One of THE nicest places I've ever been to for a wedding. I was very impressed with the venue and…read morecouldn't believe it's right there in the middle of nowhereland.

If you are planning an event you owe it to yourself to atleast visit this slice of Heaven!…read more The Ronald McDonald House charity is holding their annual Bandanna Ball here in March and we recently met to discuss details. I was overwhelmed by the beautiful landscape and and comforted by the welcoming atmosphere they created. The owners are the type of people that make you want to be a better person.

We had our wedding at The Arlo in November 2024. The Arlo is…read morea stunning venue. It has everything you could dream of if you're wanting a modern, classic style wedding. I had a dozen bridesmaids, and we were very comfortable getting ready in the spacious bridal suite. We loved having a separate groom's cabin for the guys. They keep the grounds maintained, and the inside very clean. There are so many perfect photo opportunities including the fireplace and lawn where we had cocktail hour and the grand staircase outside. It was very easy to work with the Arlo staff; I mainly worked with Jeannie and Melonie, but everyone I communicated with was very professional. Our final walkthrough meeting went very smoothly. I would recommend this venue to all couples getting married in Austin.

First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge that the venue is truly beautiful. It exceeded our…read moreexpectations in terms of its appearance and provided a stunning setting for our event. Unfortunately, our overall experience was significantly overshadowed by the numerous restrictions and limitations that made planning and executing the event far more difficult than we had anticipated. We fully understand that every venue has rules and policies that must be respected. However, the limitations imposed were far more restrictive than expected and made it difficult for us to provide the experience we had envisioned for our guests. Throughout the planning process and during the event itself, it became clear that there were many operational restrictions that were not disclosed prior to signing the contract. These restrictions were only communicated after we had already made our deposits. While we understand the importance of venue policies, greater transparency from the beginning--or a more flexible approach--would have allowed us to make better-informed decisions and avoid unnecessary stress. We expected to work with a team that would collaborate with us to ensure the event ran smoothly. Instead, we were consistently met with numerous restrictions that significantly limited our ability to deliver the event we had planned. Some of the restrictions we encountered included the prohibition of indoor cold sparklers, dry ice effects, and even a custom dance floor decal in the center of the dance floor. We were also not permitted to install any decorations on the ceiling or walls. Additionally, we were required to keep the music at a very low volume. We were specifically told that if the volume was increased, the event would be stopped. This warning was delivered by the venue administrator who was overseeing the event. Unfortunately, the administrator's attitude throughout the event was disappointing. She was uncooperative, appeared visibly annoyed at all times, and interacted with us in a manner that made us feel as though she was doing us a favor by allowing us to use the venue, rather than recognizing that we had paid a significant amount to rent the facility. Her demeanor was unprofessional and detracted from what should have been a joyful and memorable celebration.

Garden Grove was the most beautiful and perfect venue for our dream wedding! The owners Shon and…read moreJani are so polite and professional. They make you feel as if you're family from the minute they meet you. Booking the venue was an easy process and very straightforward. Anything we needed Jani was just a simple text or email away. She was also very quick to respond! Both of them are so nice, genuine, and loving people. You can really tell that they care about their guests. In regards to the venue itself, it is extremely well kept. In fact every time we made a visit we would see Shon work on it. Chairs and tables were provided and the chairs were so nice that we used it for both the ceremony and reception. The bridal suite is huge and it allowed my bridesmaids, both moms, hair stylists and makeup artists to work and get ready comfortably. We had our ceremony and reception outside and absolutely loved the fact that we were able to separate each event on the upper and lower lawn. There is so much space that it really allows you to plan a wedding where events can just flow from one space to the next vs having guests be in the same area that your coordinators are breaking down or setting up things that you would want behind the scenes. We definitely recommend Garden Grove as your venue of choice. You will not be disappointed!

Garden Grove is a spacious, elegant, and flexible wedding venue. It's a great venue for large…read moreweddings, with plenty of space to accommodate big families and large numbers of guests. (The space would also work well for a small or average size wedding.) The grounds are painstakingly maintained, and the landscaping is beautiful. As wedding photographers, we are always looking for great spots to take bridal and couples' photos, and Garden Grove has a lot of them. In addition, the bridal suite is quite spacious to allow for a dozen or so bridesmaids. (Believe me -- one of the most stressful pre-wedding activities can be getting ready with tons of bridesmaids in a tight space -- but the bridal suite at Garden Grove allows plenty of room so you don't get cramped. Also, so many mirrors! It is a pleasure to photograph weddings at Garden Grove, and we hope to be back soon.

