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The Ranch Resort

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Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 | Bethany | Wedding Banquet Halls |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Ranch Resort is a Bethany Ontario wedding venue at 252 Ski Hill Rd. Its official site presents the business as The Ranch Resort Banquet & Conference Centre and describes wedding ceremonies, receptions, catering and venue rental options.

The venue’s published information supports both ceremony-and-reception planning and a smaller-format Elope in Bethany package. Couples should contact the venue directly to confirm current dates, package terms and the configuration available for their guest count. Last reviewed: August 10, 2026.

Services and specialization

The Ranch Resort describes itself as a banquet and conference centre with wedding and reception services. Its wedding page says bookings can include a wedding planner, room set-up and tear-down, tables and chairs, linens, tableware, bartenders and servers, in-house décor and greenery, a professional decorator, a podium and microphone, dining music, parking and pet-friendly access.

Two published wedding packages combine a ceremony and reception with cocktail hors d’oeuvres, a three-course meal or buffet, a late-night buffet, décor and event staff. The second package also lists red and white wine on dinner tables and an open bar after dinner. The venue says menus can be customized with its Food and Beverage Coordinator.

The official catering page lists hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, served meals, buffets, children’s meals, special-diet meals and late-night buffet tables. It also gives sample dinner formats, so food service appears to be an in-house component of the venue’s wedding offering.

Venue setting and event spaces

The official home page describes a 10,500-square-foot wood-and-iron ski chalet, two licensed terraces and grounds overlooking a pond with a sandy beach. It also states that the property has three banquet rooms and outdoor space.

For ceremonies, the home page lists an outdoor gazebo with seating for 200 and an indoor wedding site with seating for 150. The dedicated wedding page separately says the venue can accommodate up to 300 guests for a wedding and reception. These figures may refer to different spaces or layouts, so the applicable capacity should be confirmed for the chosen ceremony and reception plan.

Service area and who it may suit

The Ranch Resort is located in Bethany, Ontario, and its own site places it south of Peterborough. Its published setting and on-site ceremony and reception packages may suit couples seeking to hold both parts of the celebration at one venue.

The venue also publishes an Elope in Bethany option. That package describes a 7 p.m. ceremony, rehearsal time before the date, continuous customized appetizers, a cash bar by default, décor, a planner, catering staff and parking with handicap access. Confirm whether this option is available for the preferred date and guest count.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include indoor and outdoor ceremony possibilities, three banquet rooms, two licensed terraces, in-house catering, a planning role, event staff and parking. The venue also publishes an on-site décor component in its wedding packages.

The official pages do not provide a current calendar, a complete package contract or configuration-specific capacity guidance. Their published contact details also differ: the contact page lists 705-277-1942, while the wedding page directs inquiries to 705-772-4323. Confirm the right contact number, the event space, accessibility arrangements and every inclusion in writing before booking.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published.

The wedding page identifies two package structures but does not publish package totals, food-and-beverage rates, deposits, minimum spends or rental fees. It notes that the Elope in Bethany option is facility rental plus taxes and gratuity, and that some linens or chair-cover choices may cost extra. Ask for an itemized, dated quote that states all mandatory fees and taxes.

Contact and booking

The official contact page lists 252 Ski Hill Rd, Bethany, ON L0A 1A0, phone 705-277-1942 and a contact form that asks for an event date and message. The wedding page also invites couples to discuss plans with its special-events coordinator.

Use the official form or confirm the current telephone number directly before sending information or a deposit. Include the desired date, guest count, ceremony and reception requirements, meal style and bar expectations so the venue can advise on availability and the appropriate package.

What couples should confirm

Ask which indoor or outdoor space will be assigned, its seated capacity, the weather backup plan and whether the ceremony and reception can stay on one site. Because the official pages show several capacity figures, obtain a layout specific to the planned format.

Request the current package sheet and contract. Confirm menu customization and dietary needs, bar service and any corkage or drink-ticket terms, décor and linen selections, planner responsibilities, set-up and teardown timing, pet policy, accessibility needs, vendor rules, payment schedule, insurance requirements, cancellation terms, taxes and gratuity.

Editorial review

The official domain matches the business name and directly provides wedding, catering and booking-contact information, supporting an active profile. Published event-news posts are older, so availability and all operational details still require direct confirmation from the venue.

This profile was last reviewed on August 10, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How many guests can The Ranch Resort accommodate for a wedding?

Its Weddings & Receptions page says it can accommodate up to 300 guests for a wedding and reception. The home page lists seating for 200 at the outdoor gazebo and 150 at the indoor wedding site, so confirm the capacity for the exact space and layout.

Does The Ranch Resort offer an elopement option?

Yes. The official wedding page describes an Elope in Bethany package with a 7 p.m. ceremony, rehearsal time, appetizers, décor, planning support, staff and parking. Current availability and terms should be confirmed directly.

Is catering available at The Ranch Resort?

Yes. The official site describes in-house catering options including hors d’oeuvres, served meals, buffets, children’s meals, special-diet meals and late-night buffet tables.