Weddings, Reunions & Special Events - Pricing

Some of the features we have provided to previous clients:

• Table, chair, canopy, microphone rental for a group of 180
• BBQ western style
• Line Dancing lessons in our shop that has a 200 square foot concrete floor perfect for dancing
• Volley Ball and picnic games
• Buggy ride for the wedding party
• Live band
• Tent village for family reunions to keep cost down
• RV hookups for family members bringing their own lodging
• Converted our fire ring to an alter, and hosted a 75 person mass service with the mountains as a backdrop
• Hosted a senior executive group of 20 for a 6 day strategy retreat providing facilitation and outdoor experiential learning exercises

We have excellent sources for catering, so a group can virtually line-up any type of cuisine for their event from a posh sit down dinner, to a good old fashion country BBQ.  When you price out the cost of rental of rooms, venue and event costs, we believe you will find that Swan Mountain Ranch is not only a unique place to hold such an event; it is also very cost effective.  For specific pricing, we'll go through a list of available items for rent and services for hire and customize an event at a cost that fits your budget.

Other Items for Rent
(All items quoted on a per day basis, you set-up)

• Additional tables (if more than 8 provided) at $8 each per day
• Additional chairs (if more than the 100 provided) at $3 each per day
• 10 by 20 foot Canopies $125 (if more than 2 provided)
• 8 by 8 foot square Canopy (for dessert) $75
• Microphone with amplifier and speaker $50
• Volleyball court and ball $25
• Kayaks for pond $20
• Innertubes for floating river $5
• Small bales of hay $3
• Large Ice Chests $8

Planning Considerations:
Swan Mountain Ranch (SMR) Provides: As an event venue, SMR is designed primarily as an affordable destination to house out-of-town guests and to hold an event.  We are not a full service event provider, and the bulk of the event planning and services a group needs should be self provided or contracted with third parties. SMR would be glad to refer you to local providers of catering, entertainment, and food and beverage providers. Lodge and Cabin rooms are fully equipped with beds and/or bunks and include bedding and towels. No meals are provided unless specifically contracted for. Complimentary self-parking for all guests is available on premise. Usage of the Ranch for an event includes hosting the event on the grounds or if weather necessitated in the shop.  SMR has canopies, tables and chairs sufficient for 180 guests.  If additional seating, tables or canopies are required, these can be provided at additional cost per item per day.  Items that are not included in base venue and room rental are as follows:

• Catering
• Set-up or take down
• Cleaning, including garbage disposal
• Table cloths, settings, serving dishes and utensils, glassware
• Decorations
• Transportation to/from the ranch
• Additional bathroom facilities
• Entertainment
• Audio Visual
• Any of the services our affiliated company Swan Mountain Outfitters provides

• Cleaning Deposit: SMR requires a $1,000 refundable cleaning deposit up front. Guests must clean up all areas utilized during their stay. This includes: washing any dishes used; piling all linens and towels so our housekeeper can launder; empty, bag and haul all garbage to the dump; remove all personal items of guests, including signs, flowers, decorations, etc.; take-down and storage of all canopies, tables and chairs utilized; remove all equipment of caterers, and other third party providers of services.
  
• Garbage Removal: SMR will provide garbage cans and bins throughout the premise. Guest is responsible for the provision of garbage bags and the removal of all garbage to the Lake County Dump site located approximately four miles from the ranch. Any garbage left behind will result in forfeit of the guest cleaning deposit.
  
• Additional Bathrooms: Guests acknowledge that SMR has available two bathrooms in the lodge, and two in the guest cabin. For larger parties, many groups consider contracting for portable bathrooms to be delivered to the ranch for the event. Should a guest desire this additional amenity, it will be at their expense. Please contact SMR for the name of an affordable provider of this service.
  
• Deliveries & Storage: Deliveries will be limited to three days prior to the event. Shipped items should be addressed with the contracting guest name C/O Swan Mountain Ranch, 26356 Soup Creek Road, Swan Lake, MT, 59911. UPS is recommended as a more reliable shipper for this area. SMR is not responsible for items damaged during shipping, or items left after the event. SMR will not deliver packages or return items. COD items will be refused.
  
• Music: SMR permits disc jockeys or live music until midnight. Guests must provide these services at their expense, and SMR does not provide any equipment or assistance to the third party providers of music or entertainment.
  
• Supervision of Attending Guests, in Particular Children: Guests understand that there is a pond on the premise, and SMR does not provide lifeguards or any form of supervision of any guests, including children. Additionally, we are located in the forest, and are surrounded by land that if one explores, they could easily get hurt or lost. Finally, there are horses on the premise that are contained by electrical fences. Guests are not to touch the horses or to enter into the corralled areas.
  
• Property Damage: As a guest, you are responsible for any damage to any part of the ranch during the period of time your attendees, independent contractors or other agents under your control or under the control of any independent contractor hired by you, are on the ranch premises.