The Hitching Post Ranch

Updated January 26, 2024

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About This Vendor

Extraordinary. Unforgettable. Timeless.

The Hitching Post Ranch offers endless and elevated amenities nestled in over 200 acres of pristine countryside. Standing in timeless splendor with rolling hills, breathtaking sunsets, and two sparkling lakes. This is your day, your moment and HPR is here for you and your wedding vision! Whether you're looking for the perfect wedding day or make it a full wedding weekend - HPR has everything and more to make your dreams come true! Facilities and Capacity The HPR property offers endless amenities to include: Reception Venue The Bunk House The Bunk House Pavilion Dedicated Ceremony Site Pristine nature and two lakes Breathtaking views and sunsets Horses Details. Details. Details. It's all about the details! Your wedding team is vital to bring your vision to life - one team, one goal! Reception Venue The Bunk House Bridal Suite/Groom's Quarters Bunk House Pavilion Dedicated Ceremony Site Wedding Day or Wedding Weekend Reception Venue: The reception venue offers a capacity of 200 guests, an open-air concept to breathe in the breathtaking views or can be fully enclosed in the event of inclement weather, but never losing the view of the property! tables | chairs | linens included dedicated back of house/kitchen area dedicated bar fireplace Huge patio/deck overlooking the lake complete with Edison lights and fire pit - offering both enclosed and under the stars. This is perfect for your cocktail hour and dancing! in-house sound system available Bathrooms The Bunk House Let's talk Bunk House! An exclusive hideaway for the wedding party to gather and have fun, with VIP parking, a lounge area, big screen TV, pool table, games, bar, refrigerator and private bathrooms. Directly off The Bunk House is the Groom's Quarters offering a bar, kitchenette, private bathroom. Let's talk bridal and the gals - welcome to the Bridal Suite with a hair/make-up area, private bathroom and plenty of space for dresses and mimosas! Bunk House Pavilion The Pavilion is located near the Bunk House and may host your rehearsal dinner or even an intimate wedding. The capacity is 50 guests and includes tables, chairs and linens. Everything you need on the same property! Ceremony Site A breathtaking view of the lake for you and your guests! This site includes a ceremonial arch, benches with nature as your backdrop! Wedding Day or Wedding Weekend Whatever your vision we are here to make your wedding dreams come true! Please see below the two offerings and we look forward to connecting and hope to welcome you to the HPR family! Grand Ranch Package and Wedding Weekend Experience! Call today to schedule your private tour and we are so excited to meet you soon! 614.300.5376

Amenities & Details

Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area

Guest Capacity

Up to 200

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Transportation, Shuttle Service

Settings

Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Waterfront, Trees

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Pricing for The Hitching Post Ranch

Option	Value
Starting Cost	Affordable
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Price Range	$7,800 - $9,800+
Couples Usually Spend
Peak Season Months	April-November
Peak Season Cost	$7,800 - $9,800+
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OffSeason Months	January-March, December
OffSeason Cost	$7,800 - $9,800+
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The Hitching Post Ranch Reviews

Kelsie Turkowski (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

My husband and I spent months looking for a wedding venue. We went all over Ohio and finally found HPR. This venue is not only the most gorgeous place but it hold the kindest people you will ever meet. We fell in love immediately and truly had the wedding of our dreams. The Hitching Post is constantly changing to make things more gorgeous each time you see it. Beth (the wedding planner) is the most organized and accommodating person you will ever meet. Some specialties included are wedding planners, bartenders, sunset photos, and parking attendants. There is a huge getting-ready space for the wedding party and lots of space to dance the night away. I would recommend the HPR to anyone. I received more compliments on the venue and staff than I could ever have imagined. You will not regret booking here!!
Reviewed on 07-11-2023

Jessica Hausmann (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

I don't even know where to begin to tell you just how beautiful this place is. The owners are very much involved in making sure every single thing is in order and ready for your special day. They are AMAZING!! The Hitching Post Ranch is a place where memories are made and you will always remember every detail of this day. This place is absolutely breathtaking. The Hausmann's
Reviewed on 04-10-2023

Logan Harris (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

We absolutely loved everything about our experience with HPR. Mick, Lisa and Beth were amazing, professional, helpful and made sure that we had a personalized experience from the beginning of the weekend to the end. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful. The venue is gorgeous and we got a ton of compliments on it from friends and family during and after our wedding. Everything was exactly as we had pictured it, details were handled, our requests were met, we could not have been happier with our experience with HPR!
Reviewed on 13-09-2023

