Lazy River Ranch
- LocationBoerne, Texas
- SleepsUp to 26 guests
- Property72 private acres
- Rooms9 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms
- AmenitiesLazy river, pool, hot tub, sport courts and golf range
- Best floral fitColorful poolside flowers and garden-style tables
Lazy River Ranch gives the entire weekend the feeling of a private Hill Country resort. Between the winding lazy river, junior Olympic-size pool, firepit, billiards and multiple guest accommodations, there is plenty for everyone to do without leaving the property.
View Lazy River Ranch →The Nest at Round Top
- LocationRound Top, Texas
- SleepsUp to 19 guests
- PropertyPrivate 5-acre retreat
- Event capacityUp to 160 guests
- AmenitiesFarmhouse, renovated barn, guesthouse and firepit
- Best floral fitLong-table flowers and outdoor ceremony meadows
The Nest combines the intimacy of a private country stay with the infrastructure of a dedicated wedding venue. A remodeled 100-year-old farmhouse, 2,000-square-foot barn and guesthouse give couples several distinct settings across one weekend.
View The Nest →Rusted Roof Ranch
- LocationKendalia, Texas
- SleepsUp to 16 guests
- Property80-acre estate · 6,200 square feet
- Rooms5 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms
- AmenitiesWaterfall pool, outdoor kitchen, firepit and game room
- Best floral fitOrganic meadows and sculptural arrangements
This expansive ranch feels secluded while remaining within driving distance of Boerne, Fredericksburg and Luckenbach. The shaded porches, waterfall pool, wood-fired pizza oven and outdoor kitchen make it especially suited to a relaxed celebration under the stars.
View Rusted Roof Ranch →Hudson Bend Ranch
- LocationHudson Bend near Lake Travis
- SleepsUp to 24 guests across four lodging spaces
- Property5 gated acres
- Event capacityUp to 175 guests
- AmenitiesCourtyard, pergola, cantina, barns and Airstreams
- Best floral fitLow courtyard flowers and meadow-lined ceremonies
Hudson Bend Ranch feels more like an Austin botanical garden than a traditional ranch. Mature live oaks, winding paths, a koi fountain and five celebration spaces give couples a natural progression from ceremony to cocktails to dinner.
View Hudson Bend Ranch →Infinity Pool Paradise
- LocationJonestown, near Lake Travis
- SleepsUp to 26 guests
- Property10 secluded acres
- Event capacityUp to 60 guests
- AmenitiesInfinity pool, hot tub, firepit and sunset decks
- Best floral fitSculptural poolside and dining arrangements
The infinity pool and uninterrupted Hill Country views give this property the feeling of a destination wedding less than 35 minutes from Austin. The main residence and two casitas offer flexible lodging for a full weekend together.
View the property →The Falling Leaves
- LocationWest Austin, about 10 minutes from downtown
- SleepsUp to 10 guests
- Property10 acres · 3 architectural structures
- Rooms4 bedrooms · 3.5 bathrooms
- AmenitiesPool, soaking tub, firepit, trails and seasonal waterfalls
- Best floral fitArchitectural ikebana and restrained meadow flowers
Designed by Bercy Chen Studio and featured in Architectural Digest, The Falling Leaves is the most design-forward property on this list. Its glass pavilions and curled rooflines are made for a celebration that feels intimate, modern and editorial.
View The Falling Leaves →Hillcrest Estate by Magnolia
- LocationWaco, Texas
- SleepsUp to 12 guests
- Rooms5 bedrooms · 3.5 bathrooms
- StyleHistoric estate renovated by Chip and Joanna Gaines
- AmenitiesPorches, firepit, patios and gated private grounds
- Best floral fitRomantic garden flowers and classic low arrangements
Hillcrest offers more architectural character than the typical vacation rental. Its white exterior, established landscaping and traditional interiors create a polished setting for an intimate wedding weekend in Central Texas.
View Hillcrest Estate →A Home by Designers for Design Lovers
- LocationRound Top, Texas
- Sleeps8 guests
- PropertyPrivate 2.5-acre retreat
- Rooms3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
- AmenitiesScreened porch, outdoor dining, firepit and Aga range
- Best floral fitBranches, ikebana and textural seasonal flowers
Designed by Leanne Ford and Grace Mitchell with vintage pieces from the Round Top markets, this is the choice for a couple who wants the setting to do most of the decorating. The quiet neutral palette calls for flowers that are sculptural rather than overly formal.
View the designer home →