Puakea Ranch


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 125 seated guests



About this venue

Welcome to Puakea Ranch, experience a taste of Old Hawaii on 33-acres of historic ranch land. Puakea Ranch is one of the most authentic and beautiful historic ranches on Hawai’i Island. Located on the Kohala Coast, Puakea blends history, nature, and rustic comfort with its guest cottages, special events, and dedication to sustainability and preservation. The heart of Puakea Ranch is the main drive bordered by our majestic old-growth trees and surrounded by sprawling lawns, forests, and ranch lands. Your picture-perfect Big Island vacation, wedding, or special event is waiting at Puakea Ranch.


Our event spaces

Puakea Ranch

Providing magic and adventure on the Big Island!

Featuring abundant old Hawai'i charm and rustic elegance, Puakea Ranch is the perfect place to dine and dance the night away. The sprawling grounds of Puakea Ranch offer an idyllic Hawaiian backdrop for your wedding festivities. Exchange your vows under the canopy of our old-growth monkey pod tree, pose for pictures with our horses on the tree-lined drive, dine al fresco with sweeping ocean views and cotton candy sunsets, and end the evening under the stars of the Big Island night sky - world famous for astounding stargazing.

Guest capacity

16-125 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Scenic”

Puakea Ranch

Providing magic and adventure on the Big Island!

Featuring abundant old Hawai'i charm and rustic elegance, Puakea Ranch is the perfect place to dine and dance the night away. The sprawling grounds of Puakea Ranch offer an idyllic Hawaiian backdrop for your wedding festivities. Exchange your vows under the canopy of our old-growth monkey pod tree, pose for pictures with our horses on the tree-lined drive, dine al fresco with sweeping ocean views and cotton candy sunsets, and end the evening under the stars of the Big Island night sky - world famous for astounding stargazing.

Guest capacity

16-125 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Scenic”


Puakea Ranch packages

The Estate Event

16-125 guests

Description

Our most popular package is a full ranch buyout and includes access to the Party Barn and all grounds for 16 to 125 guests for one event. COST: 3-night rental of all Cottages + $3250 Event Fee

The Party Barn Event

20 guests

Description

For groups of 20 guests or fewer, our Party Barn, next door to Cowboy House and James Cottage, is the perfect location for an intimate celebration! Yoshi’s House and Miles Away can be added to this package with the minimum nights reserved. COST: 2-night rental of (at least) James Cottage and Cowboy House + $2000 Event Fee for evening event. $1,500 day event. + $200.00 for trash and recycle service

The Elopement

4 guests

Description

For couples who want the romance of the Ranch without the stress of a full wedding, the elopement package is a perfect fit! This event fee includes the ceremony site of your choice (near your rented cottage or near no cottages) with up to 4 additional outside guests, your officiant, photographer and use of the property “common grounds” for your photos. Please respect the privacy of any cottages you have not reserved. COST: Min. rental of one cottage + $500 special use & Photo Fee


Available services that can be provided by Puakea Ranch

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • On-site accommodations

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