Experience The Tranquility of Our 100 Acre Hidden Gem. For Weddings, Barn Receptions, Intimate Events and Parties. Historically the ranch has hosted Horse Camps and Trail Rides with Hands That Help, a not for profit organization. HTH offers Family Horseback Adventures on Ozark Like Trails. The guests raved all evening about how much they loved the venue and I still have people telling me it was the best wedding they had attended!
There is not one thing I would have changed! Head over to to the Hands that Help Tab and Fill out the brief questionnaire for our wrangler - OR call Sue and she can get the riders information and book your ride. HTH Wranglers guide and assist you with Safety-First-Instructions that lead to confidence while you bond with your own equine.
There is not one thing I would have changed! Head over to to the Hands that Help Tab and Fill out the brief questionnaire for our wrangler - OR call Sue and she can get the riders information and book your ride. HTH Wranglers guide and assist you with Safety-First-Instructions that lead to confidence while you bond with your own equine.
Services
We reserve the right to have Small Events & Horses prior to your guest arrival on the Deck and Patio. If you walk at 5:30 your music must stop at 11pm at latest 5.5 hour Event from walk time. A Groomsmen Lounge by Chapel. Covered Deck/ added guests can watch ceremony from up there. Courtyard Stamped Concrete Patio/ Firepit/vintage door entry to chapel, Long isle way to bring you to HIM!
Your fiancee will be waiting at a rustic arbor with a waterfall behind him. Your guests will be seated on both sides of the isle under a covered pavilion as you make your appearance through vintage doors. After your ceremony your guests begin cocktail hour while you and your wedding party and family take advantage of the countless photo opps on our grounds!
There is a possibility of getting our Venue at a greatly reduced price, only for fill in dates unbooked. Optional : Added tables set up: with a dark chocolate linen for $150 each in Pavilion or out in Courtyard. Pavilion easily holds 9 tables of 10 black chairs. Set up, Food, beverages, clean up and taking your trash to our dumpster at Left rear of barn.
Mo 1994 - WARNING: Serious injuries have occurred around this type of Activity. There are no guarantees of safety. Under Mo. Law an equine professional Is NOT LIABLE for an injury to or the death of a participant in Equine activities Resulting from the Inherent risk, due to the unpredictable nature of the horse.
We are believing for the projects and vision for A Hand Up Program and Pay It Forward and it takes a community to bridge the gap we want to fill. We have multiple areas - you'll find a spot with us that honors all talents and abilities. Hands That Help is a non-profit that assists in housing the homeless with a "hand up program".
Reviews (11)
Tiffany Renfro
Jan 18, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
GORGEOUS!!!! This place is not just a beautiful venue but everyone there was so friendly when I threw my sister in laws bridal shower. Any questions I had were promptly answered and the entire team was incredibly helpful with everything. HIGHLY recommend!!!!
GORGEOUS!!!! This place is not just a beautiful venue but everyone there was so friendly when I threw my sister in laws bridal shower. Any questions I had were promptly answered and the entire team was incredibly helpful with everything. HIGHLY recommend!!!!
Katlyn Ashley
Nov 03, 2021
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I was the matron of honor in Alyssa Mergelkamp's and Jacob Krausz' wedding. I can tell you that this venue is absolutely beautiful and a great place to have a wedding. The house to get ready in had MANY bathrooms and bedrooms. We drove down on an awesome old style truck where we all got out for the wedding at the venue. The reception hall was huge and plentiful for what we needed. The bar was great! Even the staff was wonderful. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful farm style wedding.
Ashley
Oct 29, 2021
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Michelle Lucas
Oct 28, 2021
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One of the most beautiful wedding venues I have attended (and that’s an pretty high number). It was picturesque with ambient lighting from all the string lights and fire pits that added to a country elegant charm. The decor is uniquely set for classy country style weddings. The staff and owner were on par with great service and making sure we as guests were having a great time. Can not say enough good things about this place!!
Alicia Embree
Oct 20, 2021
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Kevin Mergelkamp
Oct 19, 2021
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We had our daughter's wedding this past Saturday.
The wedding, the reception the venue was just BEAUTIFUL!
Our guest did not stop commenting on how WONDERFUL the food, the decor and service was at this venue.
We were so worried about the weather , but once everything started it wasnt even a thought.
Suzy helped with every detail keeping our guest dry and warm.
Our
DJ was wonderful (Big Show Productions/Nick)
Photo booth (Redd Line Entertainment /Jay)
Bartenders (STL Bartenders to Go/Paul)
All recommended by the venue...which made life so easy. Knowing they would be good and honest.
After
The wedding, the reception the venue was just BEAUTIFUL!
Our guest did not stop commenting on how WONDERFUL the food, the decor and service was at this venue.
We were so worried about the weather , but once everything started it wasnt even a thought.
Suzy helped with every detail keeping our guest dry and warm.
Our
DJ was wonderful (Big Show Productions/Nick)
Photo booth (Redd Line Entertainment /Jay)
Bartenders (STL Bartenders to Go/Paul)
All recommended by the venue...which made life so easy. Knowing they would be good and honest.
After
Teresa Mach
Oct 16, 2021
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Holly D.
Oct 11, 2018
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Tammy Perry Hytonen
Jul 20, 2018
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My husband and I were just married at rocking J Ranch on May 4, 2018. We absolutely loved it. :) The venue was perfect for what we were looking for. We did a 1920s rustic themed wedding. The owners and staff were so helpful and helped to make our day perfect! They took care of mostly everything with the all-inclusive package. The food was so delicious, the decor was awesome, and the atmosphere was so perfect. I would highly recommend this wedding venue.
Wells L.
Oct 08, 2015
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These guys were great. Called super last minute around noon, hoping to get a trail ride in with the girlfriend around 3 on the same day, Missie was super helpful, said she'd try and see if anyone was able to take a last minute shift. Lucky for us Jim was around and was willing to take us out. We ended up taking the 1 hour trail ride around the ranch which was really just two loops in the shape of an infinity sign, but who cares, you're there to ride a horse!
The horses were really well behaved, we rode Jack and Sarge and overall it was a great time. Jim was super friendly if not borderline
The horses were really well behaved, we rode Jack and Sarge and overall it was a great time. Jim was super friendly if not borderline
Mia H.
Jul 21, 2015
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My daughter went to the 5 day summer camp at Rocking J and reported some very shocking things from the staff. The staff/unpaid counselors there are very rude, and leave the children unsupervised at lunch.They just leave to go get McDonalds, leaving 30 children around a dozen horses! If something happened while all of the counselors left, a lot of kids could be injured. The camp is very unorganized and rotate activities unevenly, and some kids ride a lot more than others. In the arena session, my daughter was riding and there were 2 "counselors" who were maybe 11 or 12 years old watching
