FAQs.

General Venue and Site FAQs

When is the venue open for bookings?        

• Mid-May through September

When is the venue available for site tours?         

• Mid-April through Mid-October (weather depending). Please call ahead and make a reservation for a tour. No drop ins.
  

How far in advance can I book the venue? 

• 1 year

How many people can the site accommodate?           

• Up to 150 people

Where is the venue located?        

• Rogue Ranch is 12 miles outside of McCall, Idaho and 112 miles north of Boise, Idaho. The nearest commercial airport is Boise, Idaho and the nearest private airport is McCall, Idaho. Your journey to the serenity of the mountains and our venue begins with the drive from Boise north to McCall, which is a stunningly scenic 2.5 hour cruise through a rocky canyon, mountains and lush ranch lands.

Event Logistics

How much time is allocated for the rehearsal/set up?              

• Vendors can start setting up at 4:00pm the day prior to the wedding ceremony. Rehearsals can take place between the hours of 5:00pm – 7:00pm the day prior to the wedding ceremony.

Can we visit the venue a few days early so vendors can see the layout?

• Yes, we just ask you communicate ahead of time with us to ensure you are not coming when another event is taking place.
  

Are there changing areas for the wedding party?       

• Not at this time, but we hope to have those in the future!

Are there separate spaces for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception? 

• Our venue space is large enough to accommodate multiple separate areas for various activities.

Are there restrooms?

• We do not have restrooms, but nice portable toilet services can be arranged for at a relatively low cost locally. We recommend at least 4 restrooms per 100 people.

Is the site handicap accessible/ADA compliant?      

• No, the site is an entirely outdoor site, however there are gravel roads and many of the featured cocktail, ceremony, and rehearsal areas are on flat, grassy ground that is able to be accessed with assistance.

Are there any location restrictions?    

• Our site is located on a private ranch in a secluded valley so we do not have any noise restrictions. Out of respect for our two distant neighbors (as well as for safety reasons), we only allow events until 11:00pm in the evening.
• During fire season we tightly control all fires and BBQ activities. We will work with you to ensure these activities are safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Can I hire outside vendors?

• Yes

Do you require all vendors to provide a COI (certificate of insurance)

• Yes

Can we bring our own decorations?

• Yes

Does the venue have a dance floor?    

• No, but one can be rented from local providers.

Is there a kitchen on site?

• There are no culinary facilities available on site, please plan accordingly with your caterer.

Can we bring our own alcohol?

• Due to county permitting, all alcohol served must be served by a provider with a catering/alcohol permit.

Fees

What is the rental fee and what is included?

• $2,500 rental fee + applicable taxes.  The rental fee includes the site and access for a rehearsal dinner, set up, and the event day. No other amenities are included and there are no hidden costs.

What’s the payment plan for the entire bill? What forms of payment do you accept?

• A non-refundable $750 security deposit is due at the time of booking.
• First payment of $1,000 is due three months prior to your event.
• Remaining balance of $750 is due one month prior to your event.
• Payments can be made by cash, personal check or PayPal (+ applicable credit card processing fee.)

Is there a cancellation policy?        

• You can cancel three months prior to the wedding date (prior to the first payment.) However the security deposit is non-refundable.

Transportation

Is there parking on site?

• There is limited parking on site for vendors while setting up and cleaning up, however transportation or buses must be arranged for the event to shuttle attendees from local accommodations to the event site due to our limited parking.

Are taxis or other transportation services like Uber/Lyft available in the area of the venue?  

• We are located in a very rural area. There is limited taxi service available, based out of McCall.
• We do not have Uber/Lyft services readily available, which is why we recommend bus services be arranged by the bride/groom for the guests.

Do you have signs to direct guests to the site/event?                

• We can provide signs if requested by our clients.

Weather

Is there any contingency for inclement weather?

• No, this is an outdoor site only. It is recommended that rental tents are included in your venue plan in the event that it does rain.

Are heaters and/or umbrellas provided for the outdoor spaces? If not, can I hire my own vendors to provide this equipment or services?

• We do not provide these services, but you can hire vendors to do so.

Vendors

Do you have a list of "preferred" vendors? Do I have the option of using an outside vendor instead?

• Please see our page “Our Partners” which lists our preferred vendors. If you have a vendor you prefer to use, you are more than welcome to do so, we just ask that you have them schedule a site visit with the property owners to prepare for setup and service prior to your big day.

If I bring my own caterer, is there a kitchen available to use? Are tables, linens, chairs, dinnerware and glassware provided?

• There is no kitchen on site and you must provide your own tables, linens, chairs, dinnerware and glassware. We recommend you consult with your caterer and/or equipment supply vendor.

Are you licensed to provide alcohol service? Can we bring our own wine, beer or champagne? Hard liquor?

• No, we are not licensed to provide alcohol service, you must bring your own wine, beer or champagne and bar service professionals. No hard liquor is allowed on property due to local regulations.

Is there a corkage fee?     

• There is no corkage fee. We believe in drinking the wine/champagne you love on your special day!

Can we bring in our own decorations?         

• Yes you can! Your imagination is the limit! The only restrictions on décor relate to the use of exterior burning of candles, the use of which is dependent upon the current state fire season hazards/restrictions (typically during the dry months of July - August.)

Can we have a DJ or live band?     

• Yes you can! We have a concert stage as well as covered 12’ x 12’ gazebos. We recommend that they bring an external power source as we have limited power supply for electrical equipment. We do not have a sound system or microphones for speeches, so it is best to plan with your DJ or musician for these items.    

Accommodations

Do you provide accommodations? If not, what are the nearest hotels?  

• There are many quality hotel selections available locally in both New Meadows, ID and McCall, ID at a wide range of prices. There is also an RV park in Meadows, just down the road from us, as well as many VRBO and AirBnB options.

Can we camp on property?

• Not at this time.