A FIRST CLASS VENUE

The Barnsion is a first class vacation rental, wedding venue, and event center. From elegant, rustic weddings to classy, but casual corporate events and family celebrations, the Barnsion will make a memorable experience for you and your guests. With it’s many and varied amenities, scenic vistas, and beautiful western décor you may not want to leave.

Come experience this tranquil setting. Enjoy a cup of coffee under the biggest sky Montana has to offer as the sunrise paints the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy horseback riding through the rolling pastures and farmland, or fish for trout in the nearby rivers and streams. The options are as limitless as your imagination. Distinctive and flexible, let the Barnsion make your next event a memorable celebration.

HOW THE BARNSION GOT IT’S NAME!

More About the History

ACCOMMODATIONS

Upper Room

The Cheyenne Cabin

South Loft

The Shed

The American fork Cabin

We would love to be a part of your special day. To find out more about our wedding package

CLICK HERE

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Because our location is nearly the geographic center of Montana, our guests will be within a day’s drive from any site in Montana. Yellowstone Park is a day trip from here. Within two hours drive from here you can enjoy just about any cultural or recreational activity the state has to offer. Whether skiing at Bridger Bowl or Showdown, snowmobiling, rafting, fishing, hunting, or site seeing, the list could go on endlessly.

Several major airports are within two hours, making it easy to fly in and drive here without major traffic.

Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, & Fireplace

This luxurious outdoor living space is a great spot for rehearsal dinners, birthday parties and family dinners. Summer shade, an outdoor sink, sandstone rock countertops, barbecues and grills, archways, deck tables and chairs, evening romantic lighting, a crackling fire and the smell of food make this place a one of a kind piece of art with a function.

This space may be available for our guests with advance permission. Many nights we would be glad to share this with you or allow the use of this space by yourselves.

This has been a favorite place for private parties and small weddings. Occasionally you might hear music coming from here as the sun sets and the cool evening breeze makes the fire needed. The sunsets from here in the summer months are breathtaking looking up at the Crazy Mountains and the Musselshell River Valley. It really doesn't get much better than this.

Hunting & Fishing

The American Fork Creek runs through the ranch and the Musselshell River is nearby. They have smart Brown Trout and, with the proper licenses, may be available for your enjoyment. The Musselshell Valley and the local mountain ranges are known to have many whitetail deer, antelope, mule deer, game birds, bear, lion, and elk. I am sure I forgot something. Bottom line is, if you like to use a gun, bow, or hunt with a camera, it can probably be done from here. Public hunting may be open nearby on the Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks' block management parcels or 30 minutes away in one if the mountain ranges.

Large New Reception Area

The big new 3,000 square foot reception pavilion has six overhead doors which can be opened on both sides to allow free flow of air or if the weather doesn’t cooperate the wedding can be moved indoors.

This large area can facilitate over 300, with 30 round tables, 21 eight foot tables, 17 six foot tables and over 350 chairs provided. Beautiful white linen table cloths are also provided.

Hiking & Walks

Take a walk to the creek and enjoy yourself without having the restrictions of a designated trail. Enjoy the sunrise with a hike in the fresh Montana air. Because it may change daily, please ask us where it would be safe to explore. There are times when it would not be advisable to be where the bulls may be fighting for their pecking order or a momma cow has just laid out a newborn calf. Remember this is not a 20 acre parcel with a bed and breakfast, so we will have a place for you to walk and explore.

Bicycles & ATV's

Bicycles are always welcome and ATV's are welcome with some reservations. There are times when we cannot have an ATV moving through the livestock or riding into the hay ground. I am sure we can find a suitable place for you yo enjoy here on the ranch. Many experienced riders may want to enjoy the open trails in the United States Forest Service only about 30 minutes away.

Deluxe Outdoor Bathrooms

Our deluxe outdoor bathrooms are a fantastic option for weddings, events, and for anyone staying in campers, trailers or tents. There are three toilets and 2 showers that can accommodate even the largest groups. One of the toilet and shower areas is ADA compliant. It may say "Outhouse" on the side but these bathrooms are fully equipped. Laundry facilities and an ice machine are also available in “The Far Outhouse”!

Room for RV’s, campers, trailers and tents

We have lots of room adjacent to The Barnsion and offer free parking for campers, trailers, and tents. There is one full RV hookup. For a truly western adventure, we have two authentically painted teepees that people can stay in as well.