Had tickets to the haunted Halloween murder mystery dinner. Located at the Abbott House in Seguin,…read moreTX. About an hour and twenty minutes from Austin. The House itself gives a rustic but creepy vibe which played backdrop to the evening's festivities that took place in the open air dining area. Cool evening air, picnic lights that hung about, the mood was appropriate. Some guests even came decked out in their Halloween best. The evening's burger consisted of a few well placed cast members and all the guests participating as some supernatural character. You were given a folder that held your name, bio, and a small list of objectives you had to complete before/and after the murder. The menu, was light. In hindsight, significantly over priced for serving size. Appetizer was a butternut squash bisque soup. That was pretty good!!! Entree consisted of a braised beef risotto over mashed potatoes. Bland but acceptable. Meat was tender, a bit salty. Dessert was pumpkin cheese cake. That was phenomenal!! I had two of those . The mystery was very enjoyable. For sake of the integrity of the mystery itself I will not divulge details. But I encourage you to try it. Great for an intimate evening for two, or a group

Went to the Edgar Allen Poe speak easy on 9-10-25.... It was an amazing show and the Abbott House…read morewas just beautiful! The grounds were so nice. A lovely place to go in Seguin, Tx...

Our wedding party checked in to the Grurene River Inn on a Wednesday afternoon. The staff was very…read morefriendly. Check-in was very smooth. We stayed in the GUADALUPE HAVEN room. Parking was so easy just steps from the front door. Our room was very clean. Loved the fireplace a few things that really need to be noted, is how close the hotel is to everything. It is an amazing location. We walk to our dinner reservations. They also serve wine in the lobby in the evening. The breakfast served in the morning was so good! The view from our table of the pool and the river was just beautiful. At breakfast, we all loved the yogurt parfait. It had crushed pineapple and kiwi. They had sausage, biscuits, and gravy, beautiful quiche, Pastries, so many beverage options. Everyone was so impressed. We all very much enjoyed our stay at the Gruene River Inn.

Let me start by saying that when change is made, it should be for the better. This has been a stop…read moreon our travel between family visitations on the I-35 corridor for many years. It always had a welcoming, rustic, hill-country feel to it that matched the surroundings. Our last stay I was really disappointed at the changes that had been made to the decor mostly because they make no sense and did not improve the property in any way. I sincerely hope that the owners did not pay for this decor design. It's pretty awful. (And kind of funny bc it's ALL over the place). What used to be rustic and charming now seems to be modern (gold fixtures, tiled shower, trash cans) asian (black trim, bathroom doors, headboard fabric), kitschy (lasso bedside lamps- that aren't good for reading and don't dim), with a 50's retro flair (the refrigerator and the blue tooth), and modern cowboy art on the walls. Yet, no one thought to include charging ports for electronics! It's so confusing. They pulled out the nice big tub and put in a shower that doesn't have a door and has a shower head with no pressure and no direction to it- so to say it plainly, it's difficult to get clean! Amongst all the changes perhaps fixing the toilet so it doesn't randomly run might have been a good choice. One of the reasons we use to like to stay were the delicious breakfast tacos that were provided. I don't know if they will come back or not as the lobby was under construction, but based on the decor choices my guess is they will make some equally terrible decision regarding the lobby and maybe do away with it all together? Who knows!What it has going for it is that the views are amazing (thankfully they couldn't change that or my guess is they would have)! The bed was comfortable and the towels were top notch. Maybe if you've never been before you won't find it as disturbing but I just had a hard time reconciling the fact that they paid to make the place worse. We might have to find different digs when we're in the area.

4 STARS! Such nice people when you speak to them. You may need to leave a message for their event…read morehall staff and you may need to follow up call if you don't hear back within two days but when you do speak to them they are super super nice and will work with your venue needs. Their prices are average for party rooms. The event center rooms are nice and clean. The resort is dated but not by light years. It boast a 1995 look. Go during the holidays because the decor and Christmas lights are beautiful. The rooms are similar to what you would find in a Motel 6, clean, simple and affordable. We rented two queen bed rooms at $89 per night, a black Friday special! I also tried out their Sunday houses which is a one room cottage. The privacy is nice and the rooms are super clean. The restrooms are also clean and feature the 1995 esq look. The landscaping and walking trails are beautiful. The pool is nice and the hot tub stays hot. The practice putting green is cool. Their are fire pits around and lit during the night. This is a great place to hang out with the family while touring around the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy!

My kids have been attending T Bar M camp for years! I too have done father/son camp and…read morefather/daughter camp and it was fantastic! If you're looking for a healthy atmosphere with God at the forefront this is your camp!

