Civil War Ranch


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $200 for off-peak dates, and $300 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests



About this venue

Step out of the busy world and into the peaceful setting of The Civil War Ranch, just five minutes from downtown Carthage, MO. The ranch offers venues for the perfect Country Wedding -- whether outdoors or indoors! The Ranch's two-story Wedding Barn includes: 1. Climate-controlled restrooms and Bridal & Groom dressing rooms 2. Catering preparation room 3. Two banquet halls with 2nd-floor deck that overlooks the ranch pond 4. Restrooms Full Internet access, including WiFi. If you prefer an outdoor ceremony, there are myriad options, including: 1. Dock at the 2.5-acre spring-fed pond. 2. In the shade of the Barn Courtyard's "Wedding Tree" or Pole Barn 3. In front of courtyard's beautiful flower beds and rose arbor. 5. On the secluded Spring Creek Pavilion stone stage in the woods west of the Wedding Barn. The 73-acre Civil War Ranch in Carthage, MO, has more than 50 acres of beautiful pasture, wetlands and wooded terrain to explore.


Our event spaces

Wedding Barn Main Floor

Combine the beauty of the outdoors and the romantic charm of a Vintage Barn for your special occasion.

Whether your style is country, rustic, or country elegance, the Civil War Ranch Wedding Barn offers the perfect backdrop for celebrating your wedding. The Main Floor includes a separate bridal & groom rooms, catering room, air-conditioned restrooms, special lighting, chairs & large round tables, and a decorative bridal pathway to the dock and ranch pond.

Guest capacity

20-88 Seated

20-100 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Separate bridal & groom rooms - Catering & kitchen prep room - Air-conditioned restrooms - Special lighting - Chairs & large round tables - Decorative bridal pathway to the dock and ranch pond. - WiFi. - Audio & microphone system.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Wedding Barn Second Floor

The Wedding Barn Second Floor offers a fun, relaxing space for your ceremony, reception dining or even a great place for dancing the night away!

A three-foot-wide stairway from main floor leads to the second-floor L-shaped Banquet Hall: The east section is 40 x 40 feet; the west section is 20 x 20 feet. The exposed barn ceiling is 14 feet at the apex. The edges of the east and west walls are 4 feet high. The hall has eight light and ceiling-fan fixtures. There are two large windows on the south wall and a doorway leading to an outdoor deck that includes a three-foot-wide stairway descending to a pathway leading to the dock & ranch pond.

Guest capacity

20-100 Seated

20-150 Standing

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- 14-foot exposed ceiling at the apex. - The east and west walls are 4 feet high. - Eight light and ceiling-fan fixtures. - Two large windows on the south wall - Doorway that leads to an outdoor deck - Large deck has three-foot-wide stairway that descends to the back of the Wedding Barn. -- WiFi. - Audio and microphone system. -- Chairs and large round tables. - Serving tables.

Ranch Pond and Dock

Many brides choose the Ranch Pond & Dock for their ceremony because of its spectacular view of the pond and the surrounding trees and fona.

The spring-fed 2.5-acre ranch pond is just south of the Wedding Barn and Pond Pavilion. The picturesque area on the north bank of the pond offers seating on long wooden benches for up to 200 guests. The locale offers a spectacular view of the pond and surrounding trees and fauna. After the ceremony, guests might want to do some catch-and-release fishing in the pond, which features bass, catfish and bluegill. Also, stroll around the pond and take some photos on the Spring Creek Bridge.

Guest capacity

10-200 Seated

10-300 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Barn Courtyard

The Barn Courtyard offers a serene grassy area -- including flower beds, arbor, and wedding tree -- for a large gathering or reception partying.

The shade of the Barn Courtyard Wedding Tree is a popular spot for a wedding ceremony with its backdrop of the Pole Barn, Wedding Barn and flower bed arbor. The 120’ x 70’ courtyard includes beautiful lighting for night partying, and it's a great space for daytime activities for as many as 300 or more guests.

Guest capacity

20-300 Seated

20-400 Standing

Square footage

8,400

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Shady area under large Wedding Tree. - Surrounded by the Pole Barn, Wedding Barn, flower bed arbor and Wedding Tree. - Beautiful lighting for night partying. - Large open space for as many as 300 or more guests.

Pole Barn

The Pole Barn is a fun, rustic venue that offers an outdoors atmosphere but with plenty of shade and fans for an other option for a reception area..

The Pole Barn has a rock and concrete north wall and is open to the south. The walls on the east and west are partially rock and concrete, and partially original wood paneling. There are large east and west entrances. The 2,100-square-foot area is ideal for shaded wedding ceremonies, receptions, birthday parties, luncheons, picnics, dinners, and more. The Pole Barn's south side opens up to the courtyard, and both are always rented together. The Pole Barn has lighting and numerous power outlets.

Guest capacity

20-200 Seated

20-250 Standing

Square footage

3,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Venue features: - Rock and concrete north wall. - South side opens up onto the large Barn Courtyard. - Walls on the east and west are partially rock and concrete, and partially original wood paneling. - Large entrances on the east and west - 2,100-square-foot venue. - Shady outdoors venue ideal for all types of activities. - Venue has lighting and numerous power outlets.

Spring Creek Pavilion

Spring Creek venue offers a complete outdoors experience in the woods with its own stone stage, creek bed and wishing well with cascading waterfall.

The secluded Spring Creek Pavilion in the woods west of the Wedding Barn includes a stone parquet stage under a pre-historic Osage orange hedge tree, a stone creek bed, spring wishing well with a cascading waterfall, and an arched bridge over the creek that flows into the Ranch Pond. The venue has bench seating for more than 60, plus a grassy hillside for extra guests. The pavilion includes a bridal dressing room, dining area with tables and chairs for 40, Wi-Fi connection, and a sound system.

Guest capacity

10-40 Seated

10-40 Standing

Square footage

600

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- In the woods seclusion. - Parquet stone stage under an old hickory tree - Stone creek bed. - Spring wishing well with cascading waterfall. - Arched wood bridge over the stone creek - Beautiful backdrop of the Ranch Pond. - Bench seating for more than 60 - Grassy hillside for extra guests. - Bridal dressing room - Pavilion dining area with tables and chairs for 40. - Wi-Fi connection - Full sound system with microphones.

Wedding Barn Main Floor

Combine the beauty of the outdoors and the romantic charm of a Vintage Barn for your special occasion.

Whether your style is country, rustic, or country elegance, the Civil War Ranch Wedding Barn offers the perfect backdrop for celebrating your wedding. The Main Floor includes a separate bridal & groom rooms, catering room, air-conditioned restrooms, special lighting, chairs & large round tables, and a decorative bridal pathway to the dock and ranch pond.

Guest capacity

20-88 Seated

20-100 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Separate bridal & groom rooms - Catering & kitchen prep room - Air-conditioned restrooms - Special lighting - Chairs & large round tables - Decorative bridal pathway to the dock and ranch pond. - WiFi. - Audio & microphone system.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing


Available services that can be provided by Civil War Ranch

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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4.5 out of 5

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  • A MUST for your event

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    Nate & B.Jan 28, 2021

    The ranch was the perfect spot for our little wedding. Bruce and Kris were amazing hosts they really made sure everything was perfect and we didn’t have to stress. From decorations, they have a barn full if you’re missing anything or don’t have any, to cutting and serving the cake. The property adds such a magical background to a perfect day.

  • Great Place to hold an Event

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    Myndy S.Jan 26, 2021

    I would highly recommend Civil War Ranch to everyone looking for a location to hold any event. Chris and her team were great to work with.


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Bar services & beverages
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