Sundance Guest Ranch

Last reviewed: August 3, 2026. Business status: Active.

Sundance Guest Ranch is an Ashcroft ranch wedding venue offering both private ranch takeovers and smaller celebrations arranged around a regular ranch stay. Its official wedding page documents a maximum of 55 people, on-site accommodation, three meals a day, optional horseback riding, access to ranch facilities and DJ service within the larger wedding package.

This is a destination-style option rather than a conventional single-day event space. Accommodation and ranch activities are central to the format, and the official site says all wedding guests must stay at the ranch. Couples also retain responsibility for several outside elements, including decorations, photography and any required rentals. Last reviewed: August 3, 2026.

Services and specialization

Sundance specializes in ranch-country weddings built around an overnight guest experience. Its large-party option, called “Take Over the Ranch,” books the entire ranch for a two-night package. The documented inclusions are accommodation, three meals per day, horseback riding for guests who choose to participate, use of the ranch facilities and DJ service on the wedding evening.

The ranch also accepts smaller weddings. These are incorporated into a weekday or weekend stay and take place during or around normal ranch activities. Couples should therefore discuss how much privacy, schedule flexibility and facility access a small-wedding booking provides compared with a full takeover.

• Private whole-ranch wedding option
• Small weddings during a regular ranch stay
• On-site accommodation and meals
• Optional horseback riding
• DJ service included with the documented large-party package

Wedding formats, capacity and ceremony options

The official wedding page states a maximum occupancy of 55 people. For the takeover format, it further specifies up to 45 riders, including no more than 30 beginner riders. Those figures should be checked against the final guest list because non-riders, riding experience and any accessibility needs may affect the itinerary even when the overall attendance remains within capacity.

For either wedding format, the ranch says it can arrange a ride to a ceremony site on the property. Larger groups often use the home-ranch grounds beneath heritage fruit trees. The site does not publish a weather backup plan, seating inventory or detailed accessibility information for either ceremony option.

• Maximum documented occupancy: 55 people
• Up to 45 riders for a large-party booking
• Up to 30 beginner riders within that riding group
• Ranch-property ceremony site or home-ranch grounds

Service area and who it may suit

Sundance Guest Ranch is located near Ashcroft in British Columbia’s Interior. The official site describes the ranch as approximately four hours from Vancouver, making it most relevant to couples considering a destination wedding rather than a same-day urban venue.

The format may suit groups of up to 55 who want their guests to stay together and take part in a multi-day ranch experience. It may be especially relevant when accommodation, meals and riding are intended to be part of the celebration. Couples wanting a larger guest count, off-site lodging for some attendees or an event independent of the normal ranch schedule should confirm whether another arrangement is possible before proceeding.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include on-site rooms, meal service, optional riding and access to ranch amenities. The amenities page lists a heated outdoor pool, adults-only bar lounge and billiards room, children’s lounge, games room, outdoor decks, horseshoes, walking trails and hiking trails. The pool is listed as open from June 1 through the Labour Day weekend, so it should not be assumed available for every wedding date.

The wedding page also identifies several planning responsibilities that remain with the couple. Decorations, the photographer and any needed rentals must be coordinated independently. Local officiants are available to book, but an officiant is not stated as a package inclusion. The ranch’s all-guests-stay-on-site rule, 55-person limit and riding limits are practical constraints to review early.

• Documented multi-day lodging and meal format
• Recreation available beyond the wedding events
• Couple coordinates decorations, photography and rentals
• Officiant must be booked separately
• Seasonal amenities and backup arrangements require confirmation

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The wedding page says the large-party package is charged at a flat rate and asks couples to contact reservations for a detailed quote. The ranch’s publicly posted 2026 daily accommodation rates relate to regular all-inclusive stays and should not be treated as the price of a private wedding takeover.

The general rates page lists a service charge, taxes and a possible damage deposit for group bookings, but it does not confirm exactly how those terms apply to weddings. Request an itemized wedding quote showing accommodation, meals, riding, DJ service, facility access, corkage, staffing, taxes, service charges, deposits and cancellation terms.

Contact and booking

Wedding enquiries can be directed to reservations at saddleup@sundanceguestranch.com, +1 250-453-2422 or the North American toll-free number 1-800-553-3533. The official site also provides an online reservations route, but couples should identify the enquiry as a wedding because regular ranch rates and booking conditions may differ from event terms.

No postal address is shown in the structured address field because the current official website conflicts with itself. The principal location block gives 2606 Kirkland Ranch Road, while page footers give 2591 Kirkland Ranch Road; both associate the ranch with Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0. Couples should obtain the correct civic address and arrival directions directly from reservations before distributing invitations or arranging transport.

• Email: saddleup@sundanceguestranch.com
• Local phone: +1 250-453-2422
• Toll-free in North America: 1-800-553-3533

What couples should confirm

Ask for the current wedding agreement and a detailed list of what the ranch supplies. Important questions include which spaces are exclusive, the schedule for meals and riding, guest-room assignments, check-in and departure times, decorating access, cleanup responsibilities and what happens if weather prevents use of the preferred ceremony location.

The ranch permits BYOB in most areas, while its dining room is licensed and may require a corkage arrangement. Confirm where alcohol may be served, who is responsible for service, whether permits or insurance are required and what end-of-evening rules apply. Also discuss dietary requirements, non-rider activities, mobility needs, child supervision, vendor access and transportation using the confirmed civic address.

• Available dates and whether the regular operating season limits weddings
• Exact package price, deposit schedule and cancellation policy
• Exclusive-use boundaries for large and small weddings
• Wet-weather ceremony and reception plan
• Alcohol service, corkage and insurance requirements
• Room allocation, vendor access and accessibility

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Frequently asked questions

How many people can attend a Sundance Guest Ranch wedding?

The official wedding page states a maximum of 55 people. Its takeover option allows up to 45 riders, including up to 30 beginner riders.

Must wedding guests stay at the ranch?

Yes. The official wedding information says all guests must stay at the ranch. Couples planning a smaller celebration should confirm how this requirement and room allocation work within a regular ranch stay.

What is included in the large wedding package?

The documented package includes two nights of accommodation, three meals a day, optional horseback riding, use of ranch facilities and DJ service for the wedding evening.

Can couples bring their own alcohol?

The ranch states that most areas are BYOB. Its dining room is licensed, and a corkage fee can be arranged there. Couples should confirm service rules, insurance and permitted locations in writing.

Does Sundance Guest Ranch publish wedding prices?

No current wedding price is explicitly published. The ranch describes a flat-rate package and directs couples to reservations for a detailed quote.

Sources checked

• Ranch Country Weddings
• Sundance Guest Ranch Amenities
• Dude Ranch Dining — Canada Sundance Guest Ranch
• All-inclusive Dude Ranch
• Adventure Horseback Riding Near Vancouver — Sundance Guest Ranch
• Sundance Guest Ranch — Dude Ranch near Vancouver Canada

Phone: +1 250-453-2422

Website: https://www.sundanceguestranch.com/