What a delight of a venue. Classic, historic, a beautiful façade, and incredible staff. We have…read morebeen here for multiple events, including a really fun murder mystery. And, well, we got married here, too! The planning staff could not have been more helpful and everything went without a hitch. I would recommend this venue without hesitation. There are even really cool historic artifacts. My groom's room had President William McKinley's desk in it! As someone from Ohio where we have a McKinley Memorial, that was amazing. There is everything to love about this castle-like venue tucked away in the heart of downtown Austin.

Unlike most reviewers, I explored this beautiful stone mansion as a tourist on Austin Museum Day…read morewhen the Austin Women's Club opened it to visitors, which was quite a treat. While it's popular as a wedding venue, it's also fascinating to see many of the rooms with Victorian furniture and decoration, not to mention the beautiful architectural details. From the back of the building at the privately fenced parking lot the property is quite imposing with massive buttressed limestone walls that stretch upwards many stories giving it the feel of a castle almost. After a ride in a small elevator you can see the level with a large ballroom, dining room, large outdoor patio that's sunken from the street and private but quite nice in good weather. The next level is street level from the front of the house and has beautifully furnished living room with gorgeously carved pocket doors, stained glass entryway, intricately carved wood decorated staircase leading upwards to the bedrooms. Each has antique furnishings, fireplaces with painted tiles, and more room for entertaining on the spacious wraparound balconies that give views of how much Austin has changed. While I'm not clear on how much of the property is open to the public at weddings or other events, it's well worth the chance to see inside if you ever get the opportunity.

I had the most beautiful baby shower at The Carrington on 6.27.2026. From the very first moment I…read morereached out, Cari was quick to respond and answered every question I had. When the day finally arrived, Pedro and Jose made everything so easy. Anything we needed, they were there immediately to make it happen. I will forever cherish how beautiful and special my baby shower was, and a big part of that was the incredible team at The Carrington. Their professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail made the entire experience seamless. I can't recommend them enough!

The Carrington is the most fabulous venue in downtown Buda. I love the vintage feel of this place…read moreand had such a fun time planning a garden wedding inspiration shoot here. I can't wait to come back!

Great experience! We wanted to take our son for a pony ride and called last minute. They were able…read moreto fit us in right away. We were shown patience and kindness through the entire visit. I would highly recommend checking this place out! HAPPY TRAILS...

Miriam is such a beautiful being. My son and I spent the afternoon at her ranch and sharing life…read morestories. Though the visit was intended for my son, the afternoon at the ranch was such a treat for me, too. This ranch is better than Disneyland because it's not a fairytale, it's the real deal.

Our first time at the historic Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion. A stunning venue right in…read morecentral Austin! The Mansion has been hosting various events since 1931. Candlelight Concerts and Swing Club dances are booked regularly here. We were there for a friend's wedding in the Grand Ballroom, which had gorgeous wood floors, sixteen-foot windows and vaulted thirty-foot ceilings. A spacious and light-filled ballroom that comfortably seated us all with room leftover for a buffet station, a DJ and dance floor. The women's restrooms even had a separate area for sitting/reapplying makeup - having all that extra space is rare and feels quite luxurious.

The Candlelight Concerts are great music, and a wonderful experience, even if the candles are fake…read more But be sure to sit up close, or you won't be able to see a thing in the dark. Their photo package is a complete rip-off, however. You get a tiny, blurry Polaroid knock-off with 1/8 inch wide blurred faces. Totally unusable and they laugh at you if you ask for a refund. Save your money and take a selfie.

A very cool workspace to do some out of the box thinking while working remotely. It's an expansive…read morehall with many benches, couches and even a backyard if you'd like to sit in nature. There are refreshments and stationary available for anyone to use. You can also pick up a book from the small library table and donate another. There's some more space in another hall area where somatic breathwork and sound bath workshops are hosted on certain days of the week.

I really like this venue. I've been here a couple of times for different events, and each time…read moreI've been impressed with how the space was able to accommodate the activity/activities. The green space in the back is nice for added activities or socializing, and I found it to be quite beautiful at night. I look forward to more events being hosted there.