So we went to hershey park and after a 3.5hr drive, thought it would be nice to do some horseback riding. My wife, 8yr old, and myself booked a tour for 330. We all loved it. It was hot and humid but the ride was mostly in shade. The horses were very well behaved, and my daughter absolutely loved it. Her horse was well behaved and gave no issues. My wife's horse kept eating (much like me), but still was gentle and easy going. This place is great for beginners as the horses are well behaved. You take a 15 minute tutorial in how to ride then off you go. read more

Wonderful place with a very helpful staff. My wife and I had a terrific time together riding horses. I recommend trying it for yourself! read more

Absolutely beautiful venue!! Don't try calling, no one will answer. Yes I called the correct number plus (717) 413-2660) in case of a response. I originally went to horseback ride, definitely for beginners, super easy trail. The trail guides have quite the attitudes though and did not set me up properly (tack wise). Won't be back. read more

Ironstone Ranch - The star barn! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

I went to ironstone ranch with my boyfriend for a trail ride. We went on a rainy day, but it was still so much fun! I was blown away by how beautiful the grounds are at the ranch. Everything is very well kept and maintained, the drive up the driveway as you enter is beautiful- with attractive lampposts and a stone wall with fence. And the barns are so nice and very clean for being barns haha! The staff members were warm, friendly, and informative. Our trail ride guide was Tara, and she was very friendly and made us feel comfortable. She knew a lot about horses and was a good teacher! I would definitely recommend ironstone ranch for the trail rides. :) read more

This place is absolutely gorgeous. We went for an hour horse ride and it was wonderful. Tracy and Mark were fun and laid back guides. Entertaining but also not too much. Everyone was really nice and welcoming. It's obvious the place is well taken care of too. Warm smiles all around. My 13 year old daughter said she wants to get married here. read more

Our daughter just got married at Ironstone Ranch (May 2015). The weather was perfect and she married a great guy with a great family. So, right out of the gate things were pretty smooth. You may want to filter this review with that in mind. My wife and I have also only paid for one wedding (Yay!). The profits from the Ironstone Ranch are funneled to Brittany's Hope Charity, which is something else that influenced our choice. No one is giving anything away when you arrange a reception. I felt Ironstone Ranch had pricing that made it easy to stick to the budget and it was reasonable. There weren't any surprises or unexpected fees. You don't have a choice on caterers. You must use C & J Catering out of Harrisburg. I didn't like that idea at first, until we worked with them. Great food and staff, but that is for another review. Bottom line, I grew weary of answering the phone the next day. Everyone was calling to tell us what a great time they had and how much they were impressed with the ranch, the staff and the caterer. The only thing we would do differently is rent the farmhouse for the night. Mark tried to talk us into it, but after going over prices for all the other stuff, there was a little bit of sticker shock. However, by the time we paid for hotel accommodations and transportation to the hotel (about 4 couples), we could have rented the farmhouse and continued our festivities. read more

Don't expect to ride horses here. In order to do so, you have to make a reservation, but doing so without an online reservation system, an email address, or anyone to answer your phone makes it impossible to do so. For over a week, I called and left several messages on the trail ride number (717-413-2660), spoke to someone at a different part of the business, and even wrote in their website's "Contact Us" section and the end result (besides being ignored) is that they didn't have any availability the weekend I was looking for. Perhaps it was because they took forever and an act of Congress to get some customer service. Here's a hint for those seeking trail riding at Ironstone Ranch: just don't. read more

Wonderful wedding venue. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They take the bride and groom on a carriage ride through the woods for photos. As the photographer I appreciated this. read more

My nephew's wedding was held here. It was absolutely beautiful. My only complaint is that the small barn was sooo hot due to it being a summer wedding. Maybe a stronger ventilation system would be helpful. But still gorgeous and the folks were fantastic!! read more

I would give no stars if I could. I had scheduled a ride 2 months ago in August for my husbands birthday, who has never riden a horse and shed tears when I told him I had scheduled a horseback ride for us in October. Our ride was scheduled for today however; we missed it because no reminder call or email was made. They kept our deposit of $60 and were asking for another deposit to reschedule. The girl I spoke to named Stacey, sounds like she's a 15 yr old valley girl without a clue, she was extremely unprofessional and rude stating it was my fault I didn't call to reschedule.......how can I reschedule something I completely forgot about. Yes, I should've kept track and put a reminder in my phone or something of the sort, but I assumed, like every other reservation you make, that I would've gotten a reminder call/email. If you have a wait list and are this strict with the ride times, then you should give a reminder call to ensure your riders are aware and ready for their tour, especially if the appt was made 2 months ago. And for a place that praises God so much, this is a terrible way to treat a person who doesn't have the financial stability to just throw away $60, especially considering the economy. This was such a disappointment, my husband is heartbroken about it and I am absolutely livid. So completely unprofessional read more

