Welcome to
the Stables at Running Creek Ranch
Our premier venue, The Stables at Running Creek Ranch, is nestled within a 1000 acre working cattle ranch and sporting resort that boasts a natural spring creek, two lakes, rolling pastures, upland Pine plantations and abundant bottomland hardwoods. The natural beauty of the ranch and buildings abounds with a spectacular setting for receptions, celebrations and parties. Activities available before, during or after your event include sport clay shooting, in season wing hunting, lake fishing, trail rides, hiking, and camp fires. We can customize individual packages to meet your concept of the perfect country event to be long remembered by your guests.
Located in the outskirts of Poplarville, midway between Hattiesburg and Gulfport / Biloxi, it is less than an hour away from either. And is only 45 minutes from St. Tammany parish and an hour 15 minutes from New Orleans.
gather Together
There are two main venues for you to consider; “The Stables” and “The Cabana”. They can be reserved individually or in combination to accommodate 50 to over 600 guests. A brief description of each follows.
the Stables
Our flagship, “The Stables”, once housed beloved working ranch horses and is still energized with that spirit. It has been transformed into an impressive wonderland to uniquely celebrate your special event for 125 to 300 guests, but can easily accommodate even more.
The grand entrance opens through massive barn doors to the stalls, which leads you into the fabulous barn and then spills over to spectacular outdoor arenas, including “Celebration Oaks”. The equestrian appointed venue features custom iron chandeliers and hand-crafted copper lighting, antique wagons and seating both indoors and outdoors. It is sure to delight all of your guests with the polished décor and Southern charm of a Western Pleasure stable and barn, amidst a gorgeous country landscape.
The facility is complete with:
- In excess of 8000 square feet of cooled and heated indoor space
- 4 horse stalls available for your personalized use
- Balcony for seating, dining, and/or viewing
- Private Bridal Parlor with styling chair and makeup lighting
- Honor Guest Alcove with farm tables and antique chairs
- Indoor Stage with sound and lighting
- 15’ x 18’ Dance Floor
- State of art audio-visual systems through out
- Show and affect LED lighting
- Gathering space on wrap around porches
- Beverage service on covered porch
- Full food and beverage catering service
- Access to outdoor areas
the Cabana
Adjacent to “The Lodge”, this lovely outdoor venue is perfect for a small gathering or a large event, while offering amenities similar to “The Stables”. The courtyard is complemented with beautiful landscaping, including an array of planters, a stately Holly tree, towering Pines and Southern Magnolias. The a grand stone fire pit of “The Cabana” is surrounded by pavers and stone sitting wall, creating another warm and enchanting gathering spot for your guests. The “Casita” pavilion is where you may set up a beverage / service bar or perhaps your dance floor. The veranda of “The Lodge”, which is included with “The Cabana”, provides covered seating or dining area. For entertainment, presentation or a ceremony, the outdoor stage is located on the lush lawn with easy access to “The Casita”. “The Cabana” will easily accommodate tents on the grounds should you wish additional covered seating and activity.
The facility is complete with:
- Large covered stage with sound and lighting
- Covered 800 square foot veranda of The Lodge (no access to The Lodge)
- 7 foot in diameter Stone Fire Pit
- Tiered Courtyard Fountain
- Outdoor lanterns and lighting on posts
- Beverage and service bar in the Casita pavilion
- Kitchen and service bar area
- Smokehouse
- Full catering service including smokehouse prepared meals
- Separate restroom facilities
WEDDINGS
begin Your Forever with Us
Let us continue the enchantment of your engagement with your wedding celebration taking place at The Stables at Running Creek Ranch. Whether it be at the majestic “The Stables” venue or the sister “The Cabana” venue or both, we can give you the rustic, southern country elegant backdrop for the most amazing event.
Your big day will be here before you know it and will require so much planning and organizing to make the day run as smooth as possible.We are here to assist you with your main event and can also offer our facilities for before and after parties including:
- Wedding Receptions
- Ceremonies
- Engagement Parties
- Activities for wedding party, family and guests
- Bachelor Parties
- Rehearsal Dinners
- After Parties
- Lodging at 3 locations; The Lodge, The Goodyear-Penton Estate and The River Lodge
PRIVATE/CORPORATE PARTIES
Ready, Set, Go
Let the fun begin at The Stables at Running Creek Ranch Resort. Your next private party or corporate event will be one to remember when you gather at the resort. Let your private celebration be the talk of the town, your customer event be the talk of the trade, your staff function be the talk of the year, or your meeting be the talk of the greatest success.
Our combination of indoor and outdoor space provides endless options. Utilizing one or more of our venues and selecting the best activities, our professional team is here to help you plan the perfect event incorporating all the unique details to make your event unforgettable.
Private and Corporate events:
- Corporate Meetings
- Corporate Receptions
- Corporate Dinners
- Team Building Events
- University Events
- Association Events
- Appetizer Receptions
- Dessert Receptions
- Holiday Parties
- Birthday Parties
- Anniversary Parties
- Retirement Parties
- Mardi Gras Parties
- Reunions
- Banquets
- Proms
- Baby Showers
- Crawfish Boils
- Any Event!
LODGING
Sleep and Stay Options
If you are considering overnight lodging for one or more days, there are three exceptional options that are on or in close proximity to The Stables at Running Creek Ranch.
Set back on a hill overlooking the ranch, The Ranch House Lodge is a majestic, western mountain – styled lodge that is not only sits at the entrance, but also opens to The Cabana. The Lodge is built of Cypress with antique pine floors throughout and It features a huge great room with a double sized stone fireplace, bar, and big screen TV. Comfortable and well-appointed bedrooms with lots of common area make this lodge a favorite of many guests. It can be booked exclusively for your party and accommodate up to 10 guests with four private bedrooms and two baths located in the east-wing of the lodge.
The Running Creek Ranch’s, Old River Lodge, tucked away on “Louisiana Island” along the Pearl River at the Louisiana, Mississippi state line is a grand Cypress Log Cabin that offers a tranquil setting that is the perfect escape to nature. An entertainment pavilion built beneath the house, along with a deck built on the banks of the river overlooking a quarter mile beach, offers the opportunity to create a special affair for you and your guests. This lodge is appointed with a master bedroom containing two queen beds and a loft with six twin beds. Located only 10 minutes from the ranch, it is also the perfect location as an extension of the ranch to hold festivities before or after your event. No matter your pleasure this is a perfect location for a family or a group attending your event.
This magnificent six acre estate includes the Main House built in 1933 by Charles W. Goodyear III on the site of the first harvested log by the Great Southern Lumber Company. It was expanded in 1998 to include an impressive Great Room built with salvaged wood from the Old Godchaux Sugar Mill. The Main House featuring original Heart of Pine flooring and Custom Antique Architectural detail is appointed throughout with period furnishings true to an enchanting Old South Plantation. The expansive grounds abound with beautiful century old Longleaf Pine and Live Oak Trees with landscaping portraying the pageantry of Southern Gardens at their best. Located only 15 minutes from the ranch, this historical property transports you to an elegant estate to compliment your event at The Stables at Running Creek Ranch. The Goodyear – Penton Longleaf Estate, with full catering, is perfect for hosting dinners and small receptions and has three bedrooms to accommodate guests.
GALLERY
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