Chloe Jacobs (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Everything about the Hitching Post Ranch was incredible! Beth made the planning process so easy and was always available with answers to any and all questions we had. Beth, Mick, and Lisa all worked behind the scenes and perfected the smallest details that we didn’t even know about for the entire weekend and made sure that everything was absolutely perfect for us. The accommodations for the weekend experience were above and beyond and the space truly felt like a home away from home for the weekend. We simply would not change a thing and would recommend the Hitching Post and Moonstruck to anyone!
Reviewed on 05-09-2023

Jen Maurer (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Lisa, Mick, and Beth are all absolutely amazing. I fell in love with the venue during the tour and just knew it was where I wanted to have my wedding. They have a beautiful setup with an amazing outdoor country feel and gorgeous views for miles. Our day couldn't have been more perfect from the weather, view, and the amazing staff. This venue had so much to offer to make your day spectacular. Everyone's focused on helping out any way they can to ensure everything does as planned. Mick and Lisa treated us like family and made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Beth helped ensure the day was stress free with her amazing organization skills and her fun personality. I was stress free due to Beth having a well planned timeline of events and communication with all vendors to ensure everyone was on the same page. The staff checked in several times throughout the day and even had amenity baskets in case we forgot something we might need. We really enjoyed the horses and the guests loved getting to take pictures with them. Sunset pictures overlooking the prairie was one of our top highlights of the night and we were able to get gorgeous pictures. This venue also has a bunk house where the bridal party can stay the night before the wedding and a bride and groom suit for overnight stay the night of the wedding. They truly thought of everything. Thank you so much Lisa, Mick and Beth for everything you do. You all made sure we had the best day ever!
Reviewed on 24-08-2023

Elizabeth Russell (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

The Hitching Post Ranch was absolutely the best! Our daughter was married at the HPR on July 8, 2023. The owners, Mick and Lisa, and the wedding coordinator, Beth, made us feel like they truly cared about the wedding couple and their family members. Some of our guests needed extra help with mobility issues and they were excellent in providing what was needed! We honestly felt like family! Everything went smoothly and they even thought of and provided services we didn’t even think of! The staff was amazing! All of our guests were amazed by the stunning, gorgeous views! The location was truly breathtaking! Honestly The Hitching Post Ranch was perfect! Elizabeth
Reviewed on 13-07-2023

Mary B. (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Everything my husband and I imagined and hoped for came into fruition at the Hitching Post Ranch. When the coordinator communicates she will get something done, she means it! Beth was fantastic to work with and the relationship and rapport shared with the owners Lisa and Mick was also an enjoyable experience to work with as well. We could not have been more thrilled or grateful with our experience. My husband and I hope to be back to weddings here in the future!!
Reviewed on 13-07-2023

Ashley Zapparato (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

The hitching post ranch was the first venue that me and my husband toured, and after we knew that we had to be married there. The owners, Mick and Lisa, really pour their hearts into this and are the sweetest people. Beth, who is a wedding coordinator there, made our day go so smooth and is amazing and so helpful. We couldn’t have imagined our day anywhere else. The property is beautiful and I’ve had so many of our guests compliment the hitching post. We did the weekend package and highly recommend it! Everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 13-06-2023

Brittany Selk (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

From the beginning, when we had just toured HPR, we fell in love. The venue is so beautiful and the people are wonderful. Beth, the wedding coordinator, was truly amazing. She went above and beyond to ensure our day was everything we had hoped and wished for. She was very timely with responses and helpful in every aspect. Mick and Lisa, the owners, were also incredibly helpful and generous. They truly love their ranch and venue and want it to be the best it can possibly be for your wedding. They are so kind. Our wedding was May 13, 2023, and many of our wedding guests, complimented how beautiful the venue was including the ceremony site and the reception barn. I will always suggest the Hitching Post Ranch as a place to get married, as it truly did make our wedding day the best day ever.
Reviewed on 23-05-2023

Brooke Murfield (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

I would highly recommend The Hitching Post Ranch as a venue for anything in your hearts desire. The owners Mick and Lisa also their staff treat you like family and help you throughout the process. Their venue is absolutely stunning and the atmosphere there is just so beautiful and comforting. Their wedding coordinator Beth was so kind and loving. She helped me have a stress free day and took control of anything that came up to ensure that my only focus on was relaxing and having a good time. I can’t express how much my family and I enjoyed our time there. I could go on and on with an endless amount of love and gratitude I have for the people and the ranch ❤️ the pictures I’m adding aren’t the ones I’ve had professionally done. They’re just all of us enjoying the space ❤️. Pictures can’t even do justice to the beauty and love.
Reviewed on 10-05-2023

