Frequently Asked Questions

Storm King Mountain Ranch is located in Montrose, Colorado. Montrose is a town conveniently located in an area commonly referred to as the “Western Slope” of Colorado. We are situated only 10 miles from Montrose, 10 miles from Ridgway, 30 miles from Ouray and 60 miles from Telluride.

Maximum capacity of the venue is 293 guests. However, the maximum recommended party size for a wedding in which we have no room flip and still plenty of room for a dance floor is 220. If you are okay with the need for a minimal room flip, we can accommodate up to 240 with specific floor plans.

If you are open to utilizing both indoor and outdoor spaces for music and food, we can build a custom floorplan to fit events of larger sizes.

Our standard rental is for 12 hours, from 11am-11pm. Options to access the venue earlier than 11am are available on a per event basis. If that is something you need please let us know during the booking process and we can discuss the options available based on your need and the date of your event.

Absolutely! With our expansive main hall, we have the ability to host your ceremony indoors whether as your preferred option or when inclement weather requires a backup option. Your wedding guest size will determine the set-up and recommended layout which we can discuss further during the booking process.

Yes! Renters are responsible for supplying your own alcohol whether you bring it yourself or have it delivered by a distributor within your rental time. All alcohol must be served with a bartending service.

Yes, we do allow the wedding parties to bring alcohol into the rooms while getting ready in the suites prior to the event.

Yes! We have an open vendor policy which means you are able to choose the vendors you want to work with. That goes for all categories - from food to beverages (alcohol included), florist, coordinators and more. You choose who fits your style and budget.

While not required, we have curated a list of some amazing vendors in the region that we work with frequently and we will provide to you after you book with us. You are not required to choose anyone from our list but our hope is that is saves you time from doing the research yourself!

Yes! Our barn has both central air conditioning and heat. And to top it off, it is also equipped with in-floor radiant heat guaranteed to keep your guests warm during the winter season. With these amenities on site, we do host events year-round and we are able equipped to keep you and your guests comfortable no matter what the Colorado weather brings.

Yes! We allow animals on the wedding day for the ceremony only. Following the ceremony, pets must leave the property (unless formerly approved as a service animal).

Pets must be on a leash at all times and have a designated person responsible for them while on site.

Yes! We understand that there is a wide variety of things to consider when looking at wedding “barns” but at our venue you will find permanent, ADA accessible restrooms inside our venue. We have both a men’s and women’s restroom with multiple stalls in each as well as a private restroom in the bridal suite.

We do require special event insurance as well as host liquor liability insurance (if serving alcohol).

Policies are simple to get and can be purchased through your current insurance provider or an online provider which we can help recommend. The average cost is between $150-$225.

Storm King Mountain Ranch will handle set up and tear down of all of our owned items and amenities. This includes your reception tables and chairs, ceremony chairs, wine barrels, cocktail tables and more. Once your layout is approved, all of the items that are our property will be set up and ready for you when you walk through the door on your event day!