$6,000 starting price
300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
A modern ranch experience--barn, loding, glamping
2024 DATES STILL AVAILABLE! DD Ranch Events is a rustic wedding venue located 8 miles south of Santa Fe, NM, at the foot of scenic Lone Butte. After living in Los Angeles for decades, owners Maxine and Hillary wanted to spend more time in nature. In 2022, they purchased the ranch and have spent the last year and a half transforming it into a unique, modern rustic paradise where people can celebrate, surrounded by stunning countryside views.
No gathering is too big or too small for DD Ranch Events. It offers a selection of spaces for you to host the ranch wedding of your dreams. For those wanting to throw a lavish celebration, the fenced Arena can accommodate up to 400 people and can be customized to suit your vision. You can dance the night away beneath the stars or use an event tent for your reception.
More intimate gatherings can take place in The Barn, which features oversized French door that open to large patios, pooling soft natural light throughout the space, and offering indoor outdoor flow and spectacular mountain views. Between The Barn and The Arena are two large firepits for cocktail hour mingling or late-night s’mores, and stargazing. DD Ranch Events offers hammocks, cornhole, horseshoes, and endless walking and riding trails, along with the opportunity to book guided horseback rides. The ranch features beautifully appointed lodging for up to 10 in the main house and bunkhouse and can accommodate up to 40 more in luxe glamping tents. The team will work closely with you to make your wedding dreams come true and can help arrange caterers, décor, servers, bar, and rental services. They would be honored to have you celebrate love on their magical land.
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
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DD Ranch was absolutely wonderful to stay at, we would highly recommend! We held a small intimate wedding at the ranch, down at the barn, with 20 people in attendance. The outdoor space and the barn were exactly what we wanted for our wedding. The barn has multiple large glass doors that allow you to see the beautiful scenery of Santa Fe. The barn also has air conditioning, string lights, and plenty of space for seating and tables. We had a catered, sit-down dinner and it was perfect. The ceremony took place outside, where there were both paved and pebble walkways we used for the aisle. For the reception there were multiple areas on the paved portion around the barn that were perfect. We stayed a total of 4 days at the ranch and the accommodations were perfect. We easily slept 10 people throughout the different rooms. Everything was very clean and well taken care of. The house was well stocked with all of the things you might need during a weekend getaway. The host Maxine was wonderful as well. She was very responsive, accommodating, friendly, and quick to get things taken care of. She made sure to check in and make sure everything was okay throughout the weekend, and even offered to have someone on site for the wedding to ensure things ran smoothly. The online pictures of the property matched perfectly with how the ranch appeared in person. I would definitely recommend DD Ranch for your next event. Everything was fantastic and allowed us and all of our guests to have an unforgettable weekend and celebration.
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29 Rancho Alegre Road, Santa Fe, NM
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Meet the team
Maxine and Hillary
Owner
Maxine Lapiduss is an award-winning TV writer/show runner, creative strategist, and experience curator. Hillary Carlip is a best-selling author, a digital innovator, and a visual artist with works in permanent museum collections. Having lived in Hollywood for years, Maxine and Hillary yearned for more time in nature, and in 2022 purchased DD Ranch—visually breathtaking, creatively inspiring, and spiritually revitalizing. As caretakers of this special land, the two have spent the last year and a half transforming the site into a unique destination for weddings.
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