Special Events

Weddings

The Griffin Ranch is the perfect setting for weddings to embrace your individuality. Whether you’re renewing your vows or saying them for the first time, what better place to do it then under the living oak trees and next to the endless field of flowers. With a Notary onsite, we can help you create a special day and take care of all the arrangements from the start to finish, leaving you with nothing but to enjoy your unique Ranch wedding experience.

Unique wedding that will be spoken of forever …

If you wish to see more ideas on Ranch Weddings than slip over to Martha Stewarts destination weddings  page on Ranch weddings .. We commend all of the wonderful couples for choosing their personal destination and be sure to look at Liesl and Kevin as theirs is still one of our all time favorites..   Pick up a few new ideas that will enhance your special day and turn your wedding into one that will be talked of and remembered for many days to come .. With just a few recycled and special old items we have at the ranch as well as a few new ones that friends and family will share , see what we can do with the simplicity and uniqueness of the items available.. You may surprise yourself  in such a wonderful way ..Remember what Winnie said.

The Simple Thoughts

Winnie the Pooh

Barbara Hunter ‘s New Poetry Book Release

I am pleased to share that one of our wonderful guests at the ranch has finished her poetry book “The Road to Harmony”, Barbara Hunter has shared all of those wonderful feelings we do not share when when traveling those back country roads less traveled .. She has taken pen in had and has published one of my all new time favorites .. I would recommend this as a true special gift for any one wanting to share those special moments that are some times lost .. While at the ranch she was inspired to write about it and we are so blessed that she did.. If you look on her page 44 you will find it .. If several of you would like to meet her I would be proud to have her as one of our special guests and bring along a new poem and several of her books .. A  line form her poem goes ::” A beetle lights on the arm of a small child driving the wagon — ” go away bug ,go away,” no tears this girl is a tracker; knows the ranch and reads the critter’s marks in the dusty road. As most of you will know the small child is my daughter Carlie , Thanks Barb love your work.. Carl

An Anniversary Weekend

What a tremendous idea: an idyllic epic anniversary weekend with just the two of you . Spent  within the historic and romance of yesterday.. Celebrating  all that the two of you have together ,under a luminous sky, surrounded by all the beauty that  Nature has brought forward for your special celebration. An anniversary is a peak moment in your lives and a family fete for the ages. In our busy world , taking time away to celebrate can  sometimes be rare, yet what  better way to show that special someone of your life how much they mean to you than to dedicate the whole weekend to such a special time .. No matter what the celebration may be let us take the worry out of the special time you will spend together . We have worked many wishes at The Ranch , so just ask no problem is to big or small for us..

Let the timieless unhurried setting of The Ranch honor your timeless love. Celebrate your anniversary or special time at The Ranch a  place capturing a-bygone-era in all of its beauty and grace .

A time to reflect

On an old fallen tree sharing our times together ..

Sharing times together on horse back ..

Wine And Canvas Weekend

April  11 and 12 will be  Wine and cavas month at The Griffin Ranch , We hope that you will check out the web page of Our Good Friend Wolfgang Obst At class room in the wild Florida , his events page .. We will be at the ranch for both great wine ,inspiration ,dabbling in a little oil , water color and so much more .. Space is limited so check it out..

Wine and Canvas Weekend

            Standard Wedding Package

Rental of all Cottages with 2-night minimum stay:

Dad’s Place – $300; The Cottage – $125; Safari Shop – $100;

Total Price for all the Cottages: $1050

Rental for the Ranch Grounds for your wedding and reception: $1000.00

Total: $2050.00

*The Ranch will be available to you for an unlimited amount of time

            Outdoor Wedding and Reception

20-30 Guests, One night stay in Dad’s Place: $1000

*The Ranch Grounds will be available to you for a limited amount of time

            Small, Simple Wedding

2-20 Guests, Rental of Chairs and Tables, Cake/Toast with sparkling cider, One Night stay in Dad’s Place: $750

*The Ranch Grounds will be available to you for a limited amount of time

            Elope to the Ranch – “On the Moments Notice”

2-6 Guests, Cake/Toast with sparkling cider, Bridal Bouquet, One Night Stay

in Dad’s Place: $500

*The Ranch Grounds will be available to you for a limited amount of time

                  *Notary on-site can Conduct Wedding ceremony

Clubs & Organization Retreats/Meetings

Enthusiast of all kinds find the Griffin Ranch a perfect setting for a weekend event. We welcome a variety of groups and interest, those we have hosted include, youth & family groups, those who scuba dive, horseback ride, and motorcyclists taking in the back roads of Florida to name a few. The Griffin Ranch is the ideal landscape for your special group or gathering. Groups of all kind enjoy the natural settings and retreat from their daily lives. The possibilities are endless for groups and individuals seeking activates and unique options. We can customize your event for a successful weekend retreat.