A Family Ranch, A Magical Setting
Montenegro Ranch offers timeless spaces and personal touches for life’s most meaningful events.
A Slice of Rustic Paradise
Nestled in the scenic countryside, Montenegro Ranch offers a charming and rustic event venue ideal for unforgettable gatherings. Whether you’re planning a wedding, private party, or corporate retreat, our beautifully restored barn is ready to host your special moments.
Why Choose Us
About the Ranch
Nestled on 24 acres of rolling pastures and majestic live oaks, Montenegro Ranch is the premier destination for events of every scale and style. From intimate birthday gatherings under our shaded pavilion to grand milestone celebrations in our restored barn, our versatile venues—and the family who runs them—ensure each occasion feels uniquely yours.
Meet Our Friendly Ranch Animals
No visit to Montenegro Ranch is complete without spending time with our charming four-legged and feathered friends. Guests of all ages are welcome to meet, pet, and feed our friendly horses and donkeys—gentle companions who love attention. You’ll also find playful goats and clucking chickens roaming nearby, adding to the authentic ranch experience. It’s a delightful way to connect with nature, especially for families and animal lovers.
Events
Our team, led by co-owners Melanie and Andrea Montenegro, blends strategic planning with heartfelt hospitality. Melanie’s management and financial expertise keeps every event running smoothly and on budget, while Andrea’s gifted eye for detail transforms each celebration into a magical, storybook moment. Together, they—and Melanie’s brother Oscar, whose construction know-how guarantees top-quality facilities—craft an experience that’s both flawlessly executed and deeply personal.
Birthdays & Milestones
Let Montenegro Ranch be the backdrop for your next birthday, Sweet Sixteen, or quinceañera. Our open lawns are perfect for lawn games and décor layouts, while our indoor hall—with bistro lighting and flexible seating—can accommodate everything from children’s parties to chic adult soirées.
Weddings & Quinceañeras
Say “I do” beneath a canopy of oaks or make your grand entrance down our oak-lined drive. Our ceremony sites, reception barn, and bridal styling suite are designed for seamless transitions throughout your special day. We’re experts in honoring traditions—whether you’re planning a lavish quinceañera or an elegant wedding reception.
Portrait Sessions & Photo Shoots
Montenegro Ranch’s diverse landscapes—from misty morning fields to sunset-lit woodlands—make it a sought-after location for engagement photos, family portraits, and professional shoots. Our grounds are photographer-friendly, and our interactive venue map helps you pinpoint the perfect backdrop.
Meet the Montenegro Family: The Ranch's Dream Team
Melanie Montenegro
The ranch’s financial wizard who can balance a spreadsheet and ride a horse at the same time! Melanie keeps The Montenegro Ranch running like a well-oiled machine with her business smarts and budget magic. She turns “How are we going to afford that?” into “When can we start?” while making sure every dollar spend by our clients works as hard as she does. Her money-stretching talents don’t just keep the ranch thriving, they help families turn their event wishes into reality without breaking the bank! Her corporate background means she knows her stuff, but her real office is out among the horses she adores.
Andrea Montenegro
Event whisperer and memory-maker extraordinaire! Andrea transforms ordinary celebrations into “How did she DO that?!” moments. Whether it’s a wedding, quinceañera, or photo shoot, she has a unique ability to know exactly what you want before you do. A former teacher who now educates everyone on the art of having an unforgettable time. Andrea never met a detail she couldn’t perfect. She’s always committed and takes pride in making you’ll never wanna plan an event anywhere else but at The Montenegro Ranch
Oscar Montenegro
The ranch’s construction weapon and jack-of-all-trades! As Melanie’s brother and Andrea’s husband, Oscar is the guy who makes the impossible suddenly possible. Need a last-minute trellis for a wedding ceremony? He’s already building it. Horse fence needs fixing at dawn? He was up at 5 AM. Oscar’s got the solution for every event & ranch emergency, What’s his superpower? Making “we can’t do that” turn into “look what we did!” faster than you can say “where’s the level?”
The Montenegro Boys
The ranch’s junior wranglers and animal charmers! When not battling homework, these young ranch hands are busy convincing the goats to stay in their pens, trying not to get outsmarted by the horses at feeding time, and secretly feeding extra treats to their favorite animals when no one’s looking. They’re learning the family business from the ground up – sometimes quite literally when they fall in the mud!
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Get In Touch with Montenegro Ranch
We can’t wait to welcome you to our ranch and help you bring your vision to life—whether it’s an intimate celebration, a grand event, or a magical photo session.