Ironstone Ranch is absolutely beautiful, and the roaming donkeys were charming! We had an absolutely perfect fall day to attend a wedding at this 'new-to-us' venue. The wedding party had the use of the farm house, which came in so handy with out-of-town wedding party members....not to mention a great place for all of the girls to get ready. There was some miscommunication between C and J Catering and the family- they understood that a cheese and fruit tray/light lunch was to be provided, which turned out not to be the case. Instead a fruit & cheese tray was to be provided to the wedding party during the photo loop (which I have no idea if that happen or not). The Ranch staff were quite on top of things, but the bride had enlisted the help of a Day-of-Coordinator and on several occasions the Ranch staff stepped ahead her which created a few glitches in the ceremony processional. Earlier there was a bit of a tense situation because the Ranch staff was so rigid in how they did things for every wedding, that they were almost unwilling to be flexible with their routine. The bride's wishes were respected. The C and J Catering staff were friendly and accommodating. My main complaint with the Main Barn as a wedding guest -although absolutely beautifully restored- was that the lower cross-beams were at exactly eye level when sitting at the tables! We couldn't see who was speaking during the toasts or see the bride and groom sitting at their sweetheart table unless we bent over or stood up! Nonetheless, we had a wonderful day celebrating with our friends at this beautiful location! The bride's parents said the price was quite reasonable, for what you got and considering other similar venues - and the donations to the charity were a main reason for booking. read more

While staying in Lancaster I took my children to Ironstone ranch for their first horseback riding trip - the ride was beautiful, the people were the nicest people you could meet, and the horses were healthy and well trained. Our guide (Summer) was extremely helpful in teaching the children the basics to make them feel at ease and comfortable on top of their horses. The experience was TOP NOTCH ! We will be back next time we are in the area- cant wait until their bed and breakfast is opened. read more

My kids and I went here to ride horses. The people were wonderful and we had such a great time that we are already scheduled to go back. Such a nice family thing to do that is fun for everyone! read more

We just got married at Ironstone Ranch this May (2015) and it was the most wonderful day! First and foremost, the staff was AMAZING (Evon, Alexis, Mark and Jeremy). From the moment we booked, to the rehearsal, the ceremony and reception, the staff just took fabulous care of us and our guests! The planning process was so not stressful, as everyone on their team goes above and beyond to make sure your day is picture perfect and stress free! They consulted every step of the way, offering their expert opinions, they answered all of our questions (even the silly ones) at all hours of the day, worked with all of our vendors and just made it clear, we were their sole priority. Some special moments: Jeremy even took our elderly guests on a private ride around the property and to see us take photos -- complete VIP treatment. And then several of the ranch workers shuttled our elderly guests from the ceremony site to the main barn, to lessen the steps for them. Those little things....you couldn't pay for. The grounds were GOREGOUS (can't wait to see my photos). From the beautiful orchard setting for our ceremony, to the wagon ride for photos, to the cocktail hour site and of course the main barn -- just breathtaking!! We booked over a year and a half ago, after falling in love with the Ranch on a cold, snowy January morning. We didn't think it would get better, but it did, as they invested a lot to enhance the Ranch (paved driveway, more bathrooms, onsite kitchen, etc) and it was prettier than I remember. Food was delicious, and the bartender was awesome all night! And of course the fact that they turn their profits into the charity, Brittany's Hope, well that just sealed the deal. I'm hearing from my guests that they gave a very quick and informative overview of the charity right before the bridal party was introduced, and how touching it was to hear. I think they gained a lot of supporters! Bottom line, EVERYONE had a great time, we didn't want the night to end. I can't say enough wonderful things about Ironstone Ranch. It will forever have a special place in our hearts. Thank you Ironstone Ranch, for the wonderful memories! Book Ironstone Ranch, you won't regret it! read more

We had our wedding at the Ranch last month (married in the mini Barn and the reception in the main barn) and it was beyond our expectations. Many say that you should accept that things will go wrong during your wedding, but I really don't know of anything really that went wrong. It felt perfect! The staff at the Ranch are so experienced and know exactly how to move things along smoothly and make the guests feel comfortable. A very special thanks to Jeremy for his warm hospitality and keeping things flowing. So many of our guests really appreciated his help and the conversations they had with him. They appreciated him so much that many people still know his name :) We also thank and appreciate Eli (C&J Catering) who was very flexible and accommodating as we made many last minute changes during the planning process. Thank you to the chef who attended to all of our dietary restriction needs. We are so grateful for the entire Ironstone Ranch and C&J Catering staff. Thank you! read more

I got married here this past Christmas weekend and it was absolutely perfect. Everyone on the staff was so helpful with planning during our year long engagement and i couldn't imagine our day anywhere else. The property was beautiful, the staff was amazing, and our guests all had a wonderful time. They really make you feel like you're part of the Ironstone family and go above and beyond to make everything perfect. Many of our guests have gone out of their way to tell us that it was one of the best weddings they'd ever been to and that was mostly because of Ironstone and it's staff. Mark and Alexis were a big help with getting us there and and initially booked, and then Jeremy made sure it all went smoothly for us along with Danielle and Krissy of C&J Catering. Literally would not change a thing- it was a night we'll never forget. Can't wait for our next chance to visit the ranch- it will forever be one of our favorite places!! read more