I came here for an April wedding and this venue is truly spectacular. Located on a hill, the…read moreincredible views are 360 degrees. The ceremony was on a grassy area with a beautiful alter facade. The reception area was truly the showstopper. The view was beautiful all around. There were archways everywhere you looked with the most scenic Hill Country views you could ask for. The dance floor protruded out one of the archways so that you could dance under the stars. Truly breathtaking. My only complaint was the terrain. The area where we had cocktail hour, as well as the walk to the ceremony, was very jagged and rocky. You would not believe the staircase down to the grass. There were rough steps and wobbly branches as handrails. The reception had flat cement floors, but again, the outside bar area was very hazardous in heels. The bride and bridal party had cowboy boots on, so this was mainly the brides fault for not including this bit of information about the difficult terrain in the invitation. Apparently many guests were aware of this, but as a plus 1, how was I to know? Something should have been mentioned in the invitation, or on the bride and groom's website.

Wow...just wow. Everything about Rancho Mirando is world class. The views are spectacular, the…read morefacilities are top notch, and the people (Leslie, Donna, and the entire team) are truly the best. My brother and his wife searched all over for the perfect wedding venue and found it at Rancho Mirando. After spending 4 days in the hacienda on property, I understand why. Leslie and her team will do any and everything to deliver the best experience possible. Their guidance, service, and friendship really made the wedding weekend go from very good to unforgettable. To say they go above and beyond is an understatement! I think Leslie even managed to turn down the June in Texas heat for the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception! My kids loved playing on the grounds, in the pool, and in the very kid/family friendly game room within the hacienda. If anyone is looking for a fantastic wedding venue where lifelong memories can be made with family and friends close by, you will not go wrong with Rancho Mirando.

Our family held a baby shower at this event center and everything turned out great! Karlin and…read moreRonnie are so wonderful to work with. We met with them twice prior to the date of the event to get a tour and learn more about the facility and to finalize all the details. This venue has a chapel (which we did not use) and a basement area (which is not entirely an underground basement). We only rented the bottom portion. The a/c felt wonderful on a hot August afternoon! The area had tables and chairs for us to use as well as a full sized kitchen and bathrooms. It also has a grooms room (which we used for the kids to watch tv) and a brides room ( which we used to hold our personal belongings and boxes). The venue also has a parking lot for guests to park. I highly recommend this venue to anybody who is looking for a smaller area such as for a baby shower, bridal shower, graduation party or smaller wedding. I believe it can seat 65-70 comfortably and possibly a little more snug. Bricks and Blossom is definitely a sweet hidden gem in Staples, Tx!

We held our wedding ceremony and dinner at Spring Lake in San Marcos. As one of the longest…read morecontinuously inhabited sites in all of North America, it wan an honor to add our celebration to the shores of the Sacred Springs that have flowed there for millions of years. The unmatched natural beauty of Spring Lake was the perfect back drop to our ceremony on the water's edge at Sycamore Point. We rented the pretty white chairs for seating down there. One thing I would note about that site is that the walk from our ceremony to the dinner was a bit long for our elderly guests. We decided to hire a pedi-cab for a couple hours to shuttle folks around the park before and after the ceremony. I highly recommend this, or a golf cart, if you plan your ceremony for Sycamore Point. We rented out the glass-bottom boats for our guests, which made for a truly unique and memorable cocktail hour before dinner on the rooftop of the historic hotel (now the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment). They even let us use their tables and 50 chairs! (We did have to rent some extras for our large group). The staff was great and there was ample parking for our guests. As Bobcat Alumni, river-rats, and stewards of the planet, my husband and I couldn't be more thrilled to have shared this natural treasure with all the people we love. Thank you Spring Lake for such a perfect experience!

Spring Lake is a beautiful place to host any and every event! The views from the rooftop when the…read moresunset is in the right spot are breath taking. The Glass Bottom Boats are unlike any other and give you a great appreciation of the environment and the beauty it beholds. To end it all, the included aquarium makes your day at Spring Lake one for the books!

What a dynamite little find in Canyon Lake. Such a great place to stay. Clean cozy rooms with a…read moreterrace view of the river. Superior friendly service by the houseman, Vinny, and the young woman behind the desk. If staying in New Braunfels, I suggest booking a room here instead.

This place is absolutely wonderful! We have stayed here 3 times now over the last several years…read more Every time is a wonderful experience! The staff is super friendly and water access is a breeze! We have made some incredible memories here and plan on returning many more times in the near future!

We just moved to New Braunfels and went to the Conservation Society grounds on a whim to get away…read morefrom unpacking. What a gem! Gave us great insight to the history of the area. Surprised there were not ore folks there as it has a wonderful village vibe. Will definitely be back and recommend all locals check it out.

We have an annual planning conference and go to many different spots. This was a unique and funky…read morespot for our meeting. I'm very glad that they scheduled it here because it is a unique retro throwback. The folks working there were very accommodating and gracious. I didn't set it up or deal with them, only participated so I have no idea what the actual reservation interactions look like. We met in what appeared to be a country store straight out of the Walton's. It was a creaky old place with lots of nostalgia. Perfect for our strategy setting meeting for the future! I would recommend it as a different meeting place for your special meetings. Not a downer for me, but be aware that you will be meeting over quite a collection of various folding tables of different styles and eras.