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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
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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

Family-friendly lodge in a rural location
You can look forward to golfing on site, a water park, and a firepit at Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling, kayaking, and boating at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Tennis courts, a bike on site, and snow sports gear
  • Barbecue grills, games, and a video library
  • Outdoor furniture, water sports equipment, and books
Room features
All guestrooms at Elk Ridge Ranch-French Lick-Family Reunions Corporate Retreats, Private Parties have comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like internet access.
More amenities include:
  • 7 bathrooms with jetted tubs 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 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.
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.

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

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?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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 mi (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. 116 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

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

Great for a family getaway

Great property with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

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

Great family retreat

Great time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Tuan S.

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

Good Place

Overall, our stay at this place was good and fun. The surrounding view of the place was beautiful and we had a great time during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Aiden D.

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

Amazing Venue!

Such a gorgeous place to stay at! The place had more than enough room to accommodate all of our guests, along with having many different amenities and activities to do on the property. Along with this, the owners were super nice and considerate to all of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

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

Family Trip

We had a great time! We want to come again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

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

Bachelor party

Great place to get away for a weekend trip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

mike l.

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

Lots to do.

Great property and owners were awesome to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

We had a good time, lots of memories made for the young ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Beautiful Property

One of the coolest properties I have stayed at. Very easy check in and check out process. Dave and Wendy are great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Rod

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

Elk Ridge Ranch

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Elk Ridge Ranch. Our host, Dave, was very generous and thoughtful. It was the perfect getaway destination for our extended family get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021