Welcome to Starling Ranch Barn On The Lake, a wedding venue Fort Meade FL — Make memories that will last forever
Starling Ranch Barn On The Lake is a wedding venue Fort Meade FL couples choose for rustic character, modern comfort, and a lakeside setting shaded by live oak canopies. Since opening in 2022, our climate-controlled barn has hosted ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, reunions and corporate events for families from Fort Meade, Bartow, Lakeland and Winter Haven. Our tagline says it best, Make memories that will last forever.
Our story and the setting
We built Starling Ranch Barn On The Lake to blend working-ranch charm with practical amenities. Located at 8757 McCoy Rd overlooking a quiet lake, the property gives couples a peaceful backdrop for photography and an authentic Florida ranch feel. The barn interior is spacious and designed for comfort, with air conditioning and heating so your event stays pleasant regardless of the season.
What we provide
Our venue rental for weddings and events includes tables, chairs and linens, a large dressing room, and clean restrooms. Wedding bookings include two-day access for rehearsal and set-up so you can use the property for both rehearsal dinners and your ceremony and reception without scrambling. We also offer event coordination and wedding coordination, and can support bridal showers, engagement parties, anniversary celebrations, reunions and corporate meetings.
Experience and community
Rated 5 stars across 33 reviews, guests praise the gorgeous interior, reliable air conditioning and roomy, clean restrooms. One recent review summed it up, Absolutely gorgeous venue! Air conditioning, beautiful interior design, big clean bathrooms, huge dr. We are proud to serve neighborhoods and nearby landmarks across central Polk County, and regularly welcome couples and event planners from downtown Fort Meade, Lake Ariana area, nearby Bartow neighborhoods, and families traveling from Lakeland and Winter Haven.
Planning your visit and booking
We are open Monday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for tours and appointments. For full details or to reserve a date, call (863) 287-5703 or email starlingcowgirl@hotmail.com. When you contact us we will walk you through available dates, rental inclusions, coordination options and the two-day wedding access policy. If you prefer an in-person tour, ask about weekday or weekend appointment times and directions to 8757 McCoy Rd.
We look forward to meeting you and helping plan an event that feels both timeless and effortless. To schedule a tour or start planning, call (863) 287-5703, email starlingcowgirl@hotmail.com, or stop by 8757 McCoy Rd in Fort Meade. Make memories that will last forever at Starling Ranch Barn On The Lake.