Rental facilities
There are many opportunities for your own special events at the Buffalo Gap Historic Village. From renting out the entire property for your corporate event or large family reunion, to hosting a small business meeting in the Art Gallery, the Village can provide a beautiful setting at a reasonable price. Check out the various opportunities here and then contact us to plan the perfect package for your needs.
Buffalo Gap Chapel
Ideal for small weddings (or funerals), this 1902 church has been lovingly restored to its original glory. Hardwood floors, stained glass windows, with the addition of modern heating and cooling, this historic chapel can accommodate up to 75 guests. A private bride’s room in the adjacent Wagon Barn allows the wedding party to get ready outside the view of guests and make a dramatic appearance to walk down the aisle.
Plenty of free parking helps make this an ideal venue for some lucky couple. Pair it with a wedding night stay at the Historic Reddell House just catercorner to the Village for a total turn-key package.
Rode Art Gallery
This intimate environment is perfect for small business meetings or other reasons to gather indoors in a climate-controlled environment. With an anteroom for gathering and networking, the main room can comfortably seat 42 people banquet style, or 50-ish when set-up auditorium style. Home to the famous work of art by George Sanders Bickerstaff, “A View of Buffalo Gap,” (1932), the gallery has many other interesting pieces and often hosts traveling exhibits for your guests to enjoy.
Historic Reddell Guest House
Buffalo Gap Historic Village is a “Superhost” for Airbnb with its 4-bedroom / 2-bath historic home catercorner to the Village. It can easily accommodate 8 guests in a private and tranquil setting. One bedroom and bath are fully accessible downstairs, along with the kitchen and living quarters; the other bedrooms and bath are upstairs. Restored to its original 1879 beauty with wooden floors, high ceiling, old-style furnishings, this home is available to rent through Airbnb and includes private parking, kitchen, wifi, washer/dryer, backyard, and all the other amenities you’d expect from a Superhost. Click here for booking information.
The Grounds
Within the confines of the Buffalo Gap Village is approximately a half-acre of open space, lined by trees for privacy but wide open for creativity. The Bison Chip baseball team used to play here, years ago, and now the grounds provide a literally level playing field for special events and outdoor activities. Bring your own party tents and equipment for parties, fundraisers, farmers’ markets, night-sky viewing, gender-reveal parties, or any event where you need a little space. Electricity, restrooms, and parking are included.
Professional photography
Providing an ideal backdrop for a variety of professional photography scenes, photographers and videographers love our facilities for their photography assignments. Indoors or outdoors, there are great locations for engagement or bridal pictures, senior pictures, family photos in matching pajamas, professional pet photography, and more.
Your clients don’t need to rent the facilities but there is a nominal fee for professional photography, so check with us at least 3 days in advance on your plans and we’ll work something out. If you need after-hours or exclusive access to an area, please allow a little more time and realize your schedule may not always be accommodated.
Photo session fees include admission for the photographer and our clients; spectators need an admission ticket. Props and animals other than household pets must be approved in advance; no glitter, confetti, candles, or pyrotechnics, and the photographer is solely responsible for cleaning up after the session. None of our historic artifacts or furnishings may be moved or repositioned without express consent and supervision.