCREDIBLE and truly went above and beyond to make this day memorable for both the adults and the children.
Attended a family reunion here. The facilities are spacious. The staff is very accommodating. The hall is enormous. Great for banquets, dances, meetings, etc. The grounds will allow for several activities, including fishing, horseback/pony riding, volleyball and more.
Getting married at The Ranch of Lonesome Dove
The Ranch of Lonesome Dove 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 The Ranch of Lonesome Dove
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Ranch of Lonesome Dove — 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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