Northeast Florida · East Palatka
A North Florida Ranch Venue for Unforgettable Events
Weddings, private events, corporate retreats, and birthday parties on a private ranch — one event at a time, any vendor you like, from morning until midnight.
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- Guests
- Up to 250
- Vendors
- Open policy
- Access
- 7am – midnight
- Pricing
- As low as $4,500
Who we are
A real ranch, not a staged backdrop
Ranch Event Venue is a privately held ranch in the Northeast Florida countryside, an easy drive from Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Daytona Beach. Mature shade trees, open pasture, and a working barn that anchors the whole layout.
Plenty of venues style themselves to look rustic. This one is rustic because that's what it is — and it has already hosted real weddings and gatherings, not just staged photos.
You plan with the same person from your first walkthrough to the last farewell.
Why book here
Four reasons couples and planners choose the ranch
One event at a time
The ranch is yours for the day. No overlapping bookings, no shared timelines, no other party's schedule shaping yours.
Affordable Luxury
People are often surprised at how affordable we are while still providing a luxury ranch venue for your event.
Bring any vendor you want
Fully open-vendor. Your caterer, florist, DJ, and photographer, with no in-house markup and no approved list.
Private & Peaceful
Rolling pastures, open air, and almost no neighbors in sight — privacy and peacefulness is what you get at our event venue.
What the ranch hosts
Four kinds of days, one setting
Weddings
Outdoor ceremonies and covered barn receptions, up to 250 guests.
See more →Private events
Quinceañeras, showers, reunions, and rehearsal dinners.
See more →Birthday parties
Milestone birthdays for any age — casual afternoons through seated dinners.
See more →Corporate retreats
Offsites, leadership summits, and team days for 15 to 150.
See more →Walk the ranch before you decide.
Tours run seven days a week. Bring your planner, your parents, or just yourselves.
Book a Private TourPricing
Pricing As low as $4,500
Three tiers, set by guest count and package option. Final pricing depends on guest count and the package you choose — ask for the full breakdown when you inquire.
Standard
0 – 99 guests
$4,500 for the space
includes chairs and much more
$11,100 Inclusive
Smaller weddings, showers, and private dinners.
Grand
Most booked100 – 160 guests
$5,000 for the space
includes chairs and much more
$12,300 Inclusive
The most common size for a full wedding day.
Estate
160+ guests
Inquire for custom pricing
Large weddings, reunions, and quinceañeras.
What's included
Everything the day needs
- Bridal suite and groom's room
- Covered barn — ceremony and reception rain backup, 150 seated
- Luxury restroom trailer
- Two mobile bars
- Prep kitchen — basic setup for your caterer
- String lighting, chandeliers, and whiskey barrels
- White resin wedding chairs with cushions included
- Tables not included — plan to rent; a limited number may be available on request
- Ranch-wide WiFi and power access
- On-site manager for the full day
- Free on-site parking
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