Bespoke & Intimate at Tumbleweed Ranch
Elopement Services
Custom Elopements
Tumbleweed Ranch Elopements are for couples who believe that small can be beautiful, slow can be sacred, and love is best celebrated in a place that feels like your own. Let nature, story, and light hold your ceremony—we’ll take care of the rest.
Nestled on the edge of the Eldorado Game Preserve in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Tumbleweed Ranch offers a soulful, story-driven alternative to traditional weddings. Designed for couples seeking intimacy, intention, and natural beauty, our bespoke elopement experiences are handcrafted for up to 20 guests on our private ranch.
Here, love takes center stage in the most magical of settings: expansive desert skies, whispering junipers, golden-hour light, and quiet wildlife trails that feel like a world apart.
Tumbleweed Ranch is not just a venue—it’s a place where love stories unfold with authenticity and meaning.
What Makes Our Elopements Unique
Exclusively at Tumbleweed Ranch: We offer elopement services on our private property. This ensures our full attention, creativity, and care for every couple. Upon request, we will meet you in the natural setting you love most to honor your elopement and ceremony.
Led by Experts: Jacalyn Kane, your officiant and event coordinator, brings 30+ years of experience and has married over 300 couples. Emmy-winning producer Gary Brown, captures your day with cinematic videography and expert storytelling.
Ceremony as Storytelling: All lovers deserves a ceremony that feels like it was written just for them—because it was. Each elopement includes a custom "Love Story Ceremony" written and performed by Jackie, to reflect the journey, values, and connection you share. She brings your unique love story to life with words that echo who you truly are. Her ceremonies are rich in heart, artistry, and intentional storytelling—woven with humor, reverence, and a touch of magic. Read More
Breathtaking Natural Setting: Choose your ceremony site from multiple outdoor locations across the ranch—from open desert clearings to nearby wildlife trails.
Pricing Guide
OUR SIGNATURE ELOPEMENT PACKAGE
$2,200
for up to 6 guests (couple included)
Custom-written Love Story Ceremony
Heartfelt officiating
Ceremony planning & timeline coordination
Location choice on our ranch or surrounding trails
Champagne toast for you and your guests
Keepsake champagne flutes for the couple
First dance
Recorded music of your choice
Referrals to trusted local vendors (photographers, florists, musicians, stylists, bakers, and romantic dining locations)
Additional Guests — $50/ person
after 6ppl and for up to a maximum of 20 total guests.
Bridal Suite for Getting Ready — $350/ event
Relax in a luxurious en suite bedroom with private sitting room. Perfect for peaceful prep, portraits, and a quiet start to your day.
VIDEOGRAPHY
Two Hours Elopement Package
$1,500
Let your elopement live forever on film. Emmy-winning producer Gary Brown offers cinematic video coverage to capture the emotion, setting, and story of your day.Additional video coverage
$500/ hour
Read More about our Cinematic Wedding Films.
*We also offer custom packages for intimate weddings of up to 50 guests. Please inquire directly to learn more.
Kind Words From Our Couples
“You helped us plan our wedding weekend with such beauty, elegance and ease. You created a one-of-a-kind intimate sunset wedding ceremony that will live in our hearts forever.” — Michele & Chris
“Thank you for such a beautiful ceremony! I can’t tell you how happy we were to have you be a part of our celebration.” — Brian & Katherine
“Many thanks again for being so calm, peaceful, kind, and for making every aspect of our special day even more special. Our memories of that perfect day will last forever and we’re so grateful to you.” — Michele & Jack
Frequently Asked Questions
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Eloping is about presence over performance. It allows couples to step away from the pressure of expectations and into a space that’s deeply personal and intentional. An elopement honors your connection in its purest form—free of distractions, guided by your values, and centered on your love. While it can also be a more affordable option, the true value lies in creating a ceremony that reflects your heart.
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Santa Fe’s desert light, spiritual energy, and timeless landscapes make it one of the most inspiring places in the country to say “I do.” At Tumbleweed Ranch, you’re not just getting a backdrop—you’re getting a sacred and secluded space where every path, shadow, and birdsong becomes part of your ceremony. Set on the edge of the Eldorado Game Preserve, our ranch offers raw natural beauty, wildlife trails, and the kind of silence that holds stories. This land was made for intimate, soulful celebrations. And you would be guided every step of the way directly by Jackie & Gary, the owners and masters of ceremonies.
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Our signature elopement package includes up to 6 people (the couple plus 4 guests). You may invite up to 20 total guests for an additional fee of $50 per person after 6ppl. For larger size celebrations we can offer a custom proposal as our ranch is suited for full receptions up to 50 guests.
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Yes, upon request.
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Absolutely. Your Love Story Ceremony is written just for you and can include custom vows, rituals, readings, or personal touches that reflect your journey. Read more about our unique ceremonies HERE
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Yes. Jackie is an ordained officiant and fully authorized to perform legal marriages in the state of New Mexico.
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While photography is not included, we provide trusted referrals to amazing local photographers. Videography is available as an add-on and is provided by Emmy-winning producer Gary Brown, one of the hosts & ranch owners.
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We recommend booking at least 2–4 months in advance, especially for popular spring and fall dates. However, we are happy to accommodate last-minute bookings if availability allows.
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We closely monitor weather and always build flexibility into your ceremony timeline. We also have charming covered areas available for use if needed, like our front porch facing towards sunset.
