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Rocking Ridge Ranch
Trapp Lake Road, Knutsford, BC — Let us turn your wedding day into a relaxing wedding week!
- 150
- Seated guests
- Not published
- Standing
- $4,975
- Starting price
- Outdoor
- Spaces
the story
About Rocking Ridge Ranch
Rocking Ridge Ranch is a rustic outdoor wedding venue tucked away on Trapp Lake Road in Knutsford, British Columbia, overlooking Napier Lake in the Nicola Valley. Roughly 30 minutes south of Kamloops and 50 minutes north of Merritt, the ranch sits amid rolling hills and sagebrush, a stone's throw from trophy fly fishing lakes and some of the province's most abundant wildlife areas. The property was purchased as bare land by Barry Borthistle in 2002, and today his grandson Brent and wife LaBri live on site full-time with their two children, hosting weddings alongside family members Lee and Chris — whose own 2017 wedding was the first ever held on the ranch.
The ranch is built for couples who want more than a single day. Its favourite ceremony site features a rustic log arbor that couples can dress with their own florals or drapery, with an aisle lined by rocks found on the property. The reception area is a tent-covered timber-framed structure with a built-in bar, dance floor, rustic tables, hay bale couches, lawn games and a fire pit, plus ample space for caterers and musicians to set up (with weather covering available for them if needed). Parties of up to 150 guests can be accommodated, and family and friends are invited to pitch tents or bring campers and stay overnight in the on-site camping and RV sites.
The 2026 venue rate is $4,975 + GST for a full DIY weekend, including use of the property for the entire weekend plus up to two days prior for deliveries and two days afterward for tear-down. Add-on services include full-service event planning, day-of coordinating and day-after clean-up, with LaBri serving as booking manager and on-site day-of coordinator. Ceremony-only bookings are also offered at seasonal rates. Couples should note the reception tent structure comes down for winter and is unavailable from October 15 through May 1, and that all visits to the ranch outside a scheduled wedding day require an appointment booked in advance.
where it happens
Event spaces
| Space | Seated | Standing | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony SiteThe ranch's favourite ceremony spot, featuring a rustic log arbor that couples can add their own floral or drapery decor to, with an aisle lined by rocks found on the property. | — | — | Outdoor |
| Reception AreaA tent-covered timber-framed structure with a built-in bar, dance floor, rustic tables, hay bale couches, lawn games and a fire pit, plus space for caterers and musicians to set up. | — | — | Outdoor |
| Camping & RV SitesOn-site sites where guests can pitch tents or park campers and stay overnight. | — | — | Outdoor |
the practical part
Pricing
- Starting price
- $4,975
- Price range
- $
- Included in venue fee
- Full use of the property for the entire weekend, plus up to 2 days prior for deliveries and 2 days after for tear-down/clean-up, Ceremony site with log arbor, Ceremony seating, Signing table, Linens, Tables, chairs and benches, Bathrooms, Bar area, Fire pits with firewood provided at no additional cost, Dance floor, Power generator with fuel provided at no additional cost, String lighting over the dance floor and dinner area, Audio equipment for ceremony and reception
- Seasonal pricing
- Prices are subject to change depending on season, and all packages are subject to GST. Ceremony-only bookings are priced seasonally: $500 from January 1 through May 15, $1,500 from May 16 through September 30, and $1,000 from October 1 through December 31. The ceremony-only option is limited to weekends that are not holiday or "long" weekends.
eat, drink & be married
Food & drink
- Catering
- External allowed
- Catering notes
- Couples bring in their own caterers; the reception area has ample space for caterers to set up, with weather covering provided if needed. The ranch has worked with a list of vendors and is happy to help couples select caterers, musicians, rentals and wedding planners.
- Bar notes
- The reception structure features a built-in bar, and use of the bar area is included in the venue rate. The site does not state who supplies or serves the alcohol.
the details
Ceremony & logistics
- Ceremony on site
- Yes
- Ceremony capacity
- 150
- Wet-weather backup
- The reception area is housed under a tent-covered timber-framed structure, and the ranch can also provide covering from the weather for caterers and musicians if needed. Note that the reception tent structure is taken down for winter and is not available October 15 through May 1.
- Season
- The reception structure is not available October 15 through May 1, as the tents must be taken down for the winter season; bookings in those months have limited access to reception area amenities. Ceremony-only bookings are priced across all 12 months. As of the site's writing, there was availability for one more booking in the 2025 season and lots of availability for 2026.
- On-site accommodation
- Yes
- Accommodation details
- Overnight stays are in on-site camping and RV sites — guests are invited to pitch tents or bring campers and stay the night. No hotel-style rooms are described.
the little things
Amenities
- rustic log ceremony arbor
- rock-lined aisle
- tent-covered timber-framed reception structure
- built-in bar
- dance floor
- rustic tables, chairs and benches
- hay bale couches
- lawn games
- fire pit (firewood included)
- string lighting over dance floor and dinner area
- audio equipment for ceremony and reception
- power generator (fuel included)
- bathrooms
- linens
- signing table
- camping and RV sites
- on-site day-of coordinator (add-on)
- vendor recommendations
asked & answered
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Rocking Ridge Ranch accommodate?
The ranch can accommodate parties of up to 150 guests, and family and friends are welcome to pitch tents or bring campers to stay overnight on site.
What does the venue rental cost and what is included?
The 2026 venue rate is $4,975 + GST for the DIY experience, which includes full use of the venue and all amenities for both ceremony and reception for the entire weekend, plus up to two days prior for deliveries and two days after for tear-down and clean-up. Included amenities are the ceremony site with arbor, seating, signing table, linens, tables, chairs, benches, bathrooms, bar area, fire pits with firewood, dance floor, power generator with fuel, string lighting over the dance floor and dinner area, and audio equipment for the ceremony and reception.
Are planning and coordination services available?
Yes. Full-service event planning is an additional $2,000 + GST and includes vendor coordination for everything from accommodation and shuttle service to photographers and equipment rentals, plus day-of coordinating. Day-of coordinating on its own is $1,000 + GST, and day-after clean-up is $500 + GST. LaBri serves as the booking manager and on-site day-of coordinator/wedding planner.
Can we book the ceremony only?
Yes. Ceremony-only bookings are $500 from January 1 to May 15, $1,500 from May 16 to September 30, and $1,000 from October 1 to December 31. This option is limited to weekends that are not holiday or long weekends.
Can guests stay overnight at the ranch?
Yes. The ranch offers camping and RV sites, so guests can pitch tents or bring their campers and stay the night on the property.
Do we have to use a specific caterer?
No specific caterer is required. The reception area has ample space for caterers and musicians to set up, with weather covering available if needed, and the hosts have worked with a list of vendors and are happy to help couples select caterers, musicians, rentals and wedding planners.
Is the venue available in the winter?
The reception structure is not available October 15 through May 1, because the tents must be taken down for the winter season. Bookings in those months have limited access to reception area amenities.
Where is Rocking Ridge Ranch and can we visit before our wedding?
The ranch is on Trapp Lake Road overlooking Napier Lake in the Nicola Valley, about 30 minutes south of Kamloops and 50 minutes north of Merritt, reached via Highway 5A and the Roche Lake Road turnoff. All visits to the ranch outside of the scheduled wedding day require an appointment, so couples should call in advance.
a closer look
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