North Forty Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Columbia Falls, United States, hosting 65 at dinner and 80 standing.
North Forty Resort
North Forty Resort sits in the countryside outside Columbia Falls, Montana, with 23 rooms and cabins spread across the property, from Ponderosa and Tamarack Cabins to Aspen Suites and a Glamping Tent.
About North Forty Resort
North Forty Resort sits in the countryside outside Columbia Falls, Montana, with 23 rooms and cabins spread across the property, from Ponderosa and Tamarack Cabins to Aspen Suites and a Glamping Tent.
The resort offers wedding and event services with both indoor and outdoor options, including outdoor ceremonies, and a meeting and banquet space that seats 65 for dining or holds 80 standing.
Outside caterers are welcome, so couples can bring in the food and drink they want.
The relaxed, modern feel suits multi-day gatherings, and several room types sleep up to six, with pet-friendly options available.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 65 guests
- Standing reception
- 80 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 23 rooms
- Room types
- 9 listed
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- US$2,400 to US$3,000 venue fee
- Off-season price
- US$1,900 to US$2,500 venue fee
- Venue fee
- US$2,400
- Included
- Reception space and furniture
- Not included
- Catering and drinks
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FCA, 20 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, modern, relaxed
Services
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- No
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- No
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 23 rooms and cabins on site, including pet-friendly cabins and suites
- Seated dining for 65 guests or 80 standing in the meeting and banquet space
- Outdoor ceremonies available, with both indoor and outdoor event options
- External catering permitted
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FCA · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into FCA.
- Direct line
- (406) 862-7740
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can North Forty Resort seat for a wedding dinner?+
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 65 guests for dining, or holds up to 80 standing.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
Yes, external catering is allowed at North Forty Resort.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. The resort has both indoor and outdoor space, and outdoor ceremonies are offered.
Where do guests stay, and are pets allowed?+
There are 23 rooms on site, including Aspen Suites (King and Queen, plus an accessible King), Ponderosa and Tamarack Cabins, a King Suite and a Glamping Tent. Pet-friendly options include the Aspen Suite Queen and one of the Ponderosa Cabins.
How do we get in touch and how far is the airport?+
Call +1 406-862-7740 or email info@northfortyresort.com. The nearest airport is FCA, which we estimate is around 20 minutes away.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 65 guests
“The indoor space can accommodate 50 to 65 people depending on your table set-up needs while use of the outdoor space allows additional capacity for your group.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 80 guests
“The expansive 1,300 square foot indoor area is thoughtfully designed and equipped with a commercial kitchen, a cozy gas fireplace, large windows that flood the space with natural light, and modern restrooms, making it a comfortable setting that can accommodate up to 80 guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 23 rooms
“The North Forty Resort is an independent, family owned log cabin resort featuring twenty-three individual log cabins and one glamping tent available for nightly and weekly rentals.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 9 listed
“Aspen Suite Queen- Pet Friendly”
Read the source for room typesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“Our Resort offers 23 individual log cabins that provide your guests the simplicity of staying onsite while you enjoy the ease of getting ready in one of our spacious Aspen Suites.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“With a variety of venues to choose from, including our Snowberry Center equipped with a full commercial kitchen, and scenic outdoor spaces, we can accommodate weddings of all sizes.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: No
“The commercial kitchen is open for do-it-yourself gatherings, or if you prefer, there are numerous outstanding catering and party planning services available to ensure your event is truly spectacular.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“The commercial kitchen is open for do-it-yourself gatherings, or if you prefer, there are numerous outstanding catering and party planning services available to ensure your event is truly spectacular.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedPrice: US$2,400 to US$3,000 venue fee
“June – October $2400/ November – May $1900”
Read the source for priceOff-season price: US$1,900 to US$2,500 venue fee
“June – October $2400/ November – May $1900”
Read the source for off-season priceVenue fee: US$2,400
“June – October $2400/ November – May $1900”
Read the source for venue feeIncluded: Reception space and furniture
“The Snowberry Center for 24 hours includes use of patio space, tables, and chairs”
Read the source for includedNot included: Catering and drinks
“The commercial kitchen is open for do-it-yourself gatherings, or if you prefer, there are numerous outstanding catering and party planning services available to ensure your event is truly spectacular.”
Read the source for not includedWeddings held: All year
“June – October $2400/ November – May $1900”
Read the source for weddings heldPets: Yes
“Pets We love hosting you and your furry companions!”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Minors Our resort is an outdoor playground for minors and we hope we can allow them to enjoy the great Montana outdoors during their stay!”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Parking Parking is free of charge for all guests of the resort.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Accessibility The North Forty Resort is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Perfect for smaller, more intimate weddings, the Snowberry Center provides you with a beautifully landscaped setting for your rehearsal, ceremony, reception and brunch.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The expansive outdoor patio is elegantly landscaped within a serene wooded environment, featuring tables, sun umbrellas, fire pits and outdoor barbecues.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Host your party in our versatile Snowberry Center, complete with a full commercial kitchen and ample space for dining and dancing.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“The Snowberry Center is the perfect place to gather for small to medium sized group functions and has both indoor and outdoor spaces.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Countryside, modern, relaxed
“Set on 40 wooded acres in the Flathead Valley, North Forty Resort combines versatile event spaces with on-site log cabin accommodations, so your celebration can become more than just an evening.”
Read the source for settingSuppliers from the venue's list: No
“All tables, chairs and linens are included in our affordable package prices and we will work with any outside vendor of your choice!”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list