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

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Interior
Dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Property grounds
Golf

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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shoals, IN
  • Place, French Lick Springs Hotel
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, French Lick Casino
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Adventure
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Shoals

With a stay at this lodge in Shoals, you'll be 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Lark Valley Zip Lines and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from French Lick Springs Hotel. .This family-friendly lodge is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from French Lick Casino and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from French Lick Scenic Railway.
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What's nearby

  • French Lick Springs Hotel - 28 min drive - 23.8 km
  • French Lick Casino - 28 min drive - 24.1 km
  • French Lick Scenic Railway - 29 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Patoka Lake - 30 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Big Splash Adventure - 30 min drive - 25.5 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

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

Elk Ridge Ranch-Located just 9 miles from the French Lick Resort and Casino in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. Patoka Lake just 12.8 miles and scenic White River 8 miles.

Formerly a working elk ranch, the property has several gardens and trails. Hay wagon rides can be arranged on-site. Also a 9-hole-par-3 golf course, fitness center gym, a vineyard, berries, wildlife on 120-acres.

Property has a full workout gym. Gym has 2000 sq. feet full weights room, three cardio machines, yoga room), plus....a private par three golf course, a stocked fishing pond, bon fire pit , sauna, commercial kitchen.

This is a perfect property for a large family gathering or a corporate meeting and retreat. Room for a few RV's too!

PRIVATE GET AWAY !
This place is remote and private yet close to all the tourist activities in French Lick, Indiana like world class resort spas, golf courses and other tourist activities including laser tag, train rides, go-karting, a water park and historic architecture and antique shoppes. The Main Lodge and Blanche House at Elk Ridge Ranch property 375027 sits on 40 acres with gardens and a green house. The 9 hole par three golf course is a fun activity on the property. Bring your own golf clubs.


If you require a place for a very private meeting or party .....here it is!


PRIVATE CHEF on site seasonally
The Elk Ridge owner is a former steak house owner Dave Marshall who trained as a chef in Bangkok. Ask us about catering your event with a special dinner or seasonal hay ride!

HAY WAGON RIDE
Ask us about a hay wagon ride for your group Perfect for kids of all ages. Seasonally available.

Sleep near the wooded hills !
Nestled in the wooded hills of Elk Ridge ranch, the Blanche house is a quiet get away for both couples and adventure seekers. Elk Ridge is becoming a destination place. Just look at our bookings page!

Only 15 minutes from the French Lick casino and resort. Lots of small day spas and large resort spas in nearby French Lick and West Baden, Indiana.

Snuggle up at the bonfire at Elk Ridge Ranch. Inquire about preferred local caterers at very reasonable rates per person.
Personal Chef Available seasonally.


Keywords: lodge
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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 park
  • 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 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 complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
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.

Pets

Pets 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

Important information

You need to know

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 transportation to and from this property

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The commercial kitchen worked great for our 25 family members. We loved the open/shared lounge, game area, and bar. It was the perfect place for our mixed ages and interests, yet allowed us all to be together. The outdoor areas were beautiful and provided more opportunities for various activities. The location was easy to get to and close enough to French Lick to enjoy activities there as well. Bunk room was great for kids and two joining rooms for teens and twenties. Bedrooms in the house worked good for couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Cole J.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Donnie I.

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

8/10 Good

William G.

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

8/10 Good

Gail N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

peg s., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best retreat center with reasonable price.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B., Peoria, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

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

8/10 Good

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel j.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elk Ridge

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