Question 1

How do we get directions to Muley Hill Lodge?

Accepted Answer

The venue does not post the address publicly — confirmed bookings receive directions directly from owner Pam Brewer. Contact the venue at muleyhill@gmail.com or 701-206-0198. The property is in the Boulder Canyon area between Deadwood and Sturgis, approximately 1 mile from Deadwood Main Street. For vendors who have not been to the property before, we recommend a scout visit before the wedding day to confirm the route and parking situation.

Question 2

How close is Muley Hill Lodge to Deadwood?

Accepted Answer

Approximately one mile — a five-minute drive. This proximity is one of Muley Hill's most practical advantages: Victorian Main Street, with its saloon facades, brick alleys, and canyon streetscape, is a realistic portrait stop during cocktail hour rather than a major detour. We almost always include 20–25 minutes on Deadwood Main Street in any Muley Hill wedding itinerary.

Question 3

What is the getting-ready space like?

Accepted Answer

Getting ready happens in the lodge house — a three-level ranch home with four bedrooms, three baths, and three kitchens, sleeping 12–14 guests. There is also a deck, fire pit, and hot tub. For couples doing a multi-day wedding weekend, the lodge and the second ranch home on-site allow the entire wedding party to stay together in one compound rather than dispersing to separate hotels.

Question 4

Are the donkeys and ponies actually present at the wedding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The donkeys and ponies live on the property and are part of the working ranch environment, not a scheduled activity. They typically appear around the barn area and in the open fields. In our experience, most couples find them charming and end up with a few frames that include them. If you prefer that they not appear in portrait backgrounds, we position with the barn exterior, hillside, or wooded areas as backdrops rather than the open field.

Question 5

How many guests can the hillside ceremony site accommodate?

Accepted Answer

Up to 400 guests on the landscaped hillside ceremony lawn. The slope provides natural sightlines from the back rows; it works more like an amphitheater than a flat floor, so seating depth holds up at larger counts. The indoor barn is the reception space; contact Pam directly for its reception capacity with your preferred table and floor configuration.

Question 6

What is the pricing at Muley Hill Lodge?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is not publicly listed on the venue website. Reviewers consistently describe the venue as reasonably priced relative to comparable Black Hills options. Contact owner Pam Brewer at muleyhill@gmail.com or 701-206-0198 for current rates.

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