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Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties

Guests find a peaceful retreat among gardens and wooded hills at this rural escape, where sunny golf rounds and evening bonfires create perfect vacation moments.

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Elk Ridge Ranch offers a rural escape with a 9-hole par-3 golf course, fitness center, and vineyard. Enjoy a bonfire pit, scenic trails, and seasonal meals by a private chef. Hay wagon rides add fun for family gatherings or corporate events.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Shoals, this lodge is in a rural area and near theme parks. French Lick Scenic Railway and Dubois County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lark Valley Zip Lines and FLWB Indoor Karting. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Splash Adventure and Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Shoals travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Warm orange sunset with cloudy sky viewed from the shore of Patoka Lake in Indiana
    Patoka Lake
    30 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • French Lick Springs Hotel
    28 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • French Lick Casino
    28 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • French Lick Scenic Railway
    29 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Big Splash Adventure
    30 min drive - 15.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Baker's Corner
    17 min drive
  • Bo-Mac's Drive Inn
    15 min drive
  • Old cider stand
    18 min drive

About this property

Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties

Family-friendly lodge in a rural location
You can look forward to golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden at Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties. Active travellers can enjoy boating, kayaking and cycling at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • Tennis courts, a bike on-site and a video library
  • Snow sports gear, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Ping pong, golf privileges (optional) and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties include perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as Internet access.
Extra amenities include:
  • 7 bathrooms with Jetted bath and showers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Check out is 11AM. Please leave all the sheets and towels in the rooms where they originated. There is no need to strip the bed. Please bring your trash to the dumpster, load dishes. in dishwasher.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids love the grounds, the fishing and the golf

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lark Valley Zip Lines, French Lick Scenic Railway and Big Splash Adventure. FLWB Indoor Karting and Patoka Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is so unique and such a great house for large groups. The kitchen has anything that you may need from an industrial ice maker to every utensil. The land has everything from Elk to a cabin built in the 1800s. We had a great time playing games in the banquet hall, theater room in a silo and a covered bonfire area. We are already working on a trip here in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented the ranch for my daughter’s wedding. It was beautiful, clean, and met all our needs with places for people to sleep. The kitchen was big enough to feed the troops for breakfasts, and we found convenient catering nearby for the dinner. All our dogs stayed the night with us, which made it so more people could come and stay. The host couldn’t have been more helpful, even through accidentally locked doors and power flickers from a rain storm. We would definitely come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donnie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have now used this property 3 years in a row, and it is perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue for the right event. We rented both the Ranch and the Log Lodge, so this review applies to both. The properties accommodated a large group for our family reunion. The venue really has a lot to offer for additional spaces and activities, indoors and outdoors, which is accurately reflected in the listings. Finally, our host, Wendy, was just great. I misinterpreted the number of sleeping accommodations available at one site, which messed up my space allocation for family. Wendy immediately recognized the ambiguity of the listing and offered us a generous solution which solved the problem perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our big group enjoyed the big party room and deck at the lodge with lots of seating. Only downfall is only one upstairs bathroom at lodge for 4 bedrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peg s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous venue for a large family get together! So much to do, something for everyone ! We enjoyed the frisbee golf, 9 hole par 3 golf, visiting and feeding the elk thru the fence, catching toads in the creek, fishing in the pond, playing whiffle ball and capture the flag on the open grounds, and volleyball(. - ( brought our own net) ) Wendy was an attentive host, answered all texts immediately - she was committed to seeing that her guests had a great time. Even bought and delivered a ping pong table while we were there!The commercial kitchen was well equipped and made feeding 28 people so much easier. Everyone agreed - It was one of our best family vacations, even though we had daily temps in the 90’s and rain showers almost every day. Highly recommend !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved ownersFantastic kitchenPerfect location for family reunion Teens enjoyed golf courseNice theatre room for wnba game and littles movies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We held a family reunion and 12 adults several young adults and 12 children ranging from 20 to 2 months stayed for 5 nights and 4 days. Everyone had a great time and no one ran out of things to do. The owners responded very quickly when an issue arose, were very helpful, yet stayed out of our way. We would all like to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best retreat center with reasonable price.

We used it for pastors’ retreat. It served us well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at Elk Ridge Lodge!

Our family had a great time at Elk Ridge Lodge. The property has a rustic feel but there are plenty of bedrooms and spaces to gather. The industrial kitchen made food prep easy for a large group and the upstairs gathering area was great for a game of Bingo and other larger group activities. Wendy was fantastic at answering any of our questions or helping us with the house. The area is located in a rural area which allowed everyone to slow down and connect with one another. We did find fun in French Lick and surrounding communities where we met many nice people, enjoyed visiting the locals, and a ate some great meals out and about. If you have ever wanted to go to summer camp with your entire family, Elk Ridge Ranch is a great place to make it happen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

All members are our family appreciated the location and the accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Nice place. Shortage of space/activities for Young childrenLots of space to run if not rainy Had weights gym for adults
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Property for a Group

