Situated in the heart of the Ozarks, Dockley Ranch is an outdoor wedding venue in Ava, Missouri. This 80-acre estate is home to a working goat and alpaca farm, scenic grounds and woodlands, and the ruins of an old homestead that dates back over 160 years. Authenticity is tucked into every corner at this sprawling estate, where couples bring their dream day to life against the backdrop of breathtaking vistas with family, friends and even with a beloved pet!

Facilities and Capacity

Dockley Ranch lies on 8,000-square-feet of farmland and trees and has a capacity of 200 people for outdoor occasions. To-be-weds can say "I do" under a 250-year-old white oak tree, as guests look on from rustic-style seating in the garden. Afterward, loved ones can gather by the firepit or at several cozy outdoor lounge areas to socialize and soak up the unique views. The dedicated staff goes to great lengths to create an authentic rustic ambiance, with everything from antique doors, wooden pallets, windows, and farm implements adding a vintage farm feel. Bars and tables are provided, with many items handcrafted from barn wood dating back to the nineteenth century. Evening receptions take place alfresco, with couples having the freedom to curate their floorplan and evening meal. Throughout the day, your wedding party can avail of private preparations rooms on-site for pampering and freshening up.

Services Offered

From pre-wedding engagement parties and yoga retreats with friends to elopement packages and wedding services, Dockley Ranch is suitable for your entire wedding journey. You can connect with a member of the team to begin planning your special celebration in the Ozarks. The dedicated team allows outside vendors, so you can collaborate with caterers, entertainers, and wedding decorative hire companies of your choice. Among the services and items provided at this destination are:

Prices start at $1,750 for a simple wedding!

• all day access to the venue from 9:00 am - 12:00 am

• a dining / rain ent (or 2, depending on group size)

• furniture - tables and chairs

• farm-style 10-inch plates

• an officiant

• 2 dressing cabins

• 2 hour rehearsal

• set up/cleanup and sales tax

• cornhole boards

• parking

• event coordinator on site during to help and troubleshoot

• sound equipment and microphones suitable for speeches and playing bluetooth music

• lighting

• a kitchen/bar area

• vintage projector screen and a projector, mason jars for decor

• free-ranging alpacas and mini goats - guests can feed and interact with them!

• a large tree swing for couple photos and fun for kids

• preferred vendors list

• helipad area

• Accommodation

For a true and immersive ranch experience, to-be-weds and several guests can avail of on-site camping and accommodation at Dockley Ranch. The Hilltop Cabin and Cedar Cabin are quaint, vintage-style lodgings that are ideal for romantic and remote breaks. From here, you and a small number of friends and family members can explore the many hiking trails and outdoor pursuits in the area. Dockley Ranch is situated just one hour from Springfield, Mansfield, and Branson.