Catherine Danford (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

HPR is absolutely amazing! For the short answer: 10/10 across the board. Beautiful setting and facilities, the most helpful and friendly owners and coordinator, and made planning/executing our wedding even from out of state as smooth as we could have ever hoped. Love, love, love HPR. The long answer of why we loved it here:The owners, Mick and Lisa, along with the wedding coordinator, Beth, were there every step of the way to help make our wedding dreams come true! The ceremony area is incredibly beautiful with the large pond and rolling hills in the background which made for absolutely incredible photos. The reception area was also beautiful, big, and versatile! I also 100% recommend booking the whole wedding weekend as it made everything SO easy and so much less stressful. I was planning my wedding from out of state, so being able to stay on site all weekend, have all our events in the same place, and not be worried about rushing for setting up made the final execution a million times easier when I finally arrived back in Ohio the week of our wedding. We had the rehearsal there Friday, the bridal party stayed in the bunkhouse Friday night, got ready in the beautiful bunkhouse Saturday morning, and then my new husband and I stayed in the honeymoon sweet Saturday night. It made everything SO easy. And not to mention the honeymoon sweet is dreamy and wonderful and they even have breakfast for you in the morning as well. It even absolutely poured down raining during our ceremony but they ran everything so smoothly we had no problem moving inside and making things perfect. And the indoor area plus covered dance floor made it perfect even in the rain! Being able to bring in your own alcohol for your signature cocktails is also such a bonus if you're looking to save a little money on vendor prices. If you are looking for the outdoorsy wedding of your dreams, look no further. Love you HPR, thanks for making our wedding the most incredible weekend we could asked for!
Reviewed on 01-05-2023

Lisa Fisher (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Our daughter was married at HPR last season. The attention to detail and beauty of the property were outstanding. The team was available and helpful to not only the wedding party, but the guest, and caterers as well. Prior to the wedding the coordinator, Beth, was knowledgable and guided us in selecting florist, caterers, hair, makeup, and DJ. We weren’t getting a reply from one of the hired services. Beth immediately handled the problem and took what was a stressful situation off our plate. Thanks to the owners, Mick and Lisa, for an amazing weekend.
Reviewed on 28-04-2023

Halley M (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
If you want a super laid back do-it-yourself kind of wedding, this is your place;if you are someone who needs consistent set plans and guidance sprinkled with a little elegance, you may want to look elsewhere. I booked this venue with full on Sweet Home Alabama vibes. I am a city girl but with coronavirus still somewhat at play, we booked this charming country outdoor venue to ensure some social distancing.We initially loved the venue but what we were not told is that during the time of our wedding, they would be undergoing remodeling to the venue bathrooms and the designated area where we had our rehearsal dinner and got ready the day of.That upset me because it was not included in our contract nor was it aesthetically pleasing at all, no flooring & finishings, and we were not warned that they were going to be doing this until we arrived for our wedding weekend. I had to purchase a carpet myself for women's bathroom as they only had plywood flooring and guests were having to walk through wet grass in heels to get to bathroom as they did not yet have an entrance.The venue is owned by a sweet couple who basically run the entire operation with some family, along with their friend who is the wedding coordinator. Very nice people, but not big on organization/planning. Ie- the day of the wedding my coordinator said they would be there in the morning to set up.The day came, my florists show up, and coordinator is not there, nothing is ready, so my parents and friends scrambled to set up tables. We had the venue until 11pm, but venue owners instructed dj to announce last call at 10pm.Little things like that, where we were told one thing by the venue and then those things never came to fruition, continued to happen which impacted my final review of venue.They offered us wedding props but said we would have to pay to rent them-fyi there is a much nicer venue down the road (who is booked out 2 years) that lets you use all props for free and charges the same amount as HPR.The weekend package includes wedding coordinator and shuttle bus amongst other things. Only crucial benefit in opting for weekend package is to ensure there is not a wedding at the venue the night before yours. The wedding coordinator was kind but did not do much the day of the wedding or prior,I felt that I did most myself. Ie-I had to call someone to escort myself and my entire wedding party by golf cart to the reception as I could not walk in my dress and my wedding coordinator was nowhere to be found.We also had little details promised to us for the reception that were not given because they told us they simply forgot. We were also told the venue had wifi for guests by the owner the day we toured the venue, but again this was not true as I asked for the wifi info during our wedding weekend and was told they did not have it by the same person who said they did.The reception area is beautiful and a huge part of why we committed to this venue. Beyond that, much of the the venue is travel by foot and all locations are just far enough away that, in a dress/heels/tux you really want to be diligent about how much you have to walk- separate areas of the venue include an area to get ready, the ceremony, to the reception.There is uphill/down hill, gravel and grass torrain.This is also why it was upsetting when my wedding coordinator was nowhere to be found when my and my wedding party needed to be introduced at our reception-we ended up being about a half hour late.Much love HPR!
Reviewed on 11-04-2023

