Wedding Weekend
We wanted a place to house our large family for our daughter’s wedding AND , if possible, a place to have a small family reception afterwards. Most venues, if you book and then have to cancel (due to CoVID), you would lose your deposit, etc. So…. since we were limited to the # of people who could attend anyways, and the Bride and Groom wanted a small reception anyways, we decided to try to find some sort of ‘house’ to rent. Then I found the schoolhouse. It was PERFECT ! With a few rented decorations (Rigby Rentals) and the bride’s ideas of how else to decorate, we managed to transform the gym into a reception for 50 people. IF we needed, the outside had plenty of toys for the grandkids (as well as the inside toys and the full basketball court); Nicole & Justin were amazing! They were there for any needs or questions. They have put a great deal of work into renovations for making bedrooms and bathrooms for guests. It has the ‘character’ of an Old Schoolhouse, yet the bedrooms/baths were new. Our grandkids had plenty of space to run, scream, watch movies, relax (LOL) and eat! Having access to the old school kitchen and eating area was wonderful. They had plenty of tables and chairs for us to use. If we ever need a place in that area again for a large (or small) family gathering, you better believe, we’ll look up Nicole and Juston again!
Another Amazing Stay at the Old School Inn
It has gotten to the point where we don’t even consider it a reunion if we are not at the Old School Inn! We love the location, the size, the layout. Communication with the owner is great. The gym is a huge plus. We are definitely coming back again!
A fantastic place for a family reunion
We rented the school for our family reunion. This turned out to be a great place, offering activities for every age. The basketball court was great for the teenagers (in all of us) to let off a bit of energy, doubled as a cafeteria to feed the masses, became a stage to the talented performers, and any other activity we wanted to enjoy indoors. A baseball field, volleyball court, and other games in the massive yard outside gave everyone a place to get outdoors and enjoy some family competition. When it was dark outside, a movie on the big screen let everyone settle down before a great night’s sleep. There was a bed for everyone, which is unusual with our large family. And for those who wanted to tuck in early, the walls of the school kept the bedrooms quiet despite the commotions going on elsewhere. We also found the place to be conveniently located to many other great activities. Rexburg is only about 10 minutes away. We rented equipment from BYU-I, had a picnic in the park (while the kids were enjoying the free water park), went hiking and wading in the river at the Teton Dam, visited a few museums, and much more. There was something for everyone to enjoy. The Rileys are doing an excellent job restoring the place. They kept the historic feel of the school, while giving you many of the modern conveniences and making you feel like you’re at home. They were immediately available should we have any problems, not that we did! When it was time to depart, no one wanted to leave. Everyone agreed we want to come back soon!
Enchanting Location for Big Family Gathering
We had so much fun holding our family reunion at Old School Inn Archer. The owners were easy to communicate with and kind in responding to our questions. We loved the cousins bunk room, the fun outdoor activities, and especially the gymnasium where members of the family of all ages spent hours of fun. We were able to get family pictures on the front steps of the school. The kitchen was perfect for preparing food for a big group. We hope to return for future reunions!
Awesome Fun place for large group.
We loved being at the Old School Inn. The owners are awesome and easy to contact. It had lots of room, lots of bed, lots of fun things for the kids. We had about 90 people coming and going during our stay. Most of them stayed the night and we had plenty of room. We will be returning in a couple of years for our next big reunion