Keystone Event Venues

South Dakota Weddings

With flexible indoor and outdoor event venues in Keystone, K Bar S Lodge solidifies its standing as South Dakota's premier meeting and events destination. From weddings and business conferences to religious meetings, host functions in an untouched landscape of trees, lakes, and mountains that thrill your guests beyond our lodge.

Available to You

  • Discounted block of sleeping rooms at the K Bar S Lodge
  • Hot tub room for the wedding couple at the same group rate
  • Complimentary Bridal Room for the bride and attendants to get ready in
  • Complimentary Groom Room (subject to availability)
  • Provide and set up tables and chairs (includes set up and tear down for indoor and outdoor ceremony)
  • Placement of linens (your choice of white, ivory, or black), napkins, silverware & water/wine glasses on tables
  • Four hours of security (times will be at the discretion of the KBarS Lodge. Anything beyond 4 hours is $25 per hour plus 6.5% tax)
  • Dance floor at no charge unless you want it moved to a different location ($250 fee if it is moved)
  • Clean up after the event (garbage, etc.) we will gather your center pieces and put them in a separate area for you to pick up the next day
  • Use of breakfast room or living room the day after the wedding to open gifts (subject to availability)
  • AV equipment (screen, projector, extra cords)
  • Cupcake stand, extra tables for cake, gifts, DJ, guest book
  • Use of fire pit - it is public area of the hotel, open to all guests until 11 pm
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Types of Events

Weddings

Located on 45-acres of forested grounds, K Bar S Lodge venues boasts a profile view of Mt. Rushmore’s George Washington. With upgraded amenities and a spectacular view of the surrounding meadows and hills, it’s the ideal setting to begin your journey of forever together.

Outdoor sitting area

Types of Events

Tour Groups

K Bar S is the perfect choice for group tours to encounter South Dakota's natural landscape with hosts that greet you with a smile. Take the time to admire the work of local artists displayed throughout the lodge or explore the serene surroundings. Guests are invited for a home-cooked meal, prepared by our chef.

event space set up classroom style with long rows of tables and chairs

Types of Events

Conventions + Business Retreats

K Bar S Lodge provides the ideal facilities and destination for your next gathering, business retreat, or convention. Flexible indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, as well as banquet facilities that include 5,600 sq. ft. of space, make us Keystone's choice for must-attend events.

Meadow grass area

Types of Events

Religious Groups

The peace and serenity of South Dakota make it a wonderful place to disconnect and strengthen bonds. K Bar S Lodge strives to provide a welcoming environment where religious groups can bond and build in a truly natural setting.

Event venue

Lakota Room

1200 sq ft | up to 200

The Lakota Room is a perfect choice for receptions of all sizes. A flexible setting with a max capacity for up to 200 guests, we offer the services and amenities to make your celebration a success.

event space set up classroom style with long rows of tables and chairs

Dakota Room

1200 sq ft | up to 200

Perfect for medium to large-sized meetings, the Dakota Room is completely furnished with audiovisual equipment, a high-definition projector, built-in screen, and microphones. The room can be transformed into multiple seating layouts, and can be split with a temporary wall. 

Meeting Room at hotel

Gold Room

400 sq ft | up to 40

Perfect for small meetings, the Gold Room is completely furnished with audiovisual equipment, a high-definition projector, built-in screen, and microphones.

FAQ's

  • What if I need equipment not listed? Just ask! We provide an assortment of equipment for indoor and outdoor weddings. Any equipment needed for a wedding must be rented by KbarS Lodge. Pricing will depend on the item(s) and insurance costs.
  • Does KbarS Lodge handle decorating? No, groups are in charge of their own decorating.
  • Do I need to worry about the 1880 Train? For outdoor ceremonies at certain times of the year (namely in the summer months), the 1880 train runs right by K Bar S Lodge and the train whistles can be very disruptive for an outdoor ceremony. Please check with their website for train whistle times before setting your ceremony time for outdoor ceremonies.
  • Can we take left over menu items from the buffet home? Due to health standards we cannot let you take home any left over food items.
  • Are you pet friendly? Yes, we have two pet friendly hotel rooms available. However, pets are not allowed in the banquet buildings.
  • Do you charge a corkage fee? Yes, the corkage fee is $15 to bring your own bottles of wine.
  • Does KbarS have preferred vendors? Yes, we are happy to provide upon request our vendors list

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