Darlene Cunningham (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
As the parents of the bride, we wanted the wedding venue, ceremony and reception to be a wonderful experience for the bride and groom. Beth, Lisa, Mitch and everyone behind the scenes at Hitching Post Ranch gave just that! This was an amazingly positive experience enjoyed by everyone that celebrated. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 10-10-2022

Delaney Gonzales (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2022
The Hitching Post Ranch was the best venue I could have picked for our wedding. The moment I stepped foot on the property I knew it was where I wanted to marry my now husband. Everyone at HPR is so kind and thoughtful, and they were always available to answer any questions I had. All of our guests had an absolute blast and spoke so highly of HPR. Our wedding was an absolute dream thanks to HPR!
Reviewed on 29-08-2022

Olivia Robinson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
I cannot say enough about how amazing HPR is!! I had so many compliments on the venue and the staff that run it. Mick and Lisa are two of the most gracious people I have ever met. They made us feel like family for the weekend. Beth, the wedding coordinator, is an absolute asset to their team. I am not sure my day could have even happened without her. She made a quick judgement call that kept my entire ceremony from being doused with rain. I highly recommend the wedding weekend experience as it made the whole process a lot more fun and a lot less stressful. I cannot express how much I love this place and the people who run it. I am forever grateful for my experience here!
Reviewed on 23-08-2022

Taylor Rayl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
We cannot even begin to describe how amazing this venue is, as well as the people who own it. Mick and Lisa went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. The wedding coordinators also did an incredible job of making everything flow seamlessly, even with some last minute changes. If it is an option for you, the weekend package is an absolute must. This provides a space for the bridal party to stay the night before. We were also able to have our rehearsal dinner there and spend the whole weekend with our family and friends. It was amazing to be able to set up early on Friday, have fun Saturday night, and then come back Sunday for clean up. Absolutely worth it. There is also an amazing space to get ready, with private rooms for the ladies and gents and a spacious common area to hang out for the day. You cannot beat the views and spaces for the ceremony, reception, and pictures. They have also added on a ton to the reception area that makes it perfect for the celebration. We cannot recommend this venue enough to any couple looking for where to spend their wedding day!
Reviewed on 27-06-2022

Jacob Dupler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2020
The Hitching Post Ranch was the absolute perfect place for our wedding. The owners, Mick and Lisa, were wonderful and very accommodating. Beth, the wedding coordinator, was amazing. She handled every little detail and made sure our wedding day went flawlessly. A gorgeous, spacious pavillion nestled inside rolling hills, beautiful trees, and a serene pond provided stunning pastoral ambiance. Sunset photos atop their hills gave us the most incredible wedding photos. The Hitching Post Ranch is bar none the best wedding venue in the area.
Reviewed on 18-09-2021

Rachel Muldovan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
I cannot even begin to describe how wonderful our wedding was here at the Hitching Post Ranch! The ceremony site offers an amazing natural backdrop. The reception area is functional and extremely beautiful. There are many amazing locations for beautiful sunset portraits too! Not only is the venue amazing, but the owners make the experience all the better! Mick and Lisa were so involved in making sure our day was just how we pictured it. You are not treated as a couple getting married, but rather as a part of their family; this sets them apart from all the other venues we visited and had solidified our choice before we had even seen the whole place! We cannot thank them enough for making our wedding, the wedding of our dreams!
Reviewed on 30-06-2020

19 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.89 out of 5.0

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Phone	(614) 300-5376
Address	4904 Hamburg Rd SW, Lancaster, OH, 43130
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Meet the The Hitching Post Ranch Team

Mick & Lisa Ritchie The Hitching Post Ranch Owner

Mick & Lisa Ritchie (Owner)

Our love story began nearly 14 years ago down a long, winding lane surrounded by pristine nature, glistening lakes that melt into magical sunsets and starry nights, where memories are made and dreams still come true.Our dedication and passion is that the magic of the Ranch will continue to write love stories, creating moments filled with fun and celebrations! We are thrilled and honored that you are considering The Hitching Post Ranch for your big day or upcoming event, and with so many stories to write - your happily ever after begins at HPR! Thank you, Mick & Lisa

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