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate a 40th birthday! This property was perfect for our group of 14, offering everything we needed for an unforgettable weekend. The amenities were top-notch—spacious and well-equipped, with thoughtful details that made our stay incredibly comfortable. The property grounds were stunning, providing the perfect backdrop for both relaxation and fun. What truly made this place special was how well it catered to a group like ours. Whether we were sharing belly laughs around the firepit, cooking up a feast together in their commercial grade kitchen, playing a little pool or a round of chip and putt (we didnt play the whole course) it was clear this property was designed with gatherings in mind. And what made it even better was that our dog could join in on the fun (pet friendly)! I highly recommend this gem to anyone planning a group getaway—you won’t regret it! We hope to be back for our next friends gathering!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Destination Wedding Weekend

We live in Brooklyn and planned our wedding at Elk Ridge Ranch as a destination wedding. It exceeded our expectations by far! Mari and I can not over state our wonderful wedding weekend. Dave and Wendy were amazing hosts. They had staff on the ready to help prep any needs we needed. Wendy gave us many ideas on the best ways to set up the hall for our 80 guests. They both were filled with positivity and willing to try new ideas to make our wedding weekend extremely special. Any questions that we had were answered immediately. We opted to have a pizza party on Friday night for rehearsal dinner. The pizza party was fantastic. Dave provided elk meat, sausage, beef, fresh mozzarella, every vegetable you can think of. The wedding by the lake was exactly what we wanted. The barn hall provided a relaxed comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy. The kids played switch and pool in the corn silo while the adults had cocktails on the outside deck. Dave helped us find the perfect band and soundman. We danced to the band by the bonfire, roasted marshmallows, drank hot chocolate for the kids, bourbon for the adults all-night. Our guests stayed in town and our family stayed on the ranch. We can not recommend this beautiful space enough. Thanks Wendy and Dave!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Booked the property for a reunion of friends. Plenty of room and all amenities are provided. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away from it all

Wonderful place to get away but close to everything. Lots of amenities. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

We recently celebrated our wedding at an elk ridge ranch, and it was nothing short of magical! The venue was breathtaking, surrounded by rolling hills and stunning landscapes. The spacious accommodations allowed our family and friends to stay comfortably, and the charming decor added a cozy, rustic vibe to our special day. The hosts were incredibly accommodating, ensuring everything ran smoothly from setup to cleanup. We appreciated their attention to detail and choosing to have Dave (owner) cater a BBQ meal for our reception was spectacular. Ax throwing and pulled pork/brisket is the best combo! Our guests raved about the outdoor ceremony space and the picturesque backdrop for photos. If you’re looking for a unique and memorable wedding venue, this ranch is the perfect choice. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience—truly a five-star celebration!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best for large reunions!

This was our 4th stay across 12 years, and it was wonderful as always. The location is so peaceful and serene, the buildings have incredible spaces - the kitchen and great room especially! The hosts Dave and Wendy are around if needed, but otherwise just allow our group to enjoy the property. I have nothing but good things to say, and look forward to many more years at Elk Ridge Ranch :)
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT place for team building!!!

Our team gathers in person once a year (most of us work remotely). We had a fabulous time at Elk Ridge. Communication with Dave and Wendy was easy! The property had more than enough room for all 20+ of us and the history of the property was so interesting. There were surprises around every corner including the Pizza Barn activity we added on (food was delicious), the cigar and Bourbon Barn, the silo fire pit, the actual ELK that lived there! We’re already talking about the NEXT time we come!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elk Ridge

Great place for our group of 30 plus to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Unique Property

Our group of 18 of all ages had a great long weekend. There were a lot of unique features that kept our stay interesting. The huge commercial kitchen was great, and having the space upstairs for all of us to eat together was a plus. The golf course, fishing in the pond, visiting the animals, the workout area in the silo, and more, kept everyone active which we really enjoyed. The huge covered firepit area was a hit also! The hosts were responsive and helpful - we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbye T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great reunion location

Our family enjoyed our stay. The facilities are spacious and the owners great with responses to questions. The kitchen was well equipped. There were 34 of us using all their housing locations with beds to spare. The only alert to future renters would be to be aware the main congregating area and a lot of the bedrooms require going up a flight of stairs. We loved to large room we could gather in, the big fire pit and the spacious grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Reunion Place

As with previous reunions spots, we used this place as a central point as we explored other activities in the area. We could have stayed at this property the whole time because there was plenty of room to roam, things to do and places to just chat. Dining together is important to us and there was plenty of space to do just that. Kids had a marvelous time playing games indoors and outdoors and adults and older kids enjoyed talking in various areas of the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jerry b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Easy access. Great location away from distractions with view of countryside. Buildings had everything needed for large family. We all had a great time. Close enough to enjoy several outings on day trips. Excellent assistance by host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family reunion spot!

So much to do on the property itself and lots of room inside and outside for the 9 families that gathered. Such a relaxing and peaceful spot. No one wanted to leave and we’re already talking about coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024