Welcome to Elk Ridge Ranch!!!!

Elk Ridge Ranch is a unique rural ranch destination located in the middle of the Hoosier National forest in Southern Indiana 9 miles from French Lick, Indiana. Elk Ridge is a 120-acre working ranch.

In 2003, Dave Marshall and Wendy Henry Marshall left their corporate jobs in telecom to seek a more relaxing and fulfilling lifestyle in rural southern Indiana. The Marshall’s accumulated 120 acres of land nearby adjacent to 800 acres of Wendy’s family-owned land. Elk Ridge Ranch started as a working elk ranch in 2001. They expanded with a specialty restaurant open to the public and transitioned into a rural retreat destination hosting weddings, corporate retreats and fitness retreats.

Three Unique Bar’s at Elk Ridge Ranch

  • Main Lodge - VIP Experience

    This massive high ceiling lodge area feels l ike you just got off the ski slopes. It is equiped with a gas fireplace, pool table, bar and more. Relax and visit with festival artists and fellow VIPs in temperature controlled lodge.

  • Pizza Barn and Bar

    In 2024 this Italian Style Cafe will be open by invitation only. Guests will experience a wood fired pizza oven, bar, axe throwing, covered deck with live music and more.

  • Bourbon Barn and Bar

    Originally built in 1865 by The Jones Family and then moved one mile to the Elk Ridge Ranch. This historic landmark structure is candle lit space and ideal for sipping spirits just like our ancestors have done for 150 years.